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A growing and ageing global population looks to exacerbate existing issues with social mobility and human capital development. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions are amplifying the need to find alternate energy sources amid the already urgent need to transform into a more sustainable economy. This paper calculates the additional Social Jobs and Green Jobs needed to progress social mobility and the green transition by 2030, across 10 major economies: Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan,...

The report shows how businesses can work with governments, international organizations and communities to adapt to the acute climate hazards facing the world today. Climate adaptation was a major focus at the COP27 Climate Conference in Egypt, especially in light of the devastating floods in Pakistan. Businesses have so far played a small role in global efforts on adaptation, with only 3% of funding coming from private sources. Climate risks equate to about 10% of annual sales for companies but ...

The Markets of Tomorrow Report 2023 has identified the technologies of highest strategic priority, sectors these technologies could generate new markets and obstacles to their growth.

Solving these social and green jobs shortages requires implementing a new vision for a better future of work between businesses, governments and unions.

The IMF’s new Resilience and Sustainability Facility will help low and middle-income countries boost their resilience to climate disasters and pandemics.

Top economy stories: World Bank warns global economy could tip into recession; China’s growth to rebound in 2023; Eurozone wage growth expected to be "very strong".

Natural disasters, debt crises, and high inflation are the top risks for the Philippines in the next two years, according to a survey conducted by the World Economic Forum.

If you’ve been on social media the last day or so, you’ve probably noticed there’s a moral panic occurring over gas stoves. According to Democrats far and wide, they are dangerous, cause asthma, [...]

To meet the goals of the Paris agreement, a major shift to non-fossil technologies is necessary. This report, written in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, demonstrates how green market leaders can thrive by taking an early market position and investing in green technologies, even if they currently come at a cost premium.

The Global Risks Report 2023 highlights serious and interconnected crises and shows that the energy crisis has badly hit climate mitigation efforts.