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Companies with a clear purpose are more likely to inspire trust and see premium returns. Business leaders need a strategy, and data to measure progress

More than half of Somalia's children are facing malnutrition due to drought and we must act to mitigate the impact of climate change and build resilience.

The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas

The Kingdom of Bhutan was the world's carbon-negative country but lives under threat of glacial melting due to climate change and rising temperatures.

Gene therapy is at the forefront of modern medicine. By making precise changes to the human genome, these sophisticated technologies can potentially lead to one-time lifelong cures. This white paper developed in collaboration with Thunderbird School of Global Management and Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, provides an overview of what is required to sustainably deliver gene therapies in LMICs, from preliminary R&D through clinical trials all the way to market...

The world is at a tipping point when it comes to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Turning pledges into implementation plans is a high priority for COP27.

The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas

The world is on track for a 3°C temperature rise, which would mean sea-level rises that would engulf settlements that is home to millions of people; The World Economic Forum is uniquely placed to bring together governments, business, scientists, innovators, and communities to take that action.

Assessing the two places as the same type of competitor running the same race, with California winning, points to bigger questions about how we measure prosperity.

Financing the clean energy transition in emerging economies will be a key topic at COP27. These six insights can help those seeking to raise capital.