This article is published in collaboration with Forbes
18 Jan 2021
Hilde Schwab Chairperson and Co-Founder, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, World Economic Forum Geneva
The winners of the 27th Annual Crystal Award are architect, Sir David Adjaye OBE for his leadership in serving communities, cities and the environment, and photographer Sebastião Salgado for his leadership in addressing inequality and sustainability.
As cultural leaders, they provide creative vision that can cut through the limitations of short-term or linear thinking to bring about social change.
As we look ahead to new possibilities for 2021 after a challenging year of disruption, the enduring contributions to society of exceptional artists is ever more meaningful. The cultural leaders receiving the 2021 Crystal Awards are important storytellers of our time, who offer insights into the human challenges that give context to the possibility for change.
Gorillas in the San Diego Zoo have tested positive for coronavirus, the first known cases in great apes. We must do more to protect endangered wildlife.
Major headway needs to be made in 2021 on climate commitments promised by US, China and others. How can transport and power be the trailblazer sectors?
Climate change, pandemic and social injustice are deeply interconnected and must be seen through a 360 degree lens so we can drive for systemic solutions.