WEF report lists biggest global risks
2 months, 1 week ago

WEF report lists biggest global risks

China Daily  

Impressions from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 16. State-based armed conflicts, extreme weather events, and geoeconomic confrontation topped the first three risks for the year, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025 released on Wednesday. "Rising geopolitical tensions and a fracturing of trust are driving the global risk landscape," Mirek Dusek, managing director of the World Economic Forum, told media at an online briefing of the report. "Fear and uncertainty cloud the outlook in various parts of the world, including Ukraine, the Middle East, and Sudan, with multilateral institutions struggling to provide effective mediation and work toward resolutions," said the report. Carolina Klint, chief commercial officer of Marsh McLennan Europe, a professional services firm in risk management and insurance brokerage, said, "We will likely see trade wars develop."

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Key Discussions at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos
2 months ago

Key Discussions at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos

LA Times  

As The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland unfolded over the last week, each day marked an important stride in the global business and political landscape. A hot topic was the evolution of technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” Environmental issues were underscored across themes, and despite global challenges, the commitment for gender parity …

Davos 2025: Some notable quotes from the World Economic Forum meeting
2 months ago

Davos 2025: Some notable quotes from the World Economic Forum meeting

Associated Press  

DAVOS, Switzerland — Leading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza and the global economy this week. You know, this is your chance to get a great big gold medal.” — Tom Fletcher, the U.N. humanitarian aid coordinator, on hopes that …

WEF 2025: Leaders call for renewed global cooperation in intelligent age
2 months ago

WEF 2025: Leaders call for renewed global cooperation in intelligent age

Live Mint  

Davos, Jan 22 Leaders from across the world have called for a renewed global cooperation with constructive optimism as they continued their deliberations here at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Also reflecting on the changing world order, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined Europe's plan to adapt to a new era of "harsh geostrategic competition" by increasing …

Wars top global risk as Davos elite gathers in shadow of fragmented world
2 months, 1 week ago

Wars top global risk as Davos elite gathers in shadow of fragmented world

Hindustan Times  

By Elisa Martinuzzi Wars top global risk as Davos elite gathers in shadow of fragmented world LONDON, - Armed conflict is the top risk in 2025, a World Economic Forum survey released on Wednesday showed, a reminder of the deepening global fragmentation as government and business leaders attend an annual gathering in Davos next week. Among other global leaders due …

Armed conflicts most urgent risk to global economies – World Economic Forum
2 months, 1 week ago

Armed conflicts most urgent risk to global economies – World Economic Forum

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Global economies are facing declining …

Businesses preparing for another year of Geopolitical tumult
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Businesses preparing for another year of Geopolitical tumult

Live Mint  

Businesses are bracing for another year of geopolitical uncertainty, with large question marks looming over President-elect Donald Trump’s foreign policy strategy and broader global tumult, despite some executives’ optimism about the year ahead. “In recent years, businesses have been blindsided by a cascade of disruptions—the pandemic, renewed conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, surging populism, intense competition for green …

How to avoid lose-lose? True multilateralism gives answer
1 year, 1 month ago

How to avoid lose-lose? True multilateralism gives answer

China Daily  

Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference, attends the release of Munich Security Report 2024 in Berlin, Germany, Feb 12, 2024. The Munich Security Report 2024 published ahead of this year's Munich Security Conference expressed worries over the "lose-lose dynamics" amid growing geopolitical tensions and rising economic uncertainty. In the newly released Munich Security Report 2024, the West expressed …

Delegation of Indian Ministers, CMs & CEOs to Attend 54th WEF Summit in Davos
1 year, 2 months ago

Delegation of Indian Ministers, CMs & CEOs to Attend 54th WEF Summit in Davos

The Quint  

The WEF says that it aims to drive dialogue and cooperation on global factors, including economic growth, climate action, energy security, technology governance, and human development. More than 1,600 business leaders, including 800 CEOs and 150 innovators and tech pioneers, will discuss addressing the challenges posed by misinformation and societal polarisation, which are identified as significant immediate risks in the …

Is the World Economic Forum still relevant?
1 year, 2 months ago

Is the World Economic Forum still relevant?

Al Jazeera  

Experts weigh in on how much value actually Davos provides to the global community. “Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to rally support for Ukraine, which will probably mean the Russians will send a low-level political delegation.” Willetts added that the US is expected to send a delegation comprising Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Special Presidential …

Davos 2024: Extreme weather and misinformation top global risks
1 year, 2 months ago

Davos 2024: Extreme weather and misinformation top global risks

India Today  

Risk specialists see extreme weather and misinformation as most likely to trigger a global crisis in the next couple of years, a World Economic Forum survey released on Wednesday said. While extreme weather was identified as the bigger risk in 2024, misinformation and disinformation came second and were found to be the most severe global risk over the next two …

Zelenskyy, Blinken, Israeli president and more will come to Davos to talk about global challenges
1 year, 2 months ago

Zelenskyy, Blinken, Israeli president and more will come to Davos to talk about global challenges

Associated Press  

LONDON — More than 60 heads of state and government and hundreds of business leaders are coming to Switzerland to discuss the biggest global challenges during the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering next week, ranging from Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Brende noted that there are fears about escalation of the conflict in Gaza and that …

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023: Geopolitical instability will cause "catastrophic" cyberattack in 2 years, says World
2 years, 2 months ago

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023: Geopolitical instability will cause "catastrophic" cyberattack in 2 years, says World

Firstpost  

According to the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 report, worldwide geopolitical instability has exacerbated the risk of catastrophic cyberattacks Davos : The war between Russia and Ukraine and the resultant economic and political instability all over the world has increased the risk of large-scale cybercrimes. According to the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 report, worldwide geopolitical instability has exacerbated the risk of …

What the new WEF report says about climate crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

What the new WEF report says about climate crisis

Live Mint  

The ongoing World Economic Forum returned to Davos, Switzerland, earlier this week to engage entrepreneurs, researchers, corporate bosses, and political leaders in discussions about global issues for the year ahead. Ahead of the annual meeting, the WEF released, ‘The Global Risks Report 2023’ on January 12, with key findings about the impact of the climate crisis and the lack of …

Davos 2023: How World Economic Forum-like summits can be used to make the world more sustainable
2 years, 2 months ago

Davos 2023: How World Economic Forum-like summits can be used to make the world more sustainable

Firstpost  

According to the World Economic Forum, Davos 2023 is calling for ‘bold collective action’ to address intersecting crises ranging from climate change and energy shortages to food insecurity and forced migration Davos 2023 is the World Economic Forum’s first in-person annual meeting since the start of the COVID pandemic. This year’s meeting slogan — Cooperation in a Fragmented World — …

Davos 2023: What you need to know about the WEF on Wednesday
2 years, 2 months ago

Davos 2023: What you need to know about the WEF on Wednesday

The Hindu  

Climate change came to the fore at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, where U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on business leaders to follow the principles outlined by an expert group to make credible net-zero pledges or risk greenwashing. With activist Greta Thunberg set to arrive in Davos and meet International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol on Thursday, climate …

Davos gathering overshadowed by global economic worries
2 years, 10 months ago

Davos gathering overshadowed by global economic worries

Associated Press  

DAVOS, Switzerland — Soaring inflation. The managing director of the International Monetary Fund sought to dispel the gloom this week, saying a global recession isn’t in the cards but “it doesn’t mean it’s out of the question.” Kristalina Georgieva noted that the IMF expects economic growth of 3.6% for 2022, which is “a long way to global recession.” But she …

Davos set to host World Economic Forum, Ukraine crisis, climate change key focus
2 years, 10 months ago

Davos set to host World Economic Forum, Ukraine crisis, climate change key focus

Deccan Chronicle  

Davos: After a gap of nearly two-and-a-half years, Swiss ski resort town Davos is set to host the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting yet again with a host of global leaders including from India expected to deliberate over the Ukraine crisis, climate change and a host of other issues affecting the world. Over the past two years, the World Economic …

Opinion: WEF president: How the world can rebuild cooperation
2 years, 10 months ago

Opinion: WEF president: How the world can rebuild cooperation

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Børge Brende is president of the World Economic Forum. There are a few places to start: Inclusive cooperation For the first quarter century after the end of the Cold War, leaders may not have seen eye to eye on a host of issues — and there were certainly moments of sharp disagreement — but by and large, there …

Climate crisis named top global risk by World Economic Forum
3 years, 2 months ago

Climate crisis named top global risk by World Economic Forum

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the WEF’s new Global Risks report, "climate action failure" was named as the number one global risk by …

World Economic Forum warns cyber risks add to climate threat
3 years, 2 months ago

World Economic Forum warns cyber risks add to climate threat

Associated Press  

LONDON — Cyberthreats and the growing space race are emerging risks to the global economy, adding to existing challenges posed by climate change and the coronavirus pandemic, the World Economic Forum said in a report Tuesday. Here’s a rundown of the report, which is based on a survey of about 1,000 experts and leaders: WORLD OUTLOOK As 2022 begins, the …

‘Serious risk’ that climate talks will fail, UN chief warns G20
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Serious risk’ that climate talks will fail, UN chief warns G20

Al Jazeera  

Antonio Guterres warns the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow will fail if G20 nations do not set aside mutual mistrust. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on G20 leaders to come together to deliver solutions on climate change and the global coronavirus pandemic before a global summit on climate change. Speaking in Rome on the eve of the Group …

Davos 2020: American politics is the biggest risk facing the world right now, say experts
5 years, 2 months ago

Davos 2020: American politics is the biggest risk facing the world right now, say experts

CNN  

London CNN Business — American politics is the biggest threat facing the world in 2020 and the looming presidential election will stress the country’s institutions, influence economic and foreign policy and further divide an already polarized electorate, with potentially huge consequences for the climate, business and investors. The World Economic Forum, which is preparing to hold its annual meeting of …

WEF summit ends with words of caution for world economy
6 years, 2 months ago

WEF summit ends with words of caution for world economy

Live Mint  

The five-day World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019 ended Friday with several leaders warning about imminent challenges faced by the global economy, including climate change, growing inequality and US-China trade tensions. In the last plenary session on 'Global economy in transition', IMF chief Christine Lagarde listed climate change, an ageing population, jobs for youth, income inequality and the need to …

World leaders, business elites to discuss globalization 4.0 in Davos
6 years, 2 months ago

World leaders, business elites to discuss globalization 4.0 in Davos

China Daily  

Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, speaks at the first plenary session of the 49th Annual Meeting of WEF in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 22, 2019. DAVOS, Switzerland - World leaders and business elites gathered on Tuesday in Davos to discuss globalization 4.0, a buzzword that means a new wave of globalization in a digital world. …

Eyes in Davos focused on global risks
6 years, 2 months ago

Eyes in Davos focused on global risks

China Daily  

A person passes by a World Economic Forum logo in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 20, 2019. Annual gathering to strive for inclusive growth, renewed collaboration Just six days before more than 3,000 VIPs were due to land in the small Swiss ski resort of Davos for the annual World Economic Forum, its organizers issued a warning of grave global challenges. In …

Eyes in Davos focused on global risks
6 years, 2 months ago

Eyes in Davos focused on global risks

China Daily  

A person passes by a World Economic Forum logo in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 20, 2019. Annual gathering to strive for inclusive growth, renewed collaboration Just six days before more than 3,000 VIPs were due to land in the small Swiss ski resort of Davos for the annual World Economic Forum, its organizers issued a warning of grave global challenges. In …

Global economy to worsen on rising geopolitical worries; wealth disparity key concern: World Economic Forum
6 years, 2 months ago

Global economy to worsen on rising geopolitical worries; wealth disparity key concern: World Economic Forum

Firstpost  

The report said that nine out of ten respondents expect the economy to worsen due to rising geopolitical tensions London/New Delhi: Rising geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions are the most urgent risks the world faces in 2019, while worsening international relations are hindering a collective will to tackle these concerns, a new study said Wednesday. The annual ‘Global Risks Report’ by …

IMF-World Bank ends meetings with call to brace for risks
6 years, 5 months ago

IMF-World Bank ends meetings with call to brace for risks

Associated Press  

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — Global financial leaders wrapped up an annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Saturday by urging countries to brace for potential risks from trade disputes and other tensions. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, which advises the IMF’s board of governors, issued a communique on Saturday urging countries to keep debt under …

IMF-World Bank ends meetings with call to brace for risks
6 years, 5 months ago

IMF-World Bank ends meetings with call to brace for risks

Live Mint  

Nusa Dua, Indonesia: Global financial leaders wrapped up an annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Saturday by urging countries to brace for potential risks from trade disputes and other tensions. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, which advises the IMF’s board of governors, issued a communique on Saturday urging countries to keep debt under control, …

Climate change 'near top of global worries'
7 years, 10 months ago

Climate change 'near top of global worries'

China Daily  

LONDON - The vast majority of people say they are ready to make changes to their standard of living if it will prevent future climate catastrophe, a survey on global threats found on Wednesday. The survey of more than 8,000 people in eight countries - the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, South Africa and Germany - …

Climate change 'near top of global worries'
7 years, 10 months ago

Climate change 'near top of global worries'

China Daily  

LONDON - The vast majority of people say they are ready to make changes to their standard of living if it will prevent future climate catastrophe, a survey on global threats found on Wednesday. The survey of more than 8,000 people in eight countries - the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, South Africa and Germany - …

Top global threats for 2017: Terrorist attacks, large-scale migration and extreme weather, warns World Economic Forum
8 years, 2 months ago

Top global threats for 2017: Terrorist attacks, large-scale migration and extreme weather, warns World Economic Forum

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Extreme weather poses the greatest …

Trade tensions, dollar danger cloud optimism
8 years, 2 months ago

Trade tensions, dollar danger cloud optimism

China Daily  

Police patrol at the entrance of the venue of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday. Potential trade disputes between the United States and China and a strengthening dollar are among the biggest threats to a brightening global economic outlook, according to leading economists at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The backdrop is …

Davos: The challenge of economic inequality
10 years, 2 months ago

Davos: The challenge of economic inequality

Al Jazeera  

As world leaders meet at the World Economic Forum, we examine the biggest risks facing the global economy. The World Economic Forum, commonly referred to as the Davos Annual Meeting kicked off on January 21 in Switzerland. Ahead of the annual meeting, the anti-poverty charity Oxfam published a research explaining that by next year one percent of the world’s population …

WEF expects to know more about fresh opportunities from China[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
10 years, 2 months ago

WEF expects to know more about fresh opportunities from China[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

BRUSSELS - The upcoming World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015 in Davos is looking forward to knowing more about the latest opportunities offered by China, which plays a greater and greater role as a driver for global economic growth, experts said. Talking about a new role of China at the global level, Deputy Italian Economic Development Minister Carlo Calenda said …

Davos forum opens to discuss world's underlining issues
11 years, 2 months ago

Davos forum opens to discuss world's underlining issues

China Daily  

Conventioners talk with each other at the congress center of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland on Jan 22, 2014. The World Economic Forum started its annual meeting Wednesday in the Swiss ski resort of Davos under the theme "Reshaping of World." DAVOS - The World Economic Forum started its annual meeting Wednesday at the Swiss ski resort of …

Global economy still at risk of collapse: WEF founder
12 years, 2 months ago

Global economy still at risk of collapse: WEF founder

Firstpost  

The world has not yet escaped the risk of a collapse in the global economy despite some renewed confidence heading into 2013, says, the founder of the World Economic Forum Swiss economist Klaus Schwab. Swiss economist Klaus Schwab, speaking on the eve of the elite annual gathering in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, called for the business and government …

Global Risks Report 2011: global governance failing
14 years, 2 months ago

Global Risks Report 2011: global governance failing

China Daily  

The global financial crisis has "drained the world's capacity" to deal with further shocks, according to the World Economic Forum's new Global Risks Report. In this year's Global Risks Report, the World Economic Forum says two broad issues are aggravating risks all over the world. "Last summer when Russia put an export ban on wheat in order to protect its …

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