World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum's Global #GenderGap24 report is now live. It shows only a slight improvement in the global gap, with parity still five generations away at current rates of progress. However, in a historical election year, improving the #political participation of #women could have a significant impact. Find out more about the top 10 and other key trends in the report: https://lnkd.in/eAawKNWG LinkedIn Coursera PwC

It takes 2 minutes to open a bank account in #Pakistan - and all you need is a basic mobile phone. Find out more about the EDISON Alliance’s work to broaden access to #digital services https://ow.ly/NvSr50SiE30 #pakistan #financialinclusion #digitalinclusion #banking

'No room for complacency' - Seizure is not enough on its own to prevent wildlife trafficking, the UN says. We need to understand the many and diverse drivers behind #wildlifecrime to make a difference. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/diJw4gKg

This AI can cut wildfire emergency response times from hours to minutes. In 2022, the World Economic Forum co-launched FireAid, a predictive AI wildfire risk map. Learn more: https://ow.ly/IjuV50SiCMR Pano AI Arvind Satyam

Ban these companies from advertising, says UN chief, and other #nature and #climate stories you need to read this week: https://lnkd.in/e4qrdg4Y #fossilfuels

In Medellín’s green corridors, temperatures are 4.5˚C cooler. The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation advances public-private collaboration in cities, enabling more resilient and future-ready communities and local economies. Learn more: https://ow.ly/OwtG50SiCAt

Top health news: Air pollution-related deaths rising "Major increase" in sexually transmitted infections New research on colorectal cancer in younger adults Read more: https://lnkd.in/egkab5wy

A #peace process that includes women and civil society is 35 times more likely to succeed, says Alaa Murabit. The World Economic Forum’s Strategic Intelligence platform has published a Transformation Map, informed by a wide range of experts, with the elements integral to a #peaceful, #resilient society. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/fMBW50SiXtC Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation #PeaceBuilding #SDGs #WomensHealth

We need innovators to turn the tide on water pollution. 💧 Is your innovation preventing water contamination, treating water on-site, or offering water testing and filtration solutions?  💧 The Tackling Water Pollution Challenge is offering a total of 1.75M CHF in co-financing from HCL Group to 10 innovative start-ups. Submit your solution on UpLink: https://wef.ch/3yY2CbT Epic Cleantec UpLink - World Economic Forum HCLTech HCL Enterprise Arup AtkinsRéalis BlueTech Research Imagine H2O National Alliance for Water Innovation Mazarine Ventures IKEA #WaterPollution #CleanWater #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SDG6 #Water

At the current rate of progress, we’ll reach gender parity in 2158. Here’s what you need to know about the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/ex57tWXi #gendergap24