Bedste World Economic Forum-podcasts (2024)

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Why are humans going back to the Moon, and is there really life on Mars? 49:58

5d ago49:58

49:58

Space is back! No longer the reserve of a couple of superpowers, an increasing number of countries are getting involved, and the private sector is playing a greater role than ever. On this episode, NASA Chief Economist Alexander MacDonald talks about plans to return to the Moon, and Pascale Ehrenfreund, president of the Committee on Space Research,…

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13 top leaders from IKEA, Microsoft and more share the advice they're grateful for 21:22

6d ago21:22

21:22

What's a piece of advice that changed you for the better? In this special episode of Meet The Leader, top leaders from Microsoft, to IKEA to the International Monetary Fund and more share the feedback that was so meaningful and compelling they'd applied it throughout their careers. Learn the tough moments and powerful feedback that led to turning p…

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IKEA HR chief shares decades of career lessons learned and what’s needed to bridge gender equity gap 35:13

20d ago35:13

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Last year, Ingka Group, the parent company for big retailer IKEA, reached near gender balance in leadership. This shift did not come overnight and HR lead Ulrika Ulrika Biesèrt shares the mindsets tangible changes in everything from hiring to development and more that help make this possible for the 80-year-old company. Ulrika Biesèrt also shares h…

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Top of the tech: the 10 innovations set to change your life 56:17

1M ago56:17

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What are 'elastocalorics' or 'reconfigurable intelligent surfaces'? In a few years' time these emerging technologies may have transformed the way we heat and cool our homes, and how we transmit ever greater amounts of data. They are among the technological innovations identified in the World Economic Forum's annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies repo…

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Transportation’s 'moment of reinvention' - what could drive equity, sustainability and more 24:17

1M ago24:17

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Unsafe, costly transit contributes to everything from wealth and equity gaps to pollution. But as cities grapple with growing populations, shifting needs, technological advancement and the energy transition, we’re approaching a moment of reinvention that could lead to positive change if planned correctly. Benjamin de la Peña, the CEO of the Shared-…

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AMGFC24 - Betazone: Keeping AI on Track 36:05

1M ago36:05

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From bespoke gene editing to AI-powered healthcare, we are living in an age of breakthroughs propelled by advances in AI. What are the trade-offs societies and industries need to manage as AI adoption progresses? Speaker: Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor; Director, Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University Host: Zeina Soufa…

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What’s next for data-driven medicine - and what AI-powered innovation needs now: insitro CEO Daphne Koller 27:06

1M ago27:06

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Daphne Koller is an AI pioneer, MacArthur fellow, member of the National Academy of sciences and the founder and CEO of drug discovery and development company insitro. She’ll talk about how attitudes surrounding AI have evolved in her multi-decade career and what's ahead - including how technology is reshaping drug discovery, paving the way for mor…

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Can climate action survive geopolitical upheaval? 45:16

2M ago45:16

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Wars, trade tensions and elections around the world are testing humanity's ability to tackle climate change. Two experts from the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on the Future of Geopolitics look at the diplomacy and real-world reality of climate change politics and economics, with a particular focus on the global South. This episode i…

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How bridging design gaps in science and tech can tackle global gender bias 31:26

2M ago31:26

31:26

Gaps in the design of everything from AI to pharmaceuticals lead to everything from safety risk to poor health outcomes. Ngina Muntean, the chief of innovation at the United Nations Population Fund, is looking to fix this, making research and design more inclusive for everyone. Her agency launched the Equity 2030 Alliance last year bringing togethe…

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How one founder's design background is helping to rethink EV charging in cities 22:39

2M ago22:39

22:39

After the pandemic, Tiya Gordon realized the next global crisis would be climate based. To that end, she’s co-founded It’s Electric, a curbside solution that takes power from buildings, sidestepping the currently time-consuming permitting and installation process that slows the growth of charging stations in cities around the world. She shares how …

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Slow growth and the cost of debt: the World Bank's Chief Economist on the global outlook 33:46

2M ago33:46

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"The global economy - it's a complicated picture, in the sense that it's doing better than we expected just six months ago but it's doing much worse than what it was doing six years ago." World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill gives his assessment of the 'glass half-full' global economy. And as the World Economic Forum publishes the latest editio…

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This Is Not Financial Advice: navigating the jungle of online investing 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

A new, critically acclaimed documentary follows the fortunes of online investors, including one who made - and lost - $3 million in cryptocurrency. The director of This Is Not Financial Advice hopes his movie will help people understand the risks and potential benefits of investing, and how they can educate themselves. Co-host: Meagan Andrews, Lead…

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'Global, frictionless and free': How digital dollars will reshape economic activity, humanitarian aid and more 21:49

2M ago21:49

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Jeremy Allaire is the co-founder and CEO of Circle, a global financial technology firm that operates one of the largest dollar digital currency payment systems in the world -- USDC. Stablecoin is already seeing billions of digital dollars in economic activity and he talks about what we can expect next, including emerging applications for humanitari…

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What role do investors have in ensuring AI is safe? 29:10

3M ago29:10

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As investors pour money into companies developing or deploying artificial intelligence, what are the steps they should be taking to ensure that AI is safe and responsible? The Responsible AI Playbook for Investors published by the World Economic Forum and pension fund CPP Investments, sets out real-world examples of how investors can - and must - u…

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A CEO coach shares new leaders’ biggest blindspots (and how to overcome them) 46:20

3M ago46:20

46:20

Ty Wiggins coaches leaders during the hardest moment in their careers – the shift from mere mortal to CEO. He drives the CEO and executive transition practice at consultancy Russell Reynolds and has had a backstage pass to what works (and what doesn’t) in the top role. He’s put what he’s leaned into a new book, The New CEO, and in this wide-ranging…

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Breathe! The cities working together on air pollution and climate change 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

How can cities - with ever growing populations - tackle air deadly pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Breathe Cities is a global network of cities sharing data, expertise and experience to do just that. Guest: Jaime Pumarejo, Executive Director of Breathe Cities. Links: Breathe Cities: GAEA - Giving to Amplify Earth Action: Alliance for…

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'We have the most to benefit, but also the most to lose': how AI could transform human health 37:39

3M ago37:39

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Artificial intelligence has the potential to massively improve human health: from developing new drugs to providing more accurate diagnoses and helping people who live with severe disabilities. But AI also has the potential, if used wrongly or governed badly, to make life worse for people dealing with health problems. In this episode, we hear from …

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In the age of the 'manosphere', what's the future for feminism? With Jude Kelly of the WOW Festival 37:06

3M ago37:06

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Theatre director Jude Kelly founded the Women of the World (WOW) Festival almost two decades ago to spur conversations about women, men and feminism. WOW is now a global phenomenon, but does the rise of online misogyny pose a threat to progress on gender equality. Jude Kelly, who spoke to Radio Davos on World Women's Day 2024, says why it is vital …

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Meeting in the metaverse: Actor Rainn Wilson joins us on the virtual polar ice 32:00

3M ago32:00

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What's Dwight from The Office doing in the metaverse? Actor Rainn Wilson joins us in avatar form to check out a virtual world created by the World Economic Forum that aims to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on the Arctic and the rest of the world. We also hear from Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability at the University of Exet…

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AI vs Art: Will AI rip the soul out of music, movies and art, or help express our humanity? 40:45

4M ago40:45

40:45

For half a century, Nile Rodgers has been making hit records that have touched people's hearts around the world. The creative force behind disco pioneers Chic, and some of the best known songs of David Bowie, Madonna and Beyoncé, tells us the definition of an artist: someone whose work "speaks to the souls of a million strangers". But what if gener…

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How do we ensure the green transition doesn't penalise the poorest? 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

Going green - in energy, agriculture, industry and elsewhere - will have costs and benefits, so how can we ensure the poorest don't pay the price or miss out on the opportunities? A new report from the World Economic Forum has defined six 'archetype' countries and looks at the differing challenges across the globe, and what policymakers need to kno…

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How to motivate your team - from an organization with 17 million volunteers 21:16

4M ago21:16

21:16

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is powered by 17 million volunteers in 191 counties.. At its helm is Jagan Chapagain, a man who started himself at the organization as a teenaged volunteer in Nepal, wanting to do good. He returned after college and has been with the organization ever since, eventually serving in …

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How chemicals companies are joining forces to become more sustainable 33:11

4M ago33:11

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Incubated at the World Economic Forum, the Global Impact Coalition (GIC) is an organisation that pools the resources of major chemicals companies to develop ways of making their industry more sustainable. We hear from Charlie Tan, CEO of the GIC, and from two technical experts at the GIC's Research and Development Hub at Netherlands-based research …

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"The Centre Must Hold" - what role does centrist politics play in a polarised world? 38:27

4M ago38:27

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As populists are on the rise in many countries, how should the moderates respond? We hear from Yair Zivan, the author of a new book called "The Centre Must Hold", who argues that centrism is more than just the mid-point between two extremes, and can be a radical force for good. Links: “The Centre Must Hold: Why Centrism is the Answer to Extremism a…

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AMNC24 - Finding Growth amid Complex Risks 1:05:00

4M ago1:05:00

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Amid signs of potential economic optimism, a complex array of risks threatens to derail progress. From tackling climate emergencies, to rising geopolitical tensions and the accelerating infodemic, how can global collaboration and innovation protect and propel economic growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Ch…

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Build your own personal board of advisors - One founder shares the traits great mentors share 19:18

5M ago19:18

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OakNorth Bank is a digital commercial bank founded by serial entrepreneurs who know firsthand the role advice and expertise plays in growing vibrant businesses. To that end, OakNorth has developed a special 'mentorpreneurship' program with the London School of Economics, all to help build socially-conscious businesses through mentoring. Meet the Le…

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No laughing matter: Can comedy help us tackle climate change? 31:01

5M ago31:01

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Climate change is an extremely serious issue, but can comedy help us cope with - and communicate about - it? We hear from the University of Colorado, Boulder where students can take a course in ‘climate comedy’ that ends in them performing on stage in a comedy club. And we unpack the power of cartoons from the World Economic Forum’s climate ‘cartoo…

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More than just a toothache: how to tackle the huge costs of poor oral health 22:22

5M ago22:22

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What’s the health condition that affects us all, but is often seen as an add-on for healthcare - and how much is this neglect costing the economy? Oral diseases affect half the world's population and, according to a new report, have knock-on costs to the economy worth $710 billion every year. Marko Vujicic of the American Dental Association joins u…

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The key skill leaders must learn from influencers: One founder explains 18:04

5M ago18:04

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Florian Hoffman is the Founder of The Do, a platform for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs that runs a special 'anti-business' business school focused on helping leaders implement real solutions. He shares why leaders need to shift how they motivate and inspire, moving from driving a 'command and control' mindset' to driving a movement that connects with he…

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An energy company is building the world's largest airplane. Here's why 24:24

5M ago24:24

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Mark Lundstrom is the CEO and founder of energy company Radia. He'll explain why he's building the world's largest plane --and how a unique approach to making offshore wind turbines onshore can speed progress on tackling emissions. He'll also share why this company is focused on using just existing technologies. He'll explain why this approach can …

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Globalisation is in transition - not retreat, says this analyst of global trade 26:52

5M ago26:52

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Deglobalization, reglobalization, decoupling, de-risking, reshoring friend-shoring, export bans, tariffs and sanctions - is global trade going into reverse, or simply into a new phase? As the World Economic Forum hosts the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China, we ask an expert about the state of global trade and where it might be heading. G…

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This former astronaut shares what’s key to building strong, effective teams 20:08

5M ago20:08

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Soichi Noguchi is a former astronaut with the Japanese space agency JAXA who has flown to space not once but 3 times. He’ll talk about the unique training these astronauts undergo - and the special lessons these trainings can teach any team about tapping each individual's expertise and what's needed to be a great leader and a great follower. He has…

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The long game: how to understand China and how it sees its role in the world 31:38

5M ago31:38

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As the World Economic Forum convenes the 'Annual Meeting of the New Champions' in China, this expert helps us better understand how the Asian powerhouse sees its place in the world. With Markus Herrmann, the Swiss-Chinese co-founder of the consultancy. Links: Annual Meeting of the New Champions - Next Frontiers for Growth, 25–27 June 2024: Centre f…

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Why we need a sprint towards gender parity: the Global Gender Gap Report 2024 16:37

5M ago16:37

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The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). It is the longest-standing index tracking the progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing these gaps…

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Cyber has a skills gap. How approaches to tech, hiring – and retaining women - can help 23:57

6M ago23:57

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With hacking, it’s always a matter of when, not if. But many leaders believe cyber skills gaps could leave their organization vulnerable. In fact, nearly 80% of respondents surveyed in our 2024 Cybersecurity Outlook said their organizations do not have the in-house skills to meet their cybersecurity objectives. Given tech’s fast pace of growth and …

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10 leaders from Microsoft, IKEA and more share advice for new grads 22:58

6M ago22:58

22:58

Today's grads will live longer, face faster cycles of technological change and drive careers like we've never seen. This special compilation episode taps top leaders from companies like Intel, Microsoft, Ingka Group and more on the unique ways they can make the most of the first days of their careers. From remembering to "take your space" to findin…

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What are the 'positive tipping points' that could help us accelerate out of climate disaster? 21:19

6M ago21:19

21:19

Climate 'tipping points' are the dangerous phenomena that could suddenly make climate change even worse than it is already: melting ice sheets that could change ocean currents, thawing permafrost that releases vast amounts of methane, or rainforests turning into dry savannah - events that could completely destabilise the global environment and woul…

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'We have the most to benefit, but also the most to lose': how AI could transform human health 37:16

6M ago37:16

37:16

Artificial intelligence has the potential to massively improve human health: from developing new drugs to providing more accurate diagnoses and helping people who live with severe disabilities. But AI also has the potential, if used wrongly or governed badly, to make life worse for people dealing with health problems. In this episode, we hear from …

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Tourism is bouncing back - but can we make travel sustainable? 1:01:36

6M ago1:01:36

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With the pandemic well behind us, international travel has bounced back. The World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index, a major survey of the state of the sector, gives a clear picture of how things look around the world. Maksim Soshkim, who leads much of the Forum’s work on the issue tells us the headlines, and Jacqueline Gifford…

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith: Tech blindspots and the key lesson that changed how he leads 31:07

6M ago31:07

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As Microsoft’s vice chair and president, Brad Smith leads a team of professionals across business, legal and corporate affairs, tackling issues that stand at the crossroads of technology and society. In this wide-ranging discussion recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos, he shares how these issues have shaped his thoughts on innovation and how the…

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Tinder Swindler: how 'romance fraud' became a multi-billion dollar cybercrime 41:13

6M ago41:13

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The Netflix documentary 'The Tinder Swindler' is a mind-boggling case of so-called 'romance fraud' in which a charming, handsome - and apparently very rich - man meets women on a dating app - gets them to fall in love with him - and then cons them out of lots of money. Cecilie Fjellhøy is the Norwegian woman at the centre of the documentary whose l…

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We're living longer - how approaches to work, careers and finances will change: APG's Annette Mosman 23:01

7M ago23:01

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Living longer than ever will mean we’ll need to prepare for our later years in ways we've never done before. While financial education and making savings last is always paramount, the World Economic Forum's recent Longevity Principles report drives home the need to make sure we also prepare to live those extended years with purpose, changing the wa…

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Spatial computing: why the future of the internet is 3D 36:28

7M ago36:28

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'Spatial computing', 'blended reality', 'the metaverse'. For those of us who still use screens and keyboards to access the digital world, those phrases might not mean very much. But many experts believe the '2D' internet will soon be a thing of the past, and we will all be, one way or another, in a 3D metaverse. With Apple's Vision Pro headset rene…

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Where are the innovations that can make mining more sustainable? 32:54

7M ago32:54

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Mining is an industry that many of us probably rarely think about, but one that provides the raw materials for so many of the things we use, not least the modern technologies such as smart phones and electric vehicles that require certain minerals that are not always in abundant supply. The International Energy Agency predicts that the demand for m…

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Speak last, lean on your team, and one CEO's other top lessons learned: Norsk Hydro 20:04

7M ago20:04

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Norsk Hydro was founded nearly 120 years ago to tackle global famine. Today, it has evolved to take on a bigger challenge: climate change. The company focuses on low- and no-carbon aluminium, a material that will be key in electric vehicles, construction and comprises 2% of emissions. CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim shares the unique technologies and part…

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Advanced Energy Solutions: scaling up the tech that can help us get to net zero 45:47

7M ago45:47

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What are the new technologies that can help us reach net zero? And how do we bring them to scale fast enough? World Economic Forum Managing Director Jeremy Jurgens joins us to talk about the Advanced Energy Solutions community, and we hear from three of its members, from widely different sectors and geographies, implementing the energy solutions of…

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The founder using 'pocket forests' to transform cities and protect biodiversity 21:49

7M ago21:49

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SUGI is a unique global organization that brings pocket forests -- ultra-dense, biodiverse forests leveraging the proven Japanese Miyawaki Method -- to cities all over the world. The group has built 200 pocket forests in 42 cities so far, with each providing a key form of "urban acupuncture" that can protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and ev…

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Why it's time for the 'middle powers' to step up on geopolitics 36:23

7M ago36:23

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In a polarised world, with the most powerful nations and the UN unable to prevent or end many wars, could the so-called 'middle powers' step up? This week's two guests, both members of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Geopolitics, think so, and say those countries might even consider setting up an 'M-10' of middle powers seeking …

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Workers have changed - How leaders must adapt: Randstad's Sander Van't Noordende 18:24

8M ago18:24

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What workers want - and what keeps them motivated - has changed drastically in recent years. And with big technological and demographic shifts driving labor shortages, knowing how to both retrain and retain your workforce will be more important than ever. Randstad CEO Sander Van't Noordende will share insights from the talent firm's annual Workmoni…

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It's cheaper to save the world than destroy it: author Akshat Rathi on Climate Capitalism 26:00

8M ago26:00

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“Climate Capitalism is an antidote to the dominant narrative that because we’ve ignored the climate crisis for so long, it will soon be too late. While it’s true that we’ve not done enough yet, we’re nowhere close to being too late.” So says , Bloomberg’s senior climate reporter and host of the podcast Zero, in his new book Climate Capitalism, whic…

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