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'Putting nature first' could create nearly 400 million jobs by 2030

Investing in nature could also benefit the economy.

Switzerland

How has the pandemic brought inequalities to the fore?

Euronews' Isabelle Kumar is chairing the World Economic Forum debate in Davos.

France

Fines for littering rise in France as masks and gloves found on seabed

Environmentalists sounded the alarm over a new type of marine pollution, courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic.

World News

Euroviews. The privatisation of global governance: forget New York, keep Davos? ǀ View

Notwithstanding the differences, one would be excused to compare the WEF’s Annual Meeting in late January in Davos with the annual high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly in late September in New York. Both are preceded by overview reports presented by their respective CEOs.

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Euroviews. Fossil fuel companies are burning the house down. They shouldn’t get a say on putting it out ǀ View

Why are carbon emissions still rising? Why are climate negotiations failing to act? Blame the fossil fuel companies joining in discussions at Davos.

Switzerland

Watch: Thunberg brushes off Mnuchin barb she should study economics

Greta Thunberg ignored a barb about studying economics and repeated her call for the world to treat global warming as a crisis.

Switzerland

Davos: Climate change increasingly a concern in humanitarian work

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross spoke to Euronews at Davos on adapting to climate change.

Economy

From Trump to Thunberg, what to watch for at Davos 2020

The top global finance players descend on the Swiss resort on Jan 21. Here's why.

India

Watch: How should education be adapted to equip tomorrow’s workforce?

Fundamental change is needed to help children learn the skills needed to meet transformations in the way we work, a panel moderated by Euronews has heard.

Focus

South Africa wants to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution

In partnership with Brand South Africa

Countries around the world are gearing up for the arrival of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. On the African continent, South Africa wants to lead its implementation

China

Climate change: The next financial crisis?

Euronews' Isabelle Kumar hosts a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions.

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Astana Economic Forum: Sharing ideas for an urban, digital future that’s focused on people

Partner content presented by Astana Economic Forum 2019

Cities are the engines of growth. This was the conclusion when the 12th Astana Economic Forum examined the drivers of growth in the modern world, under the theme of “Inspiring growth: People, Cities, Economies”.

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Astana Economic Forum: An uncertain world prompts renewed focus on human talent and knowledge

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We’re entering an unpredictable era where lack of certainty is the only constant - this is a key takeaway from two packed and inspiring days at the Astana Economic Forum.

Target

The Astana Economic Forum discusses ensuring sustainable urban growth

In partnership with Astana Economic Forum 2019

Under the spotlight at this years Astana Economic Forum are the challenges of ensuring sustainable urban growth in Kazakhstan and across the rest of the planet.

Kazakhstan

Astana Economic Forum: a business highlight in Eurasia

In partnership with Astana Economic Forum 2019

After 11 years in business, the Astana Economic Forum (AEF) is regarded as one of the most influential international platforms for discussing the recovery and development of the global economy and financial system

Switzerland

Talking inequality, climate change and the economy | Davos After Hours

Our correspondents in Davos look back at the top moments from the World Economic Forum.

Switzerland

Merkel encourages multilateralism in the face of populism at Davos

German Chancellor Angela Merkel championed globalisation and multilateralism in the face of populism in her keynote address at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Switzerland

Networkers, 'global shapers', and 'the best bus ride in Davos ever!'

Euronews caught up with Davos attendees on the bus commute, finding out the many reasons why people go.

World

Davos: What's on the agenda for Tuesday?

The World Economic Forum kicks off on Tuesday as some of the world's most influential people gather in the Swiss mountain town of Davos.

Switzerland

New globalisation, representation and exclusivity | Davos After Hours

In Euronews' special Davos After Hours discussion, correspondents Darren McCaffrey, Isabelle Kumar and Sacha Vakulina break down the key events from day one at the World Economic Forum.