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World Economic Forum | Agenda | podcasts

Summary: Our weekly audio programme, presenting interviews, features and reports on Forum events, initiatives and projects.

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 Direct air capture: How to accelerate this technology to limit global warming | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

Direct air capture technology can be an invaluable tool in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as part of wider efforts to limit global warming.

 This housing prototype shows the way to affordable decarbonization | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

Buildings account for a third of greenhouse gas emissions but a Danish housing prototype shows sustainable buildings can be healthy, affordable and scaled.

 Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils: World’s top knowledge network to gather in Dubai | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Global Future Councils are gathering in Dubai, UAE, to discuss the world’s most pressing issues and develop ideas to build a more resilient and sustainable future.

 These are the most expensive cities in 2023 | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

Luxury living costs have surged in Asia, with Singapore leading the world's most expensive cities list. Miami saw the biggest price increase, followed by Dubai and Jakarta.

 This Caribbean island is showing the world how to save biodiversity | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

Redonda, a Caribbean island once overrun by invasive species, has been restored to a protected reserve, showcasing the power of biodiversity conservation.

 Here's how extreme weather is affecting animal migration | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

Climate change and extreme weather events are impacting animal migration patterns, with over half of all species on the move.

 From mRNA to electrons: Here's who won Nobel Prizes in 2023 | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Nobel Prizes for 2023 have been announced and include scientific discoveries that led to the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.

 Towards responsible AI: Why building diverse voices is essential to guard its safety and fairness | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been powering many of the applications we use every day, but the technology is now entering a new, more sophisticated phase.

 Why corporations, governments, NGOs and educators must all help deliver sustainability education  | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

Discover why providing a fully-rounded sustainability education to all requires a collective effort from corporations, governments, NGOs and educators.

 Why we cannot overlook diagnostics in the pursuit of universal health care | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

Nearly half the global population doesn't have access to the most basic diagnostics. To hit the UN's 2030 goal of health care for all, that must change.

 “Space for all” might not be as far away as it sounds | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

The international space community came together under the motto of ‘Space for All’, at the 73rd International Astronautical Congress held in Paris in September 2022.

 WHO recommends new malaria vaccine that's more affordable and easier to produce | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

WHO has recommended a second malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for children at risk of the disease. The vaccine is expected to be available by mid-2024 and cost between $2 and $4 per dose.

 How women in the Global South are leading the fight against climate change | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

When climate change-related events occur – such as extreme weather, forest fires or floods – women and girls bear a heavier burden and experience more severe impacts.

 What is a carbon neutral product? | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

What are carbon neutral products? Apple smartwatches will be carbon neutral by using clean energy, recycled materials, and avoiding air freight.

 FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks, and other cybersecurity news to know this month | File Type: image/jpeg | Duration: Unknown

FBI warns of dual ransomware threat; Companies struggle to overcome cyber skills gap; and other cybersecurity news to know this month.

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