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weforum.org > stories > trade-and-investment > how-africa-can-build-leverage-in-the-era-of-minilateral-global-trade

Africa can build leverage in the next era of global trade

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (301+ words) Minilateralism presents an opportunity for Africa – but only if the continent negotiates in coordination. Image: Luc Gnago/Reuters Africa has spent decades becoming more integrated into the global trading system. Yet integration has not translated into a larger share of…...

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weforum.org > stories > food-water-air > shocks-converge-to-threaten-global-food-production

When shocks converge and threaten global food production

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Siviwe Gwarube - Agenda Contributor

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (320+ words) Minister of Basic Education, Ministry of Basic Education of South Africa Siviwe Gwarube is the Minister of Basic Education in the Government of National Unity. She is currently the youngest Cabinet Minister in South Africa’s history and has been a…...

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weforum.org > stories > cybersecurity > hidden-costs-fragmented-cybersecurity-strategies

The hidden costs of a fragmented cybersecurity strategy

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (648+ words) In the age of AI, an organization's cybersecurity strategy must be a single, integrated defence ecosystem. Image: Getty Images / PeopleImages Cyber risk is no longer only a technology risk, it's now a board-level business risk. Many organizations have responded accordingly…...

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weforum.org > stories > energy-transition > record-us-power-use-as-ai-surges-and-more-top-energy-stories

Record US power use as AI surges and more energy stories | World Economic Forum

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (695+ words) The rapid growth of AI is putting pressure on power grids. Image: REUTERS/Carlos Barria Artificial intelligence (AI) may be reshaping electricity systems faster than many grids can adapt. But while it is driving up power demand, the technology is…...

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weforum.org > publications > the-catalysts-unlocking-markets-for-a-sustainable-economy

The Catalysts: Unlocking Markets for a Sustainable Economy

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (389+ words) As the reckoning on a range of climate, nature and sustainable development goals fast approaches, the finance to deliver them remains out of reach. This report sheds light on a band of actors whose potential is largely untapped: foundations, philanthropies,…...

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weforum.org > stories > nature-and-biodiversity > japan-lake-biwa-nature-positive-economy

How Japan’s Lake Biwa is pioneering the nature-positive economy

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (339+ words) Lake Biwa is also one of the world’s oldest lakes, with a history dating back approximately 4 million years. As the world’s third-oldest ancient lake, it is home to 62 endemic species, including the nigorobuna carp, making it one of Japan’s most…...

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weforum.org > stories > health-and-healthcare-systems > data-not-cash-new-model-affordable-healthcare-africa

How data can help pay for affordable healthcare in Africa

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1221+ words) Across sub-Saharan Africa, seeing a doctor still depends heavily on where you live and what you can afford. The World Health Organization projects that its African Region will face a shortage of nearly 6 million health workers by 2030. More doctors, nurses,…...

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This former racing driver is pioneering jaguar conservation in Brazil

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (67+ words) Switzerland’s solar railway is on the right track The Arctic boreal forests are burning: Here's why this matters to the world Strong El Niño could deepen hunger crisis – and other climate and nature news Europe's devastating heatwaves and wildfires in…...