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#Electricity demand is soaring, driven in part by the rapid growth of AI and data centres. How can power systems keep pace?
In this #RadioDavos episode, Divya Reddy, Senior Manager of Energy Initiatives at the @wef, sets out the challenge, while Varun Sivaram, Founder and CEO of Emerald AI, explains how data centres can become “good citizens” of power grids and the communities around them.
Listen to the episode here: weforum.org/podcasts/radio-d…
The top #financial stories this month:
- World faces $33 trillion financing shortfall by 2030
- #AI debt poses risk to global financial stability
- US markets stabilize following the midterms
Read more: weforum.org/stories/financia…
Meet the Co-Chairs of the @wef’s Country Strategy Meeting on Egypt, taking place on 16–17 November 2026 in the New Administrative Capital, Cairo, Egypt:
• @OdileRenaud, President, @EBRD
At Pre-COP31 in Fiji and Tuvalu, Pacific nations showed the world what urgency looks like in addressing the health impacts of the #climate crisis. Can #COP31 follow through?
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@UNDPHIVHealth @UNDPasiapac @kanniwignaraja
How can #buildings withstand a changing climate? Making #resilience a core performance criterion can turn risk insights into action.
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Egypt is tipped to become a $10.4 trillion economy by 2075, which would make it one of the world’s top 10 markets.
As the country enters a new phase of #growth, here’s what to know about WEF’s forthcoming Country Strategy Meeting on #Egypt:
weforum.org/stories/forum-in…
Almost three-quarters of leaders think they risk going out of business without a fundamental transformation in the next decade.
Russell Reynolds Associates CEO Constantine Alexandrakis shares successful practices from real leaders on how to make that change work on #MeetTheLeader.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/mtctm5sz
As #electricity demand rises, how can power systems keep pace?
A new World Economic Forum white paper, produced with @Accenture, sets out 10 priority actions to unlock existing grid capacity, connect large electricity users and accelerate infrastructure delivery.
Learn more:
weforum.org/publications/ena…
The future of flexible #work should be judged not by where we log in, but by whether that flexibility is fair, sustainable and inclusive.
weforum.org/stories/jobs-and…
#Nature holds billions of years of intelligence. Could #investing in it unlock new solutions for a more resilient future?
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Elections in Israel and Brazil are shaking up regional stability, while the US, Russia, and Ukraine prepare for critical peace talks in Abu Dhabi. What does this mean for global security?
Dive into our latest #geopolitical round-up: weforum.org/stories/geo-econ…
The economist Isabella Weber joined Radio Davos to discuss her new book, which digs into the ways democracy can be preserved by paying more attention to people’s basic needs.
Find out more on the latest #RadioDavos.
Episode page: wef.ch/3WmgY1v
Also available on all podcast apps, via this link: wef.ch/49Gib8h
and YouTube wef.ch/4eiqRmY
The world could warm by 2.8°C this century under current #climate policies, a new UN report warns ahead of #COP31.
Meanwhile, countries have agreed on a new plan to accelerate biodiversity protection following #COP17.
Read more on these and other #nature and climate stories in our latest news round-up: weforum.org/stories/climate-…
Applications are open to join the @wef's Global Lighthouse Network.
The Global Lighthouse Network recognizes the world's most advanced industrial sites driving measurable improvements across five categories: productivity, resilience, sustainability, customer centricity and talent.
With 238 Lighthouses in over 30 countries, the network brings together industry leaders to share learnings and demonstrate how advanced #technologies can be scaled to transform industrial operations.
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Top #cybersecurity news this month:
- Global websites hit by #PHP flaws
- AI supercharging both cyber attack and defence – @Microsoft
- Cryptocurrency in record hack
Read more from this monthly roundup: weforum.org/stories/cybersec…
Global #growth is holding up, but how much longer can economies withstand mounting pressure?
From rising debt and geopolitical tensions to #AI investment and the future of jobs, this month's #economics round-up explores five key questions from the @IMFNews-@WorldBankGroup Annual Meetings.
Read more here: weforum.org/stories/economic…
#AI systems can pass lab tests and still cause harm. Three priorities for AI safety after deployment: capability-based rules, incident reporting and proof.
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According to new research one out of every four #data centres is in a water-stressed area. The siting decisions made now will determine if that becomes a third.
weforum.org/stories/food-wat…
Deepfakes and AI-generated deception are rendering traditional verification obsolete. Here's why #financial institutions must verify transactions beyond the evidence provided.
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More organizations are deploying #AI agents – and they need AI guardrails to help manage the resulting #cyber risk exposure.
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