| Forum Stories | | Your weekly curated analysis of the top global issues |
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Welcome to Forum Stories!- In the spotlight this week: Stakeholder capitalism; Is there hope for global collaboration?; Insights on Europe and the US.
- We’re also looking at work trends – and the clean energy transition.
- Throughout the newsletter, you’ll find the best of the rest of the week’s content across blogs, podcasts and video, from the Forum.
This week’s newsletter is 972 words, a 3-minute read. |
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| 1. Spotlight: Geopolitical outlook – more disruption |  | The geopolitical landscape is uncertain – here’s what to know. Why it matters: A turbulent and fragmented global landscape is creating uncertainty worldwide. Identifying how to rebuild mechanisms of cooperation is key if we are to advance shared priorities and overcome the interconnected challenges that face us.
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| 2. Work trends and tech adoption | | Technological advancement is rapidly reshaping the world of work. But what are the trends to keep an eye on? - As businesses rethink workforce strategies, those that prioritize talent innovation will lead the future of industrial transformation.
- By 2030, more than 20% of jobs are expected to transform due to disruptions in the labour market. A new Forum report introduces a five-step framework for public employment services to enhance job matching to get workers into meaningful roles.
- The Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report highlights the transformative changes reshaping the job market and the skills driving these shifts. This video explores which jobs are growing the fastest, why these roles are thriving and what skills are most essential in tomorrow’s workplace.
Why it matters: Technological change, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty… many drivers are shaping and transforming the global labour market. It’s up to leaders to implement workforce transformation strategies in response to these shifts.
Zoom in: - The in-demand skills may be changing fast to keep pace with technology, but they’re not all technical. “The most in-demand skill that people are looking for right now is people skills,” said Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn, at Davos.
- Much is discussed about AI’s impact on the world of work, but not enough about how it could affect children’s development. Within decades, children will navigate a reality deeply intertwined with AI, making it essential their needs are considered.
- Part of that future could include artificial general intelligence, which will possess the versatility to reason, learn and innovate in any task. This session at Davos debated the role it could play.
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| 3. Energy transition and green innovation | | The energy transition needs to accelerate. Innovations in the industry, from financing to technology, are helping to drive the green revolution forward. Why it matters: To meet global climate goals and achieve sustainability, the world must accelerate the energy transition, requiring stronger collaboration between governments and businesses.
Zoom in: - The electrification of transport offers a huge opportunity for reducing emissions, but the supply of essential metals needed for this transition poses a significant challenge. Recycled metals could help to meet the growing needs of the EV boom.
- Asia is grappling with the dual pressures of economic development and decarbonization, and needs $1.1 trillion annually to meet climate mitigation and adaptation targets. Here’s why a mindset shift in three areas could move the continent closer to sustainability.
- Innovators are looking to unlikely places for renewable energy generation, with one US start-up turning disused oil wells into geothermal power plants to bring clean power to local homes.
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