Jan 21, 2025 · Speaking at what he described as “one of the most uncertain geopolitical and geoeconomic moments in generations," Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum, stressed that the world is at a critical inflection point and that 2025 will be a year of enormous consequence."The longstanding international order that existed for the last three decades has receded.

Jan 22, 2025 · Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, speaks during a plenary session in the Congress Hall during the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

New York, USA, 13 June 2019 – The World Economic Forum and the United Nations signed today a Strategic Partnership Framework outlining areas of cooperation to deepen institutional engagement and jointly accelerate the implementation of …

Jan 20, 2025 · UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebecca Grynspan put the situation into stark relief. “3.3 billion people in the world live in countries that are spending more on servicing the debt than on education or health,” she said. ... This report by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company shows that lower costs and improved access ...

Jan 22, 2025 · United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22, 2025.

1 day ago · Last week, leaders from around the world gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF). The theme for 2025 was “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” addressing the intersection of sustainability, innovation and partnerships. Throughout the Forum, the UN Global Compact ...

The United Nations and the World Economic Forum are committed to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - the world’s plan for peace, prosperity, and a healthy planet.

Dec 9, 2024 · Davos 2025, the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, takes place from 20-24 January under the theme, Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.

Jan 17, 2025 · As world leaders gather at Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting from 20 to 24 January, UN Women will highlight that gender equality is a fundamental human right, and it’s good for business. The annual meeting convenes governments, private sector partners, international ...

The World Economic Forum is an independent . international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied