Global renewable energy capacity grew by 15.1% in 2024, largely driven by solar. Yet a growth rate of at least 16.6% must be maintained to reach targets of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. The World Economic Forum report Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2024 highlights which countries are best positioned for the energy transition.
2024 is a historic election year, with elections in 50 countries. More than 2 billion voters will head to the polls in countries including the United States, India, Mexico and South Africa. Geopolitical volatility is the biggest risk identified in the World Economic Forum’s Chief Risk Officers Outlook 2023.
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Health was a major focus in 2024, shaping global news and driving key discussions at the World Economic Forum. From climate change health impacts to the rise of antimicrobial resistance and improving health equity for women, here are 6 top health stories of the year.
The global economy was front and centre in 2024, as leaders grappled with challenges like inflation, multiple elections and the Intelligent Age.
This round-up contains the key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate news: CO2 levels hit record high in 2024; World's poorest are most exposed to the climate crisis; Global forests faced significant decline last year.
CO2 levels hit new high in 2024, and other climate and nature news
In 2024, the so-called gig economy had a market size of $556.7 billion. By 2032, that's expected to more than triple to $1,847 billion But what is it? And why is it growing? For millions of people, working nine-to-five for a single employer or being on the payroll is no longer a reality.