Agenda Dialogues

With heightened uncertainty on increased tariffs, the risk of geoeconomic fragmentation is growing. How has the trade landscape shifted compared to recent years and how can leaders look beyond the current volatility? Speakers: Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy Hassan Elkhatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt Victor L. L. Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group Margery Kraus, Founder and Executive Chair, APCO Liu Qian, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Wusawa Advisory, Inc This is the full audio from a session at the AMNC25 in Tianjin, China on 24 June, 2025.  Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2025/sessions/trades-next-steps/ Catch up on all the action from AMNC25 at wef.ch/amnc25 and across social media using the hashtag #AMNC25. Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Aparna Bharadwaj, a managing director at Boston Consulting Group, shares insights alongside Paul Gruenwald, S&P's global chief economist, Santitarn Sathirathai from Thailand Development Research Institute, and Peking University's Huang Yiping. They dissect the darkening global economic outlook amidst geopolitical tensions, particularly U.S.-China relations. Topics include trade volatility, the shift towards broader economic forecasts, the rise of Southeast Asia, and the intricacies of globalization. Their discussion emphasizes the need for adaptive strategies and local partnerships in this evolving landscape.

With the global targets of tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 fast approaching, it is critical to accelerate the implementation, build political momentum and monitor progress. How can countries and industries close this gap and what tools are at their disposal? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/all-hands-on-deck-for-the-energy-transition/ Episode page with transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/agenda-dialogues/episodes/all-hands-on-deck-for-the-energy-transition Speakers:  Ève Bazaiba Masudi, Minister of State, Minister of Environment, Ministry of Environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, European Commission Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency Morten Wierod ,Chief Executive Officer, ABB Dina Ercilia Boluarte, President of Peru, Office of the President of Peru Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, Chief Business Officer and Head of Global Programming, World Economic Forum Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, NTPC Lars Rebien Sorensen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Novo Nordisk Foundation   Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub  

How long will it take to achieve global gender parity? At the current pace: 123 years. In this episode of The Briefing Room, leaders from the World Economic Forum, LinkedIn and the World Bank come together to explore the findings from the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 — the definitive benchmark tracking gender equality across 148 economies. The conversation examines this year’s parity score and why, despite some progress, the world remains generations away from full gender equality. It explores the persistent gaps in women’s political and economic participation, the role of smart policy over national wealth in driving change, and the growing economic imperative to accelerate progress. The panel also reflects on what countries can learn from one another and how gender parity is becoming central to long-term growth and resilience. Host: Stephanie Holmes, Head of Public Engagement at World Economic Forum Guests: Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director at the World Economic Forum Sue Duke, Head of Global Public Policy at LinkedIn Norman Loayza, Director of the Global Indicators Group at the World Bank Access the full Global Gender Gap 2025 report and explore the data here: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/06/global-gender-gap-report-2025-key-findings This is the full audio from The Briefing Room, a video recorded a the World Economic Forum. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/videos/the-briefing-room-global-gender-gap-report-2025/ Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub  

The ocean economy contributes over $2.5 trillion to global GDP annually and supports nearly 350 million jobs worldwide. How can key ocean-reliant sectors like shipping, ports, food, energy and tourism drive a regenerative ocean economy that balances economic growth, social prosperity and marine conservation? Find out more about the work of the Ocean Action Agenda, accelerating ambitious solutions for a sustainable ocean economy. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/the-opportunities-of-the-ocean-economy/ Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wef Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Water systems are reaching a tipping point, with increasing floods and droughts affecting multiple regions globally. In five years, it is estimated that half the world will face water stress, jeopardizing productivity, public health and food security, and threatening $1.6 trillion in assets. How can we leverage technology, governance and finance innovations to avoid or manage water tipping points? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos.  Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/water-at-a-tipping-point/   Speakers: Fajer Mushtaq, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Oxyle Christophe Beck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ecolab Sherry Madera, Chief Executive Officer, CDP Fabrizio Palermo, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Acea Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, European Commission   Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at wef.ch/wef25 and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

The World Economic Forum’s Saadia Zahidi sat down with three experts for a briefing on the latest Chief Economists Outlook. ABN Amro Chief Economist Sandra Philippen, Zurich Insurance Chief Market Strategist & Economist Guy Miller, and ICBC Standard Bank Chief China Economist Jinny Yan offered their perspectives on a relatively downbeat outlook, and where we go from here.     Watch the session here: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/05/the-briefing-room-chief-economists-outlook-may-2025/ Links: Chief Economists Outlook May 2025: https://www.weforum.org/publications/chief-economists-outlook-may-2025/ Related podcasts: The global economy 'at a crossroads' ahead of Davos: Chief Economists Outlook Slow growth and the cost of debt: the World Bank's Chief Economist on the global outlook How leaders can prepare teams for the future of work: ADP’s Chief Economist Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wef Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Research indicates that 3.6 billion people live in areas highly susceptible to climate change and, by 2050, the climate crisis could cause $1.1 trillion in extra costs to healthcare systems around the globe. How is the resilience of key sectors to climate change being measured and how are key actors responding to safeguard public health? This is the full audio of a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting on 23 January, 2025. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/where-climate-collides-with-health/ Speakers: John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Stéphane Bancel, Chief Executive Officer, Moderna John-Arne Røttingen, Chief Executive Officer, Wellcome Trust Liza Korsten, President, African Academy of Sciences Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum David Knibbe, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, NN Group Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)   Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub  

Two recent landmark reports on the European Union's economy paint an unforgiving picture of its vulnerabilities, suggesting the region faces the prospect of "slow agony". At current productivity and demographic trends, Europe's economic output is forecast to be the same in 2050 as it is today. With much of the power to correct course residing in national capitals, what will it take for leaders to rise to the challenge? This is the full audio from a session at the Forum's Annual Meeting on 22 January, 2025. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqghCwdxqHo Speakers: Nicolas Hieronimus, Chief Executive Officer, L'Oréal Roula Khalaf, Editor, Financial Times Robert Habeck, Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany Belen Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, Merck Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Looking at global headlines today, it’s hard not to feel pessimism. Have recent wars, pandemics and autocracies made the idea of progress obsolete? Cognitive scientist Steven Pinker uses data and psychology to provide a fresh perspective on progress: why it is so hard to achieve and what ideas were responsible for progress in the past and will be needed for progress to continue? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/the-arch-of-progress-in-the-21st-century/ Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at wef.ch/wef25 and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub