Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP, joins Hein Schumacher of Unilever and Sarah Lamaison from Dioxycle to discuss a crucial global treaty to combat plastic pollution. They delve into innovative technologies for sustainable plastic production and the vital role of multinational corporations in this transition. Dina Ercilia Boluarte, President of Peru, calls for a balance between plastics in healthcare and environmental responsibility. Insights from Dion Travers George and Alicia Bárcena Ibarra emphasize the collective action needed for effective treaty negotiations.

Laurence D. Fink, CEO of BlackRock, shares insights on global economic risks, while Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, critiques Europe's stagnation amid U.S. growth. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF head, warns about high sovereign debt levels, and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore's President, pushes for global cooperation. Faisal El-Abrahim discusses Saudi Arabia's economic vision, highlighting the interplay of trade policies and energy dynamics. The dialogue emphasizes innovation, partnership, and proactive strategies to navigate today's complex economic landscape.

Dava Newman, Director of the MIT Media Lab and aerospace engineering expert, joins Yann LeCun, Meta's Chief AI Scientist and a pioneer in artificial intelligence. They delve into the ethical implications of AI and biotechnology, advocating for human-centered design. The conversation highlights the necessity of balancing accessibility with safety in emerging tech. They also discuss the future of generative AI, emphasizing the need for advancements in reasoning and memory, while exploring exciting possibilities in brain-computer interfaces and sustainable robotics.

Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation, discusses the geopolitical weaponization of cyberspace. Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, offers insights on the global perspective of cybersecurity. Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, highlights the EU's strategies for cyber defense. They tackle rising cyber threats from conflicts like Ukraine, emphasize the need for robust cybersecurity measures, and explore the skills gap in the industry, calling for stronger public-private partnerships.

In this engaging discussion, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, highlights AI's potential to boost global growth by 0.8% while warning of the disparity between nations. Hatem Dowidar, CEO of e&, provides insights into private sector challenges and opportunities. Brad Smith of Microsoft discusses infrastructure investments and global AI strategies. The experts emphasize the importance of education, collaboration, and trust in bridging the AI divide, ensuring that emerging economies are not left behind in this technological revolution.

After almost a decade since the Paris Agreement changed the global landscape of net zero, several open questions remain on how to increase the speed and scale of inclusive climate action. What is on the agenda for COP30 in Brazil and how can all stakeholder groups unlock a new era for collaboration on climate and nature? This session was recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 22, 2025.  Speakers: Jesper Brodin Chief Executive Officer, INGKA GROUP I IKEA Simon Stiell Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Diana Olick Senior Correspondent, Climate and Real Estate, CNBC Mukhtar Babayev Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources; COP29 President, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Damilola Ogunbiyi Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General; Chief Executive Officer, United Nations Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)   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

Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO of Nasdaq, discusses innovation’s role in economic growth. Faisal Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning, shares insights on the country's Vision 2030. Lawrence H. Summers, Harvard's professor and former U.S. Treasury Secretary, highlights global economic challenges. Ana Botín, Executive Chair of Banco Santander, emphasizes the importance of private sector involvement and effective regulation for sustainable growth. The conversation dives into decoupling growth from resource exploitation and navigating complex trade dynamics.

As the first Republican Party candidate to win the United States popular vote in 20 years, Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated as president at noon on 20 January 2025. This special session -- the first of the 2025 Annual Meeting in Davos -- will gather media leaders to explore how the new administration will operate. This session was recorded ahead of the US inauguration January 20, 2025 at the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.  Watch the video session here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/first-impressions-inauguration-day/ Speakers include: Patrick Foulis Foreign Editor, The Economist Samir Saran President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Mina Al-Oraibi Editor-in-Chief, The National Sam Jacobs Editor-in-Chief, TIME

What to expect from the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025? This is the full audio from a media briefing held on 14 January, ahead of #WEF25 which happens on 20-24 January 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. Speakers: Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Mirek Dusek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Yann Zopf, Head of Media Engagement, World Economic Forum You can watch the media briefing here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/pre-annual-meeting-2025-press-conference/ Links: Press release: https://www.weforum.org/press/2025/01/a-call-for-collaboration-in-the-intelligent-age-world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/ 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

As the world navigates rising geopolitical tensions, record-breaking heat, and technological revolutions, global cooperation is at a crossroads. The World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company present the second edition of the Global Cooperation Barometer, a vital tool to measure and guide collaboration across trade, technology, climate, health, and security. This is the full audio from a media briefing of 7 January, 2025. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/global-cooperation-barometer-2025/ Links: The Global Cooperation Barometer 2025: https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-global-cooperation-barometer-2025/ Speakers: Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Anais Rassat, Head of Media Content, World Economic Forum More podcasts: 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