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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: WEF

What Japan’s inclusive school systems can teach us about resilience

Japan's Diversified Learning Schools have a structured schedule with designated start and finish times and class periods. They simply do not enforce this schedule on the students.

117 million people were displaced in 2024. This number will grow

Without effective, coordinated action to help internally displaced persons realise lives beyond displacement, there is a risk of reverting to humanitarian dependence.

WEF has secured $1 billion for climate resilience in Africa. Why this is important

The platform aims to guide $5 billion in private investments over the next year, with a focus on developing commercial solutions for managing climate change in Africa.

Sustainability doesn’t have to be the enemy of energy security and affordability

Europe learned a bitter lesson about energy security three years ago when 45% of its gas was Russian, but war in Ukraine forced a rapid search for alternatives.

4 ways to tackle food and water security in the AI Age

The Global Futures Council on Food and Water Security has called for further integration of food and water, plus a data stack framework for governments to support food, water and climate goals.

Trump tells Davos business elite he’s working to reverse inflation, boost fossil fuel production

'What world has witnessed in the past 72 hours is nothing less than a revolution of common sense,' Trump said via video conference at Davos.

Global cooperation has flatlined—only lasting solution is a multilateral trading system

Cooperation levels have flatlined over the past 3 years, at a precarious time for global economy and security, when the past year was hottest on record.

Five geopolitical questions for 2025

In the new year, leaders will have to find agreement & build a global framework for peace and prosperity in place of the aggression and economic uncertainty we are now experiencing.

Global economic growth is lower than it was in 2008. We need inclusive, sustainable solutions

Economic growth has become uneven between regions and countries, and within countries themselves—leading to significant inequalities and persistent pockets of poverty.

Creativity in the age of AI—artists must learn to curate as well as create

As automation and digital innovations reshape industries, there is also a need to safeguard traditional craftsmanship, artistic expression, and human creativity.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.