Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased by 55% in 2022 from the year before, according to data from the EV Volumes sales database. China remains the world’s largest EV market, with 59% of global sales. World Economic Forum estimates annual EV sales need to increase 18-fold by 2030 to meet global emissions targets.
The World Economic Forum publishes a comprehensive series of reports which examine in detail the broad range of global issues it seeks to address with stakeholders as part of its mission of improving the state of the world. Besides reports on its key events and standalone publications such as the Global Competitiveness Report, the Global Risks Report and the Global Gender Gap Report, the Forum ...
The Annual Meeting 2022 will embody the World Economic Forum’s philosophy of collaborative, multistakeholder impact, providing a unique collaborative environment in which to reconnect, share insights, gain fresh perspectives, and build problem-solving communities and initiatives.
Nearly two years after the start of global disruptions due to COVID-19, economies, societies and organizations are continuing to grapple with the unpredictable trajectory of the virus.
COVID-19 had a huge impact on the education of children – but the full scale is only just emerging. Recovering the time lost must be a priority for all.
While 2022 saw AI begin to advance scientific discovery, 2023 made further leaps in terms of science-related AI application launches, says the AI Index. Examples include Synbot, an AI-driven robotic chemist for synthesizing organic molecules, and GNoME, which discovers stable crystals for the likes of robotics and semiconductor manufacturing.
The gig economy is growing. It uses digital platforms to connect freelancers with customers to provide short-term services or asset-sharing. Here's what you need to know.
Have you read? Chief Economists Outlook: September 2022 What is the Consumer Price Index? A country’s CPI tracks the prices of everyday goods and services that households buy. This covers areas including food, clothing, transport and leisure spending.
Global growth is projected to decelerate in 2022, with economic disruptions driven by the spreading of the Omicron variant, as well as supply bottlenecks.
