A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum.

It means that we are in a polarized, fragmented world where we see less cooperation than in the past, and more competition. There is more focus on national interest. That is a challenge, as many of the biggest problems we face need global solutions.

With a focus on melting ice caps, Joseph Fowler, the World Economic Forum’s head of arts and culture, completes an environmental trilogy of opening concerts at the forum's annual meeting in Davos

There are serious concerns that AI's implementation across various workspaces would end up in a majority of people losing their jobs in the next five years or so, if a new warning from the World Economic Forum is to be believed.

You’re even more likely to lose your job to a tech savvy worker: A staggering 70% of bosses surveyed plan to hire staff with AI skills.

War between nation-states in 2025 is top of the list of worries keeping global risk experts, policymakers and business leaders up at night amid growing geopolitical tensions, the World Economic Forum said.

Findings from the WEF's January 2025 report on the future of jobs highlight the anticipated impact of AI on workforce reductions and the evolving skills landscape.

The global job market is poised for a significant transformation by 2030, with numerous jobs facing disruption, according to the World Economic Forum.

With geopolitical tensions on the rise and international cooperation under strain, the Global Risks Report 2025 calls for urgent efforts to rebuild trust and strengthen multilateralism. The stakes are high, as the next decade will be pivotal in shaping a more resilient and cooperative global future.

Minister Parks Tau stresses South Africa's commitment to addressing economic challenges and positioning the country as an investment destination.