Ukraine, Climate and the Global Economy , Take Center Stage , at WEF Davos 2023.
On January 20, elites from the worlds of politics, business, academia and the arts wrapped up the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
'The Independent' reports that Russia's war on Ukraine, climate change and the global economy were among the top topics of discussion at the annual conclave.
'The Independent' reports that Russia's war on Ukraine, climate change and the global economy were among the top topics of discussion at the annual conclave.
'The Independent' reports that Russia's war on Ukraine, climate change and the global economy were among the top topics of discussion at the annual conclave.
In addition to presidents, prime ministers and CEOs, other notable appearances were made by Ukraine's first lady, climate activist Greta Thunberg and actor Idris Elba.
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In addition to presidents, prime ministers and CEOs, other notable appearances were made by Ukraine's first lady, climate activist Greta Thunberg and actor Idris Elba.
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In addition to presidents, prime ministers and CEOs, other notable appearances were made by Ukraine's first lady, climate activist Greta Thunberg and actor Idris Elba.
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A delegation from war-torn Ukraine urged the assembled leaders to increase funding, weapons and other aid as the anniversary of Russia's invasion draws near.
A delegation from war-torn Ukraine urged the assembled leaders to increase funding, weapons and other aid as the anniversary of Russia's invasion draws near.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany will continue to be one of Ukraine's top weapons suppliers, while pointing to the cooperation of other allies like the U.S. The topic of climate change took center stage, with everything from green investment to greenwashing highlighted by speakers.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a major clean tech industrial plan for green industry subsidies and funding for EU-wide projects.
Meanwhile, amid fears of a global recession, leaders pointed to falling inflation and an improved outlook for the world's economy.
It’s not a brilliant year, but it is a lot better than what we had feared, Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President, via 'The Independent'
