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#Forests contain abundant resources that need protecting – but this work must also take into account the interests of the Indigenous People and local communities who live there. The recent Global Future Council on Forest Economy provided key insights to shape forest stewardship that, by empowering locals, ensures the success of global forestry goals. Read more from Abraham Baffoe and Proforest: https://lnkd.in/eV57Ni_S #AMGFCC25

Responsible #AI is a frontline defence against serious legal, financial and reputational risk, especially when it comes to understanding and explaining AI data lineage. So why do so many businesses treat it as an afterthought, asks Prof. Dr Kathrin Kind MSc / M.A. / MBA AI (World Economic Forum). How can companies shift from general-purpose models to tailored AI systems built on clean, owned data? And what new roles will this create? Read more: https://lnkd.in/em7YK8iY

Major economies are wielding industrial policy to shore up national security and secure geopolitical advantage – which risks squeezing out emerging economies. But these smaller players can respond by controlling vital resources and fostering regional integration to build greater resilience. What's more, well-managed developing countries could be a vital buffer against the economic shocks and imbalances caused by the current geopolitical jockeying. Read more from Mahmoud Mohieldin (United Nations) and Vera Songwe (The Liquidity and Sustainability Facility (LSF)) : https://lnkd.in/eZcu3D_M

Are you alert to phishing? This #cyber scam occurs when hackers manipulate people, often via email, to hand over sensitive information or install malware on their machines. And the rise of Gen AI has taken it to a whole new level. Fortunately, AI isn’t only a weapon in the hands of cybercriminals: it can also be used to fight fire with fire and supercharge defences against #phishing - by monitoring suspicious messages, patrolling systems for vulnerabilities and scanning the torrent of incoming emails for the most dangerous attacks so that human experts can investigate them. Global #cybercrime is expected to cost $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, up from $3 trillion in 2015. The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 identifies the major trends making #cyberspace increasingly unpredictable, and outlines the importance of building cyber resilience. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/t5nI50XvIMk

From the US-China trade truce to ASEAN trade upgrades and Chinese EV makers moving south: key developments shaping global trade this month. Read more about this and other #trade news in this roundup from the World Economic Forum's Nivedita Sen, PhD: https://lnkd.in/e-xnFjuv

AI is transforming #cybersecurity, increasing both the speed of attacks and the power of defences. Yet the world still faces a shortage of up to 4.8 million cybersecurity professionals. Even with new tools, human judgement and skills remain irreplaceable. The World Economic Forum’s Strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework outlines how to close this gap and build a resilient workforce for the future: https://lnkd.in/ejBffj-3 World Economic Forum Cybersecurity

In some countries, many detainees lack access to a defence attorney, says human rights lawyer Karen Tse. This leaves them open to being beaten and tortured, held without trial or simply lost in the system. With no one to defend them, many of those imprisoned can languish for years for the smallest crime - or even for no crime at all. Tse is the founder and CEO of International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) an NGO that works to guarantee for all citizens proper legal representation, the right to a fair trial, and freedom from torture. In 25 years, the organization has helped to train 48,000 defence lawyers, who have collectively handled more than half a million cases worldwide. Karen Tse is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Civil Society, a group of leaders from a wide range of fields who come together with government and business actors to find solutions to global challenges. You can learn more about it here: https://ow.ly/SNxF50XvH95

Across the #Arctic, shipping, tourism and resource exploration are expanding rapidly as sea ice retreats, with maritime traffic growing by about 7% a year. Yet, at the same time, vast distances, freezing weather and fragile infrastructure make Arctic search and #rescue one of the toughest operational challenges in the world. Jane Thoning Callesen outlines how new #drone technologies tested by the Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark in Greenland could transform how the world responds to #emergencies in remote and extreme environments: https://lnkd.in/eP2X9-AY

90% of #healthcare costs in the US are linked to chronic diseases and mental health. UpLink Venture juli has developed an app to make managing #chronic conditions easier, providing personalised insights and strategies, while prioritising patient privacy. A partnership between UpLink – World Economic Forum, Manulife and the World Economic Forum's Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems, the Global Longevity Innovation Initiative is bringing together early-stage entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and policy makers to accelerate innovation for healthier, more financially resilient and fulfilled lives across #generations. Learn more: https://ow.ly/vm5w50XvFgK

#India’s deep tech and space ecosystem is moving fast, yet founders still face significant challenges. From long timelines to fragmented policy and complex supply chains, success depends on grit as much as it does on the technology itself. The question isn’t whether India can be a global deep #tech player, but how quickly and effectively it can scale. Which factor will most accelerate India’s deep tech and space growth? Vote in the poll below and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eWPjEWTv