Published: Jan. 26, 2016

World Economic Forum

January 20-23 – Global leaders in politics and business met for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The topic of focus this year was 'Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution', and included panel discussions on a range of topics covering, among others, international diplomacy, the increase of refugee movement, climate change, and the acceleration/effect of technology on business and personal life.

Below is a selection of panels from the World Economic Forum relating to sustainable energy solutions, the movement in fossil fuel industries, gender and inequality in the workplace, and the future of sustainable and ethical business in 2016 and beyond.

This is a collection of only a portion of the available discussions from the event.

To explore the entire conference, visit the World Economic Forum page with full listings of the recorded sessions.

Around the World Without Fuel or Fear
‘Learn how breakthroughs in clean technology can take us to new heights with the explorers who broke the record for the world's longest solo flight using only solar energy.’

The New Energy Equation
‘In a world characterized by increasing uncertainty about the future demand and supply of energy, how are economies navigating new barriers and opportunities?’

The Transformation of Energy
‘What trends and uncertainties are shaping the future of energy value chains?’

Forum Debate: Fossil Fuel Futures
‘Given regulatory and market changes, should energy companies and investors be planning for a post-fossil fuel future?’

The New Climate and Development Imperative
‘What systemic changes are required to ensure that technology can serve humanity to its fullest potential?’

A New Climate for Doing Business
‘What are the opportunities and responsibilities in terms of business, innovation and entrepreneurship that have emerged from the Paris conference on climate?’


A World Without Work?
‘How will rapid technological progress and the prospect of longer, healthier lives revolutionize work?’

The Future of Growth: Technology-Driven, Human-Centered
‘What systemic changes are required to ensure that technology can serve humanity to its fullest potential?’


A Social Contract to Transform our World by 2030
‘Learn about the historic 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which outlines common action on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that were adopted by over 150 world leaders in September 2015.’

How Can We Finance the Sustainable Development Goals?
‘The UN Sustainable Development Goals require substantial increases in available capital in order to deliver that agenda. This press conference explores new ways to financing.’

What Can Business do Support the Sustainable Development Goals?
‘Business and civil society leaders have come together to create a new Global Commission on Business and Sustainable Development to build the compelling economic case for corporate engagements on the SDGs.’


The Inequality Challenge
‘Learn in depth about strategies for inclusiveness and fairness at the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.’

The Gender Impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
‘Learn in depth about the degree and breadth of gender gaps across key industries and possible remedies to consider for each.’

Progress Towards Parity
‘At the current pace, gender parity will not be achieved until 2133. What are the opportunities to achieve progress towards parity as the demand on workforces and societies rapidly shift?’


Future-Proofing Global Finance
‘In the face of technological and strategic transformations in financial services, what regulatory reforms can foster inclusion while averting future shocks?’


Ethics and Corporate Governance
‘Learn first-hand about how corporate governance can ensure that high ethical standards are met to restore trust.’

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