Colourism: How skin-tone bias affects racial equality at work
Aug 26, 2020 · Colourism is a form of discrimination based on skin tone, perpetuated by the global beauty industry, where sales of skin-lightening products are projected to reach $8.9 billion by 2024. …
What is ‘Colourism’ – And How Can It Affect Equality In The Workplace?
Colourism is a form of discrimination based on skin tone. It presents as a subtle preference for light skin tones over darker ones. It’s learned early in life, through more positive portrayals of light skin in the …
Economics explained: What can we do about inequality?
Nov 2, 2022 · From how to measure it to how countries are tackling it, a new video explainer explores some of the big questions around wealth and income inequality.
Davos 2026: World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting takes place ...
Oct 29, 2025 · The World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting (19–23 January 2026) (Davos 2026) gathers leaders from business, government, and civil society under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue'.
How to make enterprise AI work through integration not silos
4 days ago · Enterprise AI success depends on integration, not silos. Learn how forward-deployed engineers help redesign workflows and embed governance for real impact.
EBU chief: Truth at risk - defending facts in the 'Intelligent Age'
Feb 19, 2025 · Public services media, and the role of fact-checkers, have never been more important - says the European Broadcasting Union's Director-General, Noel Curran.
Explainer: What is quantum technology and what are its benefits?
Jul 3, 2024 · Quantum technology will be worth trillions of dollars and transform the economy over the next decade. What is it, and how can we build a quantum economy?
6 technologies to help the world adapt to climate change
Feb 8, 2024 · Six technologies are critical for climate adaptation, according to the World Economic Forum’s new report, Innovation and Adaptation in the Climate Crisis. These are artificial intelligence, …
Are forests now contributing to climate change? | World Economic Forum
Jun 22, 2025 · Climate change, land degradation, deforestation and unsustainable land use cause some forests to emit more carbon than they absorb. Increasing nature restoration and conservation efforts …
This is what the climate crisis is costing economies around the world
Nov 29, 2023 · The environmental impact of the climate crisis is clear, but what about its economic impact on areas like infrastructure, agriculture and tourism?