Podcast Episodes

AMNC: A Conversation with Sir Tony Blair

Season 1 Episode 116

A Conversation with Sir Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997-2007); Executive Chairman, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, United Kingdom.

Hosted by Børge Brende, President and…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

AMNC25 Trade: Trends and Endgames

Season 1 Episode 115

With heightened uncertainty on increased tariffs, the risk of geoeconomic fragmentation is growing.

How has the trade landscape shifted compared to recent years and how can leaders look beyond the c…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

AMNC25 Chief Economists Briefing

Season 1 Episode 114

The global economic outlook has darkened considerably, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest survey of chief economists.

Gain expert insights and actionable perspectives from leading chief e…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

All Hands on Deck for the Energy Transition

Season 1 Episode 113

With the global targets of tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 fast approaching, it is critical to accelerate the implementation, build political momentum and monitor pro…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Global Gender Gap Report 2025

Season 1 Episode 112

How long will it take to achieve global gender parity? At the current pace: 123 years.

In this episode of The Briefing Room, leaders from the World Economic Forum, LinkedIn and the World Bank come…

Published on 3 months ago

Opportunities of the Ocean Economy

Season 1 Episode 111

The ocean economy contributes over $2.5 trillion to global GDP annually and supports nearly 350 million jobs worldwide.

How can key ocean-reliant sectors like shipping, ports, food, energy and touris…

Published on 3 months ago

Water at a Tipping Point

Season 1 Episode 109

Water systems are reaching a tipping point, with increasing floods and droughts affecting multiple regions globally. In five years, it is estimated that half the world will face water stress, jeopard…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Chief Economists Outlook May 2025

Season 1 Episode 109

The World Economic Forum’s Saadia Zahidi sat down with three experts for a briefing on the latest Chief Economists Outlook. ABN Amro Chief Economist Sandra Philippen, Zurich Insurance Chief Market St…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

When Climate Redefines Health

Season 1 Episode 108

Research indicates that 3.6 billion people live in areas highly susceptible to climate change and, by 2050, the climate crisis could cause $1.1 trillion in extra costs to healthcare systems around th…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Unlocking Europe's Potential

Season 1 Episode 107

Two recent landmark reports on the European Union's economy paint an unforgiving picture of its vulnerabilities, suggesting the region faces the prospect of "slow agony". At current productivity and …

Published on 4 months ago