Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
This week’s top stories of the week include:
00:12 – Are we ready for El Nino?:
While meteorologists don’t yet know exactly how powerful the weather pattern forming in the Pacific will be this time, they are increasingly confident it will be one of the biggest El Niños on record.
So how can business leaders and policy-makers best prepare? Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, offers some insights.Saulo was a guest on Agenda Dialogues, a World Economic Forum podcast.
03:22 – Saving coral reefs from crisis:
Archireef creates 3D-printed terracotta tiles that give young #corals the best chance of taking root and flourishing. Vriko Yu, Archireef’s Co-Founder and CEO, explains why this is so important, and what solutions like hers need to expand.
05:49 – This flying boat uses less power than e-bikes:
This battery-powered boat, built by Swiss start-up MobyFly, races along above the surface thanks to hydrofoils – wing-like structures mounted underneath the hull. It’s a fast, quiet and comfortable way to travel, says CEO Sue Putallaz, and because there’s almost no drag, it’s 80% more efficient than traditional watergoing transport.
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