Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
This week’s top stories of the week include:
00:11 – Cybersecurity’s biggest risk is apathy:
Kemba Walden, the former US National Cyber Director and current President of Paladin Global Institute’s Global Institute shares why she believes #cybersecurity needs to be reframed as an opportunity, and why businesses, not individuals, need to do the heavy-lifting.
01:52 – Why scientists are sending these seeds into space:
Egusi melon seeds are a staple in many West African cuisines – ground and cooked into protein-rich soups and stews. But in 2025, they encountered a whole other sort of dish…on a satellite.Temidayo Oniosun of Space in Africa was the driving force behind an initiative that saw egusi seeds placed aboard a SpaceX capsule with heritage crops from Egypt, Armenia and Pakistan.
03:47 – CEOs urge COP31 climate action:
The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders has a clear message: the low-carbon transition is a strategic economic opportunity. In this video, Alliance members explain why they felt compelled to take action – including Ester Baiget of Novonesis, Juvencio Maeztu of Ingka Group (IKEA), Roy Jakobs of Philips, and World Economic Forum Managing Director Sebastian Buckup.
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