Pivoting Workforce

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Pivoting Workforce

With an active population of over 1 billion, the Asia-Pacific region is at the forefront of workforce transformation. As AI and emerging technologies reshape industries, the region has the opportunity to harness entrepreneurial talent, upskill its workers, boost productivity and advance regional mobility.

How are leaders harnessing human capital and technological know-how to create a new working environment that balances innovation and worker well-being?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM0ALcJSz2o

UN80 Initiative: What it is and why it matters to the world | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

As the Secretary General has said, anniversaries are a time to look back and celebrate, but it is only natural, especially in a period of turbulence and tumult, to look ahead and ask central questions: How can we be the most effective Organization that we can be? How can we be more nimble, coordinated and fit to face the challenges of today, the next decade, and indeed the next 80 years?
The Under-Secretary-General for Policy, Mr. Guy Ryder explains that the UN80 Initiative is anchored in answering these questions – and equipping our organization in an era of extraordinary uncertainty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmNt2kfFTKU

UK Asteroids and planetary defence – Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a one-off evidence session, on Asteroids and planetary defence at 9.45am, on Tuesday 24 June following a 15 minute innovation showcase.

The session will highlight the current climate, science and research on asteroids. The session will focus on what they are, technological advancement of detection, composition benefits.

The Committee will hear from experts in each of these fields and explore progress.  Additionally, the session will look at the scientific advancements, examine the national and international policy response in a global emergency and future focus areas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTiniEvSzic

2025 NATO Summit: President von der Leyen’s Opening Statement

Source: European Commission (video statements)

On 24 June 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen makes her opening statement at the 2025 NATO Summit.

NATO Allies will take decisions in The Hague, the Netherlands to make NATO a stronger, fairer and more lethal Alliance. We live in a more dangerous world, and this is a critical moment for our security. Allies are coming together to reinforce their cooperation and their commitment to NATO.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBSmVhGQKs0

Where Is Belt and Road Heading?

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Where Is Belt and Road Heading?

Since the Belt and Road Initiative was launched over 10 years ago, China has established collaboration with over 150 countries and 30 international organizations and facilitated over $380 billion in cumulative two-way investment with countries along the road.

Amid geoeconomic shifts, how have these projects measured up to their objectives and what new directions might this initiative take?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PebcIWu4NYw

Climate change, firms and aggregate productivity

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

ECB Research Bulletin by Andrea Caggese, Andrea Chiavari, Sampreet Goraya and Carolina Villegas Sanchez.

Read more: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/research-publications/resbull/2025/html/ecb.rb250429~6f9636652d.en.html
The Research Bulletin features a selection of recent work on policy-relevant topics by ECB economists. Published on a monthly basis, the articles in the Research Bulletin are intended for a general audience.

The views expressed in each article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the European Central Bank and the Eurosystem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFCYDSakG_s

Honest Conversation on Climate

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Honest Conversation on Climate

A decade after the Paris Agreement, policies and politics have evolved but the associated risks from climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss remain. Although the narrative is shifting towards energy security, national and regional actors are still looking towards innovative solutions to climate challenges.

How are government and business commitments shifting and what could change mean for industries that have been preparing for future green growth?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBJleimXnf8