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September 8, 2025

How this company is using data and AI to boost yields for millions of small-scale farmers

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Getting the right information at the right time is critical for any sector but especially small-scale farming. Losing a yield could mean a farmer has no income for a year while weakening food security and local economies. To bridge these gaps, company Farmerline has created AI-powered tools, including one that acts like a “911 for farmers,” bringing critical information on weather, crop diseases and more on demand to people who need it, all in 34 languages. The company has also developed ways alternative data can be used to develop credit scores for farmers, helping prove the investing opportunity to lenders while connecting them to much-needed financing. With small scale farmers locked out of some of the biggest innovations in the last century thanks to access and affordability, founder Alloysius Attah shares what’s needed to ensure agriculture is future ready – including the power of a database that can create a national pulse on food security for NGOs, governments and the private sector. Attah also shares his company’s founding journey, what he’s learned in the past 10 years – and how global crises like COVID have helped him rethink how he prioritizes as a leader.

This interview was recorded in January 2025 at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Updated statistics can be found in the corresponding transcript.

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Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/alloysius-attah-farmerline-ai-data-finance

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September 6, 2025

24-Hour Economies & Mitigating AI Risks At Work | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

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0:14 – 3 stunning examples of ‘bioregional architecture’: By going back to the past, architecture can help create a better future. Bioregional design used to be how all humans made their homes: using sustainable materials and techniques that worked in harmony with the environment rather than against it. Today, this approach is making a comeback.

2:32 – 5 ways cities are building 24-hour economies: Faced with the demands of growth, cities are rethinking how they operate – and when. From late-night libraries to nocturnal tourism, sensor-driven lighting and night czars, here are just some of the ways that cities are leveraging those extra hours on the clock.

5:31 – What is a cloudburst? Why are they becoming more dangerous?: Intense and heavy downpours called cloudbursts have devastated parts of the mountainous regions of India and Pakistan this year. They are fuelled by warm, wet air, supercharged by hilly terrain, and made more likely – and more severe – by climate change.

7:42 – 3 short-term risks when introducing AI at work – and how to mitigate them: Business leaders see AI as an engine for transformation – but what if introducing it at work doesn’t go smoothly? While AI can free up employees’ time, and boost productivity and efficiency, it comes with risks. Here’s what chief people officers around the world say are the top near-term risks – and the actions businesses can take to mitigate them.

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September 4, 2025

What are ’embedded emissions’ and can global trade help reduce them?

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What are ’embedded emissions’ and can global trade help reduce them?

The European Union is implementing a ‘Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’ (CBAM) that will levy a fee on importing certain goods that are produced in countries that do not have carbon pricing regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

It’s an idea that other countries are considering, but is also hugely complex and may be challenged by exporter countries. Two expert guests explain the policy and its implications for business and global trade.

Speakers:
Aaron Cosbey, Senior Associate, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Dandy Rafitrandi, researcher at the Department of Economics, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Indonesia
Kimberley Botwright, Head, Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum (co-host)

Links:
World Economic Forum Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-regions-trade-and-geopolitics/home
Emissions in trade: Where are they and how do we measure them?: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/emissions-in-trade-how-we-measure-them/
CBAM: What you need to know about the new EU decarbonization incentive: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2022/12/cbam-the-new-eu-decarbonization-incentive-and-what-you-need-to-know/
What future for climate and trade? Scenarios and strategies for carbon competitiveness?: https://www.weforum.org/publications/what-future-for-climate-and-trade-scenarios-and-strategies-for-carbon-competitiveness/
Countries must deal with imported emissions in a fair and flexible way: https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/27/countries-must-deal-with-imported-emissions-in-a-fair-and-flexible-way/
European Commission on CBAM: https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/news/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-cbam
International Institute for Sustainable Development: https://www.iisd.org/
Centre for Strategic and International Studies: https://www.csis.or.id/

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August 30, 2025

Radio Davos: Climate science is clearer than ever

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August 30, 2025

UN: How to Save Lives Today & Climate Change Fuels Extreme Weather | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

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This week’s top stories of the week include:

0:15 UN chief: How to save millions of lives today – From Gaza to Sudan, humanitarian workers are underfunded and overstretched. But with only 1% of what the world spends on defence, we could save millions of lives, says Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at UN OCHA.

2:36 Climate change fuels extreme weather – How is it that global warming leads to impacts as diverse as heatwaves, hurricanes, droughts, wildfires and brutal cold spells? If you’ve ever simply nodded along when someone has made the link between climate change and extreme weather, look no further: we’ve got the explainer for you.

4:56 4 skills every finance student needs – Humility and cultivation of mentors are among the attributes that New York University Shanghai Associate Professor Han Shen Lin says separate the strongest students from the rest. AI is changing the game in finance education, as in many subjects, he says – but now that students are swamped with information like never before, the benefits of a liberal arts education are once again coming to the fore.

7:43 Quantum unpredictability keeps data safe – At its heart, the universe is fundamentally unpredictable. Even Einstein found this mindboggling aspect of reality difficult to get his head around – but it is the key to a new breed of quantum-powered random number generators that will revolutionise cybersecurity, as Rami Shelbaya, CEO of Quantum Dice, explains.
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August 29, 2025

Climate science is clearer than ever. How should companies respond?

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The politics might change, but the science is clearer than ever. The planet is warming – and even faster than predicted – due to the emission of greenhouse gases. Faced with the facts, where do businesses, policymakers, and the rest of us go from here?

We get the latest in climate science from Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and hear from Sumant Sinha, the head of India-based renewable energy company ReNew, on the outlook for business.

The episode is co-hosted by Pim Valdre, head of the World Economic Forum’s Climate Ambition Initiative and leader of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
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Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research: https://www.pik-potsdam.de/en/home
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August 25, 2025

Climate Science is clearer than ever

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August 23, 2025

Skills for a Quantum Future & Mystery Bags Tackle Food Waste | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

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This week’s top stories of the week include:

0:15 This landmark is covered in plastic – Global leaders have been meeting in Geneva to negotiate the world’s first treaty to tackle plastic pollution. As they debate the future of plastic, this sculpture asks a human question: How much longer can we carry this burden?

2:13 Key skills students need in quantum future – Quantum technologies are set to transform industries across the planet. The quantum economy could be worth $2 trillion by 2035. It’s a huge opportunity for those with the right skills.

5:33 Copenhagen set to become ‘sponge city’ – Hundreds of flood mitigation projects are being built across the city to protect against rising seas and heavy rains for the next 100 years. The sponge city concept deploys natural flood-protection measures so urban areas can absorb excess water rather than succumb to flooding.

7:27 Mystery bags tackle food waste in China – Who doesn’t love a lucky dip? This Chinese start-up matches hungry people with surplus food that would otherwise be chucked out by restaurants and retailers.

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August 22, 2025

Economic Impacts of Climate Change #Davos2025 #WorldEconomicForum #CelesteSaulo

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The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.

This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.

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August 22, 2025

How Businesses Can Engage In New Warning Systems #Davos2025 #WorldEconomicForum #CelesteSaulo

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