European Commission President is taking part in this year’s G7 Leader Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission:
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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 progress.
How can countries and industries close this gap and what tools are at their disposal?
This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/all-hands-on-deck-for-the-energy-transition/ Episode page with transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/agenda-dialogues/episodes/all-hands-on-deck-for-the-energy-transition
Speakers:
Ève Bazaiba Masudi, Minister of State, Minister of Environment, Ministry of Environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, European Commission
Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency
Morten Wierod ,Chief Executive Officer, ABB
Dina Ercilia Boluarte, President of Peru, Office of the President of Peru
Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, Chief Business Officer and Head of Global Programming, World Economic Forum
Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, NTPC
Lars Rebien Sorensen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Novo Nordisk Foundation
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa had his first bilateral meeting between with His Excellency Prime Minister @MarkJCarney upon his arrival in Canada.
0:15 Gender parity: who leads the way? – Only 10 countries have closed their gender gaps by 80% or more – and Iceland, which has retained top spot for the 16th year in a row, is the only one to have surpassed the 90% mark. The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 tracks progress on #genderparity across 4 dimensions in 148 countries. Women’s inclusion at work is about more than a moral principle: it has been proven to drive economic growth.
2:41 Tokenization, explained – The traditional world of investing is getting an update, with the arrival of something called ‘tokenization’. Tokenization means creating digital representations of assets via the blockchain so they can be traded, tracked and managed more easily. The tokens are effectively ‘digital deeds’, says Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock. But what are the advantages of tokens?
4:26 How robots stopped an eco disaster – A software platform powered by AI uses the data to build a precise digital model, which can give astonishingly detailed insights into the health and integrity of vital infrastructure such as bridges and power plants, and can ultimately save lives, cut the costs and risks associated with maintenance, and reduce CO2 emissions. Jake Loosararian, Co-founder and CEO, Gecko Robotics, explains how it all works.
8:30 How one town saved its reef – From near collapse to a conservation miracle: Cabo Pulmo’s ancient reef was dying 30 years ago. Today, it’s a thriving underwater paradise fuelling wildlife and local ecotourism. How did it happen? Collaboration – between government, scientists and the local community.
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Why is the Schengen Agreement important? 40 years later discover how it shapes the daily life of EU citizens.
Real stories, native voices, and stunning visuals show the true power of free movement in Europe.
Watch the video and explore this important milestone in European unity and freedom!
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On 12 June, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Panama’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from Julio Moltó, Minister of Commerce and Industry. Just nine more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.
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Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Making Manchester Britain’s second city in Lord Speaker’s Corner this month as Jim O’Neill, Lord O’Neill of Gatley, speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith.
The former minister and ex-Goldman Sachs chief economist talks tariffs and US President Donald Trump’s approach, regulating AI and greater devolution across the UK.
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