Sep 4, 2020 · In Milan, Italy, architects have done the same with tree cover – creating a "vertical forest" on two residential tower blocks. Boasting 800 trees, 4,500 shrubs and 15,000 plants, the "forest" would cover an area the size of three and a half football pitches if planted on the ground.

Nov 17, 2020 · “That is why Milan is joining the G20 Global Smart City Alliance, as this initiative will allow us to share best practices with innovative cities around the world. Today more than ever, in fact, we need to collaborate with each other to identify the most effective tools to face global threats like COVID-19.

Professor Klaus Schwab was born in Ravensburg, Germany in 1938. He is Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.

Apr 22, 2020 · Italy sees a major surge in cases of the coronavirus and many towns are locked down. It is the first major outbreak in Europe.

Mar 12, 2020 · The fatality rate for people over 80 from COVID-19 is almost 15% according to data from China. Dr. Kate Tulenko explains why older people are so much more vulnerable, as well as the impact coronavirus is having on health systems across the globe and health workers.

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Nov 15, 2024 · The G20 is a forum of the twenty largest economies in the world that meets regularly to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global economy.

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Jan 10, 2024 · The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 says the biggest short-term risk stems from misinformation and disinformation. In the longer term, climate-related threats dominate the top 10 risks global populations will face. Two-thirds of global experts anticipate a multipolar or fragmented order to take shape over the next decade.

Jan 23, 2025 · The inaugural Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) Awards recognize groundbreaking partnerships tackling global climate and nature challenges with innovative, scalable solutions. From over 120 initial nominations, an expert independent jury selected five transformative initiatives driving systemic change worldwide: Decarbonising Rice, Built by …