"If we fix plastic. The omnipresence of plastic in our lives. If we can ween ourselves off of this toxic and indestructible material, we will change so much" Sian Sutherland highlights an 'invisibility' around plastic - shockingly 70% of our clothes are made out of fossil fuel plastic! Sian describes a culture of hyper-consumption, that has driven our obsession with plastic. She believes that removing plastic from our lives is the gateway to addressing the existential threat facing our planet. #plastic #recycling #planet #sustainability

"One big mistake is to the think that solving healthcare inequality requires solving all of society's problems" Othman Laraki works closely with communities to deliver healthcare - whether in the form of vaccines, testing or screening. Color expanded rapidly during the Covid-19 pandemic and Othman has worked closely with public health authorities to combat vaccine hesitancy. He argues that a 'community-oriented' approach is the key to increasing trust in healthcare systems. #healthcare #pandemic #covid #vaccine #technology #community

"I was a Blackberry user and my email was my disturbing element all the time" From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, our lives are dominated by devices. 'Digital wellbeing' is an increasingly used buzzword, but few are offering a viable alternative to the smartphone. Punkt has designed a handset that aims to encourage users to switch off, whilst having a limited impact on its functionality and addressing increasing concerns around security. #digitalwellbeing #technology #addiction

LIVESTREAM with Climate Activists. Moderator - Sophie Lambin with Vanessa Nakate, Somini Sengupta, Helena Gualinga and Peter Prengaman

"We're standing for our values when we stand next to Ukraine." Throughout many centuries of #Ukraine's turbulent history, Mandeep Rai has identified a unifying value; freedom. This contrasts with Russia's profound sense of fortitude; showing its might internally and externally. She highlights that countries react to crises according to their #values. In a conflict driven by competing world-views, we should pay more attention to our values.

“It was absolutely necessary, what you’ve been experiencing is an absolutely frenzy on the retail side” Increasingly, institutional investors like Blackrock are delving into the #de-fi space. Boris views this a natural development in the sector, akin to the shift from retail to institutional investors in equities that occurred during the 1920s and 1930s. Offering his take on the #cryptocrash, Boris also discusses the power of #tokenisation, the saturation of the #crypto market, and how Color can unlock value in the banking industry.

Lucian advocates for the use of play and creativity, to develop stories form a future where we are all thriving. These stories can be reverse engineered to develop strategies and funding milestones that will take us towards this imagined reality. #storytelling #moonshot #future

"We're going to have a very vibrant democracy on the other side of this, but the media is fundamental to the vibrancy of that democracy" Internews has been working with Ukrainian media for around three decades. The war has challenged #journalists, forcing many to become war correspondents overnight. Jeanne outlines the future of the #media in Ukraine, whilst also highlighting the desperate plight of journalists in #afghanistan and #myanmar, which rarely get the attention they deserve. #pressfreedoms #conflict

“Step back and try to let the people who live within problems, be part of the process of designing solutions” Sylvia Makario is using satellite data to help vulnerable populations affected by #conflict, #climatechange and #naturaldisasters. She founded Hepta Analytics with a focus on local knowledge; utilising a unique perspective on East Africa that data companies in the US, China and elsewhere lacked. Sylvia is also an inspirational #female #leader who is determined not to leave women in #STEM behind. Learn why leaders must adopt an #inclusive approach, whilst embracing the power of #context.

“Some companies were completely caught unawares, and they weren't ready for this digital future. Some were experimenting already, and they were able to implement things really quickly” Alongside teaching Digital Strategy & Innovation to students at Imperial College Business School, Professor Chris Tucci has been hard at work establishing I-X, Imperial's new campus concept centered on #AI, #data, and #digital. Digital transformation is an overused buzz-word, but also a stark reality. As our Executive Editor Edie Lush says, “if the pandemic taught us anything, if you’re not already digital, then you may not actually exist as a company.”

“Education is going to be hybrid, because the world is going to be hybrid” Whether we love it or loathe it, Professor Francisco Veloso believes that #hybridlearning is here to stay as we emerge from the #pandemic. He believes that the option to complete university degrees online will allow a much greater number of people to participate in #highereducation, especially those from #underrepresented backgrounds.

"I believe in the goodness of people and I believe that each person does has a vision. If we can each live that little vision, change will happen" It is rare to see representatives from faith groups at the #WorldEconomicForum Annual Meetings. This year, Marta Guglielmett, Executive Director of the Global Solidarity Fund led a delegation of religious sisters from the International Union of Superiors General. Hear about their journey to #Davos, and how they intend to keep the plight of the world's most vulnerable on the agenda #poverty #development

“Many organizations have not been clear as to why the office is still relevant” In March 2020, Ravin Jesuthasan started to write a book about the #future of #work. Little did he know that the pandemic would change everything. He highlights that the dual power of #digitalisation and #democratization has compressed a two decade trend in the way that we work into just two years. Given the volatility of the world, Ravin argues that the term ‘job’ is no longer fit for purpose - what do you think?

“As soon as anything deviates from promoting the profit interests, a lot of corporations disband their AI panels” Dave Shrier explains that by default, we have allowed a very small #elite to make decisions about the #AI that we interact with and the #ethics of those systems. He argues that there is a role for businesses, governments and corporations to intervene and expand the pool of people who shape how an AI thinks and responds. Just as we teach children numeracy in school, should we also be teaching #digital, or AI, #literacy? #ImperialCollegeBusinessSchool

“There are some very exciting developments, but we are nowhere near where we need to be” There is more interest from investors in green finance than ever before. Yet, many are still reluctant to fund #sustainable projects in #emerging #economies, where the effects of climate change are likely to be felt the most. Dr Andrew Steer suggests that improving #monitoring and #accountability is the key to changing this. He outlines how funding from the Bezos Earth Fund has enabled satellites to monitor #carbon anywhere on the globe. This allows #green #investors to directly see if their funding is having an environmental impact.

“We’re moving into a new phase of green investing” There is global recognition that governments alone cannot solve the #climatecrisis. Private companies must rise to the challenge, yet many companies are overly focussed on Western #decarbonisation. Huw van Steenis argues that we must do more to mobilize capital towards #emerging markets.

"The look on his face is that of expectation, hope. He's looking up, he's not looking down" Meet the UnforeSeen Variable, a sculpture that Andrew Funk is on a mission to get commissioned in Davos. Andrew dropped by the Hub Culture Studio to discuss the Homeless Entrepreneur project, which aims to empower people out of poverty. #poverty #homeless #empowerment #davos

"Over 50% of ESG footprint of corporations is actually driven by their supply chains" Social businesses are 100% focussed on solving a social or environmental problem. Whilst these businesses are profitable, their gains are re-invested into the company or community. Saskia was in Davos to share her latest report on social procurement. She shared some early successes and a positive outlook for increasing the market for social businesses. #investment #supply #procurement #social #business

“We have learnt from our own experience, that if we don’t make ourselves known, make our voices heard, tell everybody what we want to do, we will continue for another seven generations to be ignored and marginalized” Sheela Patel is a veteran of urban development and poverty relief, having worked in underserved communities since 1974. Sheela is particularly passionate about catering those living in ‘informal housing’. Outside of the regulatory system, they hold immense productive potential, but often lack access to basic services and legal rights. #development #cities #poverty #urban #empowerment #community

“It captures carbon AND it gives you nutrition, food, wealth and jobs” Doug McCauley is a Hub Culture fan favorite. On his last visit to the Davos Pavilion, Doug was kind enough to bring a sample of albatross vomit. This time, he brought along a mangrove seed! Found on coastlines across the globe, mangrove forests are unique environments crucial to global health and both marine and terrestrial biodiversity. They protect coastal communities from natural disaster and erosion, sequester around four times the amount of carbon as forests based on the land and are a refuge for diverse forms of life that hold extraordinary economic value for local communities. #communities #development #ecosystem #biodiversity #health #mangrove #sustainability #carbon #bluecarbon #coastline #ocean

“This is a year of implementation” Gonzalo Muñoz offers a unique perspective on the United Nations Climate Summits. In this interview with Hub Culture Executive Editor Edie Lush at our #Davos pavilion, Gonzalo outlines why no further agreements are needed at COP27. Instead, he argues that countries must focus on implementing commitments made at COP21 and COP26. #sustainability #cop27 #agreements #commitments #greentransition #climatecrisis #climateemergency