Jan 14, 2023 · Davos itself is a renowned ski town in the east of Switzerland and, at 1,560 metres above sea level, is the highest town in the Alps, with a population of more than 10,000 people. As well as more traditional winter sport and mountain activities, it has hosted the Spengler Cup – said to be the oldest ice hockey tournament in the world ...

Jan 22, 2024 · In Davos, they announced the first steps to bring this model to Ukraine in partnership with SOS Children's Villages. Members of the Global Commission on Nature-Positive Cities , in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, released new guidelines for rehabilitating nature in the urban era , kicking off a public consultation process to accelerate the ...

Dec 8, 2023 · He chose Davos as the home for the annual meeting for the escape from the everyday that the mountains represent in Swiss and German culture, most famously captured in the novel The Magic Mountain. ‘The spirit of Davos’ is an attitude of openness and cooperation that sets the tone for the annual meeting to this day.

Jan 15, 2024 · The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting takes place in Davos from 15-19 January 2024. Here's a snapshot of everything you need to know about Day 1 of Davos 2024. #WEF24

Jan 17, 2014 · CO2 levels in the city of Davos fall on average up to 30% during the Annual Meeting, thanks to controls on vehicle emissions and the use of electric transport. Davos has a rich cultural history. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote the final chapters of Treasure Island in Davos in the early 1880s. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote short stories and articles ...

May 24, 2022 · leaders shared an overview of steps and work that stills to be done to bring nature-based solutions to cities. At Davos 2022, A clear implementation agenda, a fair transitions with the most vulnerable communities in mind, comprehensive policy measures, and wiser investments are top priorities.

Dec 11, 2023 · Davos 2024 is the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. Under the theme Rebuilding Trust, the meeting aims to restore collective agency, and reinforce the fundamental principles of transparency, consistency and accountability among leaders.

Jan 20, 2019 · Davos is high. Very high. At 1,560 metres it's the highest city in Europe, and its location is inextricably linked to its history, culture and character. The dry Alpine air established Davos as a setting for sanatoriums in the nineteenth century, offering some respite to TB sufferers before the age of antibiotics.

Jan 17, 2024 · Nestled in the Swiss Alps, Davos is not only Europe’s highest city, it has also become synonymous with the Forum's Annual Meeting. Held in Davos since its inception, the Annual Meeting in Davos embodies an attitude of openness and cooperation, encapsulated in the “Davos Manifesto”.

The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is using drones to speed up reforestation efforts. The initiative, a partnership between the city hall and start-up Morfo, aims to seed local native species in hard-to-reach areas. One drone can disperse 180 seed capsules per minute, making it 100 times faster than traditional methods.