Ukraine, Climate and the Global Economy , Take Center Stage , at WEF Davos 2023.<br />On January 20, elites from the worlds of politics, business, <br />academia and the arts wrapped up the World Economic <br />Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.<br />'The Independent' reports that Russia's war on Ukraine, <br />climate change and the global economy were among <br />the top topics of discussion at the annual conclave.<br />'The Independent' reports that Russia's war on Ukraine, <br />climate change and the global economy were among <br />the top topics of discussion at the annual conclave.<br />'The Independent' reports that Russia's war on Ukraine, <br />climate change and the global economy were among <br />the top topics of discussion at the annual conclave.<br />In addition to presidents, prime ministers and CEOs, other <br />notable appearances were made by Ukraine's first lady, <br />climate activist Greta Thunberg and actor Idris Elba. .<br />In addition to presidents, prime ministers and CEOs, other <br />notable appearances were made by Ukraine's first lady, <br />climate activist Greta Thunberg and actor Idris Elba. .<br />In addition to presidents, prime ministers and CEOs, other <br />notable appearances were made by Ukraine's first lady, <br />climate activist Greta Thunberg and actor Idris Elba. .<br />A delegation from war-torn Ukraine urged the assembled <br />leaders to increase funding, weapons and other aid <br />as the anniversary of Russia's invasion draws near.<br />A delegation from war-torn Ukraine urged the assembled <br />leaders to increase funding, weapons and other aid <br />as the anniversary of Russia's invasion draws near.<br />Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany will continue to <br />be one of Ukraine's top weapons suppliers, while <br />pointing to the cooperation of other allies like the U.S.<br />The topic of climate change took center stage, <br />with everything from green investment to <br />greenwashing highlighted by speakers.<br />European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a major clean tech industrial plan for green industry subsidies and funding for EU-wide projects.<br />Meanwhile, amid fears of a global recession, <br />leaders pointed to falling inflation and an <br />improved outlook for the world's economy.<br />It’s not a brilliant year, but it is a lot <br />better than what we had feared, Christine Lagarde, European Central <br />Bank President, via 'The Independent'
