Global foreign investment declines for second year as geopolitical tensions rise, UN trade body reports

This article is published in association with United Nations. Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by two per cent to $1.3 trillion in 2023 amid global economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report released on Thursday by the UN trade and development body, UNCTAD. The 2024 World Investment Report highlighted that insufficient funding is hindering […]

4 ways geopolitical tensions are increasing carbon emissions

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum, Claudia Galea, Director, Global Sustainability, Kearney In today’s complex global landscape, geopolitical tensions have far-reaching implications across a variety of sectors. The ripple effects of these tensions are felt across politics, […]
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