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Many developing nations risk missing climate targets

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The IEA says that energy spending needs to more than double, and to surge in developing nations, to meet climate goals

Risks and opportunities 2021: Global economy

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Economic and health policies are key to the West and many developing nations emerging swiftly from double-dip recession

Changing diets challenge sustainable global growth

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Emerging markets are eating more animal based products; the shift has vast implications for trade and the environment

Policy is key to curbing the forces driving inequality

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The rich are getting richer globally but policies fostering redistribution, diversification and growth can check this

The emerging markets recovery will be fragile

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Economic disruption has lasted longer for EMDCs than for advanced economies and China; this will hinder their prospects

World cannot count on a COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021

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A variety of vaccines are being developed to tackle COVID-19

Prosperity and sustainability show little correlation

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The mismatch between economic prosperity and environmental sustainability impedes national and global climate action

Social cohesion is vital to promote long-run growth

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Strong social and human capital can offset costs such as technologically stranded workers

Inclusion and privacy policies may lag cashless growth

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Cashless spending is surging, giving customers and traders more flexibility and reducing ‘organisational’ costs

The job dislocation of COVID-19 will reduce global GDP

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The more jobs that are lost worldwide this year, the more disjointed the economic recovery will initially be