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News on social media will fuel polarisation

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Public reliance on social media -- the least regulated and most distrusted source of news -- is rising

Risks and opportunities 2021: Climate Change

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The COVID-19 pandemic saw climate diplomacy put largely on hold last year; it will return to the fore in 2021

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

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

Worker shortages and skills mismatches will hit growth

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High youth unemployment and rising worker retirements are straining labour markets and productivity

Future climate scenarios highlight rising risks

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Climate change impacts will not be avoided, but can be managed and eased to some extent

Land misuse will pose long-term security threats

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Food insecurity, natural disasters, poverty and population displacement could all worsen, exacerbating conflict risks

Food can be a politically volatile issue

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Concerns that climate change may affect food merit greater focus on how this could produce instability

Gender gaps create new costs for corporates

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Corporates are under pressure to improve gender parity but progress is slow

Cities are at the forefront of global warming threats

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As cities become hotter, the threats they face are rapidly increasing, particularly for those near the coasts