Spotlight on Davos: Safeguarding climate, food, and nature

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company Spotlight on Davos: Safeguarding climate, food, and nature As average temperatures rise, dangerous weather events become more frequent and severe, threatening the lives of animals and their habitats and wreaking havoc on people’s livelihoods and communities. The transformation of the global economy needed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 would be significant, requiring $9.2 trillion in annual average spending on physical assets. Explore these insights to learn what it would take to secure food systems, navigate the energy transition, and build a nature-based economy, and stay tuned for more on #WEF22. 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Achieve climate solutions   The role of space in driving sustainability, security, and development on Earth A new report reveals five actions that leaders can take to contribute to economic development, advance global security and sustainability, and make space a safe and globally accessible domain. Shoot for the stars   Securing Europe's future beyond energy: Addressing its corporate and technology gap European leaders have shown great resolve in their initial response at scale and speed to the war in Ukraine. They will need to build the same momentum to face the region's slow-motion corporate and technology crisis. An estimated €2 trillion to €4 trillion of annual value could be at stake—six times the amount needed for the net-zero transition—and with it Europe's long-term prosperity and strategic autonomy. A program of 11 actions can turn the tide. Understand regional trends   Taking the first steps toward net-zero emissions The path to net-zero emissions is full of challenges. Leadership must understand the risks and commit to change now—or face an even thornier transition down the road. Shift to green   A blueprint for scaling voluntary carbon markets to meet the climate challenge The trading of carbon credits can help companies—and the world—meet ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Here is what it would take to strengthen voluntary carbon markets so they can support climate action on a large scale. Address the issues   Why investing in nature is key to climate mitigation A new consultation paper from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum explores the role that natural climate solutions can play in helping to address climate change and the destruction of nature. 6 steps   Valuing nature conservation A methodology to evaluate where safeguarding natural capital could have the biggest impact on climate, economies and health. Drive impact   The Great Reallocation After years of companies playing defense with sustainability, the landscape has shifted to an emerging growth opportunity—for those savvy enough to seize it. Seize the opportunities Forward Thinking on the growing role of business in the net-zero transition with Claire O’Neill The former British politician who led the United Kingdom’s winning bid to host COP26 is now focused on coordinating an effective business contribution to the net-zero transition. She sees momentum building. Find green solutions MORE FROM MCKINSEY McKinsey and the World Economic Forum As a strategic partner, McKinsey supports the World Economic Forum’s mission of improving the state of the world. 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