Davos through a youthful lens
Round Table China
Jan 23
Davos through a youthful lens
Davos through a youthful lens

Round Table China
Jan 23
Each January, Davos transforms into a global stage where today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s world—especially for the generation that will live with their consequences.
This episode explores how the World Economic Forum in Davos is evolving to center youth voices amid escalating global risks. Geoeconomic confrontation tops the 2026 Global Risks Report, surpassing traditional security threats, while economic instability and inequality are accelerating concerns for young people worldwide. Youth perspectives reveal a shift in values: meaningful work, sustainability, and mental well-being outweigh conventional career success. Though deeply engaged with AI, they fear its disruption of entry-level opportunities and lack of accessible training. Climate change remains their most urgent existential concern, driving grassroots action and community-building. Crucially, young people are redefining participation—not just as advisors but as co-architects of policy—through inclusive roundtables, movements like Sunrise, and demand for intentional, supportive spaces to counter pervasive loneliness. Their insistence on belonging, agency, and intergenerational partnership is reshaping how global challenges are framed and addressed.
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Youth's perspective on inequality and economic instability is gaining attention at Davos
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Geoeconomic confrontation is the top global risk in the 2026 report
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Youth view climate change as a top threat and are forming communities to address stress and loneliness
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95% of young people value intentionally designed youth communities