David Elliott

Switzerland

Senior Writer at World Economic Forum

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Honey, I shrunk the toolkit: meet the miniaturist with a particularly microscopic attention to detail

3 weeks ago | worldofinteriors.com | Mary E. Guy |David Elliott

William R. Robertson – known as Bill – proudly tells me that the last time he ever worked for someone else was back in 1976. For the past 49 years, he’s devoted himself entirely to his childhood passion – the art and craft of miniatures. Bill’s speciality lies in antique tools, but he has a distinct knowledge and flair for 17th- to 19th-century period furniture. Building miniature pieces was a lesson in fine tuning.
The UK and India just signed a 'historic' free trade deal. Here's what to know

4 weeks ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

The UK and India have signed a free trade deal which will 'further strengthen the UK-India strategic partnership'. The agreement will cut levies on 90% of British products sold in the country, including whisky, food and electrical devices. The new agreement is expected to increase bilateral trade between the countries by $34 billion a year from 2040. On 6 May, the countries – the world’s fifth and sixth largest economies – finally agreed on a deal that they have been working on since 2022.
The UK and India just signed a 'historic' free trade deal. Here's what to know

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | David Elliott

11 hours agoRight-Wing Pundit Torches Donald Trump’s U.K. Deal With 1 Brutal WordErick Erickson issued a scathing summary of the agreement. Conservative radio host and pundit Erick Erickson slammed President Donald Trump’s newly announced trade agreement with the United Kingdom as “shitty.” “It’s actually a pretty shitty deal” for Americans, he wrote on social media.
The key to solving the global water crisis? Collaboration

1 month ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

By 2030, global demand for water will exceed sustainable supply by 40%. Image: REUTERSSenior Writer, Forum StoriesThis article has been updated. The world is facing a water crisis – it’s estimated that by 2030 global demand for water will exceed sustainable supply by 40%. Water is a highly complex and fragmented area. That is why collaboration is key to helping solve this challenge, experts say.
‘The most valuable right of all’: Signal’s president on privacy

1 month ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

Research from the World Economic Forum shows it’s becoming easier for citizens to be monitored, allowing governments, technology companies and threat actors to “reach deeper into people’s lives”. In response, people are “waking up” to privacy, according to Meredith Whittaker, president of secure messaging service Signal. Here, she explores the drivers behind this shift and how it could impact the digital landscape. People are waking up to privacy.
Comercio y tecnología: esto es lo que hay que saber sobre el Foro TradeTech 2025

2 months ago | es.weforum.org | David Elliott

Las tecnologías avanzadas ya están revolucionando el comercio mundial. El Foro TradeTech 2025 tiene como objetivo garantizar que desarrollemos todo el potencial de estas tecnologías para configurar un futuro comercial positivo. A continuación, te indicamos qué leer, ver y escuchar para conocer el contexto antes del evento. Ni un solo día pasa sin que el comercio sea noticia.
Here’s what to know about TradeTech Forum 2025

2 months ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

Advanced technologies are already revolutionizing global trade. TradeTech Forum 2025 aims to ensure these technologies fulfil their potential in shaping a positive trade future. Here's what to read, watch and listen to for vital context ahead of the event. Barely a day passes when trade doesn’t make news headlines. It cuts across every aspect of daily life, and when challenges arise, this interconnectedness can lead to disruption and uncertainty across the globe.
Major report confirms record warming, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week

2 months ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

This weekly round-up brings you some of the key nature and climate news from the past week. Top stories: Last decade Earth’s hottest ever; Melting glaciers creating new coastlines; Record heat drives surge in energy demand. Last year was likely the first calendar year to be more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial era, a flagship report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says.
How extreme heat is changing our habits and lifestyles

2 months ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

Extreme heat is becoming more frequent and more intense across the globe. Research shows people are adapting their habits, jobs and behaviours as the world warms. Alongside the threat to human health, extreme heat is projected to cause $2.4 trillion in productivity losses annually by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum white paper Insuring Against Extreme Heat: Navigating Risks in a Warming World. The impact of extreme heat on health and well-being keeps making headlines across the globe.
The key to solving the global water crisis? Collaboration

2 months ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

By 2030 global demand for water will exceed sustainable supply by 40%. Image: REUTERSSenior Writer, Forum StoriesThe world is facing a water crisis – it’s estimated that by 2030 global demand for water will exceed sustainable supply by 40%. Water is a highly complex and fragmented area, both in terms of geography and functions of water management. That is why collaboration is key to helping solve this challenge, experts say.