World Economic Forum Unveils 10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health 2025
Published on 15 October 2025
In a critical new report addressing the escalating environmental crisis, the World Economic Forum (WEF), in partnership with scientific publisher Frontiers, has released “10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health.” This timely publication highlights innovative technologies that could help restore Earth’s natural systems and safeguard the planet’s future amidst alarming ecological shifts.
Planetary Boundaries Under Pressure
The report underscores a dire reality: seven of the nine recognized planetary boundaries—key Earth system processes that maintain global stability—have now been breached. These boundaries regulate crucial elements such as climate stability, freshwater use, and biodiversity, meaning their transgression endangers the very ecosystems humans rely on.
Recognizing this, the WEF’s collaboration with Frontiers seeks to draw attention to breakthrough technological solutions capable of reversing or mitigating these environmental pressures.
Breakthrough Technologies to Restore Balance
Among the featured innovations, the report spotlights technologies ranging from precision fermentation—which can revolutionize sustainable food production—to green ammonia generation methods that support cleaner agriculture and energy sectors. Other key technologies include modular geothermal energy systems offering scalable clean power and regenerative desalination techniques designed to sustainably manage freshwater resources.
By harnessing advances in clean energy, materials science, biotechnology, and Earth observation, these emerging technologies aim to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, restore damaged ecosystems, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources.
Responsible Scaling and Equity Considerations
The report uniquely evaluates each technology through the lenses of policy, finance, and equity to ensure solutions are not only effective but also equitably accessible and ethically deployed. This multidimensional assessment is crucial to scale innovations responsibly, while embedding inclusion and fairness into planetary health strategies.
Pathways Towards a Sustainable Future
Together, these ten technology solutions represent a pathway toward a more resilient and sustainable world, demonstrating how innovation can catalyze transformative changes. The WEF’s publication encourages policymakers, investors, leaders, and the public to embrace these tools as part of a coordinated response to planetary emergency.
Related Insights and Events
The report is accompanied by a related session at the Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025, featuring experts such as Masami Onoda, Yousef Yousef, Sally Mousa, Leigh Ann Winowiecki, and Drew Shindell, who discuss the technology trends in greater depth.
Access and Further Information
The full report, “10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health,” is publicly available for download in PDF format on the World Economic Forum’s website. The WEF encourages responsible sharing under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License.
As global leaders prepare for upcoming climate negotiations at COP30 in Brazil (10-21 November 2025), this report serves as a vital resource spotlighting how technological innovation complements policy and cooperation to address the planet’s most urgent environmental challenges.
For more information and to download the full report, visit: World Economic Forum – 10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health 2025
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This article is based on information released by the World Economic Forum on 15 October 2025.
