Flagship One: The challenge – navigating a world in flux

Across the world, leaders are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. 2026 saw the worst energy crisis of our time, driving up the cost of living and placing real strain on households, businesses and public finances. At the same time, disrupted supply chains are pushing up costs and slowing down delivery, while climate impacts, from extreme heat to flooding, are exacerbating the pressure and exposing age-old vulnerabilities. The challenges are interconnected, reinforcing one another and making progress harder to sustain. The challenge isn’t setting ambition, but delivering in a world where economic, climate and geopolitical pressures are deeply intertwined. In this moment of crisis and opportunity, what do we need to do to implement change at pace and scale?