Global Advisor

A new 36-country survey for the World Economic Forum finds a growing number of people think unemployment will rise next year

Consumers globally believe it is important for such a treaty to incorporate five key measures to tackle plastic pollution : ban unnecessary single-use plastics, ban types of plastic that cannot be easily recycled, have rules making manufacturers and retailers responsible for reducing, re-using and recycling plastic packaging, have global rules requiring all new plastic products to contain recycled plastic and require labelling of plastic products so that it is clear how to responsibly sort them for reuse, recycling or disposal.

New Zealanders are thinking about their mental wellbeing more often than a year ago, however still less than they think about their physical wellbeing. New Zealand males are less likely to think about their mental health than females, who are above the global average.

Inflation remains the top global concern for the eighth month in a row with 42% choosing it as a worry.

Inflation remains the top global concern for the seventh month in a row with 42% choosing it as a worry.

Sentiment continues its downward spiral among many of the world’s most advanced economies

Concern about inflation continues to rise, now worrying almost four in ten people globally.

Inflation is now the top global worry for the first time, with 26 out of 27 countries recording an increase in concern over the last month.

Ipsos' survey for the World Economic Forum shows widespread enthusiasm about the future in emerging markets contrasting with rampant pessimism in mature economies.