Core Insights - The World Economic Forum's 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions (Summer Davos Forum 2025) has commenced, focusing on global economic, technological, and environmental issues with participation from global leaders in politics, business, and academia [1] - The founder of Zeyang Tianxia, Yin Gefei, and Vice President Dai Yibo attended a closed-door discussion on "Natural Capital Accounting: From Intangible Capital to Priceless Assets," sharing innovative ideas and practical achievements in the field of natural capital accounting [1][3] Group 1: Natural Capital Accounting - Yin Gefei emphasized the importance of natural capital as a crucial support for corporate and societal development, highlighting the growing significance of its accounting and value assessment in the context of increasing global focus on sustainable development [3][5] - ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) value accounting is presented as a comprehensive assessment method that can measure corporate performance in environmental, social, and governance aspects, providing new perspectives and tools for natural capital accounting [3][5] Group 2: ESG Value Accounting - Promoting ESG value accounting is identified as an effective pathway to advance natural capital accounting, with ESG investments driving environmental and biodiversity investments [5] - Accurate assessment of corporate reliance on natural capital and its impacts is essential for companies to understand their environmental and social responsibilities, enabling them to formulate scientifically sound sustainable development strategies [5] Group 3: Zeyang Tianxia's Contributions - Zeyang Tianxia has completed over 30 natural capital accounting projects across various industries, utilizing scientific methods and rigorous data analysis to help companies understand their current status and issues regarding natural capital utilization and protection [6] - The establishment of the Multicapital Alliance's China Center at Zeyang Tianxia in 2022 signifies recognition of the company's work in natural capital and social and human capital [6]

Core Insights - The African Development Bank's report predicts steady economic growth in Africa, increasing from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.9% in 2025, with a potential rise to 4% in 2026 [1] - 21 African countries are expected to have economic growth rates exceeding 5% in 2025, with Ethiopia, Niger, Rwanda, and Senegal projected to reach 7%, which is crucial for poverty reduction and inclusive growth [1] - Despite challenges such as high inflation averaging 18.7% in 2024 and rising debt levels, the report highlights the resilience of the African economy [1] Economic Challenges - 15 African countries are facing double-digit inflation, with interest payments as a percentage of government revenue increasing from 19% in 2019 to 27% currently, indicating growing fiscal pressure [1] - The continent is losing approximately $587 billion annually, with $90 billion attributed to illicit financial flows, $275 billion from profit shifting by multinational corporations, and $148 billion due to corruption [1] Recommendations for Improvement - The report suggests enhancing tax collection through digital means, broadening the tax base, and strengthening the social contract between governments and citizens to improve tax compliance [2] - It advocates for mandatory natural capital accounting and localized policies to ensure economic value retention [2] - The report also recommends leveraging institutional savings, developing local currency bond markets, and coordinating cross-border investment regulations to promote capital flow [2]