Number of people above the age of 65 globally by 2050
10 years
The average gap between healthspan and lifespan
$400 trillion
The global retirement savings gap by 2050
Overview
We are living through a seismic demographic transition. By 2050, 1 in 6 individuals, or more than 1.6 billion people, will be aged 65+. Global health and financial systems were not designed for this reality.
Far-reaching socio-economic implications are already being felt across sectors. Public health systems are under strain as healthcare costs are rising and the burden of disease is growing, particularly later in life. Financially, individuals risk outliving their retirement savings, pension systems face mounting pressure, and businesses are losing productivity as older adults are prematurely exited from the workforce.
Since global longevity challenges span multiple sectors and industries, the solutions require coordinated, cross-sector action. The Global Longevity Initiative aims to convene leaders from the public and private sectors, academia, and civil society to drive scalable solutions across health, finance, work, and more.
The Global Longevity Initiative consists of a Leader's Alliance and two initiatives, Longevity Economy and Healthy Longevity.
Our objectives
Address the profound demographic transformation in a holistic, cross-sector way
Ensure sustainable economic growth and resilience, while enabling individuals and societies to live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives
Convene leaders from the public and private sectors, academia, and civil society to drive scalable solutions
The Global Longevity Initiative breaks down siloes and approaches the demographic transition through multiple, holistic lenses.
Longevity Economy Initiative
Hosted at the Centre for Financial and Monetary systems
Address the financial implications of longer lives and unlock opportunities created by demographic change.
Healthy Longevity Initiative
Hosted at the Centre for Health and Healthcare
Improve healthspan through prevention, well-being and proactive healthy living at every life stage.
Longevity Innovation
Enable scalable solutions for healthier and more financially resilient lives.
Cross Centre Collaboration
A joint initiative of the Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems and the Centre for Health and Healthcare
Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems
The Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems is designing and developing a financial system that effectively allocates capital and investment in support of planet, people, and communities.
Centre for Health and Healthcare
The Centre for Health and Healthcare is committed to pioneering strategies that enhance global healthcare, ensuring the well-being of people across societies and nations.