Scenes at Davos 2009

This year, the mood was dramatically more somber as leaders of nations and corporations met in Davos. Passions ran high occasionally, but there was also constructive exchange of ideas and plans to steer the global economy during one of its darkest periods. CNBC was there to report and take part in this critical dialogue.

The bar at the main Lobby of the Congress Center, a prime stakeout spot for reporters.

Work at the CNBC Global Media Village starts and ends in darkness.

Few stars attended, but Jet Li arrived to lobby for his One Foundation charity.

No wine, few people. Attendance at WEF was down and the focus was on solving the crisis, not drinking with friends.

The Belvedere Hotel in Davos, a prime place for conferences and private meetings.

The Nasdaq prepares to ring the opening bell live on CNBC.

The temperature can sink sharply and quickly, so the choice of headwear can be critical.

The locals had the run of the snow at Davos. While many packed in a little skiing at WEF 2008, many avoided any situations that could be characterized as not working.

The slopes were empty, lacking the attendees that treat Davos more as a junket.

The security line stretches out onto the Promenade as attendees wait to be searched.

Nobody evades security. Former UK PM Tony Blair emerges from metal detector box at the main entrance.

Now UN Mideast envoy, Tony Blair talks about Gaza with Ross Westgate and Maria Bartiromo on "Worldwide Exchange."

Solving the crisis. The panel for the "The CNBC Debate: No Way Back – the Road to Recovery" prepare to face off.

Nationalizing banks lead to some of the most spirited confrontations at "The CNBC Debate," hosted by Maria Bartiromo.

Also See: Who's in Davos Slideshow 

Full Davos '09 Coverage 

The CNBC Debate: No Way Back