Adaptation and resilience investment: How do we get the capital it needs

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt, Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, World Economic Forum, Jyotsna Puri, Associate Vice-President, Strategy and Knowledge Department, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Jonathan Phillips, Director, James E. Rogers Energy Access Project, […]

Low-emissivity glass is revolutionizing building efficiency. Here’s how

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Görkem Elverici, CEO, Şişecam For centuries, glass has been an integral part of human history, evolving into a key element in modern architecture, available in various forms. It is attractive for its aesthetic appeal, transparency, and ability to […]

3 ways manufacturers can build a culture of cyber resilience

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Blake Moret, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rockwell Automation, Kiva Allgood, Head, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum The manufacturing sector, an essential element of the global economy, encompasses diverse industries such as consumer […]

Women are poised to reshape financial markets —as investors and financial decision-makers

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stephanie Choi, Sustainable and Impact Investing Strategist, Global Wealth Management Chief Inve, UBS, Claudia Ukonu, Growth Lead, UpLink, World Economic Forum, Christine Yu, Co-Founder, Sophia It’s time we reflect on the role women play in shaping financial markets […]

European Central Bank cuts interest rates, and other economics stories to read this week

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. 1. European Central Bank cuts interest rates The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates by 25 basis points, lowering its deposit rate to 3.75%. This had been at a record high and saw the ECB joining the likes of Canada, Sweden and […]

Lost and found: 6 rediscovered species (including the tap-dancing spider)

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Have you heard of the fat catfish, pink-headed duck or Himalayan quail? If not, that might be because they are lost species – plants, animals and fungi that have been lost to […]

What can volunteering teach us about compassionate leadership?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Teemu Alexander Puutio, Adjunct Professor, NYU Stern Trustworthiness consistently ranks at the top of our wish list for modern leaders. Staying true to one’s principles, walking the talk and keeping promises is the minimum standard we’ve come to […]

AI skills are becoming more important than job experience. Here’s how job seekers can adapt

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda AI aptitude could soon rival experience when choosing between job candidates. This is according to a new international study by Microsoft and LinkedIn on labour and recruitment trends due to the rise […]

Regeneration: Why businesses are moving beyond sustainability and thinking about regrowth

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Navi Radjou, Author, The Frugal Economy Sustainability is out, regeneration is in. According to a 2019 survey by ReGenFriends, nearly 80% of US consumers prefer “regenerative” brands to “sustainable” brands.Gen Y and Z consumers find the notion of […]

EU’s new AI rules set to enter into force, and other digital tech stories to read

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva 1. EU’s AI Act set to take effect The European Union’s (EU) rules on artificial intelligence (AI) are due to come into […]

Why climate finance is pivotal to alleviating harm from South Asia’s extreme heat

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Aarti Lila Ram In the sweltering streets of South Asia, where temperatures soar to staggering heights, heat waves are not merely weather phenomena but existential threats, casting a long shadow over the region’s future. Recently, temperatures have soared […]

How measuring digital safety can protect us online — and how we do it

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Sullivan, Executive Director, Digital Trust & Safety Partnership, Collin Kurre, Technology Policy Principal, UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) Too often, debates about digital safety are long on slogans and short on specifics. Much like with the financial performance of […]

Digitalization is disrupting global trade – here’s how AI can help customs and businesses to respond

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sebastian Klotz, Manager, Tax and Legal Technology Team, PwC Switzerland, Steve Barr, Global Director, Industry Digital Strategy, Microsoft, Jimena Sotelo, Lead, TradeTech, World Economic Forum Global trade has evolved remarkably in recent decades. Not only has the volume of cross-border trade […]

How strategic foresight can help leaders plan for a changing world

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Fredy Vargas Lama, Director of the Center for Foresight and Strategic Thinking, Universidad Externado de Colombia In a world increasingly dominated by uncertainty and change, governments must constantly adapt and respond to society’s future needs when formulating and managing […]

TradeTech is revolutionizing global trade

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Technology driving impact on trade. Technology is playing a pivotal role in reducing trade friction. During COVID-19, technological advances – such as e-commerce, digital payments, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G – significantly disrupted international commerce. […]

Jumpstarting lithium battery recycling starts with investing in innovation

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gregg Smith, Executive Vice President & President, Fluor & Energy Materials (Koura), Orbia According to a 2019 report by the US Department of Energy (DoE), only 5% of lithium-ion batteries are collected and recycled. While that same report estimates that […]

Why the EU must improve competitiveness to build more resilient healthcare systems

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Paul Hudson, Chief Executive Officer, Sanofi We are facing a critical year marked by European elections, and it’s time for the European Union (EU) to make healthcare a strategic priority. Achieving EU health autonomy must be considered at the […]

Impactful AI: How tech leaders and social innovators are advancing AI for social good

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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Daniel Nowack, Head, Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, World Economic Forum Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a catalyst for innovation and societal change, potentially reshaping industries and addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. However, it also poses risks, including […]

Why investment in water is crucial to tackling the climate crisis

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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda As climate change significantly impacts water availability and water quality in cities and regions worldwide, new regulations and measures are emerging to protect this precious resource: from consumption and recycling to industrial […]

Why a science-based strategy is key in Africa’s agricultural transformation

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mohamed Anouar Jamali, CEO, OCP Africa We are getting close to the 2030 deadline when Africa, like the rest of the world, should have achieved many, if not all, of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. But with just […]

3 ways to accelerate the clean transportation transition across communities

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Debs Schrimmer, Senior Advisor, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, US Department of Energy Our electrified future is clear: In 2023, more than 1.4 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the United States, up more than 50% […]

The internet could be good for you, says a new report (except, perhaps, if you are a young woman)

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Time spent online is bad for our health, isn’t it? It’s certainly a popular viewpoint. Because browsing at a desk or scrolling on our phones sometimes takes us away from activities considered […]

World Environment Day: An A-Z of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michael Purton, Senior Writer, Formative Biodiversity is essential for tackling climate change – it’s the world’s strongest natural defence against greenhouse gases. But, without action to protect and restore the Earth, global biodiversity is at risk. This year’s […]

Why investing in nature makes ecological and economic sense

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Razan Al Mubarak, President of IUCN and United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, United Nations Nature is our lifeline. Our forests and the ocean are the lungs of the planet, not only regulating our climate but […]

This is how we empower the next generation of social innovators

Italy: EIB invests €70 million in Scalapay to accelerate technological innovation in Europe

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adam Gavin, Impact Communications Specialist, Foundations, World Economic Forum Last year, the United Nations adopted a resolution recognizing the social economy as a driver of inclusive and sustainable economies. Social enterprises are not just about revenue and impact […]

The energy transition could shift the global power centre. This expert explains why

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liam Coleman, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The clean energy transition “is going to be one of the greatest economic opportunities since the Industrial Revolution”, according to global energy policy expert Jason Bordoff. In 2022, investments in renewables reached […]

Is technology creating an anxious generation?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jessica Wanger, Deputy Head, Event Editorial, World Economic Forum From the advent of smartphone apps to novel incentive structures on social media, the latest technological advances mark a change in childhood and a unique set of challenges of […]

Small Island Developing States can lead in digital transformation for climate resilience. Here’s how

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Keyzom Ngodup Massally, Head of Digital Programmes, Chief Digital Office, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Laura Hildrebrandt, Global lead, Digital Transformation Journey, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Digital development cannot be ‘disembedded’ from contextual economics and politics — […]

9 ways national security and economic cooperation are evolving

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Lacey, Head, Digital Trade and Geopolitics, World Economic Forum, Don Rodney Junio, Project Lead, Digital Trade, World Economic Forum Rising geopolitical tensions and efforts to pursue de-risking have seen national security assume a more prominent place in […]

Food waste is a huge problem. Here’s how new innovations can help prevent it

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Reducing the food sector’s carbon footprint is becoming increasingly urgent. The United Nations reports that the food sector is responsible for one-third of all greenhouse emissions, with other estimates ranging from 14% to 50%. Most discussions on climate change and reducing carbon emissions invariably […]

Improving workplace productivity requires a holistic approach to employee health and well-being

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Susan Garfield, Chief Public Health Officer, Americas, EY, Ruma Bhargava, Lead, Mental Health, World Economic Forum, Eric Kostegan, Chief Development Officer, WHO Foundation We’ve all experienced stressful situations in the workplace. From unrealistic performance expectations to demanding bosses […]

Is technology creating an anxious generation?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jessica Wanger, Deputy Head, Event Editorial, World Economic Forum From the advent of smartphone apps to novel incentive structures on social media, the latest technological advances mark a change in childhood and a unique set of challenges of […]

Olena Zelenska: War is harming global mental health — even for people living in safety

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine, Founder of the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen Global Platform I have some photos on my phone. Young girls and boys – school graduates – are dancing a waltz down the […]

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