This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament calls on the Commission to put forward beefed-up rules on common chargers by July 2020 at the latest. There is an “urgent need for EU regulatory action” to reduce electronic waste and empower consumers to make sustainable choices, MEPs say in […]Parliament wants binding rules on common chargers to be tabled by summer
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament calls on the Commission to put forward beefed-up rules on common chargers by July 2020 at the latest. There is an “urgent need for EU regulatory action” to reduce electronic waste and empower consumers to make sustainable choices, MEPs say in […]Youth leaders share positive visions of the future, as Guterres launches UN75 in New York
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Six youth leaders from around the world were at UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday to share their ambitious visions for a future where international cooperation is prioritized and everyone’s voice is heard. They took part in a discussion with Secretary-General António Guterres marking the official launch of dialogues being held worldwide this year to mark the UN’s 75th anniversary. As Mr. Guterres explained, this initial […]
Brexit deal approved by the European Parliament
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Withdrawal Agreement was approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday evening by 621 votes in favour, 49 against and 13 abstentions. In a debate with the Croatian State Secretary for European Affairs Nikolina Brnjac on behalf of the Presidency of the Council, Commission […]End Syria fighting to avoid ‘even greater humanitarian catastrophe’
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The “dire and deteriorating humanitarian situation” affecting women and children in northwest Syria was the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator’s top concern on Wednesday morning as he briefed the Security Council in New York. “Hostilities have escalated in recent days in the Idlib area, especially […]
European Commission 2020 Work Programme: An ambitious roadmap for a Union that strives for more
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Commission adopted its 2020 Work Programme. It sets out the actions the Commission will take in 2020 to turn the Political Guidelines of President von der Leyen into tangible benefits for European citizens, businesses and society. The driving force behind this […]Stepped-up efforts needed to combat pneumonia; save nearly nine million children’s lives
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Scaling up pneumonia-related interventions could save the lives of nearly nine million children during the course of the next decade, the United Nations Children’s Fund said on Wednesday. According to a new scientific model produced by Johns Hopkins University, in the United States, improving […]
Secure 5G networks: Commission endorses EU toolbox and sets out next steps
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is today endorsing the joint toolbox of mitigating measures agreed by EU Member States to address security risks related to the rollout of 5G, the fifth-generation of mobile networks. This follows the European Council’s call for a concerted approach to the security […]Coronavirus: First case confirmed in Gulf region, more than 6,000 worldwide
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the coronavirus outbreak has now spread to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The vast majority of cases continue to be declared in China, with more than 6,000 confirmed, 68 of them outside of the country. ‘The […]
Markets can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mario Greco, Chief Executive Officer, Zurich Insurance Group Prices shape the behaviours of individuals and companies alike. Insurers are incentivizing customers to tackle climate change. A carbon tax would encourage users to put less of it into the […]India: Climate emergency message resonates at world’s largest literature festival – UN News special report from Jaipur
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Against the backdrop of India’s famed “pink city” of Jaipur, the world’s largest literature festival hosted the UN’s top representative in the country on Monday, who told audience members attending a special session on the climate emergency, that the Organization is working flat out […]
This man swam under the East Antarctic ice sheet to highlight the impact of climate change
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh has completed a 1 kilometre swim under the East Antarctic ice shelf. The feat was part of his campaign to secure a […]This is Germany’s $45 billion, 18-year plan to move away from coal
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Senior Writer, Formative Content Germany has said it will phase out coal by 2038 as it looks to renewable energy sources for its power generation. A $45 billion compensation fund will assist the closure of lignite […]This is the IMF’s latest take on the economy in 2020
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Briony Harris, Senior Writer, Formative Content Climate change is already having an impact on the global economy. Countries must ensure the vulnerable are protected in order to maintain social cohesion. Despite the note of optimism, significant risks remain. […]
China has announced ambitious plans to cut single-use plastic
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Formative Content China has announced a phased ban on various types of single-use plastic. It joins numerous other countries in introducing bans. The move to a circular economy is vital to reduce plastic pollution. The […]The reskilling revolution can transform the future of work for women
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Miki Tsusaka, Chief Marketing Officer, BCG Women will be disproportionately affected by digital transformation. They are also currently under-represented in STEM-related professions. Targeted reskilling could accelerate gender diversity. We know automation and technological disruption will alter the world […]Why we need different generations in the workplace
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jean-Dominique Senard, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Groupe Renault An ageing population and longer working lives are reshaping the labour market. Different generations working alongside each other can help transfer skills and experience. New generations are challenging […]2019: A deadly year for migrants crossing the Americas
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. More than 800 people died last year crossing deserts, rivers and remote lands while migrating across the Americas, making 2019 one of deadliest years on record, the UN migration agency said on Tuesday. Data from the Missing Migrants Project (MMP), collected at the International […]
Why developing new antibiotics is a matter of life and death
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kasim Kutay, Chief Executive Officer, Novo Holdings Superbugs kill 700,000 people a year – a figure expected to rise to 10 million by 2050; New treatments to tackle this public health risk aren’t being created fast enough; Policy-makers […]Yemen: Escalation in fighting must stop ‘before it’s too late’, Griffiths tells Security Council
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Yemen told an emergency session of the Security Council on Tuesday that a recent upsurge in violence between pro-Government and rebel forces following weeks of relative calm, had to end “before it’s too late”. Martin Griffiths briefed ambassadors in […]
What young people can teach world leaders about mental health in 2020
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naeem Dalal, Global Shaper, Lusaka Hub & Jazz Thornton, Founder, The Voices of Hope With 75% of mental health challenges starting in adolescence, young people are leading the way in youth mental health treatment, services and support; Nationally […]West Darfur tensions could see 30,000 flee across Sudanese border to Chad: UN refugee agency
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The number of people fleeing to Chad to escape ongoing tensions in Sudan’s West Darfur state, could reach 30,000 in the coming weeks, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday. So far, 11,000 people have crossed the border since deadly inter-communal clashes erupted in the state capital, El Geneina, in late December, with some 4,000 fleeing in […]
This is how we can help Australia organize the world’s generosity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sharmishta Sivaramakrishnan, Community Specialist, Young Global Leaders – Asia, World Economic Forum Geneva & Mina Guli, Founder and Chief Water Advocate, Thirst The world has rallied around Australia amid its bushfire crisis with countless offers of help and […]New UN finance panel to push Global Goals forward
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday encouraged Member States to support a new panel that has been set up to help make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality, by 2030. On Tuesday, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande and Mona Juul, the President of the UN […]
European Commission and International Monetary Fund strengthen cooperation to support sustainable development
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, on behalf of the European Union, and International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva concluded a new Financial Framework Partnership Agreement that will boost their cooperation to tackle key challenges including climate change, and help countries achieve […]Iraq: UN human rights report voices concern over conduct of ISIL fighter trials
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. A new UN report published on Tuesday shows that while considerable effort has been made by Iraqi authorities to bring former ISIL terrorist fighters to justice, there are “serious concerns” about the fairness of the proceedings. The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the UN human rights office found that basic fair trial standards were not respected in terrorism-related trials, […]
Coronavirus: EU Civil Protection Mechanism activated for the repatriation of EU citizens
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus intensifies, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated following a request for assistance from France to provide consular support to EU citizens in Wuhan, China. Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management, said: “The EU does not […]FROM THE FIELD: Sourcing clean water in Ghana
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Communities in northern Ghana are benefiting from the rehabilitation of water sources which is expected to boost livelihoods and build resilience against climate change, thanks to a project supported by the UN Development Programme (UNDP). Around 50 per cent of the population in the north of the West African country does […]
How do we upskill a billion people by 2030? Leadership and collaboration will be key
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bob Moritz, Global Chairman, PwC Most CEOs are positive about the impact of tech on their day-to-day work. There is a clear correlation between economic optimism and upskilling. Although people may have fears about the future, they want […]Air pollution: How to end the deaths of 7 million people per year
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sarah Ibershimi, a third year medical students, studying at ‘Universiteti i Mjekësisë Tiranë (UMT)’, in Albania. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]A new global platform to unleash entrepreneurs on the world’s toughest problems
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content The World Economic Forum will soon launch UpLink, an open platform to scale up bright ideas the world needs, created with Salesforce, Deloitte and LinkedIn. The platform will help forge new approaches […]Closing the trust gap: how responsible data use can accelerate a sustainable society
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: JoAnn Stonier, Chief Data Officer, Mastercard Big data presents a huge opportunity to fuel the next century of innovation, but challenges remain surrounding data privacy. According to a recent survey by Mastercard, most people believe business needs to […]3 charts that show how attitudes to climate science vary around the world
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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, Formative Content Indians are the most trusting of climate science, according to a survey on global attitudes to climate change. By region, almost a fifth of North American adults expressed little or no trust […]6 ways to drive funding to transform the fashion industry
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katrin Ley, Managing Director, Fashion for Good & Catharina Martínez-Pardo, Principal, Boston Consulting Group Transformation of the fashion industry requires disruptive innovation, at scale, in the form of new materials, processes and business models. Funding is limited because […]
