Portraits show ‘dignity and humanity’ of Holocaust survivors, 75 years after Auschwitz liberation
January 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Seventy-five years ago, when soldiers of the Soviet army entered the Auschwitz concentration camp in occupied Poland, they were “stunned into silence” by what they saw, UN Secretary-General António Guterres recalled on Tuesday. While the Nazis had attempted to hide evidence of mass murder, “millions […]
The world needs a circular economy. Help us make it happen
January 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Frans van Houten, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Philips & Naoko Ishii, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson, Global Environment Facility The circular economy could be a $4.5 trillion business opportunity. Only 9% of the global economy is circular at […]‘Negative developments’ undermining two-State solution in Middle East
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Recent heightened tensions in the Middle East underscore the critical need for dialogue and diplomacy in the region, the UN’s Political Affairs chief told the Security Council on Tuesday. Rosemary DiCarlo was briefing ambassadors on developments related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as recent protests in Lebanon, against the backdrop […]
No more lead in PVC to protect public health, say MEPs
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To protect human health and the environment, the Environment Committee objected on Tuesday to a Commission proposal allowing lead in recycled PVC. On Tuesday, the Environment Committee adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission’s proposal to amend the rules concerning lead concentration, and particularly […]Healthcare’s a human right, not ‘a privilege for the rich’ UNAIDS argues at Davos
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN agency devoted to ending AIDS as a public health threat is calling on top politicians and governments across the world to ensure the right to quality healthcare is upheld, and not just a privilege to be enjoyed by the wealthy. In a press […]
Mobility package: Transport Committee backs deal with EU Ministers
January 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A deal between Parliament and Finnish Presidency negotiators on reforming the road transport sector was approved by the Transport and Tourism Committee on Tuesday. The revised rules for posting of drivers, drivers’ rest times and better enforcement of cabotage rules (i.e. transport of goods […]Lebanon: UN rights office calls for de-escalation of protest violence
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. What had been largely peaceful demonstrations against Lebanon’s Government in the capital Beirut grew increasingly violent over the weekend, sparking the concern of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. “Some demonstrators have resorted to using violence to express their grievances, and security forces […]
Stop illegal trade in cats and dogs, say MEPs
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Better enforcement and tougher sanctions Mandatory EU system of identification of cats and dogs Pet trafficking has negative impact on health, animal welfare and consumer protection To protect animal welfare, consumers and public health, the Environment and Public Health Committee called for EU […]Rising inequality affecting more than two-thirds of the globe, but it’s not inevitable: new UN report
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Inequality is growing for more than 70 per cent of the global population, exacerbating the risks of divisions and hampering economic and social development. But the rise is far from inevitable and can be tackled at a national and international level, says a flagship […]
EU-Vietnam free trade deal gets green light in trade committee
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Committee on International Trade backed the free trade and investment protection agreements between the EU and Vietnam on Tuesday. The committee gave its consent to the free trade agreement by 29 votes, six votes against and five abstentions and recommends that EP Plenary […]FROM THE FIELD: Weeding out Mexico’s unwanted beach invader
January 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. An invasive species of seaweed which has blighted tourist beaches in Mexico has become more aggressive due to the heating effects of climate change. But now, thanks to support from the UN Development Programme (UNDP), efforts are underway to hold back its advance and protect local ecosystems. Scientists say an increase in the temperature of the sea, […]
To achieve net-zero carbon cities and buildings we need systemic efficiency
January 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Francesco Starace, CEO and General Manager, Enel Group & Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric Decarbonizing our cities and buildings is both necessary and very complex. Digitalization will be a key enabler of this transformation. […]UN human rights ruling could boost climate change asylum claims
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN Human Rights Committee has determined that countries cannot deport people who have sought asylum due to climate-related threats. The historic ruling marks the first decision by a UN human rights treaty body based on a complaint filed by an individual seeking protection from the effects of […]
How do we upskill a billion people by 2025? Leadership and collaboration will be key
January 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
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 […]UN health agency to gauge global threat, as China confirms coronavirus transmission between humans
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Following an announcement by China’s national health body that a new virus first identified there, can be transmitted from person to person, the World Health Organization (WHO) is to hold a meeting on Wednesday to decide if it should be declared a global health […]
This chart shows how the energy mix is failing in the fight against climate change
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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 The energy sector currently accounts for three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions. The urgency of energy transition continues to be underestimated. Economic growth is possible alongside reducing carbon emissions – as long […]Infrastructural and system barriers to Universal Health Coverage: get in my patient’s shoes
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr Zayithwa Fabiano, a medical doctor from Malawi with over three years working experience in clinical medicine and public health research, focusing on improving health service delivery. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed […]A roadmap for repairing rural mobility in Japan – and beyond
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Masafumi Kawasaki, Manager, McKinsey & Company Outside its cities, Japan’s public transport system is in decline. Rural mobility is crucial to quality of life for many Japanese, especially odler generations. A new set of principles for rural mobility […]How do we go about improving mental health in the community and reducing suicide rates in the 15-29 age group?
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Natasha Sofia Dembrey, a final year Medical Student at the University of Nottingham in the UK. 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 […]How the media can be a meaningful stakeholder in the quest to meet the SDGs
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yoichi Nishimura, Managing Director, Asahi Shimbun News media can play an important role in raising awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 84 news organizations from around the world – including 11 from Japan – joined the SDG […]This ‘hidden killer’ is responsible for one in five deaths, and you might never have heard of it
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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 Sepsis is responsible for one in every five deaths worldwide, a new study published in The Lancet shows. The condition occurs when a person’s immune system overreacts to an infection and starts […]Why collective action is the key to saving our forests
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Justin Adams, Director, Tropical Forest Alliance 2020, World Economic Forum Individual actions by stakeholders have failed to halt deforestation. With collective action, we can reverse this catastrophic trend. The forests themselves have much to teach us about collaboration. […]Nearly half a billion people can’t find decent work; unemployment set to rise: new UN labour report
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Around half a billion people work fewer paid hours than they would like, or are not getting enough access to paid work, shows a study published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Monday, which also forecasts that unemployment will rise by about 2.5 […]
How to make later life happy, healthy and meaningful
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victor Dzau, President, National Academy of Medicine & Celynne Balatbat, Special Assistant to the President, National Academy of Medicine Today, 8.5% of people (617 million) worldwide are aged 65 and over. Ageing stands to fundamentally affect how families, […]Major humanitarian hub in north-east Nigeria burned in attack
January 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The top UN aid official in Nigeria has condemned a weekend attack against a major humanitarian facility in the north-east of the country. Non-State armed groups targeted the humanitarian hub in Ngala, Borno state, on Saturday evening, burning an entire section of the facility as well as a […]
This is the hidden connection between smuggling and climate change
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Daniel Martinez-Valle, Chief Executive Officer, Orbia Advance Corporation SAB de CV Smuggled goods bypass climate regulations and threaten our goals. A black market for HFC gases accounts for the same CO2 emissions as Slovenia. Industries need to partner […]East Africa locusts threaten food insecurity across subregion, alerts UN agriculture agency
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are dealing with desert locust swarms of “unprecedented size and destructive potential” that could spill over into more countries in East Africa, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Monday. Destroying hundreds of thousands of acres of […]
What does leadership mean in an age of perpetual change?
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Renate Wagner, Chief HR Officer, Allianz SE The role of leader is prone to more upheavals than others. Allianz SE has identified four key characteristics of successful leaders. Businesses can’t control external trends, but with astute leadership, they […]Latin America and Caribbean region deadliest for journalists in 2019
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Twenty-two journalists were reported killed in the Latin America and Caribbean region in 2019, making it the deadliest part of the world for the press, followed by 15 in Asia-Pacific, and 10 in Arab States. The figures come from the Observatory of Killed Journalists […]
The world is failing miserably on access to education. Here’s how to change course
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Edwards, General Secretary, Education International About 263 million children and youth are out of school. Privatization of education is intensifying and funding for public education is being cut, increasing inequality. The world is not on track to […]Smokers who quit one month before surgery reap benefits: UN health agency
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Tobacco smokers who quit at least four weeks before undergoing surgery not only have a lower risk of complications, but also show better results six months later than those who continue, the United Nations health agency said on Monday. While tobacco smokers face a significantly […]
The business case for investing in sustainable plastics
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Audrey Choi, Chief Sustainability Officer, CEO of the Institute for Sustainable Investing and Chief Marketing Officer, Morgan Stanley Plastics reduction and climate change are sustainable investors’ top priorities. Solutions to plastic waste must come from all sectors. Financial […]Why Italy is doing much better than you think
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Francesco Daveri, Professor of Macroeconomics and Director of Full-time MBA program, SDA Bocconi School of Management & Gianmario Verona, Rector, Bocconi University Investors can find good opportunities in Italy – despite its economic reputation. Political instability doesn’t translate […]
