This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Princess Ifeoma Ike, Public Health Optometrist/CEO Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited Abuja, Nigeria and Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, & Konrad Pesudovs, Professor of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Uncorrected poor vision is […]Here’s how we can provide better eye care for 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: Princess Ifeoma Ike, Public Health Optometrist/CEO Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited Abuja, Nigeria and Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, & Konrad Pesudovs, Professor of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Uncorrected poor vision is […]Our children are growing up with AI. Here’s what you need to know
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natasa Perucica, Research and Analysis Specialist, Cybersecurity Industry Solutions, World Economic Forum Younger generations are growing up interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, yet little attention is paid to the impact of AI and related technologies on children.AI […]Aquaculture: why the world needs a new wave of food production
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robert Jones, Global Lead for Aquaculture, The Nature Conservancy, Bill Dewey, Director of Public Affairs, Taylor Shellfish Farms & Barton Seaver, Founder, SeafoodLiteracy.com Marine aquaculture can help the world diversify its stressed food systems.Aquaculture has multiple climate benefits, […]What’s the price of a green economy? An extra $3.5 trillion a year
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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 Getting to net zero by 2050 will cost an extra $3.5 trillion a year, according to a new study by McKinsey.We’ll need a fundamental transformation of the global economy to go truly […]3 ways artificial intelligence could boost your cybersecurity
January 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natasa Perucica, Research and Analysis Specialist, Cybersecurity Industry Solutions, World Economic Forum & Dmitry Samartsev, Chief Executive Officer, BI.ZONE Cybersecurity issues are widely seen as the greatest risk to company growth in the next three years.There is a […]Rethinking global supply chains for the energy transition
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joisa Saraiva, Professor, Fundação Getulio Vargas & David G. Victor, Professor, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) We need to rethink global supply chains in order to support the energy transition.There are lessons from the development of the […]European Health Union: new rules to improve clinical trials in the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As of Monday 31 January, the assessment and supervision of clinical trials throughout the EU will be harmonised, notably via a Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) run by the European Medicines Agency. On this date the Regulation on Clinical Trials will enter into application. This Regulation will improve conducting […]Humanitarian aid: €21 million for assistance in Philippines, Nepal and South East Asia
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the Commission has announced it will allocate €21 million for disaster preparedness and humanitarian aid in the Philippines, Nepal and other South East Asian countries to support people affected by natural hazards, the coronavirus and conflicts. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič said: […]Veterinary medicines: New rules to promote animal health and fight antimicrobial resistance now apply
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a revamped legislation on veterinary medicinal products applies in the EU as from today. Adopted three years ago, this legislation is now a cornerstone to support the achievement of the objectives set in the European One Health […]E-Health and Telemedicine: An Accelerative Revolution
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ahmed M Lahmady, a third year medical student at Hadhramout University College of Medicine (HUCOM), Yemen. He is affiliated with 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 do […]These 3 charts show the global growth in online learning
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johny Wood, Writer, Formative Content People are increasingly accessing online courses to help them navigate today’s ever changing labour market.Online learning platform Coursera recorded 20 million new student registrations in 2021.The highest rate of new learner growth online […]4 ways to revive office socializing when working from home
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gayle Markovitz, Partnerships Editor, World Economic Forum COVID-19 ushered in remote working, reducing opportunities for social chats with colleagues.Virtual meetings often feel like the wrong place for social interaction.But could changing the way we use them help to […]Stamping out cervical cancer is possible. This is the roadmap
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michelle Medeiros, Digital Member, Head of Health Policy & Patient Access, Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific & Alexa Trost, Senior Consultant, C&M International Cervical cancer is a global health concern with a direct impact on economies.Six hundred thousand cervical […]
5 circular economy business models that offer a competitive advantage
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henrik Hvid Jensen, Chief Technology Strategist NEE, DXC Technology Concerns about climate change mean the transition to a circular economy is gathering pace. Strengthened by attractive business models, political support and societal pressure, the circular economy will become […]15 innovations bringing nature back into our cities
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marina Ruta, Community and Project Lead, BiodiverCities, Climate Initiatives, World Economic Forum & Gianluca Gygax, Community Specialist, Uplink, 1t.org As cities expand faster than in any point in history, so does their ecological footprintUpLink’s BiodiverCities Challenge called for […]There are even nanoplastics at the North and South Poles – and they’re a bigger problem than we thought
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Formative Content Nanoplastic has for the first time been discovered at both the poles, indicating these tiny particles are widespread.They are formed when larger plastics break down and are probably spread by air currents.We […]Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. What are the main changes introduced in the revised Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy (‘CEEAG’)? The new Guidelines provide the framework for public authorities to support the European Green Deal objectives efficiently and with minimum distortions of competition. In […]EU announces €175 million in EU humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU is reaffirming its solidarity with vulnerable people in countries in West and Central Africa through a humanitarian budget of €175 million in 2022. The funding will be allocated to humanitarian projects in the following eight countries: Burkina Faso (€23.5 million),Cameroon (€16 million),the […]E-health and telemedicine: Opportunities and obstacles surrounding digital medical services
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Adeleke Oluwaseun Dorcas, a medical student of Sumy State University, Ukraine. She is affiliated with 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 do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]How supporting social innovators can help drive racial equity
January 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cheryl L. Dorsey, President, Echoing Green, Amy Goldman, Chief Executive Officer and Chair, GHR Foundation & François Bonnici, Director, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship; Head, Social Innovation, World Economic Forum Systemic and structural barriers have long denied access […]Omicron has had more than a mild impact on workforces
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum The highly-infectious COVID-19 variant Omicron may be cresting, but its impact on the labour force has been severe. That’s triggered emergency measures and rule changes. It’s generally given vaccinated […]Feeling optimistic about 2022? Most business leaders are
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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 Business leaders around the world think 2022 will be a year of growth.Although levels of optimism vary between countries.But a new survey shows a worrying lack of business action on climate change. […]Airships could boost internet coverage and help close the digital divide in Africa – and beyond. Here’s how
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johny Wood, Writer, Formative Content Blimps (airships) are providing internet coverage to two islands in sub-Saharan Africa.The aerial signal connects with terrestrial Wi-Fi to boost download speeds.The system could be rolled out to other remote communities, helping to […]Here’s how exercise alters our brain chemistry – and could prevent dementia
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Formative Content Exercise boosts levels of a protein that strengthens communication between brain cells.Physical activity may help build synaptic health, even at late ages, new research shows.Protecting brain health is rising up the agenda […]For green finance, climate policy is the new monetary policy
January 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Huanhuan Zheng, Assistant Professor in Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Green bonds are booming worldwide as investors seek out sustainable, profitable investmentsBut ‘greenwashing’ threatens to undermine the pursuit of the 2015 Paris […]How blockchain accelerates small business growth and development
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabriel Bizama, International Policy Lead, Stellar Development Foundation Blockchain technologies are revolutionizing how small- and medium enterprises (SMEs) are approaching their businesses.In developing economies, blockchain payment solutions can bridge a gap and open new markets for many business […]3 reasons why private equity will enable the post-pandemic economy
January 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew S. Weinberg, Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Brightstar Capital Partners As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, any meaningful and sustainable economic recovery will again be driven by small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs).SMEs were affected […]Digital converting is requirement in medical services
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Abdulrahman Batarfi, a third year medical student at Hadhramout University College of Medicine (HUCOM) Hadhramout, Yemen. He is affiliated with 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 do […]Our electric future depends on cities. Here’s why
January 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Martin Lundstedt, CEO and President, Volvo Group Cities can accelerate and drive the green transition, boosting well-being and prosperity in the process, by adopting zero-emission vehicles.But fractured governance is making it challenging to implement plans for carbon-neutral transport […]IMF sees higher inflation as supply chains and Omicron slow economic growth
January 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Formative Content IMF sees rising COVID caseloads, a disrupted recovery and higher rates of inflation.Revises down 2022 global growth forecast by half a percentage point. Global growth will moderate to 4.4% in 2022, from […]Energy efficiency is the world’s ‘first fuel’ – and the main route to net zero, says IEA chief
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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 Improving energy efficiency is an essential element of the transition to net zero.The International Energy Agency’s Executive Director, Fatih Birol, called it “the first fuel” at a Davos Agenda session.Here, Birol and […]How partnerships help create more resilient and collaborative health systems
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Iskra Reic, Executive Vice-President, Vaccines and Immune Therapies Unit, AstraZeneca Greater collaboration among health stakeholders could help strained healthcare systems fight future health crises such as pandemicsAstraZeneca, The Word Economic Forum and London School of Economics have partnered […]European Parliament to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, 27 January, Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer will address MEPs at a special plenary meeting for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. 77 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp on 27 January 1945, MEPs will honour the International Day of Commemoration […]
