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 The World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings are addressing the global food crisis.Small and medium agricultural enterprises are the key to transforming food systems and improving food security in Africa.Leaders said […]4 steps to boosting food security in Africa, according to experts
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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 The World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings are addressing the global food crisis.Small and medium agricultural enterprises are the key to transforming food systems and improving food security in Africa.Leaders said […]Scope 3 emissions are key to decarbonization – but what are they and how do we tackle them?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pim Valdre, Head, Climate Ambition Initiative, World Economic Forum, Jay Hawkins, Communications Lead, Climate and First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum Scope 3 emissions – those a company is indirectly responsible for across its value chain – represent […]How collaboration on regenerative agriculture can strengthen food security
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Neil Russell, Chief Administrative Officer, Sysco We know that climate change contributes to agricultural land degradation, but it also has a ripple effect on the food ecosystem.Regenerative agriculture – a combination of farming techniques – can restore the […]Japan’s rural areas are depopulating – could a circular economy deliver local economic revitalization?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Makiko Eda, Chief Representative Officer, Japan, World Economic Forum Japan’s rural populations are declining, creating an urgent need to redesign local economies and an opportunity to instil a sustainable circular economy.Companies in Japan actively leveraging the advancement of […]Three countries to receive nearly €455 million in EU aid after natural disasters
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. €33.9 million for Romania following damage caused by severe 2022 drought Italy to receive €20.9 million for the damage caused by the September 2022 flooding in the Marche region €400 million to Türkiye following two major earthquakes in February 2023 On Wednesday, MEPs approved […]US Treasury Secretary of Janet Yellen: SDIM23 Remarks in Full
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The Sustainable Development Impact Meetings take place in 18-22 September at the World Economic Forum in New York.US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke on what’s needed for global food security at the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings […]What is the EU Digital Markets Act and what does it mean for tech companies and consumers?
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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 The European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to regulate the power of big tech companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon, with significant fines for non-compliance.The DMA sets obligations for these […]What history can teach us about climate adaptation
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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 Wegener, Project Fellow, Frontier Technology for Climate, World Economic Forum, Chitresh Saraswat, Hoffmann Fellow, Innovation in Climate Adaptation, World Economic Forum Innovation is required if we are to protect the vulnerable today from the impacts of climate […]Short-term rentals: increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Rules on data sharing on short-term rentals across the EU to help authorities take appropriate measures Policies should foster short-term rental services, while respecting local communities Divergent local rules lead to fragmentation of the internal market Short-term rentals, booked through platforms like Airbnb […]Gigabit Infrastructure Act: faster rollout of gigabit-capable connectivity
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Industry Committee adopted its position on the “Gigabit infrastructure Act”, designed to reduce costs and red tape for the deployment of very high-speed networks. On Tuesday, MEPs in the Industry, Research and Energy Committee adopted their negotiating position on draft legislation that would […]Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the medical devices sector
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in medical devices for cardiovascular applications. The Commission has concerns that the inspected company may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit abuses of a dominant market position (Article […]Best gift to our kids? Ensuring their GenAI world is responsible and sustainable
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Didem Un Ates, Vice-President, Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Innovation, Schneider Electric Business and society are being shaped and reshaped by AI and GenAI as we speak.30% of hours worked today could be automated by 2030 – and a […]12 experts explain why good job creation is needed and what leaders can do about it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Steffica Warwick, Specialist, Work, Wages and Job Creation, World Economic Forum Global trends mark an unprecedented need for good job creation around the world. A Global Future Council on the Future of Job Creation was launched by the […]Libya floods: EU releases €5.2 million and channels further civil protection assistance
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As needs in Libya are dramatically rising, the EU is strengthening its support to the country by releasing €5.2 million in humanitarian funding. The funding will be channelled through EU humanitarian partners active in the country, enabling them to strengthen assistance with a focus […]EU-China: Commission and China hold second High-level Digital Dialogue
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission held its second High-level Digital Dialogue with China. Co-chaired by Vera Jourova, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, and Vice-Premier of China, Zhang Guoqing, this dialogue hosted in Beijing covered key issues such as platforms and data regulation, Artificial Intelligence, research and […]Navigating Major Healthcare Challenges in the Face of Prolonged Effects of Long COVID
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]How metaverse technology is catalysing action on polar ice tipping points
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter, Julienne Stroeve, Professor of Polar Observation & Modelling, University College London, and Canada C-150 Chair, University of Manitoba, CanadaGill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre […]Why innovative software, industries and governments must unite to make decarbonization a reality
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Caspar Herzberg, Chief Executive Officer, AVEVA Group The climate crisis is accelerating, but governments and industry are now working together to combat it.By building a connected network of intelligence, leading businesses are decarbonizing life’s essentials without sacrificing security, […]International trade: What you need to know this month
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Edgard Carneiro Vieira, Lead, Community and Business Engagement, World Economic Forum 1. BRICS and G20 add new members The BRICS bloc of emerging market economies has agreed to add six new members in what will be the biggest […]Europe and China face lower economic growth, and other economics stories to read this week
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: Europe faces lower economic growth; Global debt falls for second year but trend may […]Why trillions more are needed to bridge the SDG financing gap
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: James X. Zhan, Senior Director, Investment and Enterprise, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Bruno Casella, Senior Economist, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Reuben Wambui, Research Consultant, United Nations Conference on Trade and […]Critical raw materials: Securing the EU’s supply and sovereignty
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs adopted their position on boosting the supply of strategic raw materials, crucial to secure the EU’s transition to a sustainable, digital and sovereign future. The Critical Raw Materials Act is intended to make the EU more competitive and autonomous. It will […]Following the expiry of the restrictive measures on Ukrainian exports of grain and other foodstuff to the EU, Ukraine agrees to introduce measures to avoid a renewed surge in EU imports
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has analysed the data related to the impact of the exports of 4 categories of agricultural products on the EU market. It has concluded that thanks to the work of the Coordination Platform and to the temporary measures introduced on 2 […]10-Point Plan for Lampedusa
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In view of the unfolding situation in Lampedusa, and while recognising the increasing pressure along different migratory routes, European Commission President von der Leyen laid out the following set of immediate actions to be exercised in full respect of fundamental rights and international obligations: […]Unravelling the Factors: Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 and the Internet on Cognitive Function
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]The African Union has been made a permanent member of the G20 – what does it mean for the continent?
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chido Munyati, Head of Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum The African Union (AU) has been made a permanent member of the G20, in a move that has been broadly welcomed for giving the continent an important voice […]Where is the global economy heading in 2024? This is what chief economists think
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Aengus Collins, Head, Economic Growth, Revival and Transformation, World Economic Forum, Kateryna Karunska, Insight Specialist, Economic Growth, Revival and Transformation, World Economic Forum The global economy is likely to weaken in the coming year, according to 61% of […]How to design climate-resilient infrastructure: lessons from a disaster
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Palesa-Vuyolwethu Tshandu, Masters Candidate New York University, Robert Wagner School of Public Service In 2022, major flooding in the South African province of KwaZulu Natal led to a devastating climate disaster.It caused significant damage to the region’s infrastructure, […]Economic uncertainty is taking a toll on the sustainable development goals. Chief economists explain
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 has been slowed by global crises. The World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook report highlights the challenges ahead for global development. We […]Human rights breaches in Guatemala, Azerbaijan and Bangladesh
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. All state institutions and sectors of society have to support an orderly transition of power in Guatemala MEPs call for the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan, including Dr Gubad Ibodoghlu Deep concern about human rights situation in Bangladesh, in particular over the case […]Reduce demand and protect people in prostitution, say MEPs
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Different regulations across the EU lead to organised crime People in prostitution are marginalised and criminalised, hindering their access to essential services Reducing demand would prevent and decrease human trafficking Commission should develop common EU guidelines guaranteeing fundamental rights for people in prostitution Parliament […]Creating a more stable, affordable and sustainable electricity market
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament today gave the green light to start negotiations with Council to reform the EU’s electricity market. The decision to open talks with member states, as proposed by the Industry, Research and Energy committee in July 2023, was taken with 366 votes to 186, […]Parliament strengthens rules on integrity, transparency and accountability
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. All MEPs to publish meetings with representatives of interest groups, third countries Asset declarations at the beginning and end of term in office Tighter rules for conflicts of interest, second income, gifts Unofficial groupings’ activities regulated and restricted Parliament has revised its internal rules […]
