This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Cecilia Frellsen, Chief Executive Officer, Maternity Foundation Did you know that one in five women of childbearing age living in war, conflict or crises around the world are likely to be pregnant? For them, giving birth can be […]Pregnancy care during crises is challenging. This is how mobile technology can help
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Cecilia Frellsen, Chief Executive Officer, Maternity Foundation Did you know that one in five women of childbearing age living in war, conflict or crises around the world are likely to be pregnant? For them, giving birth can be […]Are there glimmers of economic hope as we begin 2023?
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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 This article was updated on 7 February, 2023. After a tough year that included soaring inflation, war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living crisis, any signs of positivity are welcome. And, as we begin […]Energy performance of buildings: climate neutrality by 2050
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Draft measures to increase the rate of renovations and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions were adopted on Thursday. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee adopted its position on the proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) by 49 votes to […]MEPs back plans for an EU-wide digital wallet
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new digital identity framework would provide EU citizens with digital access to key public services across EU borders. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee adopted its position on the proposed update of the European digital identity framework (eID) by 55 votes to 8, […]President Zelenskyy says Russia is a grave threat to the European way of life
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Thursday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels. Opening the session, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said to President Zelenskyy: “We understand that you are fighting not only for your values, but for ours.” […]COVID-19: review, impact, and next steps
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Shampa Gupta, Ms. Shreya Nandan and Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, Global Health advocates. They are 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Energy performance of buildings: climate neutrality by 2050
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Draft measures to increase the rate of renovations and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions were adopted on Thursday. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee adopted its position on the proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) by 49 votes to […]Reform of EU gas market: new measures to decarbonise and secure supply
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs backed two legislative proposals to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market. On Thursday, the Industry, Research and Energy Committee adopted its position on two acts, a regulation and a directive, to facilitate access to […]Data Act: MEPs back new rules for fair access and use of industrial data
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The “Data Act” aims to boost innovation by removing barriers obstructing consumers and businesses’ access to data. The draft legislation, adopted on Thursday in the Industry, Research and Energy Committee, would contribute to the development of new services, in particular in the sector of […]Cybersecurity: Why we need to shift the narrative to build a cyber-ready workforce
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Santha Subramoni, Head, Cybersecurity Practice, Tata Consultancy Services Cybersecurity was named as one of the top issues facing the world at Davos 2023. Experts urged for a global response to the ‘cyber storm’, observing that the next pandemic could […]Climate change is the next big threat to eye health. Here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dr. Princess Ifeoma Ike,Public Health Optometrist/CEO Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited Abuja, Nigeria and Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, World Economic Forum Climate change has a significant impact on our health, as well as the stability of healthcare systems, governments, […]Water security is a national security issue: What’s needed now
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maha Al Qattan, Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer, DP World Water scarcity is a critical concern on the sustainability agenda. Only 1% of the earth’s surface water is accessible drinking water – and one in 10 people struggle […]Group leaders endorse first steps of parliamentary reform
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. European Parliament group leaders endorsed the reform plan, proposed by President Metsola, at the Conference of Presidents in Brussels today. The reforms aim at strengthening the Parliament’s integrity, independence and accountability, while protecting the free mandate of Members. Other medium and long-term measures will […]Earthquake: EU mobilises further emergency help for Syria and Türkiye
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following multiple earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria earlier this week, the European Union will provide additional emergency support to both countries through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and emergency humanitarian assistance worth €6.5 million. This is one of the EU’s largest ever search and […]Pandemics of COVID-19 and Systemic Racism: Lessons and strategies for future
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs) and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 writers and do not necessarily […]8 things you need to know about AI 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: Kay Firth-Butterfield, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Google steps up AI activities Google is launching an AI chatbot called Bard and increasing use of artificial intelligence in its […]How can we responsibly source post-consumer recycled 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: Barak Ekshtein, Chief Executive Officer, Tontoton The lack of data and transparency surrounding post-consumer recycled plastic and other materials leads to irresponsible sourcing, but third-party audited protocols used in Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) collection and plastic credit systems may […]Frugal tech can make innovation affordable. 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: Phil Rowley, Head of Futures, OMG UK At the start of the year, the World Bank issued a stark warning that the global economy stands “perilously close to falling into recession”. But this doesn’t give the tech world permission […]7 ways we can phase out coal without harming economies or energy 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: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Coal is both the single biggest source of CO2 emissions from energy and the single biggest source of electricity generation worldwide. That’s a big problem. In order to significantly impact the climate crisis […]Civil Protection: EU outlines Disaster Resilience Goals
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a Recommendation and a Communication to establish common goals to boost disaster resilience in the areas of civil protection. This includes ways to better prepare European countries for natural hazards, including earthquakes, floods and forest fires to name a […]These are the key takeaways on jobs and skills that came out of Davos 2023
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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 As Davos 2023 got under way with record numbers of more than 600 CEOs attending, the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched its latest report – World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2023. “At […]50% of the global economy is under threat from biodiversity loss
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content Whether you live in a city, a rural area or by the ocean, it’s likely you have noticed a decline in biodiversity. Maybe fewer birds visit your urban feeders, larger mammals are less […]The EU and the Republic of Moldova strengthen engagement and cooperation on reforms
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the EU-Moldova Association Council in Brussels, the European Union and the Republic of Moldova have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in a number of key areas in line with Moldova’s commitments under the EU-Moldova Association Agreement. Moving forward with Association Agreement implementation […]Denial as policy in the post-COVID world and ramifications of populism: COVID didn’t kill populism
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs) and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 writers and do not necessarily […]This is how many animals in the US are at risk of extinction, and the other climate crisis stories you need to read this week
February 7, 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: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. News in brief: Top climate crisis stories to read this week A leading conservation research group says that 40% of animals and 34% of plants in the United States are at risk […]Soil health is crucial for food production – here’s how to better protect 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: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content Biodiversity is crucial to the global economy. More than half (55%) of global GDP is dependent on the healthy function of the natural world, equating to $41.7 trillion, according to the Swiss Re […]How bamboo can help solve the world housing and climate crises
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robyn van den Heuvel, Program Lead, Climate Smart Forest Economy Program Bamboo, officially a grass, is the fastest-growing plant on earth. Many variants are ready to harvest in just three years, when they’re cut down to their base from […]Flying taxis are getting closer to becoming a reality. Here’s the technology behind 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Many city journeys could become 75% faster thanks to a mode of transport straight out of the pages of science fiction. Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircrafts may be landing in a city […]Why the cloud is a game changer for Indian businesses
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ajay Gupta, Partner, Oliver Wyman The shared digital infrastructure we call the cloud is no longer just a discussion for tech teams – it is now an urgent matter that the entire C-suite needs to prioritise. Miss this wave […]Over $1 trillion invested in green energy in 2022. Here’s what you need to know about how the energy transition is powering up despite the 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: Roberto Bocca, Head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. News in brief: Energy stories from around the world Worldwide investment in the […]Safer Internet Day 2023 – bolstering the fight to protect children online
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akash Pugalia, Global President, Trust & Safety, Teleperformance, Farah Lalani, Global Vice President, Trust and Safety Policy, Teleperformance With over 175,000 children coming online every day across the world, a greater number of children will experience both the benefits […]European Innovation Council Fund injects €331 million of equity into European deep-tech companies
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund) has taken 42 new investment decisions into deep-tech companies for a total of €331 million since the last announcement in November 2022. 13 companies have already signed their investment agreements. These are pioneering start-ups that are poised […]Impacts of Florida Vaccine Guidance in Indonesian Social Media
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Reynardi Larope Sutanto, a fifth-year medical student at the University of Indonesia. He 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]
