This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew Crimston, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Washbox Global Global building floor space is projected to double by 2060. This is the equivalent of adding an entire New York City to the world, every month, for 40 years. […]As construction accelerates globally, implementing sustainable building practices is critical
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew Crimston, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Washbox Global Global building floor space is projected to double by 2060. This is the equivalent of adding an entire New York City to the world, every month, for 40 years. […]These 5 key trends will shape the EdTech market upto 2030
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Malvika Bhagwat, Partner and Head of Outcomes, Owl Ventures As the digital revolution accelerates, education technology (EdTech) will leave an indelible mark on lives and economies all over the world. From filling in gaps in the workforce to […]Investing in refugee settings can have real impact: Here are 3 lessons from Kenya
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jumoke Jagun-Dokunmu, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Fragility for Africa, International Finance Corporation Attracting private sector support for development in communities hosting refugees can be challenging — but Kenya offers us a case study on how to […]How deep-sea technology could transform life above water
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mattie Rodrigue, Director, Science Programme, OceanX, Diva Amon, Science Adviser, Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara Humans are intrinsically connected to the environment, and, on most of the planet, their impact on the Earth is […]G7 Leaders’ Statement 24 February 2024
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine and salute once more the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people who have been fighting tirelessly for Ukraine’s freedom and […]German economy likely in recession, and other economy stories to read this week
February 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. German economy likely in recession The German economy is likely in recession, according to the latest monthly report from the country’s central bank. The Bundesbank warned that weak external demand, consumer caution […]Blending art and technology: Digital creativity and environmental innovation
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joseph Fowler, Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum Technology has profoundly impacted the art world, transforming how art is created and experienced. With the rise of digital tools, artists now have an array of new techniques and mediums […]How Japan is creating a sustainable and resilient future for the logistics 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: Naoko Tochibayashi, Communications Lead, Japan, World Economic Forum, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda As the economy continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, various challenges are coming to light. Among them, the “2024 problem” looming over Japan’s logistics industry stands […]Here’s how to allocate scarce renewable resources
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ameya Hadap, Specialist, Climate Innovation, World Economic Forum,Thibault Villien De Gabiole, Lead, Industry Decarbonization – Trucking, World Economic Forum, Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum Amid a global drive towards sustainable energy, here we aim to untangle the […]Al Gore: 3 ways to scale green investment in 2024
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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 Green investments have had a somewhat rocky 2023. At $1.3 trillion, sustainable finance issuance volumes were down substantially from their peak of $1.8 trillion in 2021, according to magazine The Banker. Geopolitical changes and a […]How strategic public-private partnerships could revolutionize healthcare
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pasquale Frega, President LaCan, Novartis, Katrine Luise DiBona, Corporate Vice-President, Global Public Affairs and Sustainability, Novo Nordisk When we’re sick, we go and see a doctor. If we’re reallysick, we go to the hospital. That’s just the way healthcare works, isn’t […]1 in 5 migratory species are at risk of extinction, says a new UN report
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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, Forum Agenda Whether it’s a murmuration of starlings, herds of wildebeest crossing the plains of Africa, or shoals of salmon leaping up a cascading river, the mass migrations of animals, birds and fish are some […]3 trends set to drive cyberattacks and ransomware in 2024
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Scott Sayce, Global Head of Cyber Insurance , Allianz Commercial Following two years of high but stable activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion losses, as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve. Hackers are increasingly targeting […]The cost of rebuilding Ukraine, and other urban transformation stories you need to read
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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 1. $486 billion to rebuild Ukraine – report Saturday, 24 February marks two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. The World Bank, United Nations and European Commission […]LockBit: How an international operation seized control of ‘the world’s most harmful cybercrime group’
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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 An international task force of law-enforcement agencies from 10 countries, dubbed Operation Cronos, has disrupted the operations of the world’s most prolific ransomware group LockBit, responsible for high-profile cyber attacks on organizations […]Red Sea attacks: What trade experts are saying about the shipping disruptions
February 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 The Red Sea is wedged narrowly between Africa and the Middle East and connects the Indian Ocean to the Suez Canal and Mediterranean Sea. For centuries, the waterway has been vital […]Social media in the crossfire: This is how you establish ‘digital trust’
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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 Our lives are digital. From working and reading blogs, like this one, to bank transactions and social interactions, so many of our everyday activities now depend on digital technologies. That’s why being […]4 ways to bridge global inequality around emerging technology
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sreevas Sahasranamam, Professor, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow One of the key narratives coming out of Davos 2024 was around how AI and other emerging technologies could help solve global challenges and meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]Are global value chains leaving Indonesian SMEs behind?
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arip Tirta, President, Evermos, Prasanti W. Sarli, Head of Social Impact, Evermos Indonesia is on the verge of hitting the middle-income trap. Despite the massive growth across the country over the past two decades, it can’t seem to reach its […]‘Performing hope’ – how a campaign to spur climate action offers an antidote to apathy
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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, Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Our planet Earth is in trouble — 2023 was the hottest year on […]With Generative AI we can reimagine education — and the sky is the limit
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Oguz A. Acar, Professor of Marketing and Innovation, King’s College London Generative AI tools have astonished the academic world. They have thrived in Harvard’s freshman year, eclipsed Stanford’s second-year med students in clinical reasoning assignments and even surpassed students of an elite university in […]Are we experiencing a sea change in intrapreneurship?
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ben Attle, Co-Managing Director, Circle of Intrapreneurs The most famous examples you’ve likely heard of intrapreneurship are Sony’s Playstation, Google’s Gmail and 3M’s Post-it notes. Ask yourself what these examples have in common. Intrapreneurship was first coined in the 1970s – principally in […]How IP laws can be reimagined to stimulate innovation
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jens Martin Skibsted, Partner, Manyone A/S Intellectual Property (IP) laws are a two-edged sword. On the one hand, they enable creators to reap the full value of their creativity without fearing appropriation or imitation. On the flip side, IP […]Explainer: What is a recession?
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stephen Hall, Writer, Forum Agenda, Rebecca Geldard, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article was updated in February 2024. Two G7 economies slipped into recession at the end of last year – Japan and the UK – as consumer spending slowed. The UK […]How to secure the modern cyber supply chain and surge in third-party risks amid AI automation
February 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Sarnek, Director of Strategic Alliances, Valence Security The year 2023 ended as another record breaker for the number of data compromises organizations face. In the last year, 41% of the organizations that suffered a material incident say […]How the role of telecoms is evolving in the Middle East
February 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bart Valkhof, Head, Information and Communication Technology Industry, World Economic Forum, Omar Adi, Partner Lead, Middle East & Africa, World Economic Forum The global telecommunications industry is undergoing major transformations. Although discussions about digital transformation seem to be […]How Latin America and the Caribbean can benefit from foreign direct investment and reshoring
February 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: William Maloney, Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, World Bank At the end of 2023, at a meeting with Latin American heads of state, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen laid out once again her vision for […]From forests to futures: how Natural Climate Solutions are changing lives around the world
February 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Giulia Carbone, Director, Natural Climate Solutions Alliance, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) As the world grapples with climate change, biodiversity loss and inequity, natural climate solutions (NCS) projects are a powerful way to create positive environmental, […]Scientists have discovered a new species of underground tree – here’s why it matters
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Thea de Gallier, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda An utterly unique palm tree from Borneo that grows its flowers and fruit almost entirely underground was one of 74 plants newly identified by the UK’s Royal […]Two-thirds of Africa’s birds of prey are on the brink of extinction. Here’s why that could be bad news for humans
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda They may be apex predators, but Africa’s birds of prey are being steadily wiped out. Populations of 42 African raptor species have declined so significantly over the past 40 years – by almost […]5 critical drivers of women and children’s health in under-served rural and refugee communities
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Neema Kaseje, Founder, Surgical Systems Research Group, Robert Metzke, Global Head of Sustainability, Philips, Alaa Murabit, Director, Global Policy, Advocacy and Communications, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Michael Newsome, Global Private Sector Partnerships Lead, UNICEF During the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting […]These are the world’s most vital waterways for global trade
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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, Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda In recent years, numerous incidents have disrupted the world’s most important trade waterways, impacting supply chains across industries and economies. The upheavals include COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the Ever Given […]What is cell-to-body technology and what does it mean for the EV industry?
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Thea de Gallier, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda With the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) – global sales grew 31% in 2023 according to Reuters – manufacturers are having to improve and adapt designs to ensure EVs meet the needs of […]
