This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda Critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel are vital building blocks for many green technologies.More investment in critical minerals will boost the chance of meeting global climate targets, the International Energy Agency says.A […]Critical minerals demand has doubled in the past five years – here are some solutions to the supply crunch
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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, Writer, Forum Agenda Critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel are vital building blocks for many green technologies.More investment in critical minerals will boost the chance of meeting global climate targets, the International Energy Agency says.A […]Storage is the key to the renewable energy revolution
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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 Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, e-Zinc Investment in renewable energy is skyrocketing, in line with ambitious national targets aimed at curbing carbon emissions.As renewable energy capacity grows, we must identify and expand better ways of storing this energy, […]A mutated coronavirus has scientists on alert, and other health 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: Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum This global round-up brings you health stories from the past fortnight. Top health news: Scientists race to investigate highly mutated coronavirus variant; America’s […]4 surprising ‘smart’ technologies transforming health diagnostics
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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, Forum Agenda The medical diagnostics market is rapidly growing and becoming more high-tech.Sensors in contact lenses, shopping trolleys and restrooms are some of the more surprising places the technology is cropping up.A World Economic […]New global sustainability reporting requirements are out. Here’s what companies 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: Sue Lloyd, Vice-Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board A set of standards released by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will set worldwide sustainability reporting requirements for decades to come.The standards place more onus on companies to disclose how […]How data standards can transform supply chains into supply circles
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nea Laine, Head of marketing, Machine Compare, Benjamin Findlay, CEO, Machine Compare, David Stroud, COO, Machine Compare The industrial manufacturing sector can find significant sustainability benefits by adopting circular models throughout its operational activities.This transition presents a $4.5 […]How AI could help develop a new generation of diverse leaders
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stephen Bailey, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ExecOnline Artificial intelligence will transform the workplace — especially learning and development.AI can expand and improve how we learn, and nurture the broadest possible pipeline of diverse and future-ready leaders.Generative AI, […]Africa is poised to become a global supply chain powerhouse – 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Africa is on the cusp of a new era of prosperity as a manufacturing centre for high-tech industries and a key link in global supply chains, a new report from the United […]This is how Oman can become a clean hydrogen producing powerhouse
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda The Middle East is synonymous with oil and natural gas, but Oman is championing clean ‘green’ hydrogen as a sustainable fuel of the future.While Oman is currently a fossil-fuel producing country, it also […]World nations launch historic fund to protect nature, and other nature and climate stories you need 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: Johnny Wood Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up contains key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate stories: World nations agree global fund to protect nature; Severe drought in Panama causes shipping delays; […]Why steel can be an unexpected leader in decarbonization
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Holger Stamm, Principal, Oliver Wyman (MMC), Nils Naujok, Partner, Energy and Natural Resources, Oliver Wyman (MMC) Steel production is the planet’s largest-emitting manufacturing sector, responsible for 7% of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions. This is because it relies […]How innovative companies are navigating the invisible water 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: Sundararajan Mahalingam, President – Strategy, HCL Corporation The climate crisis is putting global water systems under intense pressure.By 2050, over 5 billion people will live in areas affected by water scarcity.Innovative companies are finding solutions, but more investment […]Eurozone inflation slows and other economics stories to read this week
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: Eurozone inflation slows; Australian releases 40-year economic forecast; Warning over extreme poverty in developing Asia. 1. Eurozone inflation slows further The latest data from Eurostat has […]This is what the world’s youth say they need for a secure future
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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 A majority of respondents to the global survey ‘What Young People Want’ said their highest priority was getting the education, skills and competencies to allow them to enter the workforce and build […]Going underground? The innovations cleaning up freight transport
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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, Writer, Forum Agenda Switzerland is building an underground network to transport freight that should be operational by 2031.Underground pods for freight alleviate surface traffic congestion, reduce emissions and help ensure consistent delivery schedules.As populations increase, transportation […]‘Unprecedented challenges’: Drought at the Panama Canal disrupts global trade
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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 A severe drought in Panama is creating long queues and delays at the Panama Canal, causing shipping disruptions and further highlighting the impact the climate crisis is having on global trade. […]Data can help decarbonize cities – let us 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: Stephen Lorimer, Clean Energy Cities Lead, Centre for Net Zero, Andrew Collinge, Strategic Advisor, Dubai Digital Authority Cities account for approximately three-quarters of global final energy consumption and more than 70% of global carbon emissions.Data is a critical […]Paper wealth or wealth based on productivity – what happens next?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sven Smit, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Jan Mischke, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute The global balance sheet – the sum of all assets and liabilities in the world economy – has expanded continuously for the past two decades.But […]What’s next for the energy transition in Japan?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kiriko Honda, Head of Business Engagement, Japan, World Economic Forum, Harsh Vijay Singh, Project Lead, System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Energy, World Economic Forum Geneva, Ken Ishizawa, Senior Manager, Accenture A transition to renewable energy is […]Why voluntary carbon markets for nature are needed right 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: Campbell Moore, Managing Director, Carbon Markets, The Nature Conservancy, Giulia Carbone, Director, NCS Alliance, Jack Hurd, Executive Director, Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum, Emily Nyrop, Vice President, Climate Change at Conservation International The best available science makes […]Clear skies for a sustainable future: how innovation can accelerate aviation’s net-zero journey
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jamila Yamani, Senior Manager, Climate and Nature Research, Salesforce, Tim van den Bergh, Lead Climate Tech Innovation, World Economic Forum Aviation accounts for 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions and, with air travel projected to increase, these emissions […]Lessons from Latin America’s drive to enhance financial and digital inclusion
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ling Hai, Co-President, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and South America, Mastercard Worldwide account ownership has reached 76% of the global population, up from 62% in 2014, but 1.4 billion people worldwide remain unbanked.Financial inclusion is vital for healthy […]How Industry 4.0 is transforming the Gulf’s manufacturing sector
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Samer Aljishi, President, BFG International Strategically located and with a young and ambitious population, the Gulf region is embracing the digital technologies that could fuel a manufacturing boom.Industry 4.0 technologies are already being developed and deployed across Bahrain, […]The international significance of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Amitabh Kant, Satwik Mishra, Vice President (Content), Centre for Trustworthy Technology India’s expertise in using technology to boost socio-economic development is now recognized worldwide. The country has built a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) that includes a digital identification […]By using strategic foresight, leaders are staying focused on opportunity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jan Oliver Schwarz, Professor of Strategic Foresight & Trend Analysis, Head of Institute, Bavarian Foresight Institute, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, Bernhard Wach, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, Munich University of Applied Sciences Strategic foresight cannot predict the future, […]India’s $7 billion electric bus plan, and other city-focused 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: Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum, Jeff Merritt, Head of Urban Transformation; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum This monthly round-up brings you some of the latest news on cities and urbanization. Top […]How will generative AI affect children? The need for answers has never been more urgent
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Steven Vosloo, Digital Foresight and Policy Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Children are using generative AI but are often hiding it from teachers and parents.There are plenty of benefits to generative AI but there are also many […]Which countries are the most principled about international aid?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda In a world filled with uncertainty fuelled by war, economic power shifts, climate change and pandemics, the need for international aid is immense. At the same time, there is a risk that […]Here are 3 innovative ways to manage the challenge of financing the energy transition in developing economies
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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, Forum Agenda Clean energy investment in emerging economies is vital for our global decarbonization efforts. But the poorest countries in the world cannot fund their energy transitions without significant international investment. Despite accounting for […]Neurodiversity and leadership: how to create a diverse and inclusive executive team
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Abayomi Olusunle, Writer, psychologist; Board member, Terrence Higgins Trust and Noetic There is a troubling level of discrimination against neurodiverse people.But research suggests that integrating neurodiversity into leadership teams can help organizations access untapped potential and other benefits.Companies […]The US Inflation Reduction Act one year on – what’s been achieved for the green economy?
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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, Forum Agenda For a piece of legislation aimed at slowing price rises, the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has had a big impact on the environment. In fact, many experts have credited the […]Disposable nappies are one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste – but how green are the alternatives?
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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, Forum Agenda More than 300,000 disposable nappies are sent to landfill or incinerated every minute, creating a huge problem for the environment.Compostable and reusable alternatives are better for the environment, but still come with […]How much are governments spending on clean energy? Here’s the top-5 list
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Global investment in clean energy is accelerating, with $1.34 trillion allocated by policymakers since 2020.The United States’ budget for clean energy investments exceeds $559 billion – more than any other nation.The World Economic […]
