5 ways to strengthen university-industry collaboration in Africa

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Segun Ogunwale, Co-founder and CEO, Bridgia, Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, Professor, Acting President, African University of Science and Technology, Abuja Africa’s universities are on the rise. The remarkable progress made over the last decade cuts across improvement in global rankings, […]

We are not taking full advantage of the HPV vaccine. Here’s why

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alicia Patterson-Waites, Coordinator, Network and Partnerships, World Economic Forum The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viral infections and has a serious impact on sexual and reproductive health everywhere. It is responsible for 630,000 infections and […]

How in-person networking can have lasting impact and accelerate innovation

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Christa Odinga-Svanteson, Forum Foundations Partnerships and Communications Manager, World Economic Forum Innovation has always been an important driver of progress and growth. However, innovation has taken on a newfound urgency in today’s fast-changing world. Organizations must embrace innovation to […]

Dementia is becoming more common around the world  – here’s what we can do

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Public Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Japan, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda The G7 Hiroshima Summit, chaired by Japan, one of the most advanced super-aged societies in the world, has come to a close. At the G7 […]

EU renewable energy deal delayed on role of nuclear in transition: What you need to know about the global energy transition this week

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee , World Economic Forum Geneva 1. EU renewable energy deal delayed on role of nuclear in transition European Union countries were set to finalize a new target […]

Can we improve health equity with a double bottom line approach?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Jennifer Goldsack, CEO, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) As an industry, we are good at admiring the problems of health disparities but have been unsuccessful at addressing them. The horror of the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 on underrepresented communities coupled […]

The compelling reason why the financial sector must invest in boosting Earth’s biodiversity 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ribhu Ranjan Barua‪, Project Lead, Biodiversity Finance Initiative, World Economic Forum The world is experiencing a catastrophic fall in biodiversity. Not only is this an environmental disaster, it can also lead to financial ruin; $44 trillion of economic value […]

ESG data can keep businesses accountable, but only if it can be trusted

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Edwin Low, Director of Enterprise & Ecosystem Development, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Singapore Reliable ESG data is the only way to drive meaningful progress on sustainability.As regulators and industry enablers, governments should take a proactive lead in encouraging […]

Adopting a ‘skills-first’ approach could help more than 100 million people worldwide get better jobs

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Bob Moritz, Global Chairman, PwC, Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Ask any business leader what big challenges they face and it’s likely that skills and labor shortages will be high on their list. They are particularly concerned […]

G7 summit: 3 key takeaways for net zero action, nature and the circular economy

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Abdellah Hmamouche, Strategic Communications Lead, World Economic Forum, Jay Hawkins, Communications Lead, Climate and First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum The Group of Seven (G7) summit was the first in a series of important multilateral milestones in the diplomatic […]

Top climate change scientist explains how to ‘get the work done’

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Nathan Cooper, Lead, Partnerships and Engagement Strategy, Climate Action Platform, World Economic Forum The science is unequivocal: anthropogenic climate change from burning fossil fuels is undeniable and is happening at an alarming rate. We need to reach net zero […]

Why technology is key to decarbonising the Middle East and North Africa

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Kelsey Goodman, Community Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Dharmendra Hiranandani, Senior Manager, Bain & Company, Akram Alami, Partner, Bain & Company, Raja Atoui, Partner, Bain & Company, Maroun Kairouz, Head of the Middle East and North Africa, World Economic […]

Why manufacturers should use digital twins for sustainability not just productivity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Isabella Kaplan, Centre Coordinator, Advanced Manufacturing and Production Platform, World Economic Forum Although not a new technology, digital twins – virtual representations of real-world objects or systems – are crucial in bolstering the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Ranging in scale […]

What’s on the mind of these 3 chief economists?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda “It is a mixed picture overall.” So says Razia Khan, Chief Economist for Standard Chartered – and her view of the global economy is shared by […]

Is 2023 going to be the hottest year on record?

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 Vietnam, Poland, Spain, China, Latvia, Myanmar, Portugal, Belarus, the Netherlands, Thailand … these are just some of the countries where temperature records have been broken this year. At the same time, the southern […]

It’s time for governments to crack down on illegal fishing in the Pacific. Here’s how

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Jim Leape, Core Team, Blue Food Assessment; Member of Friends of Ocean Action; Co-Director, Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions Illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing accounts for one in every five fish caught around the world and costs the […]

How urban planners design for walkability: Lessons from one Utah community

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Peter J Kindel, Urban Design Principal, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill For decades, cars have been at the centre of American life. They have heavily influenced the planning of US cities and communities, and consequently influenced Americans’ lifestyle and mobility […]

This is how climate and environmental policies influence energy investment choices

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Xiaoyan Zhou, Lead Sustainable Finance Performance, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group, University of Oxford, Gireesh Shrimali, Head of Transition Finance Research, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group, University of Oxford Governments use climate and environmental (CE) policies to affect the scale, pace, […]

Beyond climate mitigation: the Pakistan floods showed there’s no turning back

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Sikander Bizenjo, Manager, External Engagements, Engro Corporation, Mariam Raheem, Ayla Majid, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Planetive 33 million people were affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022.Pakistan has learnt several lessons from its recent floods and […]

How to finance the energy transition in Asia

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ayla Majid, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Planetive The recent global energy dynamics have stimulated a rethink of the future of energy security and energy transition equations. There is greater recognition of building resilience, as different regions are required […]

US edges closer to debt default, and other economy stories you need to read this week

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 1. US edging closer to default amid debt ceiling deadlock Political deadlock over raising the United States’ $31.4 trillion debt ceiling is threatening to push the country into an unprecedented default by as […]

3 ways South-East Asia can fund its clean energy ambitions

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mili Fomicov, Researcher, Centre for Climate Finance & Investment, Imperial College London, Justine Roche, Lead, Energy Initiatives, World Economic Forum A massive scale-up of clean energy investments in South-East Asia is essential to meet climate targets.With $180 billion of […]

Half-price energy bills if you live near a wind farm. Here’s some incentives to accelerate the renewable energy transition

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 Not many people are happy with their energy bills at the moment. But in a village in the UK, people are being offered a 20-50% discount on their household energy bills as part […]

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: How businesses are closing the disability digital divide

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Caroline Casey, Founder and Director, The Valuable 500 The importance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is unquestionable. People with disabilities are entitled to the same quality of digital experience that their non-disabled counterparts are privy to. In order […]

These are the jobs that AI can’t replace

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 I’ve just asked ChatGPT this question: “What jobs will AI be unable to replace?” Within seconds it has whizzed out a 275-word answer. When I asked it to edit its answer down to […]

Does the future of medicine lie in space?

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 In November 2022, a routine resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) delivered a rather unusual cargo – a machine that can 3D-print human tissue. The 3D BioFabrication Facility and Advanced Space […]

From ideas to impact: Cultivating a culture of innovation at work

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joanne Willard The pace and magnitude of the changes organizations must contend with today have made creating a culture of innovation an absolute necessity. Occasional innovation is not enough to remain competitive or support long-term survival. Fostering this sort […]

How can technology help in a holistic approach to ensure inclusion?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ken Hu, Rotating Chairman, Huawei Since its humble yet momentous beginnings as wireless telegraphy in 1901, telecommunications and its evolution to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) have taken civilization on an incredible journey, one that is accelerating us towards […]

Electric vehicles: an analysis of adoption and the future of oil demand

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Selin Oğuz, Author, Visual Capitalist Electric vehicles: impact on oil consumption As the world moves towards the electrification of the transportation sector, demand for oil will be replaced by demand for electricity. To highlight the EV impact on oil […]

Redefining leadership for sustainable growth: Five key shifts for high performance

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Aaron De Smet, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Arne Gast, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Johanne Lavoie, Partner, McKinsey & Company, Michael Lurie, Partner, McKinsey & Company We are living through an era of unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The […]

President Biden aims to slash US power plant emissions: What you need to know about the global energy transition this week

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee , World Economic Forum Geneva 1. Biden looks to slash CO2 emissions from US power plants US President Joe Biden has announced ambitious plans to slash greenhouse […]

How ASEAN can seize its energy opportunities

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Espen Mehlum, Head, Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration, World Economic Forum In a fast-evolving global landscape, ASEAN countries must seize the moment to accelerate the energy transition. This is critical to build a greener path for growth, while […]

Climate finance: What are debt-for-nature swaps and how can they help countries?

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 future looks more hopeful for the giant turtles of the Galapagos Islands thanks to Ecuador’s innovative “debt-for-nature” swap that raises money to protect the endangered ecosystem. Millions will go towards conservation on […]

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