This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Professor S. Rajagopalan, President, MOSIP & Keyzom Ngodup Massally, Head – Digital Public Goods, UNDP Digital public goods (DPGs) and digital public infrastructure (DPI) are an emerging agenda for digital cooperation.Current implementations of DPGs and DPI have yielded […]5 early insights for using digital public goods for development
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Professor S. Rajagopalan, President, MOSIP & Keyzom Ngodup Massally, Head – Digital Public Goods, UNDP Digital public goods (DPGs) and digital public infrastructure (DPI) are an emerging agenda for digital cooperation.Current implementations of DPGs and DPI have yielded […]3 strategies to responsibly scale the manufacturing industry
January 19, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sharan Burrow, General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Maria Basso, Platform Curator, Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum, Jonas Boehm, Manager Strategic Ecosystem, TWAICE Technologies GmbH & Maja Bärring, PhD Candidate, […]We know plastic pollution is bad – but how exactly is it linked to climate change?
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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, Formative Content Many plastics end up in the ocean, where they release greenhouse gases as they slowly break down.Plastic incineration is a significant source of air pollution.Establishing a circular economy is crucial to better […]The world is drowning in data. Why don’t we trade it like on a stock exchange?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dimitri Zabelin, Policy Analyst, Data Policy, World Economic Forum LLC & Tomonori Yuyama, Fellow, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan, World Economic Forum & Tomoaki Nakanishi, Project Fellow, Data for Common Purpose Initiative, World Economic Forum Data […]63% of executives think their company is leading on climate-change. But the true picture is more complex
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte C-suite executives worldwide recognize the need for business to take climate action.Simultaneously, they are struggling to meaningfully transform their companies.One-fifth of companies are actually taking decisive steps on sustainability. The nearly […]Lessons Africa can teach us about building the digital 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: Michael Miebach CEO, Mastercard Africa has much to teach us about how to ensure everyone shares in a bright digital future.Existing business models and research often won’t translate, while services need to be curated from the ground up […]What are the biggest healthcare shifts we’ll see in 2022? Here’s what health experts 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: Kelly McCain, Head, Healthcare Initiatives, World Economic Forum The pandemic is now two years old. A population the size of Finland has so far died from COVID-19 and tens of millions more are dealing with its side-effects. Even […]4 ways to summon public and private unity to advance net zero
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bob Moritz, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Partnerships between the public and private sector fuel the “Flywheel of Progress.”Tackling climate change calls for unity on a scale not seen since World War II.Broad systems change is required to achieve net-zero by […]In a divided world, music can help to bring us back together
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marin Alsop, Chief Conductor, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra Marin Alsop has created the opening concert for the Forum’s Annual Meetings for the past three years.Music, she believes, can transform young lives.It can also help to bridge the divides […]South-East Asian SMEs are missing out on the digital revolution. Here’s how to get them on board
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Benedict Carandang, Vice-President, First Circle Growth Finance & Tricia Canaveral, Former Head of Marketing, First Circle Growth Finance The digitization of South-East Asia’s economy during the pandemic is being experienced unevenly.The growth in digital services has favoured individual […]5 ways to strengthen our health systems for the 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: Genya Dana, Acting Head, Health & Healthcare, World Economic Forum, Kelly McCain, Head, Healthcare Initiatives, World Economic Forum & Matthew Oliver, Consultant, World Economic Forum Health systems around the world have been hit hard by the pandemic, with […]How to address digital safety in the metaverse
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Entertainment and Sport Industries, World Economic Forum & Farah Lalani, Global Coalition for Digital Safety, World Economic Forum With digital risks already being high, especially for vulnerable groups, safety risks could be more prevalent in the […]3 imperatives to accelerate the world’s sustainable recovery
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roland Busch, President and CEO, Siemens AG There is a unique opportunity to shape a sustainable future.Time is running out; we need to accelerate action on every front.Technology, skills development and global cooperation are paramount. When the pandemic […]The solution to climate change will be people-powered. 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: Eric Rondolat, Chief Executive Officer, Signify To convince people to act, we need to show – not tell – them that there is a better way to do things.Companies can lead the way and start to restore public […]5 tech trends to watch in 2022
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Self-fertilizing crops are one of the world’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies, according to the World Economic Forum and Scientific American.Other technology trends include developments in low-carbon shipping and 3D-printed homes.Expect more buzz […]2 tech trends that will shape networks and the future of connectivity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pekka Lundmark, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nokia The solutions to the most pressing global challenges lie in emerging technologies and evolving connectivity as we head into the 6G era.Two significant trends will dominate connectivity in the future: […]This is what people around the world predict will happen in 2022 – Ipsos
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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, Formative Content The annual Ipsos poll captures predictions from residents of 33 different global markets.More than three-quarters of respondents are optimistic that this year will be better than the last.Optimism is high about the global […]It’s time to shift to net-zero emissions plastics
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Markus Steilemann, Chief Executive Officer, Covestro Plastics play a big role in daily life – and in the technology that will power the green transition.But they’re made from fossil fuel, and this accounts for 4-8% of global oil […]Technology is the key to transforming least developed countries. 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. About the author: Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) & Taffere Tesfachew, Acting Managing Director, UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries Limited use of technology is inhibiting LDCs’ path towards structural transformation.These countries can implement measures […]Climate change: Inadequate governmental response is causing climate anxiety in young people
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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 Klebert, Chief Executive Officer, GEA More than half of young people worry about the future of the planet, according to a new survey.75% described the future as “frightening”.Despite the lack of action from global governments, young people […]Closing the ‘say-do gap’: How businesses can help consumers build sustainable habits
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bart De Smet, Chairman, Ageas Business can play a key role in helping consumers build sustainable habits, scaling change for billions.There remains a huge gap between what consumers saythey’d like to do and what they actuallydo, because it […]Gender Day gives rise to the forgotten energy providers in the climate conversation
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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 Klebert, Chief Executive Officer, GEA What emerged as a pivotal issue on Gender Day from the UN climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow was the need to give voice to the forgotten, disadvantaged women in the climate […]We’re failing at the ethics of AI. Here’s how we make real impact
January 14, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Klebert, Chief Executive Officer, GEA The global COVID-19 crisis has acted as a world-wide accelerator for the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.The ethics and governance of AI systems are unclear.We need to advance in three main […]Carbon-neutral manufacturing is possible: here’s how
January 13, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Klebert, Chief Executive Officer, GEA Engineering and manufacturing can make an essential contribution to achieving net zero.Engineers must focus their efforts on reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency and improving customer relations.Plants such as innocent’s new Rotterdam […]As private satellites increase in number, what are the risks of the commercialization of space?
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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 Around 11,000 satellites already orbit the Earth, together with tons of space junk.Life on the planet increasingly depends on space technology.As the risk of collisions grows, is it time to think again […]In 2022, make your working life healthier, happier and more creative
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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 Sanders Author, The Ian Sanders Co. We can improve our working lives by making small adjustments, and challenging our own perceptions of what is doable.Writing things down, taking exercise and rest, and being curious about the world […]3 reasons to eat more fruit and vegetables
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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, Formative Content Only one in 10 people in the EU are getting their recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.But eating more healthy foods can reduce the risk of non-communicable disease.Plant-based nutrition […]Want to drive inclusive economic growth? Start with manufacturing
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Asutosh Padhi, Managing Partner, North America, McKinsey & Company The decline of the United States’ manufacturing industry has driven inequality and hurt its global competitiveness.Revitalizing manufacturing could add 1.5 million well-paid jobs to the economy and reinvigorate marginalized […]For a better future for children and young people, we need to innovate
January 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henrietta H. Fore, Executive Director, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Years of progress towards Sustainable Development goals has been dramatically interrupted by COVID-19.We need to work with children and young people to improve mental health and the causes […]3 global risk areas that demand cosmic action: Space, the metaverse and Planet Earth
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carolina Klint, Risk Management Leader, Europe, Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) Space junk, cyber threats and terrestrial infrastructure failures require effective and responsive public-private action – on a cosmic scale.The global risks identified in this year’s Global Risks […]Reframing the role of educators: five ways to maintain childlike optimism
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Asheesh Advani, President and Chief Executive Officer, JA Worldwide Research shows optimism tends to peak in late youth before declining over most people’s lifetimes in some countries.Teaching young people skills such as reframing, taking action, gratitude and mindfulness […]
Four ways universities can future-proof education
January 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alice Gast, President, Imperial College London The COVID-19 crisis accelerated changes that were on the horizon for universities, stepping up research and moving teaching online.Now they must hold on to the best of those changes, and forge new […]Booming e-waste and how repair incentives can help keep goods out of landfills
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content The world is predicted to produce 75 million metric tonnes of e-waste by 2030.It’s often considered cheaper to replace a product rather than repair it.As awareness increases free repair cafes and government […]
