This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Four countries in Europe have signed a landmark free trade deal with India. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland have made the deal through their regional trade organization, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The […]Explainer: What is the European Free Trade Association?
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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, Forum Agenda Four countries in Europe have signed a landmark free trade deal with India. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland have made the deal through their regional trade organization, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The […]Why regulatory hurdles need to be overcome for clean energy expansion
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rich Powell, Chief Executive Officer, ClearPath Inc. Two decades ago, as a student, I sat in a dimly-lit auditorium, spellbound by the vision of Cape Wind — a pioneering project poised to transform the landscape of clean energy generation. Fast forward […]Food security: Can war-torn Sudan recover and help address the global food 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: Brian D’Silva, Strategic Advisor, USAID Agricultural Initiative in Sudan, Abir Ibrahim, Community Lead, Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum Sudan has long been viewed as a future “breadbasket” for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and beyond, especially with […]Air pollution is a silent killer. Here’s how cities are tackling 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: Shirley Rodrigues, London Deputy Mayor for Environment & Our Common Air Commissioner, City of London, Iyad Kheirbek, Director, Air Quality Program, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Magdalena Młochowska, Director Coordinator, Green Warsaw, City of Warsaw Air pollution kills 13 people every […]UK economy returns to growth and other economics stories 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: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. UK economy returns to growth The British economy grew in January, after dipping into recession in the second half of last year. UK gross domestic product grew 0.2% month-on-month, compared to a drop of 0.1% […]3 ways to tackle road safety in the Global South
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marcela Guerrero Casas, Co-Founder, Local South “The unsurmountable pain, suffering and heartache” is what keeps Cape Town’s Head of Road Safety up at night. Those were the words of Solomzi Mdlangaso at the recent Global Alliance of Cities for […]Children of war: how can we ensure child safety in times of conflict?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Yusra Abid Shah, a recent medical graduate from the National University of Science and Technology Oman . She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Why forest restoration needs a 100-year plan and Indigenous multi-gen leadership
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Florent Kaiser, Executive Director, Global Forest Generation Forests are valuable beyond their ability to capture carbon and debates about whether we should plant trees or protect them reflect an either-or mentality that can stall transformative solutions. The complexity and […]Here’s how investors are navigating the opportunities and pitfalls of the AI era
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chris Gillam, Research Fellow, CPP Investments, Judy Wade, GLT-Managing Director, Head of Strategy Execution and Relationships Management, CPP Investments Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is transforming the world of investing. By generating novel investment opportunities and enhancing the investing process itself, […]From the world wide web to AI: 11 technology milestones that changed our lives
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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 Holroyd, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda On 24 January 1984, Apple unveiled the Macintosh 128K and changed the face of personal computers forever. Steve Jobs’ compact, user-friendly computer introduced the graphical user interface to the world, marking a pivotal […]How tapping into the power of the global Black economy can boost Africa’s innovation and prosperity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robert Beamish, Deveney Smith With more than 200 million people of African descent estimated to live outside the African continent, and another 1.4 billion-plus people living within, there is no denying that the African diaspora continues to develop as a demographic that […]The 5 areas EU must focus on to meet climate targets
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marushia GislénCommunity Lead, Europe and Eurasia, World Economic Forum, Emmy Van Enk, ECP 2023-24 Cohort 1, CEO Action Group European Green Deal, World Economic Forum The European Union (EU) is a longstanding frontrunner in international efforts to keep global warming […]Singapore Airshow: 3 key takeaways on the sustainable future of aviation
March 13, 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: Giorgio Parolini, Lead – Aviation Decarbonization, World Economic Forum, Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum The biennial Singapore Airshow was back in full swing this year, alongside acrobatic displays and adrenaline-filled take-offs. The airshow – Asia’s biggest aviation gathering […]Nations target AI disinformation ahead of elections, and other digital technology stories you 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: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva 1. Nations and businesses target AI disinformation ahead of elections Government agencies and businesses in North America and Europe have announced plans to […]Desalination: What is it and how can it help tackle water scarcity?
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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 Billions of people turn on a tap and expect clean drinking water to flow out, but this is not their reality for billions of others. Rapid population growth, burgeoning urbanization, and increased global water […]4 ways geopolitical tensions are increasing carbon emissions
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum, Claudia Galea, Director, Global Sustainability, Kearney In today’s complex global landscape, geopolitical tensions have far-reaching implications across a variety of sectors. The ripple effects of these tensions are felt across politics, […]How capital market finance can boost European 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: Kalin Anev Janse, Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board, European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Rolf Strauch, Chief Economist, Member of the Management Board, European Stability Mechanism As economic resilience and growth become crucial, the European Union (EU) recognizes […]How universities can use blockchain to transform research
March 12, 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: Scott Doughman, Chief Business Officer, Seal Storage Technology Imagine a scenario where you are a professor at a research university entering the next stage of your research project. Just as you’re about to dive deeper, you find yourself in […]How amplifying women’s voices could boost humanitarian and development aid efforts
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kalkidan Lakew Yihun, Programme Coordinator, Women (in VSLAs) Respond, CARE USA The percentage of people in need across the world has doubled since 2020, with one out of every 23 people now needing some form of humanitarian relief. Conflict, climate extremes […]Weekend reads: Microfactories, what ‘inclusion culture’ requires and gearing up for the new energy era
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gayle Markovitz, Acting Head, Written and Audio Content, World Economic Forum Look beyond the headline noise for these thoughtful expert insights and one-of-a-kind features that put the world’s biggest changes into fresh context. This week: the future of factories […]These are some of the world’s top smart and sustainable cities
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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 London, Paris, New York – it’s easy to reel off a list of the world’s most famous cities. But what makes a great city? And behind the hype and celebrity, are there other […]Disasters will be less devastating if we plan for 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: Gareth Byatt, Risk & Resilience, Independent Consultant, Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health, UCL In July 2023, a report by the UN agency responsible for disaster risk reduction, UNDRR, emphasized that disaster risks create many negative effects around the world and […]The male blueprint: What it is — and how it stops women from reaching the C-suite
March 11, 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: Silvia Wiesner, Consultant, Leadership Advisory, Egon Zehnder Progress has been made worldwide in terms of promoting gender diversity in leadership. However, that progress comes with caveats. LinkedIn data indicates that representation of women drops to 25% in C-suite positions on […]3 ways young changemakers invest in women and help create inclusive societies
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christa Odinga-Svanteson, Impact Communications Manager, World Economic Forum Investing in women is fundamental to driving meaningful change in a world that strives for progress and equality. Empowering women goes beyond individual success – it can transform entire communities and […]Here’s how 3 Young Global Leaders are investing in women’s empowerment
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kulé Galma, Community Engagement Specialist, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum Investing in women and advancing gender equality is crucial for building prosperous and sustainable societies. As highlighted by this year’s International Women’s Day, the theme is “Invest […]This is the state of gender parity in the film industry 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Barbie was the highest-grossing film of 2023, earning $1.4 billion at the box office worldwide and receiving eight Oscar nominations. It’s essentially a feminist film that takes a gentle pop at the patriarchy […]OECD warning on government bond debt and other economic stories to read
March 11, 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. OECD expects government bond debt to rise in 2024 The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) anticipates total government bond debt across its 38 member countries will climb to $56 […]African nations have agreed a plan to increase locally produced vaccines. This is how it will work
March 8, 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda African leaders have agreed a deal aimed at providing greater health security for people across the continent. The initiative, led by Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), establishes a pooled […]From forest schools to greywater recycling – these start-ups are powering a green revolution across Latin America
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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 Holroyd, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The impact of the climate crisis and issues of food insecurity and resource efficiency are just some of the challenges faced by communities across Latin America – a region where socio-economic problems are […]This is why the number of refugees could double in the next decade, according to the head of UNHCR
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liam Coleman, Senior Writer, Formative Content “We have entered a multipolar world where the balance of power is difficult and is still very much a work in progress.” That’s the assessment of modern global geopolitics by Filippo Grandi, the […]Sweden joins NATO: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization explained
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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 This article was first published in July, 2022 and most recently updated on 8 March, 2024. Sweden has officially joined NATO as the 32nd Ally, in what the bloc’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg […]Cooperating on mass timber: How bio-based construction can build a greener future
March 7, 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: Scott Francisco, Founder and Director, Pilot Projects Collaborative To make progress on decarbonizing the built environment, currently responsible for approximately 35-40% of all global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, we need to understand a few key figures. The first is that […]‘Consumption boom’: Domestic travel surges in China during Lunar New Year
March 7, 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 People across China celebrated big during the Lunar New Year last month, with holiday travel and consumer spending surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to government figures. During the eight-day festival in mid-February, China […]
