This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health, Sam Dorison, Head of Partnerships and Special Initiatives, BeMe Health More organizations than ever before are confronting how to prioritize child and youth digital trust and safety.Organizations that sustainably lead […]Five ways that organizations can invest in digital trust and safety for children
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health, Sam Dorison, Head of Partnerships and Special Initiatives, BeMe Health More organizations than ever before are confronting how to prioritize child and youth digital trust and safety.Organizations that sustainably lead […]How the positive impact of sporting events can be felt long after they’ve ended
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Susannah Rodgers, Technical Adviser on Disability Inclusion, Climate and Environment Directorate, Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom Large scale sporting events have the potential to bring people together and boost their mental and physical health long […]How many consumers are shopping in virtual reality and what can it offer 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: Simon Read, Senior Writer, Formative Content A third of virtual reality (VR) users have shopped with the technology in the last six months, says a survey from PwC.Retailers are being urged to respond to the “surprising reach” of […]5 innovators adding value to plastic waste and improving working conditions
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Seruni Putri Soewondo, Senior Communications Associate, The Incubation Network Plastic waste pollution in Southeast Asia is at alarming levels and thus calls for urgent solutions.Increased collection and aggregation of plastic waste, alongside improved operations and working conditions of […]Businesses have a role to play in achieving global food security. This is what they can do
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Margarita Lysenkova, Manager – Sector Program, Global Reporting Initiative Almost half of the world’s calorie intake is derived from essential crops, such as maize, rice and wheat.Ukraine and Russia account for 29% of global wheat exports and 17.4% […]Crime in the metaverse is very real. But how do we police a world with no borders or bodies?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist, KnowBe4 25% of people are expected to spend at least an hour a day in the metaverse by 2026 — but this opens them up to a myriad of crimes.Children could […]Augmented tech can change the way we live, but only with the right support and vision
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kathleen Philips, Vice President R&D, imec Augmented reality technology has the ability to transform society and individual lives, particularly in health care and mobility.As much as visual and hearing aids are a part of our lives today, implant […]Women are leading the restoration of the world’s second largest tropical rainforest – 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Around 500 women are helping to protect and restore rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The project is led by a global climate justice organization that helps women take action against […]Why the European Union is opening a Silicon Valley ’embassy’
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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, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum The European Union is opening a new outpost in San Francisco.The office will facilitate cooperation between European regulators and major technology firms.A European Commission spokesperson said the office will […]How the responsible use of AI can create safer online spaces
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Steve Durbin, Chief Executive, Information Security Forum AI algorithms have massive implications for human life and the wider society.Ethical dilemmas surrounding AI include digital disparities and its weaponization.Autonomy should be balanced with human oversight while the responsible use […]How one fund is tackling health access – and prosperity – for thousands
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Subscribe to Meet The Leader on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Meet The Leader is the podcast from the World Economic Forum that features the world’s top changemakers, showcasing the habits and traits […]Biochar: The gardener’s friend that could help slow global warming
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mark McCord, Writer, Formative Content Scientists think biochar can help slow the release of harmful greenhouse gases from soil.The charcoal-like substance is produced by superheating organic matter and is often used as a fertilizer by gardeners.It’s an alternative […]This climate action tracker shows what we’re doing right – and wrong – on the road to net-zero 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content The Speed & Scale Tracker is a new climate action tool to track progress on global targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions.It covers goals to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in areas […]5 technologies that will transform 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: Karthik Krishnan, Venture Chair, Redesign Health Technology is developing rapidly and innovations that were once the stuff of science fiction are now an everyday reality.AI, VR, gene-editing, blockchain and nanotechnology are the five foundational technologies that will transform […]The supply chain is dead: Why we must build a ‘living supply chain’ for food
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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 Rogers, CEO, Apeel Sciences The food chain has become a more mainstream discussion since conflict, COVID-19 and the climate crisis have laid bare its dependencies and risks.Our supply chain for perishable items, such as food, has shown […]Vertical Urban Mobility: Why the future of urban development lies far above the ground
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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 As global populations balloon and the number of urban dwellers skyrockets, the ground would be unable to efficiently contain all of us – a problem that Vertical Urban Mobility might offer solutions […]Why deep metrics and a strong learning culture are needed to drive effective ESG performance
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cyrus Suntook, Strategy Senior Manager, Responsible Leadership Fellow, Accenture, Linda Ringnalda, Research Associate Manager, Accenture, Monique de Ritter, Research Specialist Sustainability, Accenture Now is the time for companies to turn their verbal commitments to sustainability into action.However, companies […]How to give the world’s youth a voice in shaping global challenges
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mahmoud Jabari, Acting Lead for Europe & Middle East, World Economic Forum Young people aged between 15 and 24 make up 16% of the global population.Yet, their lack of trust in traditional institutions and the absence of inclusive […]3 charts that show the state of the job market in OECD countries
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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 Unemployment across the 38 member countries of the OECD stabilized at 5% in May 2022.Two-thirds of OECD countries say unemployment is “below or equal to” pre-pandemic levels.90% of OECD countries reported an […]The solution to online abuse? AI plus human intelligence
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Inbal Goldberger, VP of Trust and Safety, ActiveFence Bad actors perpetrating online harms are getting more dangerous and sophisticated, challenging current trust and safety processes.Existing methodologies, including automated detection and manual moderation, are limited in their ability to […]The ‘resignation equation’: 5 factors that drive employees to quit
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Helen Nugent, Senior Writer, Formative Content A fifth of workers say they are extremely or very likely to quit their jobs in 2022, according to a new global PwC survey.This trend is being driven by 5 key factors, […]Crypto mining can retire fossil fuels for good. 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: Karen L. Jones, Space Economist, The Center for Space Policy and Strategy Cryptocurrency mining using proof of work calculations is very energy-intensive, but it isn’t the only option.New regulations and new approaches to mining cryptocurrencies could also see […]Why don’t solar panels work as well in heatwaves?
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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 Heatwaves have seen countries including Germany generate record amounts of solar energy.But too much heat can also be bad for solar panels, reducing their efficiency by 10%-25%, says a US solar supplier.Renewable […]The four key ways disinformation is spread online
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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, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum Social media has allowed online disinformation to flourish.False and out-of-context information is largely propagated by people looking to distort public opinion and advance particular agendas.Disinformation is often advanced in […]Why we need to invest in air quality
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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 Hasenkopf, Director, Air Quality Programs and Air Quality Life Index, University of Chicago We are losing more than two years off of the average human life expectancy across the world due to particulate pollution.Yet, our investment in […]Your data could warm you up this winter, 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: Stephen Hall, Writer, Formative Content Tech companies are using the data centres that house their vast servers to heat homes and cut CO2.The data-centre heating market could be worth $2.5 billion by 2025, according to recent forecasts from […]These social media channels are where UK teens get their news
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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 Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are the most popular sites in the UK for 12- to 15-year-olds to get their news, according to Ofcom.Despite being a top news source, social media is still […]This underestimated tool could make AI innovation safer
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ashley Casovan, Executive Director, Responsible AI Institute, Var Shankar, Director of Policy , Responsible AI Institute Artificial intelligence (AI) is powering impressive advances in many industries. Ensuring that AI systems are deployed responsibly is an urgent challenge.Certification programmes […]A multilateral approach to global health is the only way to manage pandemics. 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: Shyam Bishen, Head of Health & Healthcare, World Economic Forum The global COVID-19 response, particularly the development of vaccines, highlighted the importance of working together to deal with the crisis.However, the ensuing inequitable global distribution of vaccines is […]8 inspiring innovations tackling plastic pollution
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Poonam Watine, Knowledge Specialist, GPAP, World Economic Forum Geneva The Global Plastic Innovation Network unveils its second cohort of geographically diverse innovators tackling plastic pollution, of which 50% are female-led.The bold innovations offer key solutions to tackling plastic […]How to align cyber risk management with business needs
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sander Zeijlemaker, Research Affiliate Cybersecurity, MIT Sloan (CAMS), Managing Director, Disem Institute, Michael Siegel, Principal Research Scientist and Director, MIT CAMS, Daniel Goldsmith, Managing Director, Julius Education, Shaharyar Khan, Research Affiliate, MIT CAMS, System Engineer, Shell Living in […]Europe’s source of ‘energy security’ is facing headwinds. This is 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: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum The Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline normally provides much of Europe’s energy but it was recently throttled.This supply cut is seen as Russia’s response to sanctions applied following its […]What are heat pumps and how do they work?
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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 Read, Senior Writer, Formative Content Heat pumps could help some consumers cut their soaring energy bills, although initial costs are high.They are an efficient way of controlling temperature in a building and there is evidence they cut […]
