This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. News in brief: Energy stories from around the world The global oil and […]China’s solar power capacity set for record growth. Here’s what you need to know about the global energy transition this week
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. News in brief: Energy stories from around the world The global oil and […]No trivia: How a virtual safe space in Ukraine is helping teenagers prioritize their mental health
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: United Nations Population Fund “The chat helps me feel very safe.” “It’s like talking to a friend.” “It’s useful for people like me, who are afraid to talk because they weren’t allowed to show their emotions or feelings since […]What’s behind Tokyo’s massive redevelopment?
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 Tokyo is in the midst of large-scale redevelopment that includes plans pegged as a “once-in-a-century” undertaking. The construction sites are stretched out throughout the city including Shibuya, a pop-culture hub; […]EU raises growth forecasts, Turkey faces $85 billion in quake costs and other economy stories you need to read this week
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. EU raises growth forecast, expects to avoid recession The European Union’s economic growth is likely to be stronger than expected this year, the European Commission says. It also believes economic activity will […]Yemen: EU allocates over €193 million for the most vulnerable
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Commission announced over €193 million in funding for the most vulnerable people in Yemen. Yemen has been devastated by years of violence, displacement, economic and political crisis. The funding, announced by Commissioner Janez Lenarčič during the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, will […]Here’s how Africa’s youth are changing the health security landscape
February 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shakir Akorede, Digital Communications Consultant, 501 Words Africa is putting its young people front and centre in continent-wide efforts to advance health security in the post-COVID-19 world. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the extent of Africa’s weak health systems. Now, […]Here are 4 parliaments that have more women than men
February 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Formative Content There was much celebration last year when for the first time in New Zealand’s history there were more women in parliament than men. Soraya Peke-Mason from the liberal Labour Party was sworn in […]Türkiye-Syria earthquake: How AI and emerging tech are helping relief efforts
February 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Aytug Goksu, Community Lead, Regional Strategies, Europe, World Economic Forum, Busra Kamiloglu, Community Champion in Global Shapers Community for Turkiye, Azerbaijan and Israel, Customer Success Manager at Microsoft The devastating Kahramanmaras double earthquake that struck south-eastern Türkiyeand northern and […]Commission presents EU-New Zealand trade agreement for ratification
February 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU-New Zealand trade agreement has today taken a big step towards ratification, with the Commission sending it to Council for signature. Sending the draft decisions to the Council on the signature and conclusion of the agreement is a major step: once the Council […]What are ‘shadow fleets’ and how do they hinder efforts to help Ukraine?
February 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 In December, the European Union banned imports of Russian crude oil by sea, and the EU and other major economies imposed a price cap – designed to keep essential exports […]Teenage mental health crisis in the US, plus other health stories you need to read this week
February 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shyam Bishen, Head, Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Survey reveals mental health crisis among teenage girls in US Nearly three in five high-school girls in the US reported feeling […]Provide Ukraine with military aid for as long as necessary, MEPs say
February 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call for serious consideration to be given to delivering fighter jets, helicopters, appropriate missile systems and a substantial increase in munitions to Ukraine. In a resolution marking one year of Russia’s war against Ukraine, MEPs strongly condemn Moscow’s aggression and reiterate their unwavering […]Parliament urges Georgia to pardon and release ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili
February 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs say the way former President Mikheil Saakashvili is being treated is a litmus test of the Georgian government’s commitment to European values. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, Parliament expresses its grave concerns about the deteriorating health of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, […]Central America and Mexico: EU reaffirms support with €11 million in humanitarian aid
February 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has announced today €11 million in humanitarian aid for Central America and Mexico on the occasion of the “High-level Solidarity Roundtable in support of the 2023 Northern Central America Humanitarian Response Plans”, which took place in Geneva. The funding will focus on: […]These are the best Latin American universities
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 Latin America represents 8.5% of the world population and produces 8.7% of the planet’s GDP, according to University World News. But the region’s education system has some significant challenges compounded by the impacts of […]A further step towards a long-term ‘Roam like at home’ agreement with Ukraine
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ukraine is one step closer to the EU’s free roaming area today, as the Commission adopted a proposal to incorporate roaming into the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. Once in place, Ukrainian visitors will no longer have to pay any additional charges to use their mobile […]Unlocking the potential of IoT for Brazil small and medium businesses
February 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The impact of IoT adoption for SMEs Small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in Brazil will benefit from the collaboration between the Forum’s Platform for Shaping the Future of Urban Transformation and the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) […]10th Euronest Assembly: impact of the war in Ukraine on the Eastern Partnership
February 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The war in Ukraine and other geopolitical challenges are set to feature prominently on the agenda of the 10th session of the joint parliamentary assembly. Members of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly will meet in Chișinău, Moldova, for the 10th Ordinary Session, from 19 to […]Solar to dominate US energy mix in 2023. Here’s what you need to know about the global energy transition this week
February 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. News in brief: Energy stories from around the world South African President Cyril […]This is why we can’t dismiss water scarcity in the US
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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 Rees, Chief Impact Officer, Botanical Water Technologies The United Nations Water Conference will be held in New York in March this year and is the first UN meeting solely about water since 1977. Water is a fundamental human […]Wildfires: EU deploys more than 250 emergency responders to Chile
February 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a request for assistance from Chile, France, Portugal and Spain are deploying more than 250 firefighters, coordination experts, and medical personnel to the most affected areas via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Numerous wildfires are burning across central and southern Chile due to […]India plans to use its G20 presidency to build consensus on global health resilience
February 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health and Family Welfare; and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Government of India The complex and evolving nature of today’s healthcare challenges means that in many cases a united global response will be more effective […]President Zelenskyy says Russia is a grave threat to the European way of life
February 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Thursday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels. Opening the session, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said to President Zelenskyy: “We understand that you are fighting not only for your values, but for ours.” […]Water security is a national security issue: What’s needed now
February 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maha Al Qattan, Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer, DP World Water scarcity is a critical concern on the sustainability agenda. Only 1% of the earth’s surface water is accessible drinking water – and one in 10 people struggle […]The EU and the Republic of Moldova strengthen engagement and cooperation on reforms
February 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the EU-Moldova Association Council in Brussels, the European Union and the Republic of Moldova have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in a number of key areas in line with Moldova’s commitments under the EU-Moldova Association Agreement. Moving forward with Association Agreement implementation […]This is how many animals in the US are at risk of extinction, and the other climate crisis stories you need to read this week
February 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. News in brief: Top climate crisis stories to read this week A leading conservation research group says that 40% of animals and 34% of plants in the United States are at risk […]Why the cloud is a game changer for Indian businesses
February 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ajay Gupta, Partner, Oliver Wyman The shared digital infrastructure we call the cloud is no longer just a discussion for tech teams – it is now an urgent matter that the entire C-suite needs to prioritise. Miss this wave […]West and Central Africa: EU allocates €181.5 million for humanitarian aid in 2023
February 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU has allocated €181.5 million this year for humanitarian aid in West and Central Africa, as this region continues to face protracted crises driven by conflict and worsened by other factors such as climate change and the global spike in food prices. New […]Türkiye and Syria: Statement on the earthquake by High Representative Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič
February 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 on the Richter scale – one of the strongest earthquakes in the region in more than 100 years – struck the region of Gaziantep in Türkiye, which impacted neighbouring Syria as well, overnight. In an immediate response, the […]EU-India: new Trade and Technology Council to lead on digital transformation, green technologies and trade
February 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and India have strengthened their relationship as strategic partners by setting up a new Trade and Technology Council (TTC). The new TTC will deepen strategic engagement on trade and technology between both partners. This follows the announcement by President of the […]Ukraine: EU and G7 partners agree price cap on Russian petroleum products
February 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union – together with the international G7+ Price Cap Coalition – have today adopted further price caps for seaborne Russian petroleum products (such as diesel and fuel oil). This decision will hit Russia’s revenues even harder and reduce its ability to wage […]What would a ‘Marshall Plan’ for Ukraine look like?
February 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 Europe hasn’t witnessed a conflict like this since World War Two. Now, an even more ambitious reconstruction effort may be required. Russia’s devastating attack has stirred calls to muster a […]Rural banks can accelerate financial inclusion in Southeast Asia. Here’s how
February 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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, Anton Carlos, Head of Customer Success, First Circle With more than 660 Million people living in Southeast Asia, this culturally rich and diverse region is considered as one of the fastest growing […]
