This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At a time when temperatures across Ukraine have dropped to below zero, Russian attacks have left millions without reliable access to electricity, central heating and water. To help those most in need, at the conference ‘Standing with the Ukrainian people’ in Paris today, President […]Standing with the Ukrainian people: EU delivers further energy support for the winter
December 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At a time when temperatures across Ukraine have dropped to below zero, Russian attacks have left millions without reliable access to electricity, central heating and water. To help those most in need, at the conference ‘Standing with the Ukrainian people’ in Paris today, President […]EU working together with African partners on migration: Launch of Team Europe initiatives
December 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and African partners have launched today two Team Europe Initiatives (TEI) focused on the Atlantic/Western Mediterranean and the Central Mediterranean migratory routes to ensure joint efforts by Member States and the EU addressing the migration challenges that the EU and its partners […]EU adopts new programmes in support to refugees and border management in Türkiye worth over €1.2 billion
December 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted today a €220 million package to improve border control at Türkiye’s Eastern border, bringing to €1.235 billion the total EU assistance adopted in 2022 to continue support to refugees in Türkiye -basic needs, assistance for the most vulnerable and […]Global Shapers: How youth and least developed countries helped shape climate outcomes at COP27
December 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natalie Pierce, Head of Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum, Sophia Simmons, Project Specialist, Climate and Environment, Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum The Global Shapers Community, a network of more than 15,000 change-makers under the age of 30, […]EU and Chile strengthen a comprehensive political and trade partnership
December 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union and Chile have concluded negotiations on the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement at a meeting between the Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis and the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, with the Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonia Urrejola. This […]Generators of Hope: European Parliament donates generator to Ukraine
December 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The donation of a generator, made by President Metsola on behalf of the European Parliament, as part of Generators of Hope campaign is to help Ukrainians get through the winter. On Thursday afternoon, in the presence of Belgium’s Federal Minister of the Interior, Institutional […]US banks brace for recession, and other economy stories you need to read this week
December 9, 2022 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 1. US banks brace for recession The biggest US banks are bracing for a worsening economy next year as inflation threatens consumer demand. JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon told CNBC that consumers and companies […]Soft fruit superpowers: How did Peru and Mexico boost berry production hundreds of times over in just 10 years?
December 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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 Carlos Gereda didn’t know what he was starting when he brought some blueberries home to Peru from Chile in 2006. He wanted to know if they would grow in his native soil – […]From Australia’s free trade agreements to clean-tech subsidies: 6 things to know about international trade this month
December 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kimberley Botwright, Head, Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum 1. Goods trade growth to slow in coming months: WTO Global trade growth is likely to slow in late 2022 and into 2023 because of economic headwinds, according to the latest […]India shows how investing in smaller projects can drive large-scale green transformation
December 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ashish Chaturvedi, Head, Energy, Environment and Resilience, UNDP India Driving from Mumbai’s airport towards the suburb of Bandra, gives one a view of the Bandra Worli Sea Link – an engineering masterpiece that reduces travel time by 70%. It […]How COP27 put nature at the heart of the climate movement
December 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jad Daley, President and CEO, American Forests As COP27 concluded last month in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, one thing was clear: nature-based solutions have fully arrived, free from the suspicions and uncertainties that have hindered past progress. Even […]EU and Canada to co-host the next International Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants
December 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The outflow of refugees and migrants from Venezuela is currently one of the largest displacement crises in the world, with more than 7.1 million people having fled or left their country. The current global context, and lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, have compounded […]EU-US Trade and Technology Council addresses common challenges and responds to global crises
December 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the US held the third Ministerial Meeting of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in College Park, Maryland. The TTC is a key forum to deepen transatlantic cooperation to facilitate trade and develop global standards on technology and security. Geostrategic […]This year’s floods show it’s time to rebuild Nigerian volunteering culture
December 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Umar Mohammed Abdulmalik, Founder, Angels of Hope Nigeria, despite its rapidly growing economy, remains in a state of conflict and fragility. Most Nigerian communities, rural and urban alike, are faced with multiple development challenges such as poor national […]G7 agrees oil price cap: reducing Russia’s revenues, while keeping global energy markets stable
December 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The international Price Cap Coalition has finalised its work on implementing an oil price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil. EU Member States in the Council have also just approved in parallel its implementation within the EU. The cap has been set at a […]Ukraine: Commission proposes to criminalise the violation of EU sanctions
December 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is today putting forward a proposal to harmonise criminal offences and penalties for the violation of EU restrictive measures. While the Russian aggression on Ukraine is ongoing, it is paramount that EU restrictive measures are fully implemented and the violation of […]Why Cambodia is investing in human development to manage uncertainty
December 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alissar Chaker, Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia, Ivan Gonzalez de Alba, Senior Economist, United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia The COVID-19 pandemic created widespread challenges, which were compounded by the war in Ukraine. These shocks […]Singapore is leading the way in recycling wastewater. What can it teach the rest of the world?
December 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Senior Writer, Formative Content Singapore is taking the “waste” out of its wastewater by turning sewage into safe, clean drinking water using an advanced filtration and treatment system. The Changi Water Reclamation Plant forms the core […]EU and Canada launch formal negotiations for association to Horizon Europe
December 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, another milestone towards deeper science collaboration between the European Union and Canada has been achieved: the Commission and the Canadian Government are launching formal negotiations for Canada to join Horizon Europe. Association to Horizon Europe is the strongest form of collaboration offered by […]Ukraine: Commission presents options to make sure that Russia pays for its crimes
December 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission presented today different options to Member States to make sure that Russia is held accountable for the atrocities and crimes committed during the war in Ukraine. The Commission is proposing to create a new structure to manage frozen and immobilised public Russian […]WTO panel rules against Indonesia’s export limitations on raw materials
December 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU welcomes the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) clear ruling confirming that Indonesia’s export ban and domestic processing requirement on nickel ore violates WTO rules. The WTO panel report was made public today. The WTO panel upheld all EU claims against Indonesia. First of […]What does the future hold for Japan’s railways after 150 years of service?
November 30, 2022 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 Kutty, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum 2022 marks the 150th anniversary of Japan’s railway system, which began service between Shimbashi and Yokohama in 1872. After the Meiji Restoration, Japan urgently needed to establish a transportation network to […]12 ecopreneurs restoring land and livelihoods in the Sahel
November 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kaya Bülbül, Digital Producer, World Economic Forum, Gianluca Gygax, Community Specialist, Uplink, 1t.org The Sahel region of Africa is one of the regions on Earth that is most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Already, millions of […]Will a price cap on Russian oil have much impact? What you need to know about the global energy crisis this week
November 29, 2022 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: Energy stories from around the world The G7 nations’ proposed price cap of $65-70 a barrel on Russian oil would have little immediate impact on Moscow’s revenues, as […]Parliament approves €18 billion loan for Ukraine for 2023
November 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs approved an €18 billion loan to support Ukraine during Russia’s war against the country. The €18 billion will cover roughly half of the estimated €3-4 billion monthly funding Ukraine needs in 2023. The money will go to supporting essential public services […]MEPs vote not to accept passports issued by Russia in occupied areas
November 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament has endorsed a decision not to accept passports and other travel documents issued by Russia in illegally-occupied regions of Ukraine and Georgia. Parliament approved the agreement with Council on the non-acceptance of travel documents issued by Russia in occupied Ukrainian regions […]From dinosaur footprints to US-EU data: The latest in artificial intelligence
November 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kay Firth-Butterfield, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Biden administration implements US-EU data sharing framework US President Joe Biden signed an executive order last month that will see […]10 key takeaways from COP27 on nature’s critical role
November 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lucy Almond, Chair, Nature4Climate Coalition and Head of Communications, Nature Pillar, World Economic Forum The implications of COP27 will likely be felt for decades to come, for better or worse. While a broad range of analysis has already […]This is why it’s crucial to track and preserve Ukraine’s cultural heritage
November 24, 2022 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 When Ukrainian troops recently liberated Kherson after an eight-month Russian occupation of the city, something deeply symbolic was missing. True, by then many things had vanished. Works by renowned […]European Parliament declares Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, MEPs have recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. On Wednesday, Parliament adopted a resolution on the latest developments in Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. MEPs highlight that the […]What did COP27 accomplish and what actions can we expect as a result?
November 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Antonia Gawel, Head, Climate; Deputy Head, Centre for Nature & Climate Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Nathan Cooper, Lead, Partnerships and Engagement Strategy, Climate Action Platform, World Economic Forum COP27 was dubbed the Africa COP […]See how Japan is preparing for the global energy crisis
November 22, 2022 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 Kutty, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The global energy crisis impacts everything from our daily lives to corporate activities. In Japan, there are growing fears that the supply and demand of electricity will be strained this winter. […]North African countries look to scale up renewable energy capacity: What you need to know about the global energy crisis this week
November 22, 2022 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: Energy stories from around the world India has unveiled a low-emission development strategy at COP27 in Egypt which reiterated its commitment to develop green hydrogen infrastructure, Mongabay-India reports. […]
