This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lena Staafgard, Chief Operating Officer, Better Cotton Every industry has its own set of hard truths to face up to. The combustion engine for auto manufacturers, for example, or health implications of ultra-processed products for some food manufacturers. The […]Why traceability is the key to a sustainable fashion industry
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lena Staafgard, Chief Operating Officer, Better Cotton Every industry has its own set of hard truths to face up to. The combustion engine for auto manufacturers, for example, or health implications of ultra-processed products for some food manufacturers. The […]Here’s how to harness the Top Gun effect to find the next generation of cyber talent
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alexander Riabov, Senior Communications Advisor, DAI Digital Frontiers Top Gun, the classic tale of fearless test pilot turned hero Maverick, pushed cinema boundaries with audiences back in 1986 – so much so that, in the year following the movie’s […]How Brazil and China can use data for a more sustainable cattle sector
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andre Vasconcelos, Trase Global Engagement Lead , Global Canopy, Erasmus zu Ermgassen, Researcher, Trase/UCLouvain, Yuan Zhang, China Specialist, Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum In Brazil, pasture for grazing cattle is swallowing natural ecosystems at an increasing pace, at grave cost to […]The US is drafting new laws to protect against AI-generated deepfakes
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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 Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda What do Tom Cruise, Barack Obama, Rishi Sunak and Taylor Swift have in common? The answer is they have all been the subject of deepfake videos posted online. Deepfakes are content created using […]Global trade is fragmenting. The WTO must make a stronger case that can benefit us all
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nicolai Ruge, Lead, Geopolitical Agenda and Trade Investment Platform, World Economic Forum, Danny Quah, Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Trade ministers from around the world are […]Green finance: The key to unlocking Africa’s vast potential and combating 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: Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion , Government of Zimbabwe Climate change disproportionately impacts low-emitting countries, including those in Africa. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Africa faces severe climate events that outstrip its […]Why we must optimize supply chains for the sharing economy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Valentina Carbone, Professor of Sustainability and Supply Chain Management, ESCP Business School In our developed economies, most consumers have now played some part in the so-called ‘sharing economy.’ Perhaps they have sold vintage books on eBay or given […]Sweden to join 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 27 February, 2024. Two days after the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the final hurdle in Sweden’s […]For manufacturers, the circular economy strengthens supply chains. 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: Henrik Hvid Jensen, Chief Technology Strategist NEE, DXC Technology In an era defined by globalization and the pursuit of efficiency, supply chains have become essential yet vulnerable networks within the global economy. This vulnerability, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, […]5 ways to drive investment in the most challenging fragile places
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew Herscowitz, Executive Director for North America, ODI The World Bank is hosting its Fragility Forum this week, which aims to “examine the success and failures of developmental interventions in countries affected by fragility, conflict and violence”. There […]Why we must think locally when planning globally with AI
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jane Livesey, Member, Global Executive Committee; Head, Asia-Pacific and Japan, Cognizant As I’m fond of telling people, I have one of the best jobs in the world. In my travels throughout Australia, New Zealand, Greater China, states in […]Why there will be plenty of jobs in the future — even with artificial 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: Henrik Ekelund, Founder and Chairman, BTS Group In the early 1960s, just as the information technology revolution was taking its first baby steps, a committee of scientists and social activists sent an open letter to the US President, […]As construction accelerates globally, implementing sustainable building practices is critical
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew Crimston, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Washbox Global Global building floor space is projected to double by 2060. This is the equivalent of adding an entire New York City to the world, every month, for 40 years. […]These 5 key trends will shape the EdTech market upto 2030
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Malvika Bhagwat, Partner and Head of Outcomes, Owl Ventures As the digital revolution accelerates, education technology (EdTech) will leave an indelible mark on lives and economies all over the world. From filling in gaps in the workforce to […]Investing in refugee settings can have real impact: Here are 3 lessons from Kenya
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jumoke Jagun-Dokunmu, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Fragility for Africa, International Finance Corporation Attracting private sector support for development in communities hosting refugees can be challenging — but Kenya offers us a case study on how to […]How deep-sea technology could transform life above water
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mattie Rodrigue, Director, Science Programme, OceanX, Diva Amon, Science Adviser, Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara Humans are intrinsically connected to the environment, and, on most of the planet, their impact on the Earth is […]German economy likely in recession, and other economy 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. German economy likely in recession The German economy is likely in recession, according to the latest monthly report from the country’s central bank. The Bundesbank warned that weak external demand, consumer caution […]Blending art and technology: Digital creativity and environmental innovation
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joseph Fowler, Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum Technology has profoundly impacted the art world, transforming how art is created and experienced. With the rise of digital tools, artists now have an array of new techniques and mediums […]How Japan is creating a sustainable and resilient future for the logistics industry
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Communications Lead, Japan, World Economic Forum, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda As the economy continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, various challenges are coming to light. Among them, the “2024 problem” looming over Japan’s logistics industry stands […]Here’s how to allocate scarce renewable resources
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ameya Hadap, Specialist, Climate Innovation, World Economic Forum,Thibault Villien De Gabiole, Lead, Industry Decarbonization – Trucking, World Economic Forum, Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum Amid a global drive towards sustainable energy, here we aim to untangle the […]Al Gore: 3 ways to scale green investment 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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Green investments have had a somewhat rocky 2023. At $1.3 trillion, sustainable finance issuance volumes were down substantially from their peak of $1.8 trillion in 2021, according to magazine The Banker. Geopolitical changes and a […]How strategic public-private partnerships could revolutionize healthcare
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pasquale Frega, President LaCan, Novartis, Katrine Luise DiBona, Corporate Vice-President, Global Public Affairs and Sustainability, Novo Nordisk When we’re sick, we go and see a doctor. If we’re reallysick, we go to the hospital. That’s just the way healthcare works, isn’t […]1 in 5 migratory species are at risk of extinction, says a new UN report
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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 Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Whether it’s a murmuration of starlings, herds of wildebeest crossing the plains of Africa, or shoals of salmon leaping up a cascading river, the mass migrations of animals, birds and fish are some […]3 trends set to drive cyberattacks and ransomware 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: Scott Sayce, Global Head of Cyber Insurance , Allianz Commercial Following two years of high but stable activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion losses, as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve. Hackers are increasingly targeting […]The cost of rebuilding Ukraine, and other urban transformation stories you need to read
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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, World Economic Forum 1. $486 billion to rebuild Ukraine – report Saturday, 24 February marks two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. The World Bank, United Nations and European Commission […]LockBit: How an international operation seized control of ‘the world’s most harmful cybercrime group’
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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 An international task force of law-enforcement agencies from 10 countries, dubbed Operation Cronos, has disrupted the operations of the world’s most prolific ransomware group LockBit, responsible for high-profile cyber attacks on organizations […]Red Sea attacks: What trade experts are saying about the shipping disruptions
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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, World Economic Forum The Red Sea is wedged narrowly between Africa and the Middle East and connects the Indian Ocean to the Suez Canal and Mediterranean Sea. For centuries, the waterway has been vital […]Social media in the crossfire: This is how you establish ‘digital trust’
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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 Our lives are digital. From working and reading blogs, like this one, to bank transactions and social interactions, so many of our everyday activities now depend on digital technologies. That’s why being […]How can a market war for sustainable fuel resources be prevented?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ameya Hadap, Specialist, Climate Innovation, World Economic Forum, Thibault Villien De Gabiole, Lead, Industry Decarbonization – Trucking, World Economic Forum, Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum Amid a global drive towards sustainable energy, here we […]4 ways to bridge global inequality around emerging technology
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sreevas Sahasranamam, Professor, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow One of the key narratives coming out of Davos 2024 was around how AI and other emerging technologies could help solve global challenges and meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]Are global value chains leaving Indonesian SMEs behind?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arip Tirta, President, Evermos, Prasanti W. Sarli, Head of Social Impact, Evermos Indonesia is on the verge of hitting the middle-income trap. Despite the massive growth across the country over the past two decades, it can’t seem to reach its […]‘Performing hope’ – how a campaign to spur climate action offers an antidote to apathy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter, Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Our planet Earth is in trouble — 2023 was the hottest year on […]With Generative AI we can reimagine education — and the sky is the limit
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Oguz A. Acar, Professor of Marketing and Innovation, King’s College London Generative AI tools have astonished the academic world. They have thrived in Harvard’s freshman year, eclipsed Stanford’s second-year med students in clinical reasoning assignments and even surpassed students of an elite university in […]
