This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adam Jezard, Formative Content While the world is making strides towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a new report warns more action is urgently needed if ambitious health targets are to be met. The SDGs are aimed […]This is the state of the world’s health, in numbers
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adam Jezard, Formative Content While the world is making strides towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a new report warns more action is urgently needed if ambitious health targets are to be met. The SDGs are aimed […]Indonesia’s imams are joining the fight against plastic bags
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rosamond Hutt, Formative Content In monsoon season, thousands of metric tons of plastic debris wash ashore on the Indonesian island of Bali. The situation was so bad in December 2017 that the local government declared a “trash emergency” […]How smart tech helps cities fight terrorism and crime
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robert Muggah, Research Director, Igarapé Institute Today’s cities are on the frontline of crime and terrorism. While some of them are clearly more at risk than others, all of them are vulnerable. Not surprisingly, cities are experimenting with […]Africa’s inspiring innovators show what the future could hold
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Njideka Harry, CEO, Youth for Technology Foundation The potential for economic and technological growth in Africa is clear. Yes, many African countries still face challenges related to infrastructure, security and education, to name but a few. Nevertheless, their […]Open, inclusive and diverse cities are better for business and economic growth
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ruth Hickin, Partner Engagement Specialist, Global Leadership Fellow, World Economic Forum Equal rights are not just a moral imperative. They are an economic one. Open for Business, a coalition of global companies advocating for LGBTQ rights, recently published […]We now know how much ice Antarctica has lost in the last 25 years – three trillion tonnes
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Briony Harris, Formative Content Antarctica’s ice sheet is melting at a rapidly increasing rate, according to a new report by a team of 80 scientists who have analyzed satellite imagery of the region. Antarctica is the largest ice […]AI has huge potential – but it won’t solve all our problems
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vyacheslav Polonski, Researcher, University of Oxford Hysteria about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. There is no shortage of sensationalist news about how AI can cure diseases, accelerate human innovation and improve human creativity. From the […]How migrants who send money home have become a global economic force
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: William Lacy Swing, Director-General, International Organization for Migration (IOM) More people are on the move around the world than ever before. An estimated 258 million people are currently living outside their country of origin. Every migrant chooses to […]India’s economy is growing fast, but its poorest areas lag behind. Here’s why this could be about to change
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Urvashi Prasad, Public Policy Specialist, NITI Aayog, Government of India Although India is one of the world’s fastest-growing large economies, it ranks 131 out of 188 countries on the UNDP’s Human Development Index. While several parts of the […]Commerce is on the cusp of radical change. Is your organization ready?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Sofia Martin, Editorial director, sparks & honey Activities traditionally associated with commerce are being disrupted and transformed by innovations that will redefine how we produce, distribute, market and consume products and services. Our analysis points to a […]How music can help children with autism connect
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Samata Sharma, Instructor, Harvard Medical School & Frank TaraziProfessor, Harvard Medical School Over the past decade, our understanding of the brain mechanisms involved in autism has deepened. This has enabled the development of better diagnostic tools and opportunities […]How well you age depends on what you think of old age
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jim Rendon & Olufemi Terry At 85, Claude Copin, a retired French welder, may have discovered the secret to living a long, healthy life. She stays active by playing a pétanque game with friends in a Paris park. […]Scientists have created the world’s ‘first psychopath AI’
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John McKenna, Formative Content Artificial intelligence has passed a new landmark in its development: its first psychopath. Researchers at MIT Media Lab have developed Norman, a machine-learning algorithm fed on a data diet of dark subject matter. Norman […]The Fourth Industrial Revolution is about to hit the construction industry. Here’s how it can thrive
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michael Buehler, Head of Infrastructure & Urban Development, World Economic Forum & Pierre Patrick Buffet, Director of Analysis and Strategy, CEO Office , ACCIONA Infraestructuras & Santiago Castagnino, Partner & Managing Director, Madrid, The Boston Consulting Group Over […]How to help companies become global defenders of LGBTI rights
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Fabrice Houdart, Human Rights Officer, UN Human Rights Office Over the past five years, a growing number of companies around the world have positioned themselves as champions for the rights of LGBTI people. In North Carolina in 2017, […]What fighting malaria can teach us about linking purpose and business
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Patrik Silborn, Head of External Relations, Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance Are you working for the public good? Perhaps you are trying to reduce poverty, promote gender equality or eliminate a disease? Have you taken calls from your […]Here are 4 of the most politically charged World Cup games ever played
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rob Smith, Formative Content From 14 June, the eyes of the world will be fixed on Russia, as the host nation kicks off against Saudi Arabia in the first game of the eagerly anticipated 2018 Fifa World Cup. […]This solar-powered car lets you drive for free
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John McKenna, Formative Content, Solar-powered cars look set to be hitting the roads next year, ending the need to stop to fill up on fossil fuels or charge your electric vehicle. German manufacturer Sono Motors is taking pre-orders […]This is the state of the world’s health, in numbers
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adam Jezard, Formative Content While the world is making strides towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a new report warns more action is urgently needed if ambitious health targets are to be met. The SDGs are aimed […]This AI is working with a fleet of drones to help us fight ocean plastic
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Briony Harris, Formative Content An army of drones is joining the fight against plastic pollution. Why? Because to fix a problem, you first need to understand it. Photos taken by the drones are being used by machine-learning algorithms […]These are the world’s most future-proof cities
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jeremy Kelly, Research Director, JLL As technology changes the way people live and work, cities are undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Those that have the infrastructure and strategy to manage this rapid technological shift are set to become the […]These are the cities where people work the longest hours
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Keith Breene Image: UBS/Statista It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, chances are that if you have a job, you feel like you work too hard. But a new survey has revealed dramatic differences in […]Young people are not a nameless, faceless mass. So why do we treat them as such?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Aleksander Dardeli, Executive Vice President, IREX Global development assistance has something in common with current societal movements: both are heavily focused on youth. Typically, emphasis falls on the potential of the youth boom to either fuel historic prosperity […]Millennials (and Gen X) – Here are the steps you should take to secure your financial future
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Han Yik, Head of Institutional Investors, World Economic Forum I know what you’re thinking – yet another lecture on how millennials need to save more. Before you roll your eyes and move on, hear me out. Do you […]Ethiopia will soon introduce visa-free travel for all Africans
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Gray, Formative Content Ethiopia plans to open its borders so that all Africans can arrive without prior permission. Speaking at a state banquet held in honour of visiting Rwandan leader, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed that Ethiopia […]Why we are using these custom-built drones to collect whale snot
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vanessa Pirotta, PhD student, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University Have you ever been whale watching, or seen a whale coming up to breathe? If so, you will have seen a spray rising from the surface as it […]This is what countries are doing to fight plastic waste
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Briony Harris, Formative Content The world is entering a new era in its relationship with plastic. What was once a miracle product has become public enemy number one. Plastic’s success is largely due to the fact that it […]Mining the deep seabed will harm biodiversity. We need to talk about it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Holly NinerPhD Researcher, University College London; Aline Jaeckel Research Fellow, Macquarie Law School, Sydney; Jeff ArdronPhD Researcher, University of Southampton; Lisa Levin Professor of Biological Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography In 2017, Japan became the first country to […]The G7 should take the lead on ocean targets for 2020
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Peter Thomson, United Nations Special Envoy for the Ocean, United Nations Seven of the world’s most powerful heads of state are meeting in Quebec. Fortunately, their host Canada has put saving the ocean at the heart of their […]If we don’t protect the ocean, humanitarian disaster awaits
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Isabella Lövin, Minister for International Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Overfishing and climate change threaten the vital food supply of more than one billion people. They are the driving forces behind the deteriorating health of […]5 ocean success stories to chase away the blues
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Gray, Formative Content Earlier this year, a study was published suggesting that humpback whales are making a comeback. The population appears to be in the midst of a baby boom, reversing years of decline driven by commercial […]Here are 5 of the biggest threats to our oceans, and how we can solve them
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas McCauley, Assistant Professor, Department Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology, University of California Santa Barbara Oceans cover 70% of the earth’s surface. For a healthy planet, we need healthy oceans. Yet they are under threat. Here are five […]We need greater protection for our oceans. We can’t let politics stand in the way
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Rogers, Professor of Conservation Biology, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford “Thick fogs, snow storms, intense cold, and every other thing that can render navigation dangerous, must be encountered; and these difficulties are greatly heightened by the […]
