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 […]Teenage mental health crisis in the US, plus other health stories you need 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: 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 […]Trees for life: Making our cities greener can cut early deaths by a third
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akanksha Khatri, Head, Nature and Biodiversity, World Economic Forum, Cristina Gómez Garcia-Reyes, Lead, Nature Based Solutions, World Economic Forum For billions of people around the world, the health hazards of city living are a daily reality. One of the […]This is what increasing data protection laws mean for your company
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nalneesh Gaur, Principal, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Cybersecurity, Privacy & Forensics Leader, PwC US China’s stringent 2022 data privacy regulations have many multinational organizations scrambling to comply or reorganize. But 2023 is expected to be a banner year for […]So you want to be a social intrapreneur? Here are 5 tips
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pavitra Raja, Programme and Engagement Lead, Europe and Americas – Schwab Foundation, World Economic Forum, Alexander Court, Marketing Communications Lead, World Economic Forum Have you wondered how you can create change from within your organization? Then you might be […]This is the tool that will help policymakers tackle the climate crisis
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bryonie Guthrie, Content and Partnerships Lead, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Look under any proverbial rock and you will find a climate change article. Often terrifying and always urgent, the ever-presence of climate disaster reporting means this topic is […]How to navigate the unpredictable landscape of world trade
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marc Gilbert, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group, Michael R. McAdoo, Partner & Director, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Trade growth outpaced global growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for three decades before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply […]These are the best Latin American universities
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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 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 […]Peatland restoration is crucial but how do we pay for it?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Labanya Prakash Jena, Regional Climate Finance Adviser Indo-Pacific Region, The Commonwealth Secretariat, Jolly Sinha, ESG Consultant EMEA, ISS ESG Peatlands, called moors, mires or bogs, are terrestrial wetland ecosystems formed from partially decomposed carbon-rich organic matter. Peatlands cover about […]Why horticulture exports are no bed of roses
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mariam Soumaré, Community Engagement Specialist, World Economic Forum Nothing symbolizes Valentine’s Day more than freshly cut flowers. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, for many businesses, it’s a make-or-break season. For Valentine’s Day 2023, the US National Retail […]7 ways governments can foster entrepreneurship
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maxime Paradis Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in driving economic growth and job creation. It is the engine that propels innovation, generates new businesses and brings fresh products and services to the market. Starting and running a business can […]The climate crisis disrupts 40 million children’s education every year. Here’s how we could fix it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Formative Content The future of the planet’s young people is tied to the future of the planet, according to a new UK government report.A new research paper from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office called […]How to unlock climate finance for fragile states
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adrianna Hardaway, Senior Policy Advisor for Climate, Mercy Corps Where the climate crisis endangers lives and livelihoods – often of those who have contributed the least to global carbon emissions – resources are urgently needed to adapt to the […]Unlocking the potential of IoT for Brazil small and medium businesses
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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) […]4 ways a greener economy can help debt-ridden 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: Erik Solheim, CEO, Plastic REVolution Foundation, REV Ocean AS, Talal Rafi, Economist & Management Consultant, Deloitte Many countries are staring into a debt crisis as the world faces multiple challenges with supply-chain disruptions, the Russia-Ukraine war and high inflation. […]Solar to dominate US energy mix in 2023. Here’s what you need to know about the global energy transition 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: 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 […]What does remote working look like around the world?
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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 Remote working has become the norm for millions of people around the world since the COVID-19 pandemic. But your rights as a remote worker can vary considerably depending on where you live. Surveys […]3 trends will shape the future of work, according to Microsoft’s CEO
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Formative Content How will your job change in the coming months and years? It’s a question that’s front of mind for many, as we enter a new phase, with the continual development of generative artificial […]World food prices falling, and other economy stories you need 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: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. World food prices falling, but warnings over year ahead World food prices fell in January for a 10th consecutive month, and are now down 18% from the record high they hit last […]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 […]COVID isn’t going anywhere, neither should our efforts to increase responsible access to data
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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 J. Zahuranec, Research Fellow, The GovLab, Hannah Chafetz, Research Fellow, The GovLab, Dr Stefaan Verhulst, Co-Founder and Chief Research and Development Officer, The GovLab Three years and an estimated 16 million deaths later, public interest in the COVID-19 […]India plans to use its G20 presidency to build consensus on global health resilience
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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 […]Can science be more equitable so that everyone enjoys the benefits? Open science is the answer
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shamila Nair-Bedouelle, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, UNESCO From 8 to 10 February 2023, policy-makers, researchers, scholars, librarians, publishers and others are meeting in New York at the third United Nations Open Science Conference to discuss how open science […]Pregnancy care during crises is challenging. This is how mobile technology can help
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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 Cecilia Frellsen, Chief Executive Officer, Maternity Foundation Did you know that one in five women of childbearing age living in war, conflict or crises around the world are likely to be pregnant? For them, giving birth can be […]Are there glimmers of economic hope as we begin 2023?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Formative Content This article was updated on 7 February, 2023. After a tough year that included soaring inflation, war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living crisis, any signs of positivity are welcome. And, as we begin […]Cybersecurity: Why we need to shift the narrative to build a cyber-ready workforce
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Santha Subramoni, Head, Cybersecurity Practice, Tata Consultancy Services Cybersecurity was named as one of the top issues facing the world at Davos 2023. Experts urged for a global response to the ‘cyber storm’, observing that the next pandemic could […]Climate change is the next big threat to eye health. 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: Dr. Princess Ifeoma Ike,Public Health Optometrist/CEO Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited Abuja, Nigeria and Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, World Economic Forum Climate change has a significant impact on our health, as well as the stability of healthcare systems, governments, […]Water security is a national security issue: What’s needed now
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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 […]8 things you need to know about AI this month
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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. Google steps up AI activities Google is launching an AI chatbot called Bard and increasing use of artificial intelligence in its […]How can we responsibly source post-consumer recycled plastic?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Barak Ekshtein, Chief Executive Officer, Tontoton The lack of data and transparency surrounding post-consumer recycled plastic and other materials leads to irresponsible sourcing, but third-party audited protocols used in Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) collection and plastic credit systems may […]Frugal tech can make innovation affordable. 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: Phil Rowley, Head of Futures, OMG UK At the start of the year, the World Bank issued a stark warning that the global economy stands “perilously close to falling into recession”. But this doesn’t give the tech world permission […]7 ways we can phase out coal without harming economies or energy security
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Coal is both the single biggest source of CO2 emissions from energy and the single biggest source of electricity generation worldwide. That’s a big problem. In order to significantly impact the climate crisis […]These are the key takeaways on jobs and skills that came out of Davos 2023
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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 As Davos 2023 got under way with record numbers of more than 600 CEOs attending, the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched its latest report – World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2023. “At […]50% of the global economy is under threat from biodiversity loss
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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, Formative Content Whether you live in a city, a rural area or by the ocean, it’s likely you have noticed a decline in biodiversity. Maybe fewer birds visit your urban feeders, larger mammals are less […]
