This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jochen A Berner, Vice-President Sustainability Strategy, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Beate Stuis, Senior Manager, ESG Advisory, KPMG 1. South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record A nuclear fusion reactor in South Korea has set a new record, superheating […]South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology news you need to know
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jochen A Berner, Vice-President Sustainability Strategy, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Beate Stuis, Senior Manager, ESG Advisory, KPMG 1. South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record A nuclear fusion reactor in South Korea has set a new record, superheating […]Safety by design: Lessons in mainstreaming digital assets with 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: Valérie Urbain, Chief Business Officer, Euroclear Group; Member of the Board, Euroclear Not long after the inception of the locomotive railway were railway inspectors brought in to monitor its safety and new features such as signalling and sealed […]Why zero-emission green hydrogen production is so challenging
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Flor Lucia De la Cruz, Principal Analyst, Hydrogen and Derivatives, Wood Mackenzie, Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst, Wood Mackenzie As the hydrogen rainbow colours start to blur, choosing between green and blue won’t be straightforward. Yet, green […]We’ve trapped nature action in a silo. An ecological mindset in leadership 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: Shruthi Vijayakumar, Matt Sykes, Founder & Chief Regeneration Officer, Regeneration Projects In spite of our growing number of projects, investments, departments and commitments to protect and restore nature, there is a growing gap between ambition and action. The […]IMF says global economy ‘remains remarkably resilient’, and other economics news
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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. IMF says global economy ‘remains remarkably resilient’ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest World Economic Outlook, projecting that growth will remain steady at 3.2% this year and next. The […]4 innovations helping the fashion industry embrace the circular 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Secondhand clothing has come out of the closet, with the sector on-track to account for 10% of the global fashion market in 2024. The negative associations around buying used garments are gone, as […]Reducing barriers to maritime fuel projects is key to decarbonizing shipping
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mette Asmussen, Lead, Maritime Sector Initiatives, World Economic Forum, Takahiro Furusaki, Project Fellow, First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum Today, more than 80% of the world’s traded goods travel by ship and maritime transport accounts for 2–3% of […]How Bengaluru’s tree-lovers are leading an environmental restoration movement
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Apurv Chhavi, Regional Engagement Lead, Restor In the heart of Bengaluru, once known as the City of Gardens, a silent war has been waged against nature. As skyscrapers rose and urbanization took over the city in southern India, […]Bridging the financial literacy gender gap: Here are 5 digital inclusion projects making a difference
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Claude Dyer, Acting Head, EDISON Alliance, World Economic Forum, Vidhi Bhatia, Communications Specialist, Digital Inclusion, World Economic Forum Geneva In a world striving for equality, empowering women with financial literacy is crucial to fostering economic independence and gender […]Here’s what to know about the EU-US Trade and Technology Council
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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, Forum Agenda US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and European Commission Executive VP Valdis Dombrovskis were among the US and EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) officials who gathered in Belgium for a two-day summit […]The road less traveled: Achieving business success in frontier markets
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lisa Satolli, Project Lead, Humanitarian and Resilience Investing, World Economic Forum Frontier markets are home to the poorest two-thirds of the global population. With significantly fewer economic resources, these populations are much more risk-averse, making them less inclined […]This explorer and conservationist is training citizen scientists to save the planet
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rebecca Geldard, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article was originally published on 27 February 2024 and updated on 17 April 2024. As we become increasingly aware of the threats posed by global warming, many of us may want […]Scientists have invented a method to break down ‘forever chemicals’ in our drinking water. 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: Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School This article was published on 11 April 2023 and updated on 17 April 2024. How long does it take toxic “forever chemicals” to break down? It’s a trick question, because as […]From ‘Quit-Tok’ to proximity bias, here are 11 buzzwords from the world of hybrid work
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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 TikTok has given birth to a new work trend – nicknamed ‘Quit-Tok’. Users of the social media platform have been live-quitting their jobs, in a bid to bring greater transparency to the […]See how Gaudí’s Casa Batlló takes our heritage into the digital age
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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, Amilcar Vargas, World Heritage Manager, Casa Batlló Gaudí Cultural heritage is a vital part of our collective shared human history and a perpetual source of inspiration, innovation and creation. […]Governments want to make green good for business locally, without stalling economic progress globally
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum “I wish I hadn’t called it that.” Familiar with the US Inflation Reduction Act? If not, that’s okay, because neither are most people in the US. President Joe Biden may regret […]Private climate finance: 4 things to consider
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum, Ameya Hadap, Specialist, Climate Innovation, World Economic Forum Recognizing the importance of private sector engagement in the climate fight, governments worldwide have begun implementing policies and incentives to catalyze […]Why stemming the rise of antibiotic resistance will be an historic achievement
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carel du Marchie Sarvaas, Executive Director, HealthforAnimals Drug-resistant diseases pose a serious and growing threat to humans and animals. Antimicrobial resistance, which renders antibiotics ineffective against bacterial disease, is widely acknowledged as one of the most urgent health risks […]Why we need global minimum quality standards in EdTech
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natalia Kucirkova, Professor of Children’s Reading and Development, The Open University and University of Stavanger The UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 is a commitment to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It is […]Raising awareness and sourcing solutions for the issues that matter most to young people
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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 empowering young people. The Global Shapers Community’s Impact Report 2023 showcases the efforts of more than 10,500 young leaders in over 500 cities united by a common purpose. Each year, young people develop innovative solutions to […]Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public 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: Adrian Gore, Group Chief Executive, Discovery As a society, we are living in increasingly poor health. Today, 70% of deaths worldwide are attributable to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking. This is […]How we can prepare for the future with foundational policy ideas for AI in education
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: TeachAI Steering CommitteePE Education leaders and policymakers face the challenge of leading their communities when artificial intelligence (AI), including education, is becoming increasingly prominent in society. Understanding AI is critical for crafting effective policies that promote responsibility and […]This is what businesses need to be focusing on in 2024, according to top leaders
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda If you’re a leader, setting priorities for 2024 will anchor your direction of travel, but in a constantly shifting landscape, knowing where to start can be challenging. During this episode of the World […]Remembering Peter Higgs: A legacy that looks forward to the quantum future
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Karyn Gorman, Communications Lead, Metaverse Initiative, World Economic Forum Peter Higgs, the theoretical physicist whose prediction of the Higgs boson reshaped the landscape of particle physics, passed away on 8 April at the age of 94 in Edinburgh, […]Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. UN climate chief issues stark warning The next two years are “essential in saving the planet” warns Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Governments, business […]How African cities can learn from each other about building climate 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: Babajide Oluwase The climate is changing at an astronomical rate and the impact of this can be seen everywhere. Imagine stepping outside your apartment for an early morning jog, only to be greeted by a thick brown dust […]How can companies protect and restore forests in a global 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: Daniel Schneiders, Director Climate Program, Bayer Faced with a global crisis, we need action from the stakeholders adept at delivering products and solutions on a global scale. National governments are used to putting their country’s interests first, but […]Causal AI: the revolution uncovering the ‘why’ of decision-making
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Darko Matovski, Chief Executive Officer, causaLens Generative AI (genAI) has shown much promise and generated significant excitement across the technology world over the last 18 months. In particular, Large Language Models (LLMs) can engage in human-like conversations, answer […]Why the mining sector must dig deep to explain its move towards net zero
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katie Fedosenko, Director, ESG Engagement, Teck Resources, Luciana Gutmann, Project Fellow, Securing Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition, World Economic Forum Many years ago, there was a TV advertisement shot in the kitchen of a family home. All […]How we can unlock the value of connected mobility infrastructure
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maria Alonso, Lead, Autonomous Systems, World Economic Forum, Markus Hagenmaier, Partner and Associate Director, Mobility Innovation & Digitalization, Boston Consulting Group, Ivan Butenko, Project Fellow, World Economic Forum and Consultant, Boston Consulting Group Connected infrastructure has the potential […]Window-mounted heat pumps could make apartments more sustainable. Here’s how New York is leading the way
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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 “Nineteenth-century technology, incompatible with twenty-first-century needs.” That’s how the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) describes the old, inefficient steam-heat boiler and radiator networks used by the 528,000 people occupying the 2,400 buildings […]Inclusion in US financial services is at an all-time high – and tech can take us further
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Operation HOPE Technology drives inclusion in financial services. It facilitates widespread education, accessibility and affordability that were previously reserved for a wealthy few, opening doors and breaking down barriers worldwide. Digital […]These 2 internal biases cause us to fall for misinformation – 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: Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School “Check the facts.” “Examine the evidence.” “Correlation is not causation.” We’ve heard these phrases enough times that they should be in our DNA. If true, misinformation would never get out […]
