This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content “Insufficient internal skills” is a problem for employers trying to find digital expertise.A report by BT – a British multinational telecommunications company – has found that the skills gap in the UK […]This is how businesses are driving digital inclusion and closing the skills gap
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content “Insufficient internal skills” is a problem for employers trying to find digital expertise.A report by BT – a British multinational telecommunications company – has found that the skills gap in the UK […]How road pricing is tackling congestion and pollution in cities like London and Singapore
January 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wolfgang Ketter, Professor of Information Systems for Sustainable Society, University of Cologne & Mary Loane, Lead, Global New Mobility Coalition, World Economic Forum LLC Private vehicle traffic is skyrocketing – bringing with it more traffic jams, longer travel […]COVID-19: What do we know about Omicron in 2022?
January 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content The World Health Organization has warned against calling the COVID-19 Omicron variant ‘mild’.A new wave of COVID-19 infections is sweeping the globe, caused by the new Omicron variant.From symptoms to severity, here’s […]Inequality is not confined to humans. Animals are divided by privilege, too
January 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
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 Inequality is a threat to our social fabric, but it’s not just a human problem.A new study shows the animal kingdom is riven by privilege and inequality.For some species, being on the […]3 ways the MENA region can build a sustainable economic recovery
January 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alain Bejjani, Chief Executive Officer, Majid Al Futtaim The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt and damage economies around the world.Establishing a trading bloc in the MENA region would unite countries around a shared desire for sustainable growth and […]How to harness the transformative potential of public-private partnerships
January 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carmine Di Sibio, Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EY Businesses are under increasing pressure to address environmental and social issues.This shift towards stakeholder capitalism highlights the need for solid public-private partnerships.Collaboration can enable systemic change by promoting […]The real value of carbon credits and why nature is more than a carbon sink
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anderson Tanoto, Managing Director, RGE Debates on carbon credits at COP26 highlighted how difficult it is to apply a global standard to complex regulatory and nature, especially physical landscapes across diverse geographies.When it comes to protecting nature, carbon […]Training a new generation of cybersecurity experts
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand globally and companies are struggling to find people with the right skills. The impact The World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity and its partners have launched a set of initiatives to reduce the […]Amazon’s tech training chief on keeping skills sharp in 2022
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Subscribe to Meet The Leader on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Meet The Leader is a fortnightly podcast from the World Economic Forum that features the world’s top changemakers, showcasing the habits and […]ESG is coming to venture capital. Here’s how startup founders can stay ahead of the curve
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shrinal Sheth, Knowledge Specialist, Investors Industries, World Economic Forum Geneva Venture capital is crucial in shaping the future of our people, planet and society.However, venture capital has been a laggard in considering environmental, social and governance aspects when […]3 ways Asia-Pacific healthcare can become patient-centric
January 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lance Little, Managing Director, Region Asia Pacific, Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific Personalized diagnostics can now put patients at the heart of healthcare.Large-scale data analytics will further the power of patient diagnostics.Public and private sector must collaborate on the […]Mariana Mazzucato on rethinking the state to improve partnerships
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum & Thierry Malleret, Co-Founder, Monthly Barometer Mariana Mazzucato, Professor, University College London, has spent her career challenging policymakers to rethink how they partner with business leaders to cause meaningful […]The storytellers behind conservation awareness
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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 A birdsong album featuring endangered species was a chart hit in Australia.It’s just one of the innovative ways in which conservationists are raising awareness.From dance projects to swimming feats, human stories help […]We are at our most creative just before we fall asleep, scientists say
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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, Formative Content The phase before we fully fall asleep is hugely creative for our brains, new research shows.Inventor Thomas Edison used partial naps to plunder this rich seam of inspiration, known as hypnagogia, or […]These are the digital skills companies need to succeed in a changing economy
January 9, 2022 by 11 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content No job is exempt from digitalization, says the Industry Skills report from online learning platform Coursera.Companies with “cutting edge” skills proficiencies saw better returns on their stock in 2020 than those with […]Putting capital markets into stakeholder capitalism
January 8, 2022 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laura M. Cha, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) Capital markets have a key role to play in building a more equitable and environmentally sustainable economic system.ESG assets under management reached $35 trillion in 2020 and are […]How investing in social impact networks can spur innovation and 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: Rana Dajani, Founder, We Love Reading, Jordan & Hashemite University, Jordan, and President of the Society for Advancement of Science and Technology in the Arab world & Maria Gallo, Visiting Research Fellow, Trinity College, Dublin & Ján Michalko, […]At work for 60 years – is this what living longer means for our kids?
January 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content By 2050, up to half of today’s five-year-olds can expect to live for 100 years.This might mean that 60-year careers become standard, according to new research.Policies and institutions must change to reflect […]Why the road to stakeholder capitalism begins with diverse boards
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ronald P. O’Hanley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, State Street Ronald P. O’Hanley Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, State Street Stakeholder capitalism aims to ensure economies improve society and protect the planet. We need diverse leadership in the […]Year in review: 2021’s key global health moments, according to the WHO
January 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content The pandemic might have dominated health headlines this year, but there have been lots of other stories on the World Health Organization’s global health agenda.From COVID-19 and malaria vaccines to falling tobacco […]1,500 endangered languages could disappear by the end of the century
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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 Around 1,500 known languages may no longer be spoken by the end of this century.Current levels of language loss could triple in the next 40 years.Greater education and mobility marginalize some minor languages.One […]Green finance can bolster India’s transition to net-zero. 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: Amitabh Chaudhry, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Axis Bank The effects of climate change are causing damage to the environment and disrupting economies around the world.India is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 but its projected […]How green corridors can enable the transition to zero-emission shipping
January 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jesse Fahnestock, Head, Research and Analysis, Global Maritime Forum & Aparajit Pandey, Associate, Energy Transitions Commission Zero-emission fuels and vessels will need to be deployed at scale over the next decade to meet emissions targets by 2050.Green corridors […]5 charts that show what people around the world think about AI
January 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Formative Content A new survey explores attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) in 28 countries around the world.The survey found that nearly two-thirds of adults expect products and services using AI will profoundly change their daily […]5 ways to make your home more energy efficient
January 5, 2022 by 5 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Energy costs are climbing, fuelled by rising demand and weak supply.For homes, it means gas and electricity bills are going up.Simple changes can save money and help make your home more efficient. […]These smart face masks can tell you whether you have COVID-19
January 5, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content Masks are a tool in the fight against the pandemic and now scientists are exploring ways to make them more effective.Ostrich antibodies applied to material can be used to detect COVID-19.Silver nanoparticles […]The earth is dimming. What ‘earthshine’ means for our climate system
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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, Senior Writer, Formative Content Our planet absorbs light and radiation from the sun and reflects some radiation back into space.But Earth’s reflectivity is reducing over time, according to new research.Rising sea temperatures have reduced reflective low-lying […]How nature is more than a carbon sink
January 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anderson Tanoto, Managing Director, RGE Ocean industry practices are under scrutiny due to advances in surveillance technology.The industry has a responsibility to be more transparent about how their activities affect the health of the ocean.With collaborative action and […]4 reasons ocean industry should embrace data sharing
January 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mogens L. Mathiesen, Chief Industrial Officer, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Ocean Ocean industry practices are under scrutiny due to advances in surveillance technology.The industry has a responsibility to be more transparent about how their activities affect […]How farming innovations can feed the world and protect the planet
January 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: J. Erik Fyrwald, Chief Executive Officer, Syngenta Group Approximately 40% of the global population cannot afford a healthy diet.Agriculture industry is vulnerable to climate impacts, making it harder to support a growing population.Innovative technologies and practices are critical […]3 of this year’s most talked-about topics, explained
December 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Formative Content From COVID-19 to COP26, we take a look back at some of 2021’s biggest topics.Below is a selection of just some of the pieces we’ve published, from COVID-19 vaccines to doomscrolling, as we […]A year of healing – here’s what our Google searches can teach us about 2021
December 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content 2021’s most-searched included themes of reflection, healing and pulling together.Global searches for mental health reached the highest level ever.How to cure burnout was a breakout US search, meaning it increased at least […]A One Health approach to achieving the Global Health agenda
December 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, Junior researcher, and a PhD candidate at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]
