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 Climate change and net-zero commitments are accelerating the shift from fossil fuels to alternatives such as clean hydrogen.The race is on to adopt hydrogen technologies, with some countries positioning to become tomorrow’s hydrogen […]Which countries could become the world’s hydrogen superpowers?
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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 Climate change and net-zero commitments are accelerating the shift from fossil fuels to alternatives such as clean hydrogen.The race is on to adopt hydrogen technologies, with some countries positioning to become tomorrow’s hydrogen […]Future of Europe: Panel recommendations on EU in the world and migration
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The final meeting of the fourth European Citizens’ Panel took place on 11-13 February 2022 in Maastricht, the Netherlands. On Sunday, the European Citizens’ Panel on ‘EU in the world / Migration‘ voted through its 40 recommendations for the Conference on the Future of […]An expert explains: How to talk to children about mental health
February 14, 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 world is facing a mental health crisis for children and adolescents, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and historic underfunding.One in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, according to the World Health […]3 ways to address the North-South divide in scientific research
February 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: George Richards, Director, Community Jameel Scientific research into global challenges, such as climate change and COVID-19, continues to be dominated by the Global North.This North-South divide, partly driven by funding inequities, is failing to harness global collective knowledge […]Rethinking trade’s relationship to the fight against climate change
February 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: Mari Elka Pangestu, Managing Director, Development Policy and Partnerships, World Bank Group Cross-border trade and better integrated economies will play a key role in the global fight against climate change.Developing economies need access to supply networks for green-tech […]How blended finance could help combat climate change
February 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, International Finance Corporation The private sector is increasingly stepping up its efforts to combat climate change.Blended finance helps to mitigate investment risks and attract more funding for climate-friendly projects.It will be important to target […]What smart toilet seats reveal about digital health’s evolution
February 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
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 Digital health is attracting record levels of investment in products such as smart toilet seats. In the US, the average size of a digital-health funding deal has doubled since 2019 to $39.9 […]What are low-carbon emitting technologies? An expert explains
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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 Sauer, Director, Institute for Energy Efficiency in Production (EEP), University of Stuttgart & Abhinav Chugh, Content and Partnerships Lead, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Access to affordable renewable energy and their deployment are key enablers for decarbonization […]5 things to know about India’s 2022 budget speech
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sriram Gutta, Deputy Head, India and South Asia, World Economic Forum, Viraj Mehta, Head of Regional Agenda – India and South Asia, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva & Suchi Kedia, Community Specialist, Regional Agenda […]What’s the best way to tackle COVID and climate change? Anthropology, says the woman who predicted the global financial 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content This is an edited version of an interview with Gillian Tett for the Book Club Podcast.Financial Times journalist and author Gillian Tett discusses her new book, Anthro-Vision: How Anthropology Can Explain Business […]Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into licensing and distribution practices of fashion house Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Pierre Cardin and its licensee the Ahlers Group may have breached EU competition rules by restricting cross-border and online sales of Pierre Cardin-licensed products, as well as sales of such products to […]3 ways artificial intelligence could boost your cybersecurity
January 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natasa Perucica, Research and Analysis Specialist, Cybersecurity Industry Solutions, World Economic Forum & Dmitry Samartsev, Chief Executive Officer, BI.ZONE Cybersecurity issues are widely seen as the greatest risk to company growth in the next three years.There is a […]Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. What are the main changes introduced in the revised Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy (‘CEEAG’)? The new Guidelines provide the framework for public authorities to support the European Green Deal objectives efficiently and with minimum distortions of competition. In […]How blockchain accelerates small business growth and development
January 27, 2022 by 15 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabriel Bizama, International Policy Lead, Stellar Development Foundation Blockchain technologies are revolutionizing how small- and medium enterprises (SMEs) are approaching their businesses.In developing economies, blockchain payment solutions can bridge a gap and open new markets for many business […]Antitrust: Commission publishes final report on consumer Internet of Things sector inquiry
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has published today the findings of its competition sector inquiry into the consumer Internet of Things (IoT). The final report and its accompanying staff working document identify potential competition concerns in the rapidly growing markets for IoT related products and services […]Future of Europe: Conference Plenary discusses Citizens’ Panels’ recommendations
January 19, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Plenary will take stock of the 90 recommendations by the Panels on ‘European democracy / Values and rights, rule of law, security’ and ‘Climate change, environment / Health’, and of related recommendations from National Citizens’ Panels. In the two European Citizens’ Panels that […]Afghanistan: EU supports the education, health and livelihoods of the Afghan people with €268.3 million
January 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the major humanitarian crisis Afghanistan is facing, the EU has launched projects worth €268.3 million, stepping up vital support to the Afghan population. The EU support focusses on maintaining education, sustaining livelihoods, and protecting public health, including for refugees, migrants and internally displaced […]South-East Asian SMEs are missing out on the digital revolution. Here’s how to get them on board
January 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Benedict Carandang, Vice-President, First Circle Growth Finance & Tricia Canaveral, Former Head of Marketing, First Circle Growth Finance The digitization of South-East Asia’s economy during the pandemic is being experienced unevenly.The growth in digital services has favoured individual […]MWC22 BARCELONA RUNS FROM 28 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH 2022
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At the outset of the pandemic, the mobile ecosystem demonstrated genuine leadership to keep vital lines of communication open. Two years later, as we learn to live with the virus, it is time for the industry to come together and collectively build a vision for a connected recovery. Earlier this week, the GSMA made an […]Closing the ‘say-do gap’: How businesses can help consumers build sustainable habits
January 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bart De Smet, Chairman, Ageas Business can play a key role in helping consumers build sustainable habits, scaling change for billions.There remains a huge gap between what consumers saythey’d like to do and what they actuallydo, because it […]COVID-19: from pandemic to endemic
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ana Teresa Leitão, a 3rd year Medical Student from NOVA Medical School, in Lisbon. 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 necessarily […]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 […]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 […]MWC22 Barcelona: Reconnecting an Industry and Community
January 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The new year brings renewed focus and energy, and as members of the MWC Barcelona community know, it is also when preparation moves into high gear. In eight weeks, we will open the doors of Fira Gran Via to the global mobile ecosystem and, I can’t wait to welcome everyone. This new year also begins […]The storytellers behind conservation awareness
January 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Preventing child and adolescent suicide; Taking action towards early detection of bullying
January 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Otumara Urowoli Jessica, a 6th year medical student studying in Sumy State University, Ukraine. 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 necessarily reflect […]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 […]Children and Suicide: Taking Action Against Bullying
January 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laveeza Fatima, a 19 years old medical student at Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan. 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 necessarily […]Contribution of Future Health Care Professionals in Health Governance
December 29, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laveeza Fatima, a 19 years old medical student at Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan. 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 necessarily […]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 […]Can One Health Approach eliminate the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance to Global Health Agenda?
December 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shirazum Munira, a third year medical student currently studying in Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College,Dhaka,Bangladesh. 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 necessarily […]Here are five things to be optimistic about in 2022
December 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Formative Content Over 75% of people around the world think 2022 will be a better year than 2021.The COVID-19 vaccine roll out is providing hope of better times to come.And one in three people think societies […]How to address sustainable investment backlash and improve ESG reporting
December 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Meagan Andrews, Community Curator, Investors Industries, World Economic Forum The fast-growing sustainable investment sector is coming under scrutiny.Many investors are concerned by the possibility of greenwashing.Stronger definition of ESG products is needed, while investors must hold organizations to […]
