This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Brian D’Silva, Strategic Advisor, USAID Agricultural Initiative in Sudan, Abir Ibrahim, Community Lead, Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum Sudan has long been viewed as a future “breadbasket” for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and beyond, especially with […]Food security: Can war-torn Sudan recover and help address the global food crisis?
March 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Brian D’Silva, Strategic Advisor, USAID Agricultural Initiative in Sudan, Abir Ibrahim, Community Lead, Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum Sudan has long been viewed as a future “breadbasket” for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and beyond, especially with […]Air pollution is a silent killer. Here’s how cities are tackling it
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shirley Rodrigues, London Deputy Mayor for Environment & Our Common Air Commissioner, City of London, Iyad Kheirbek, Director, Air Quality Program, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Magdalena Młochowska, Director Coordinator, Green Warsaw, City of Warsaw Air pollution kills 13 people every […]UK economy returns to growth and other economics stories to read this week
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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. UK economy returns to growth The British economy grew in January, after dipping into recession in the second half of last year. UK gross domestic product grew 0.2% month-on-month, compared to a drop of 0.1% […]3 ways to tackle road safety in the Global South
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marcela Guerrero Casas, Co-Founder, Local South “The unsurmountable pain, suffering and heartache” is what keeps Cape Town’s Head of Road Safety up at night. Those were the words of Solomzi Mdlangaso at the recent Global Alliance of Cities for […]Parliament calls on Israel to open all crossings to Gaza for humanitarian aid
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are deeply concerned about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the risk of imminent starvation. In a resolution adopted by 372 votes in favour, 44 against and 120 abstentions, MEPs call on Israel to immediately allow and facilitate full aid delivery into […]Human rights breaches in Afghanistan and Venezuela
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the respect for human rights in Afghanistan and Venezuela. The repressive environment in Afghanistan, including public executions and violence against women MEPs are gravely concerned by the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Afghanistan. The […]Commission welcomes political agreement on European Health Data Space
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) – one of the central building blocks of a strong European Health Union. The rules proposed by the Commission in May 2022 […]The European Union and Switzerland launch negotiations to deepen bilateral relations
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched today the negotiations on a broad package of measures to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship. This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU negotiating mandates on 8 and 12 March […]Memo on the Commission’s package of support to EU farmers
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Delivering on its commitment to ease administrative burden for EU farmers, the European Commission has today proposed to review certain provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) related to conditionality and CAP Strategic Plans. These proposals aim to reduce the burden related to controls for EU […]EU and the Philippines announce resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the Philippines officially announced the resumption of negotiations for an ambitious, modern and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) – with sustainability at its core. Trade agreements such as these are a cornerstone of the EU’s economic security, opening new opportunities […]Children of war: how can we ensure child safety in times of conflict?
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Yusra Abid Shah, a recent medical graduate from the National University of Science and Technology Oman . 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 […]Safeguarding Children’s Health in Conflict Zones
March 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaa Tarek Hassan, an MBBS student at Mansoura University, Egypt. 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 IFMSA’s view on the […]Why forest restoration needs a 100-year plan and Indigenous multi-gen leadership
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Florent Kaiser, Executive Director, Global Forest Generation Forests are valuable beyond their ability to capture carbon and debates about whether we should plant trees or protect them reflect an either-or mentality that can stall transformative solutions. The complexity and […]Here’s how investors are navigating the opportunities and pitfalls of the AI era
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chris Gillam, Research Fellow, CPP Investments, Judy Wade, GLT-Managing Director, Head of Strategy Execution and Relationships Management, CPP Investments Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is transforming the world of investing. By generating novel investment opportunities and enhancing the investing process itself, […]From the world wide web to AI: 11 technology milestones that changed our lives
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stephen Holroyd, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda On 24 January 1984, Apple unveiled the Macintosh 128K and changed the face of personal computers forever. Steve Jobs’ compact, user-friendly computer introduced the graphical user interface to the world, marking a pivotal […]How tapping into the power of the global Black economy can boost Africa’s innovation and prosperity
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robert Beamish, Deveney Smith With more than 200 million people of African descent estimated to live outside the African continent, and another 1.4 billion-plus people living within, there is no denying that the African diaspora continues to develop as a demographic that […]Commission welcomes the political agreement on new and stronger rules for the import, export and transit of firearms
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposal to update the Regulation on import, export and transit of firearms for civilian use. The agreement delivers on another step in the implementation […]Commission opens formal proceedings against AliExpress under the Digital Services Act
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether AliExpress may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to the management and mitigation of risks, to content moderation and the internal complaint handling mechanism, to the transparency of advertising and recommender systems, to the traceability […]Keeping consumers safe: Cosmetics top the list of products notified in Safety Gate in 2023
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission published its annual report on Safety Gate, the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-foods products. The report covers alerts notified in 2023, as well as the corresponding follow-up actions taken by national authorities of the EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, […]Commission welcomes political agreement on European Health Data Space
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) – one of the central building blocks of a strong European Health Union. The rules proposed by the Commission in May 2022 […]The 5 areas EU must focus on to meet climate targets
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marushia GislénCommunity Lead, Europe and Eurasia, World Economic Forum, Emmy Van Enk, ECP 2023-24 Cohort 1, CEO Action Group European Green Deal, World Economic Forum The European Union (EU) is a longstanding frontrunner in international efforts to keep global warming […]MEPs agree to extend trade support for Moldova, continue work on Ukraine
March 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed the renewal of trade liberalisation measures for Moldova and amended the proposal on Ukraine to reinforce safeguards for EU farmers. Parliament voted with 347 votes in favour, 117 against and 99 abstentions to amend the Commission’s proposal to suspend import duties and […]Commission sets out key steps for managing climate risks to protect people and prosperity
March 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today published a Communication on managing climate risks in Europe. It sets out how the EU and its Member States can better anticipate, understand, and address growing climate risks. It further presents how they can prepare and implement policies that save lives, cut […]Commission takes stock of key achievements on migration and asylum
March 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the March European Council, the Commission adopted today a Communication taking stock of the achievements in the area of migration and asylum over the last four years. From the beginning of the mandate, the von der Leyen Commission committed to a fresh start on […]Ukraine: Better care for children with complex long-term health needs
March 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nataliia Pidmurniak, a dedicated final-year medical student at Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, 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 […]Singapore Airshow: 3 key takeaways on the sustainable future of aviation
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Giorgio Parolini, Lead – Aviation Decarbonization, World Economic Forum, Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum The biennial Singapore Airshow was back in full swing this year, alongside acrobatic displays and adrenaline-filled take-offs. The airshow – Asia’s biggest aviation gathering […]Nations target AI disinformation ahead of elections, and other digital technology stories you need to know
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva 1. Nations and businesses target AI disinformation ahead of elections Government agencies and businesses in North America and Europe have announced plans to […]Desalination: What is it and how can it help tackle water scarcity?
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 Billions of people turn on a tap and expect clean drinking water to flow out, but this is not their reality for billions of others. Rapid population growth, burgeoning urbanization, and increased global water […]International Women’s Day: Give girls role models to overcome obstacles
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a ceremony marking International Women’s Day, Ivana Andrés and Alba Redondo from the Spanish women’s national football team addressed MEPs in Strasbourg. President Metsola thanked the players for shattering stereotypes and showing that gender does not have to hinder the road to success. […]4 ways geopolitical tensions are increasing carbon emissions
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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, Claudia Galea, Director, Global Sustainability, Kearney In today’s complex global landscape, geopolitical tensions have far-reaching implications across a variety of sectors. The ripple effects of these tensions are felt across politics, […]Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs adopt plans to boost security of digital products
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved new cyber resilience standards to protect all digital products in the EU from cyber threats. The regulation, already agreed with Council in December 2023, aims to ensure that products with digital features are secure to use, resilient against cyber threats and provide […]How capital market finance can boost European businesses
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kalin Anev Janse, Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board, European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Rolf Strauch, Chief Economist, Member of the Management Board, European Stability Mechanism As economic resilience and growth become crucial, the European Union (EU) recognizes […]Parliament wants to improve consumer protection against misleading claims
March 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has adopted its position on establishing a verification and pre-approval system for environmental marketing claims to protect citizens from misleading ads. The green claims directive would oblige companies to submit evidence about their environmental marketing claims before advertising products as “biodegradable”, “less polluting”, […]
