This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. The proposal aims to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour throughout global value chains. Companies play a key role in building a sustainable economy and society. They will […]Just and sustainable economy: Commission lays down rules for companies to respect human rights and environment in global value chains
February 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. The proposal aims to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour throughout global value chains. Companies play a key role in building a sustainable economy and society. They will […]IoT security: How we are keeping consumers safe from cyber threats
February 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The lack of consensus around consumer IoT standards has raised concerns about security, privacy, interoperability, and equity.A multistakeholder coalition worked together to agree on IoT security requirements for consumer-facing devices.More than 100 organizations are calling on some of the […]How digital payments are enabling a shift away from the cash economy
February 23, 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: Justine McIntyre, Public Relations Advisor, PemPem In Indonesia, a majority of transactions between smallholder producers and buyers are still carried out with cash payments.This is risky as it makes all stakeholders vulnerable to errors, fraud and theft.UpLink Top […]The global displacement crisis and how to tackle it
February 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Owusu Yaa Asieduwaa, a 4th year Doctor of Pharmacy student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. 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 […]Air pollution can increase the threat posed by COVID-19
February 22, 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Formative Content The World Health Organization has declared air pollution a major public health emergency, saying it causes millions of premature deaths each year.Breathing toxic air can lead to a compromised immune system and increased […]How low-earth orbit satellite technology can connect the unconnected
February 22, 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: Claudia Marquina, Specialist, Strategic Communications, World Economic Forum Low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites can help connect the unconnected and bridge the digital divide.The race to deploy LEO satellite constellations is increasingly competitive and will require multi-stakeholder cooperation to deliver […]Health: What are green prescriptions and which countries offer them?
February 22, 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 Recovering from the physical and mental-health effects of COVID-19 will take more than regular medicine alone.This is why doctors around the world are giving patients ‘green prescriptions’ to spend more time in […]How to heat up – and cool down – climate innovation
February 22, 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: Dave Regnery, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Trane Technologies Heating and cooling technology for buildings create around 15% of global carbon emissions, while food loss adds 10%, according to research.New technologies that are helping to decarbonize these areas […]Why aligning global and local health needs is key to sustainable vaccine delivery
February 22, 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: Muhammad Ali Pate, Julio Frenk Professor of Public Health Leadership, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Developed countries have immunized over 70% of their populations against COVID-19, whilst in most African countries it’s less than 10%.This inequity […]State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Cyprus
February 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Cyprus’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (‘RAG’). The revised RAG, adopted by the Commission on 19 April […]This is what the 4-day workweek means for equal rights, productivity and climate change
February 21, 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: Bincheng Mao, Global Shaper, Shanghai I Hub, Flexible and hybrid working styles are the new normal following the COVID-19 pandemic.Working four days a week boosts productivity and is beneficial to individuals, the environment, and the economy.A four-day workweek […]Rule of law: MEPs travel to Poland to assess respect of EU values
February 21, 2022 by 11 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. An EP delegation will travel to Warsaw next week to look into the rule of law situation in Poland, in the framework of the ongoing Article 7 procedure. Ten MEPs from the Civil Liberties and Constitutional Affairs committees will be in Poland from Monday […]EU delivers emergency civil protection assistance to Ukraine
February 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a request from the Government of Ukraine for emergency assistance due to the threat of further escalation, the European Commission is coordinating the delivery of essential supplies to support the civilian population via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. This is to support Ukraine`s […]The Afghanistan situation: humans
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Martina Trevisiol, a third-year Medical student at the University of L’Aquila (Italy). 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 […]3 skills you need to thrive in a post-pandemic world
February 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: Cristina Pozzi, Chief Operating Officer and Head, Content, Treccani Futura Our ability to imagine our future is based on our ability to remember the past – something which has been disrupted greatly by COVID-19.But the same factor that […]These 9 diverse innovations are paving the way for climate justice
February 18, 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: Anna Huber, Community Success Specialist, UpLink, World Economic Forum Climate change has disproportionate impacts on disadvantaged communities.The Climate Justice Challenge on UpLink sourced innovative ideas from communities most affected by climate disasters.The selected 9 UpLink Top Innovators will […]Hazardous substances in the workplace: EP approves deal for stricter EU rules
February 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament gave the final green light for an update to EU rules on limiting workers’ exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances. An informal agreement with EU governments, reached in December 2021, was adopted by MEPs, with 686 votes in favour, 4 […]Human rights breaches in the Philippines, Iran and Burkina Faso
February 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in the Philippines and Iran and the political crisis in Burkina Faso. The recent human rights developments in the Philippines Parliament strongly condemns the thousands of extrajudicial killings and other serious human rights […]Green Deal: EU invests over €110 million in LIFE projects for environment and climate in 11 EU countries
February 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is announcing an investment of over €110 million into LIFE programme integrated projects for environmental and climate protection, selected after a call for proposals covering the year 2020. The funding will support new major environmental and climate projects in 11 EU […]EU job-search aid worth €3.7 million for 297 dismissed Airbus workers in France
February 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Almost 300 Airbus employees in France who lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic will receive €3.7 million in EU aid. On Wednesday, Parliament approved France’s request for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). MEPs acknowledged that “in […]Rule of Law conditionality: MEPs call on the Commission to act immediately
February 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following the Court of Justice ruling on the “rule of law conditionality” mechanism, MEPs demand that the Commission applies it and protects EU values. “The rule of law is our treasure”, said Clément Beaune on behalf of the French Presidency of the Council. He […]The EU must speak with one voice on foreign policy
February 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call for a more effective EU foreign and security policy and a stronger defence capability to respond to threats, in two reports adopted on Thursday. With growing instability in the world, the rise of authoritarianism and disinformation, the EU should take the lead […]Boost offshore renewable energy sources to meet climate targets
February 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs set out recommendations on how to deploy offshore wind more quickly, in a report adopted on Wednesday. The report, voted on by MEPs in response to a European Commission communication, stresses that meeting the 2030 and 2050 targets requires faster deployment of offshore […]Honoring brave journalism: Applications for the 30th Lorenzo Natali Media Prize are open
February 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Lorenzo Natali Media Prize (#NataliPrize), the European Union’s journalism award, opens for applications. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Prize rewards journalists reporting on themes such as inequality, poverty, climate, education, migration, employment, digital, healthcare, peace, democracy, and human rights. Commissioner […]Commission unveils significant actions to contribute to European Defence, boost innovation and address strategic dependencies
February 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission puts forward a number of Commission-led initiatives in areas critical for defence and security within the European Union. These comprise a Contribution to European defence, covering the full range of challenges, from the conventional defence industry and equipment on land, sea […]What worries the world in 2022?
February 15, 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: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content The Omicron variant has pushed COVID-19 back to the top of the world’s worry list, latest Ipsos data reveals.63% of the 28 countries surveyed claim their country is heading in the wrong […]Simulation in an online setting still makes a huge difference
February 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Yannick G. Eller MD, simulationalist from the University of Dundee and Ms. Lisa-Christin Wetzlmair, educationalist from the University of St Andrews (UK). They are 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 writers and do not […]How trade facilitation can support supply chain diversity in a post-pandemic world
February 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: Philippe Isler, Director, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation; ExCom Member, World Economic Forum The pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in the global supply chain.Developing economies have been hardest hit by this disruption.Public-private efforts can help deliver trade facilitation reforms. […]E-health and Telemedicine: The future of medicine
February 14, 2022 by 4 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Vidhi Parikh, an intern doctor at Parul Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Parul Sevashram Hospital, India. 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 […]Four inspiring things emerging in the African tech space
February 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: Chisom Udemezue, Assistant Manager, Knowledge Management, Clean Tech Hub Nigeria, Oluwole Hammond, Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, Africa’s tech ecosystem has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, with 2021 seeing a record number of investments.Tech start-ups across the continent […]MEPs want to strengthen new EU rules for design, production and disposal of batteries
February 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs say new measures for batteries are crucial for the transition to a circular and climate-neutral economy and for EU’s competitiveness and strategic autonomy. The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted on Thursday, with 74 votes in favour, 8 […]E-health: Appeal to “less is more”
February 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Valentina Parra, born in Colombia, she is 21 years old and is a medical student. 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 […]Winter 2022 Economic Forecast: Growth expected to regain traction after winter slowdown
February 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Winter 2022 Economic Forecast projects that, following a notable expansion by 5.3% in 2021, the EU economy will grow by 4.0% in 2022 and 2.8% in 2023. Growth in the euro area is also expected at 4.0% in 2022, moderating to 2.7% in […]
