This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Seema Arora, Deputy Director-General, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII),,Swapan Mehra, Chief Executive Officer, Iora Ecological Solutions Pvt. Ltd. A new study conducted by the World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry and IORA Ecological Solutions, finds that 89% […]Why there is a growing business case in India for natural climate solutions
January 11, 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: Seema Arora, Deputy Director-General, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII),,Swapan Mehra, Chief Executive Officer, Iora Ecological Solutions Pvt. Ltd. A new study conducted by the World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry and IORA Ecological Solutions, finds that 89% […]Q&A with World Bank President Ajay Banga: My priorities ahead of Davos 2024
January 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7aezewV678YXNaGrIx0Dem https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/ktrTqlj5-ncRE1zO6.html Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank and member of the World Economic Forum’s Board of Trustees, spoke to Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab ahead of the Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024. Here are some […]Commission gives young people a stronger voice in EU policymaking as a legacy of the European Year of Youth
January 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Young Europeans will have greater influence on EU policies. Building on the achievements of the 2022 European Year of Youth, today the Commission announced several actions that give young people a greater say in the decisions that affect them and deepen the youth dimension in a […]The global food system no longer meets our health needs. Here are four changes that can help us to eat better food
January 5, 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: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda While life expectancy has been rising, the length of a healthy life has deteriorated, a new World Economic Forum and Accenture report finds.Diet is the most important driver of health and changing the […]Climate tech start-up investment has fallen this year. Here’s why
December 21, 2023 by Leave a 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, Forum Agenda Climate technologies that can help cut greenhouse gas emissions are critical for getting the world to net zero by 2050. To scale and deliver these solutions, investment in climate tech companies is […]Commission welcomes the major progress achieved by Parliament and Council on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum
December 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The political agreement reached today by the European Parliament and the Council on the Pact on Migration and Asylum constitutes a major breakthrough towards a common system for managing migration in the EU.The agreement covers five key proposals of the Pact:Screening Regulation: creating uniform rules […]Deal on new guidelines for trans-European transport projects
December 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on updated guidelines for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to boost the implementation of major projects by 2030. The guidelines agreed on Monday evening are the EU’s plan to build a network of railways, roads, inland waterways and short […]How to rebuild trust in institutions: results, results, results
December 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, President, Open Society Foundations Politicians, real estate agents and lawyers are no longer alone in the dock of public opinion. Today, a wide range of liberal institutions stand accused of having lost people’s trust. That is […]Commission welcomes deal on electricity market reform
December 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached today by the European Parliament and Council on the reform of the EU’s electricity market design. This deal will help the EU build a renewables-based energy system, lower energy bills and better protect consumers from price spikes and empower them to benefit from the […]Google is deleting inactive accounts. Here’s why that’s a good thing
December 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Formative Content Google is deleting inactive accounts to enhance cyber resilience.Unused accounts pose a significant security risk, making them vulnerable to cyber threats.The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023 put cybercrime and cyber […]Clean energy deployment along the value chain is key to China’s industry decarbonization. 3 business leaders explain why
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liming Chen, Chair of Greater China; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Samantha Zhu, Chairperson; Market Unit Lead, Greater China, Accenture Energy and industry has been one of the themes for this year’s United Nations climate […]Commission President advances global cooperation on carbon pricing in high-level event at COP28
December 1, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today hosted a high-level event at COP28 to promote the development of carbon pricing and carbon markets, as powerful instruments to reach the Paris Agreement objectives. It builds on the Call to Action for Paris-aligned Carbon Markets that […]Global Health: repercussions of poverty and economical crisis
December 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Kwabalugu Webakura Albert, a medical student in the University for Development Studies, Ghana.. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Everybody thinks that what happens in a place different […]EU Civil Protection Mechanism launches preparations for possible extreme weather events for 2024 in the face of climate change
November 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič is meeting the Italian Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Nello Musumeci, for the opening session of the European Civil Protection Mechanism “lessons learnt” meeting on wildfires and floods. The meeting involves 54 representatives from 30 […]Road safety: ending impunity for non-resident drivers
November 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Driving disqualification in one EU country should be valid across EU More traffic offences triggering cross-border investigation Dedicated IT portal for information exchange To make Europe’s roads safer Transport MEPs want driving disqualification decisions to apply in all EU member states and for more […]Financial literacy: Commission publishes joint EU/OECD Financial Competence framework for children and youth
September 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today published a joint EU/OECD financial competence framework for children and youth. The framework is designed to help improve young people’s financial literacy so that they are prepared to take well-informed personal finance decisions today and more importantly – later […]How the cost of living crisis affects young people around the world
August 9, 2023 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, Forum Agenda Younger workers have been hit hard by the rising cost of living, according to a new survey.Gen Z and millennials are losing hope of owning their own homes and even starting a […]Period Poverty: how can youth be the key to breaking taboo surrounding menstruation and enact change?
June 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maryam Junaid, a first-year medical student enrolled in the University of Lahore. She is affiliated to 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 necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Riding the ESG investing rollercoaster and the safeguards that intelligent carbon accounting can provide
June 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author:Luiz Avelar, Senior Director, Strategy, Envision Digital Once hailed as the poster child of investing, ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting has been rapidly growing in recent years, with investors spilling trillions of dollars into funds that prioritise organizations […]Prudent use of antibiotics and more research needed to fight antimicrobial resistance
June 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament adopted its recommendations on Thursday for a coordinated EU response to health threats posed by antimicrobial resistance. In a resolution passed with 525 votes in favour, two against and 33 abstentions, MEPs say the successful tackling of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires the prudent […]Learn the skills-first approach this CEO uses at every crossroads moment
May 25, 2023 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, Forum Agenda Boom Supersonic founder and CEO Blake Scholl went from high-school dropout to software engineer, but his passion for aviation required him to develop a new skillset.He spent a year teaching himself the basics […]US edges closer to debt default, and other economy stories you need to read this week
May 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. US edging closer to default amid debt ceiling deadlock Political deadlock over raising the United States’ $31.4 trillion debt ceiling is threatening to push the country into an unprecedented default by as […]Pandemics of the Past and the Uncertain Road Ahead
May 18, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Amity Gumber. Public Health, Professional as a niche in Health Policy analysis from India. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The European Sting’s one. Throughout history, humanity has faced numerous […]Japan’s hospitality and tourism industry is recovering, but there are challenges
May 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda, Naoko Tochibayashi, Public Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Japan The Japanese hospitality and tourism industry is beginning to recover in earnest after being badly hit by COVID-19. In October 2022, Japan lifted the ceiling […]After COVID crisis: Burnout in Healthcare Workers
May 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Aimen Rabbani, a 23-year-old medical student, enrolled in Quaid e Azam Medical college, Pakistan. She is affiliated to 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 necessarily […]Ocean warming is at a record high – what does that mean?
May 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Sea surface temperatures have hit a record high, leading to marine heatwaves around the globe, the Guardian reports. This is according to data compiled by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in […]DORA: What is it and how is it revolutionizing the way European insurers manage and mitigate risk?
May 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dan Morgan, Senior Government Affairs Director for Europe & APAC, SecurityScorecard Europe’s financial sector is coming into a new era of regulation. As part of a digital package to allow Europe’s financial sector to leverage the benefits of tech […]EU Cohesion Policy: 2021-2027 programmes expected to create 1.3 million jobs in the EU
May 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Cohesion Policy funding in 2021-2027 is expected to support the creation of 1.3 million jobs, andto increase the EU’s GDP by 0.5% on average by the end of the decade, and up to 4% in some Member States. It will alsohelp deliver many common […]7 ways to accelerate the transition to sustainable agriculture
April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sanjay Borkar, CEO and Co-Founder, FarmERP The agricultural sector plays a critical role in the global economy. It provides employment for a significant proportion of the world’s workforce and contributes to the GDP of many countries. However, conventional farming […]Psychologists say remote work brings 3 tensions to bosses
April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda Are online meetings just the same as in-person ones? Most of us would say no, and the new remote-working norms create three implications for managers, according to a study. Many of us now have […]Being a Health leader in the 21st century
March 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ándrew Suguru Sato, a 24 year old and a fifth-year medical student at Unicesumar, Maringá, Brazil. He is affiliated to 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 […]Single Market turns 30: Commission’s reports confirm the Single Market underpins Europe’s ability to tackle key challenges
January 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has published the 2023 Annual Single Market Report and the 2022 Single Market Scoreboard, as part of activities to mark the 30th anniversary of the Single Market. The reports confirm that the Single Market remains a key tool to address Europe’s […]3 solutions helping net-zero aviation take off
January 30, 2023 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 Aviation is responsible for almost 3% of global human-generated CO2 emissions and without urgent action this could increase to 22% by 2050, according to aviation-industry group Energy Transitions Commission. Already, airlines belonging to the […]
