This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Razan Al Mubarak, President of IUCN and United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, United Nations Nature is our lifeline. Our forests and the ocean are the lungs of the planet, not only regulating our climate but […]Why investing in nature makes ecological and economic sense
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Razan Al Mubarak, President of IUCN and United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, United Nations Nature is our lifeline. Our forests and the ocean are the lungs of the planet, not only regulating our climate but […]EU allocates €201 million in humanitarian aid for Sahel and Africa’s Lake Chad countries
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Commission is providing €201 million in EU humanitarian funding to address the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Nigeria. The announcement comes on the occasion of the Senior Officials Meeting on Sahel and Lake Chad, attended today by Commissioner Janez […]Planet Earth: Our Only Home in the Universe
May 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Oliva García-González , a Mexican 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 necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The […]Ecological Imperatives: Mobilizing for Earth’s Survival
May 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Jenyfer Maria Fuentes Mendoza, a medical student from Lima, Peru. 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 […]Europe Day 2024: European institutions across Europe welcome citizens to their Open Day events
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Europe Day, 9 May, the EU celebrates its achievements of unity and long-term peace, commemorating the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950. A month ahead of the European elections (from 6 to 9 June), citizens will have the opportunity to visit the […]How can innovation can make mining more sustainable?
May 1, 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: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Emanuela Orsini, Digital Content Specialist, World Economic Forum, Sophia Akram, Writer, Forum Agenda “Whether it’s semiconductors or cars or cellphones or the toothpaste that you use to brush your teeth in […]EU election campaign stresses importance of voting to protect democracy
May 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament launches the second phase of its communication campaign, highlighting the importance of voting and safeguarding democracy. Between 6 and 9 June 2024, more than 370 million people across 27 Member States are called to vote in the European elections. To further […]City streets ranked, low-carbon building trends and other urban transformation stories you need to read
April 1, 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: Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum 1. Demand for low-carbon buildings rising – report The demand for low-carbon buildings is expected to rise in the next two years, according to a report from real-estate company JLL, […]Winning combinations when executing strategic foresight within an organization
March 21, 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: Jan Oliver Schwarz, Professor of Strategic Foresight & Trend Analysis, Head of Institute, Bavarian Foresight Institute, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, Bernhard Wach, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, Munich University of Applied Sciences, Theresa Schropp, Research Assistant, Bavarian Foresight Institute, Technische Hochschule […]How pairing digital twin technology with AI could boost buildings’ emissions reductions
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: Philip Panaro, Former CEO & Founder, BCG Platinion North & Latin America, Sarah Parlow, Director of Sustainability, ESGDigital.Ai, François Amman, Chief Executive Officer, Akila This year, New York City will start enforcing the most ambitious building performance standard legislation in the […]Commission sends Statement of Objections to Kingspan for providing incorrect, incomplete and misleading information during merger investigation
March 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Kingspan alleging that the company provided incorrect, incomplete and misleading information during the 2021 Commission’s investigation under the EU Merger Regulation (‘EUMR’) of Kingspan’s planned acquisition of Trimo. Kingspan ultimately abandoned the transaction. In March 2021, Kingspan notified to the Commission […]Commission recommends actions to combat counterfeiting and better protect intellectual property rights
March 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today adopted a Recommendation to combat counterfeiting, both offline and online, and enhance the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). The Recommendation, also known as the EU toolbox against counterfeiting, aims to foster collaboration between rights holders, service providers, and law enforcement, […]European Humanitarian Forum announces pledges of over €7.7 billion for global crises
March 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The third edition of the European Humanitarian Forum concluded today in Brussels, co-organised by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the EU. At the Forum, EU Member States together with the European Commission announced the planned humanitarian funding of more than €7.7 […]European Commission issues €7 billion in its 3rd syndicated transaction of 2024
March 20, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today raised €7 billion of EU-Bonds in its 3rd syndicated transaction for 2024. The transaction concerned a new, single-tranche €7 billion NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bond due on 4 February 2050. The long 25-year bond came at a re-offer yield of 3.339%, equivalent to […]EU makes major step forward in the delivery of 2024 humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza
March 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has now contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its disbursement to humanitarian partner organisations. The EU has to date organised 41 air bridge flights to deliver over 1800 tonnes of aid to Palestinians […]New EU rules to defend critical voices from judicial intimidation
February 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs confirmed on Tuesday their determination to protect journalists, activists and academics and their organisations against abusive lawsuits aimed at silencing them. The European Parliament approved with 546 votes in favour, 47 against and 31 abstentions a new law, agreed with the Council on […]For manufacturers, the circular economy strengthens supply chains. Here’s how
February 27, 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: Henrik Hvid Jensen, Chief Technology Strategist NEE, DXC Technology In an era defined by globalization and the pursuit of efficiency, supply chains have become essential yet vulnerable networks within the global economy. This vulnerability, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, […]How exactly can EU sanctions against a few Chinese companies bring peace in Ukraine?
February 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
That the US and the EU are close allies is not news. Nor that they more than frequently align their agenda when it comes to China. Last week was another occasion of parroting, this time with the EU shooting first. Last Wednesday the EU issued its 13th package of sanctions against Russia after two years […]Red Sea attacks: What trade experts are saying about the shipping disruptions
February 21, 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: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The Red Sea is wedged narrowly between Africa and the Middle East and connects the Indian Ocean to the Suez Canal and Mediterranean Sea. For centuries, the waterway has been vital […]Deal on strengthening consumers’ right to repair
February 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. EU negotiators reached a provisional deal on a bill that aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making product repairs more accessible and cost-effective. On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached a political agreement on a stronger “right to repair” for consumers. […]How climate change impacts food supply chains, and what this means for consumers
January 19, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Niyati Gupta, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Fork and Good “Remember hamburger chains, always real beef, remember hot-dog stands?” Twenty years ago, Margaret Atwood imagined a dystopian future where meat products became a luxury again. Two decades from now you may […]These are the biggest global risks we face in 2024 and beyond
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: Sophie Heading, Lead, Global Risks, World Economic Forum, Ellissa Cavaciuti-Wishart, Head of Global Risks Initiative, World Economic Forum The cascading shocks that have beset the world in recent years are proving intractable. War and conflict, polarized politics, a continuing cost-of-living […]Why workforce sustainability has become a board-level financial metric
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: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Alexi Robichaux, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BetterUp Inc Twenty years into the corporate ESG movement, we finally have the evidence base to support board-level metrics on human sustainability. Boards must now invest in climate stewardship. […]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% […]Demystifying decoupling: what’s really at stake in the US-China relationship
January 8, 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: Alexis Crow, Partner; Global Head, Geopolitical Investing, PwC, Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow, Chatham House In a world marked once again by armed conflict, geostrategic rivalry between the world’s two largest economies and military powers, and rising polarization within societies, […]Forget resilience, to truly thrive, businesses must set their sights on regeneration
January 4, 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: Alex Liu, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney For the past few years, most business advice has been about survival. How can we all hang in there and make it through tough times? How can we follow best practices […]5 of the biggest talking points in energy in 2023
December 28, 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: Roberto Bocca, Head of Centre for Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum With so much coverage of energy and energy transition news throughout 2023, keeping up with key events can be a challenge. […]Why open-source is crucial for responsible AI development
December 27, 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: Rahul Roy-Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer, Grammarly Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most powerful technological force shaping our world today. It has enormous potential to improve lives, from optimizing global supply chains to speeding up the drug discovery process. […]The world’s central banks are treading cautiously into 2024. Here’s why
December 22, 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 How are you approaching the end of the year and the start of 2024? Are you excited? Full of energy? Or full of trepidation as another 12 months looms into view? Some of […]The EU stands by Morocco as it rebuilds following the September 2023 earthquake
December 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted budget-support assistance amounting to EUR 177 million for the Kingdom of Morocco as backing for the ‘Integrated Programme for the reconstruction and comprehensive upgrade of the disaster areas (2024-2028)’, which was drawn up by the Moroccan authorities following the […]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 […]Trust, equity and long-term thinking: what Japan can teach the world about ‘human capitalism’
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: Shunichi Miyanaga, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries When it comes to economic growth, corporate profitability and innovation in software and services, Japan has had little to teach the world over the past 30 years. But if we […]4 questions we must ask as values move to the centre of the trade agenda
December 18, 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: Sabrina Feng, Chief Risk Officer for Technology, Cyber and Resilience;, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Joanna Bouckaert, Community Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Luna Rohland, Community Coordinator, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum A profound shift in global trade […]
