Venezuela: UN independent investigators call for immediate release of all political prisoners

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This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 100 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela, the Government announced on Monday, just over a week after the seizure and rendition of President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas by the United States. “Any step that restores liberty to individuals who have been arbitrarily detained is […]

Commission restricts the use of ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted new measures restricting the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in firefighting foams under the REACH Regulation, the EU’s chemicals legislation. This is an important measure that protects people and the environment from the risks posed by PFAS. The […]

30 years of advancing gender equality: Achievements, setbacks, and the road ahead

This article is published in association with United Nations. In the three decades since the groundbreaking Beijing Declaration on women’s rights was adopted by the nations of the world, great progress has been made but women and girls still face unacceptable levels of violence and discrimination. At this year’s General Assembly, UN delegates will reflect on […]

Energy rescue plan approved to finance EU-backed emergency heating and power projects for Ukraine ahead of winter season

This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee.

Energy rescue plan approved to finance EU-backed emergency heating and power projects for Ukraine ahead of winter season

Climate finance by multilateral development banks hits record in 2023

This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. MDBs offered record US$ 125 billion last year for climate action worldwide Mobilised global private finance nearly doubled to US$ 101 billion compared to 2022 Sum for low- and middle-income economies was US$ 74.7 billion, including US$ 24.7 billion for climate change adaptation Multilateral development banks […]

Mpox is still being transmitted across the world, says UN health agency

This article is published in association with United Nations. Mpox has been confirmed in Burundi, one of four countries in Eastern Africa where the disease has surfaced for the first time, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, as the continent’s top health body declared a public health emergency.  In an update, the WHO […]

Empowering India’s small businesses: How TradeTech is revolutionizing access to global markets

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akshay Ghulati, Co-founder – Strategy & Global Expansion, Shiprocket, Devansh Pathak, Strategy and Community Engagement, World Economic Forum India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form the very spine of its economic structure, employing over 110 million individuals and accounting for […]

Quantum-secure financial sector: 4 principles to inform global regulatory approaches

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Filipe Beato, Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Giulia Moschetta, Research and Analysis Specialist, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Pavle Avramovic, Manager, Emerging Tech & Research, Data Technology & Innovation, Financial Conduct Authority, Charlie Markham, Senior Associate, Emerging Tech […]

5 charts that show the potential of heat pumps

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 Heat pumps could make our homes, workplaces and public buildings more sustainable while increasing energy security. Thanks to soaring energy prices, they are also on course to become the cheapest heating option. Globally, […]

New study reveals teaching methods that improve learning gains and economic prosperity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Omowale David-Ashiru, Africa Director, NewGlobe There is a clear link between economic growth and educational outcomes. New study reveals that following NewGlobe’s methods can deliver among the biggest learning gains ever measured Policy-makers must invest in programmes that […]

Wind and solar generated 10% of global electricity in 2021 – a world first

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content For the first time, wind and solar generated more than 10% of electricity globally in 2021, according to latest data. Fifty countries have now crossed the 10% wind and solar landmark, with […]

State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Hungary

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Hungary’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027. The Hungarian regional aid map is among the first maps approved by the Commission within the framework of the revised […]

EU supports recovery and resilience in Nigeria with additional €50 million

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the margins of the 7th Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development (TICAD) today, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica signed a new €50 million package to enhance efforts in North East Nigeria. On the occasion, Commissioner Mimica said: “The agreement signed today increases our bilateral cooperation with Nigeria by […]

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