This article is published in association with United Nations. Some 2.2 billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) – an increasingly urgent challenge as demand for safer access to the vital resource grows. Currently underway in Stockholm from 24 to 28 August, the 35th […]Putting water management at the centre of the climate change fight
August 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Some 2.2 billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) – an increasingly urgent challenge as demand for safer access to the vital resource grows. Currently underway in Stockholm from 24 to 28 August, the 35th […]Climate change: How mountain communities are scaling new heights
April 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Low-lying islands aren’t the only ones at risk from our warming planet, as mountain communities are now finding. Investment in organic farming, sustainable textiles and eco-tourism is helping mountain communities in Central Asia adapt to global warming, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Thursday, […]Increase in climate-driven wildfires calls for more investment in prevention
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The deadly wildfires that have swept through the Los Angeles area, destroying whole communities and causing billions in damage, reveal why countries must invest more in stopping these devastating blazes before they start. It’s much needed, as wildfires are rapidly increasing in intensity, frequency and duration due […]‘Breaking point’ reached on climate, while ‘outdated’ global system needs urgent reform: Guterres
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In a powerful appeal to the world’s largest economies during the G20 Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for urgent climate action and reform of international institutions, warning that current systems are failing to meet global challenges. Speaking at the G20 Summit – a forum […]These are the top 3 climate risks we face — and what to do about them
January 12, 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: Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Nature and climate risks are getting the attention they deserve — that’s a positive first step in addressing some of the greatest challenges that we, […]8 ways AI is helping tackle climate change
January 5, 2024 by 1 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 The power of artificial intelligence (AI) to process huge amounts of data and help humans make decisions is transforming industries. As one of the world’s toughest challenges, combating climate change is another area where AI […]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 […]Parliament delegation joins COP28 climate talks
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A Parliament delegation arrives in Dubai today to participate in the COP28 climate change conference, which reviews progress on the implementation of the Paris Agreement.An official delegation led by Chair Peter Liese (EPP, DE) and Vice-Chair Mohammed Chahim (S&D, NL) is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, between 8 and12 December […]Climate Change and Antibiotic Resistance: A Looming Global Health Crisis
November 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]Climate change – the biggest health threat facing humanity
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Naida Salković, a sixth-year medical student at Bosnia and Herzegovina’s University of Tuzla. The writer 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 writers and do not necessarily […]Breathing life into a struggling planet: Understanding climate change and exploring solutions
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mohammed Al-tamimi, a last year medical student at Yemen’s Hadhramout University College of Medicine. The writer 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 writers and do not […]Climate Change – The Biggest Health Threat Facing Humanity
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mai AbouShloua, a second-year medical student in Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), 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 […]Climate Change, a Global Health Crisis
October 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, a dedicated advocate for global health, with a particular passion for advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. 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 […]Climate Change: The Silent Health Threat
October 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Dewan Naziha Alhan Noor, a student of Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 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 […]Climate Change: Why Should We Care?
October 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Adnan Sultan, currently a student at Batterjee Medical College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He 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 […]Is climate inaction a human rights violation?
September 29, 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: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum, Minji Sung, Data Visuals and Content Specialist, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum The European Court of Human Rights has kicked off an ‘unprecedented’ trial over allegations of climate inaction […]The Nairobi Declaration: This is how African nations want to fight climate change
September 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: Chido Munyati, Head of Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum African leaders have passed the Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change.The declaration calls for reforms to international financial institutions and a range of new global taxes to fund climate […]Why embracing power transmission is key to tackling climate change
September 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: Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director, Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd Most glaciers in the world have been retreating at an alarming rate since the 19th century. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report, between 1993 […]3 ways to improve how climate change is taught in schools
September 6, 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: Anurit Kanti, Global Shaper, Gurugram Hub, World Economic Forum Climate education has yet to see the holistic transformation necessary to drive climate action.It must go beyond the tokenistic approach to being deeply embedded in education curricula, delivery and […]Climate change is accelerating the global food crisis, we must act now to protect the most vulnerable
July 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Himanshu Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, ClimateAI Climate change threatens food production worldwide, contributing to food price inflation, with those in low-income and developing countries hardest hit.Extreme weather, fueled by climate change, causes short-term disruptions in crop growing and […]The pioneering carbon dioxide moonshot that could help tackle climate change
July 7, 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: Will Gardiner, CEO, Drax Time is running out to tackle the climate crisis – we need urgent solutions.In the spirit of the moon landing, action is needed to limit global warming.Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage could help […]Is 2023 going to be the hottest year on record?
July 7, 2023 by 1 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 This article was originally published in May 2023. The UK, Vietnam, Poland, Spain, China, Latvia, Myanmar, Portugal, Belarus, the Netherlands, Thailand … these are just some of the countries where temperature records […]Malaria in the US – is climate change affecting disease spread?
July 5, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The US has just issued a health alert after cases of locally-transmitted malaria were identified in the states of Florida and Texas. Malaria is typically viewed as a disease affecting tropical countries […]4 ways to lift Somalia out of climate-change crisis
July 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: Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, Office of Special Presidential Envoy for Droughts and Humanitarian Affairs, Federal Government of Somalia Somalia, like other sub-Saharan countries, is suffering the humanitarian effects of climate change.Climate change-induced crises often have knock-on effects in other […]How China’s dairy industry is addressing climate change
June 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum, Jeffrey Lu Minfang, Chief Executive Officer, Mengniu Group When it comes to climate action, attention tends to be focused on renewables and low carbon transport, […]Top climate change scientist explains how to ‘get the work done’
May 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: Nathan Cooper, Lead, Partnerships and Engagement Strategy, Climate Action Platform, World Economic Forum The science is unequivocal: anthropogenic climate change from burning fossil fuels is undeniable and is happening at an alarming rate. We need to reach net zero […]How innovative disaster risk financing can help Africa tackle impacts of climate change
May 4, 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 Maslo, Head of Business Development, African Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd. The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has revealed a chilling forecast for Africa about the inevitability of more frequent and severe climate extremes, such as […]How to mitigate the effects of climate change on global food security
April 6, 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: Smriti Kirubanandan, Global Director & Head, Strategic Marketing Healthcare and Lifesciences, Tata Consultancy Services Since 2022, the number of people affected by global food insecurity rose from 135 million in 53 countries in 2019 to 345 million in 82 […]Three steps towards building the climate tech talent pool
March 23, 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: Jamil Wyne, Founder , Climate Tech Bootcamp, Abrar Chaudhury, Research Fellow, University of Oxford Saïd Business School Recent articles have opined that the slew of layoffs from large tech firms could help channel more talent into jobs that leverage […]Climate change: The IPCC just published its summary of 5 years of reports – here’s what you need to know
March 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: Nathan Cooper, Lead, Partnerships and Engagement Strategy, Climate Action Platform, World Economic Forum The viability of humanity living within planetary boundaries rests on the actions we take in the next seven years. There’s no time to lose to keep […]Climate change: Parliament votes to reduce member states’ emissions by 40%
March 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new Effort Sharing Regulation reduces the allowed maximum level of greenhouse gas emissions in member states from transport, buildings and agriculture until 2030. Parliament today adopted with 486 votes to 132 and 10 abstentions the revision of the so-called Effort Sharing Regulation. It […]Cooling the planet: US researchers develop new climate-friendly method of cooling
February 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Formative Content The planet is getting hotter and our fridges and air conditioning units are turning up the heat. Direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from cooling equipment – to keep humans safe, food and […]3 ways technology is helping the world adapt to climate change
February 2, 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content It’s now inevitable that we will have to learn to live with the effects of climate change. Despite the agreements made at the recent COP 27 summit, we are too far down the […]
