This article is published in association with United Nations. At least one UN staffer has been killed and at least five others injured – several very severely – following an explosion at two UN guesthouses in Deir al Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday. The UN is verifying and confirming the details, including the […]UN staff member killed in central Gaza blast, five others injured
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At least one UN staffer has been killed and at least five others injured – several very severely – following an explosion at two UN guesthouses in Deir al Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday. The UN is verifying and confirming the details, including the […]Human rights breaches in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran and Algeria
January 24, 2025 by 4 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions about the respect for human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran and Algeria. The case of Jean-Jacques Wondo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)MEPs strongly condemn the passing of death sentences […]Germany: EIB provides €35 million to Formo to expand production of cheese alternatives free from animal products
January 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €35 million loan to German food tech company Formo. This EIB quasi-equity venture debt loan will enable Formo to further develop and scale up its fermentation processes for producing alternatives to dairy and egg-based products. Founded in Berlin in 2019, […]Ukraine: Population drops by 10 million since Russia invaded in 2014, UNFPA reports
October 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A deepening demographic crisis is roiling Ukraine, exacerbated by Russia’s full-scale invasion, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, said on Tuesday, underscoring an urgent need for comprehensive recovery strategies focused on human capital and socioeconomic reform. Since Russia’s invasion in 2014, the ongoing war has […]The world must step up for girls, UN chief says
October 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, a town hall held at UN Headquarters provided an opportunity for young women activists to engage directly with policymakers and offer recommendations on what they need to fully realise their rights. The President of […]Make AI work for everyone, UN chief says
September 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday called for global cooperation in sharing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that unequal access could exacerbate global inequalities. “AI capacities today are concentrated in a handful of powerful companies – and even fewer countries. Meanwhile, too many countries face […]EIB invests €490 million with ICF to finance the construction of affordable and energy-efficient homes in Catalonia
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Institut Català de Finances (ICF) have signed a €163 million loan to finance the construction of affordable rental housing with high energy efficiency standards in Catalonia, Spain. This is the first tranche of a total loan of €490 million backed by the […]Sudan’s cocktail of war and flooding leaves people trapped, unable to flee
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Millions of people have been forced out of Sudan as the brutal civil war continues to spread, including in Sinja Town, south of the capital Khartoum, where UN humanitarians reported on Tuesday that more than 55,000 people have already fled. To provide lifesaving aid to those forced […]Over three million preventable deaths per year due to alcohol and drug use
June 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Over three million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and drug use, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) found. Of these deaths, 2.6 million were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for nearly five per cent of all deaths, with the highest numbers […]New 2X Challenge announces US$20 billion target for investments for women
June 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. A multilateral coalition of public and private sector investors yesterday pledged to invest US$20 billion in women’s economic empowerment over the next three years, under the 2X Challenge. The announcement came at the close of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Italy, with the official communique affirming support […]Portugal: EIB signs advisory agreement with BPI and Santander to promote green investment
June 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed two advisory service agreements with the BPI and Santander to support them in identifying and financing climate action and environmental sustainability projects. These agreements fall under the scope of the signing of loan and guarantee operations with the EIB […]7 ways Earth system stress is already affecting our security
May 13, 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: Rod Schoonover, Co-Founder, Ecosecurity Council As we approach the mid-21st century, security issues worldwide are becoming increasingly complex and dire. Active conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa have not only overwhelmed international peacemaking efforts but have also exacerbated humanitarian crises and […]Metsola at the European Council: This election will be the test of our systems
March 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Delivering on our priorities is the best tool to push against disinformation, said EP President Roberta Metsola at European Council Addressing the Heads of State or Government at the March European Council in Brussels today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the following topics: […]Human rights breaches in Afghanistan and Venezuela
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the respect for human rights in Afghanistan and Venezuela. The repressive environment in Afghanistan, including public executions and violence against women MEPs are gravely concerned by the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Afghanistan. The […]Reducing pollution from industry and large livestock farms
March 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs on the International Trade Committee endorsed the extension of trade liberalisation measures to support Ukraine and Moldova in the face of Russia’s war. MEPs approved on Thursday, by 26 votes, with 10 against and 1 abstentions, a proposal to renew the temporary suspension of import […]Commission Statement on the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism
March 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the 20th European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism tomorrow, the Commission issued the following statement: “On the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism we honor the memory of all those who have tragically fallen victims to terrorist acts, whether on […]Innocence at Risk: Child Safety in Conflict
March 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Farhan Hasin Islam, a 3rd year student at Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 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 […]The accidental activist: How one woman became an advocate for women farmers in Senegal
March 6, 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: Alison Buckholtz, Writer, World Bank Group The first time Korka Diaw ever heard that a woman could make a living at rice farming, back in 1991, she knew it was the career for her. What she didn’t know, she […]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, […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement for cleaner air in the EU
February 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive. Once adopted, the new law will set 2030 EU air quality standards aligned more closely with the WHO global air quality guidelines. This is an important […]European farmers exempted from rules on land lying fallow
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission officially adopted a regulation which grants a partial exemption for European farmers from the conditionality rule on land lying fallow. This follows the Commission’s proposal presented on 31 January, and discussions with Member States in committee meetings. The Regulation will enter into […]The Commission announces initial humanitarian aid of €1.8 billion for 2024
February 13, 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: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva With almost 300 million people estimated to need humanitarian assistance in 2024, the EU once again reinforces its commitment to support the […]EU Disability and Parking cards: Parliament and Council reach provisional deal
February 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the EU Disability Card and the EU Parking Card for persons with disabilities. The directive aims to make sure that, when travelling for a short period, persons with disabilities have equal access to preferential […]Why generative AI could be society’s new equalizer
February 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: Ravi Kumar S., Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant Over the past 250 years, the world has experienced five technological revolutions, according to economic historian Carlota Perez. Each revolution occurs about every half century, brings together multiple interrelated technologies and produces profound […]AI, quantum technologies, and drug discovery: 7 key guardrails
February 6, 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: Satwik Mishra, Vice President (Content), Centre for Trustworthy Technology, Helen Huang, Senior Research Associate, C4IR Centre for Trustworthy Technology, World Economic Forum Traditional drug discovery processes fail to address current and future global healthcare needs. The cumbersome processes, from initial […]EU CO2 emissions from fossil fuels ‘at 1960s levels’, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
January 30, 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. EU CO2 emissions from fossil fuels return to 1960s levels The European Union’s (EU) O2 levels from fossil fuels are at their lowest for 60 years following an 8% year-on-year fall in […]Why standards and controls are essential to the future of digital financial markets
January 17, 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: Frank La Salla, President, CEO & Director, DTCC For a moment back in the mid-2010s, blockchain was being hailed as the future of financial markets. It was labeled generational and transformative due to its decentralized nature and potential applications […]The gender gap in South Asia’s judiciary is growing – here’s why we need to close it
January 11, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rida Tahir, Barrister-at-law and an Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan, Global Shaper, Karachi Hub South Asia does not have a judiciary that is representative of its population. Women are under-represented. Across the region, women make up less […]3 of the biggest issues for AI that will set the agenda at Davos 2024
January 9, 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Artificial intelligence (AI) will change your life – it’s already happening. What is unclear is how? AI’s potential to reimagine what’s possible was brought into stark focus in 2023 with the emergence of generative […]3 things organizations must do to disrupt cybercrime
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: Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist and Global Vice-President Threat Intelligence, Fortinet Collaborative partnerships and collective cyber resilience are vital in the fight against global cybercrime.Organizations must also play an integral part in disrupting the ecosystem by creating a […]Commission approves amendment to State aid measures supporting resolution of Polish Getin Noble Bank
November 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to the support measures granted by Poland in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A. The Commission approved the initial support measures in October 2022 (SA.100687). According […]EU-Canada Summit 2023 – Joint Statement
November 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. I. Building a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable future 1. We, the leaders of Canada and the European Union (EU), met today in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador to reaffirm our strategic partnership, advance our cooperation to seize the opportunities of our time and […]How digital technologies will help the EU meet its energy efficiency targets
November 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Matthias Rebellius, Member of the Managing Board; Chief Executive Officer, Smart Infrastructure, Siemens AG The EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive will help maximize gains in the building sector, which accounts for about 40% of its energy consumption.The newly revised […]
