This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum, Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda CEO Yuxiang Zhou shares the lessons he learned while founding Black Lake Technologies.Climbing Kilimanjaro helped him focus on the right solutions and priorities.Building back slowly […]‘Trust time’ – What this CEO learned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
September 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: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum, Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda CEO Yuxiang Zhou shares the lessons he learned while founding Black Lake Technologies.Climbing Kilimanjaro helped him focus on the right solutions and priorities.Building back slowly […]Nagorno-Karabakh: EU provides €5 million in humanitarian aid
September 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU is boosting its humanitarian funding with €5 million in response to the increasing needs resulting from the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis. The conflict escalation and subsequent ceasefire is expected to trigger a mass exodus of people from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, with approximately 13 500 […]4 ways companies can align competing interests to scale up climate action
September 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: Simon Glynn, Partner and Climate & Sustainability Co-lead, Oliver Wyman, Mike Peirce, Executive Director of Systems Change, The Climate Group The step change in corporate climate action in the past few years has been extraordinary. Yet we are […]EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’: €90 million for 17 new projects to support healthy soils
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission will invest €90 million in 17 new research projects contributing to the EU Mission: ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’. These projects will work on restoring and protecting soil health for the sustainable production of healthy food, protecting biodiversity, building climate resilience, […]Protecting environment and health: Commission adopts measures to restrict intentionally added microplastics
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission takes another major step to protect the environment by adopting measures that restrict microplastics intentionally added to products under the EU chemical legislation REACH. The new rules will prevent the release to the environment of about half a million tonnes of […]Fight against illegal fishing: Commission identifies Trinidad and Tobago as non-cooperating country
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission decided to identify the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as a non-cooperating country in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, giving it a ‘red card’. Today’s decision is based on the EU’s IUU Regulation, which provides for a […]Albania to launch private sector alliance to boost humanitarian aid
September 26, 2023 by 1 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 This summer, the number of people in need of humanitarian aid worldwide hit a record high.During Albania’s presidency of the UN Security Council, the country proposed a new public-private humanitarian alliance.The […]With community co-design, Indigenous communities and women of colour shape local developments
September 25, 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: Kevin Bright, Former Director of Housing and Sustainability, Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency, Wafa Elkhalifa, Equitable Development Coordinator, Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency, Patrick Seeb, Executive Director, Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency Large-scale redevelopment projects […]4 ways companies can make real progress on diversity, equity and inclusion
September 25, 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: Elisabeth Pipic, Specialist, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum, Silja Baller, Head of Mission, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum and adaptable than their peers.Despite some progress, gaps in economic opportunities and […]Bank of England halts interest rate rises and other economics stories to read this week
September 25, 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: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Bank of England halts interest rate rises The Bank of England has brought an end to its run of interest rate rises, holding rates steady for the first time since December 2021. […]What India’s G20 presidency tells us about its approach to geopolitics
September 25, 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: Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) India chaired the G20 in 2023 with the message slogan “one planet, one family, one future.”As the country’s role in global politics continues to grow, there are lessons in the G20 […]Venice is charging visitors to tackle overtourism. What are other holiday destinations doing?
September 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article was originally published in August 2023 and updated in September 2023.Venice has introduced a tourist tax while Amsterdam is the latest tourist destination to consider banning cruise ships in a […]Here are 5 lessons from Ghana’s fight against plastic pollution
September 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: Maame Akua T Yawson, Communications Specialist, Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership, Kwame Mensa-Yawson, Manager, Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), Impact Hub Accra The last two decades have characterized consistent and significant economic growth and political stability for […]With life expectancy increasing, here’s how 4 countries are addressing their ageing populations
September 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: Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Formative Content Japan is often name-checked in headlines about ageing populations, but it’s the tiny city-state of Monaco that trumps all other countries in the longevity stakes, with over a third of its roughly […]Why AI makes traditional education models obsolete – and what to do about it
September 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: Sean Hughes, Academic Program Manager, Minerva Project The educational model that dominates global institutions is outdated and fundamentally unprepared for the age of AI.AI not only highlights the shortcomings of a traditional lecture-and-exam model but actively undermines its […]Digital sovereignty: European Chips Act enters into force today
September 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Chips Act enters into force. It puts in place a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU’s security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications. Semiconductors are the essential building blocks of digital and digitised products. […]Navigating Ongoing Challenges: Late-Summer COVID Wave Signals Persistence of the Pandemic
September 21, 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 […]4 steps to boosting food security in Africa, according to experts
September 20, 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings are addressing the global food crisis.Small and medium agricultural enterprises are the key to transforming food systems and improving food security in Africa.Leaders said […]Scope 3 emissions are key to decarbonization – but what are they and how do we tackle them?
September 20, 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: Pim Valdre, Head, Climate Ambition Initiative, World Economic Forum, Jay Hawkins, Communications Lead, Climate and First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum Scope 3 emissions – those a company is indirectly responsible for across its value chain – represent […]Japan’s rural areas are depopulating – could a circular economy deliver local economic revitalization?
September 20, 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: Makiko Eda, Chief Representative Officer, Japan, World Economic Forum Japan’s rural populations are declining, creating an urgent need to redesign local economies and an opportunity to instil a sustainable circular economy.Companies in Japan actively leveraging the advancement of […]US Treasury Secretary of Janet Yellen: SDIM23 Remarks in Full
September 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The Sustainable Development Impact Meetings take place in 18-22 September at the World Economic Forum in New York.US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke on what’s needed for global food security at the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings […]What history can teach us about climate adaptation
September 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: Joe Wegener, Project Fellow, Frontier Technology for Climate, World Economic Forum, Chitresh Saraswat, Hoffmann Fellow, Innovation in Climate Adaptation, World Economic Forum Innovation is required if we are to protect the vulnerable today from the impacts of climate […]EU-China: Commission and China hold second High-level Digital Dialogue
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission held its second High-level Digital Dialogue with China. Co-chaired by Vera Jourova, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, and Vice-Premier of China, Zhang Guoqing, this dialogue hosted in Beijing covered key issues such as platforms and data regulation, Artificial Intelligence, research and […]International trade: What you need to know this month
September 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: Edgard Carneiro Vieira, Lead, Community and Business Engagement, World Economic Forum 1. BRICS and G20 add new members The BRICS bloc of emerging market economies has agreed to add six new members in what will be the biggest […]10-Point Plan for Lampedusa
September 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In view of the unfolding situation in Lampedusa, and while recognising the increasing pressure along different migratory routes, European Commission President von der Leyen laid out the following set of immediate actions to be exercised in full respect of fundamental rights and international obligations: […]The African Union has been made a permanent member of the G20 – what does it mean for the continent?
September 15, 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 The African Union (AU) has been made a permanent member of the G20, in a move that has been broadly welcomed for giving the continent an important voice […]Economic uncertainty is taking a toll on the sustainable development goals. Chief economists explain
September 15, 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: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 has been slowed by global crises. The World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook report highlights the challenges ahead for global development. We […]Human rights breaches in Guatemala, Azerbaijan and Bangladesh
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. All state institutions and sectors of society have to support an orderly transition of power in Guatemala MEPs call for the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan, including Dr Gubad Ibodoghlu Deep concern about human rights situation in Bangladesh, in particular over the case […]Reduce demand and protect people in prostitution, say MEPs
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Different regulations across the EU lead to organised crime People in prostitution are marginalised and criminalised, hindering their access to essential services Reducing demand would prevent and decrease human trafficking Commission should develop common EU guidelines guaranteeing fundamental rights for people in prostitution Parliament […]Creating a more stable, affordable and sustainable electricity market
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament today gave the green light to start negotiations with Council to reform the EU’s electricity market. The decision to open talks with member states, as proposed by the Industry, Research and Energy committee in July 2023, was taken with 366 votes to 186, […]Understanding the Extended Consequences of COVID-19: It’s not over yet, maybe
September 15, 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 […]From mitigation to adaptation: 3 lessons for leaders putting health at the heart of climate action
September 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President – Global Operations & IT, Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca The health sector must take action to mitigate its impact and help health systems adapt to increasing burdens.Public-private partnerships demonstrate how initiatives can help […]Gender equality progress under threat at mid-point of sustainable development goals
September 14, 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: Delphine O, French Ambassador and Secretary-General, Generation Equality Forum, Alison Holder, Executive Director, Equal Measures 2030 Almost three-quarters of the SDGs are directly or significantly reliant on gender equality, yet action on the SDGs fails to sufficiently embed […]
