This article was originally published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. I.Background The issue of security bears on the well-being of people of all countries, the lofty cause of world peace and development, and the future of humanity. Today, our world, our times and history are changing in ways […]The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper
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This article was originally published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. I.Background The issue of security bears on the well-being of people of all countries, the lofty cause of world peace and development, and the future of humanity. Today, our world, our times and history are changing in ways […]What challenges to look out for now the ‘era of connected things’ has quietly arrived
February 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Winston Ma, Adjunct Professor, NYU School of Law In August 2022, the number of connected “things” (mobile devices) exceeded the number of connected “people” for the first time in China. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology […]COVID-19: how is it currently being seen?
January 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bruna Larissa da Silva Santos, a fourth-year medical student at Centro Universitário CESMAC, Brazil. 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 writers and do not necessarily […]Social Code of Diabetes
December 19, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nowshin Tabassum, a fourth year medical student currently studying in Sheikh Hasina Medical College, Jamalpur, 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 writers and do […]COP27: 5 things to be hopeful about the climate summit and beyond
November 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content World leaders have another chance to make progress on taking concrete steps to tackle global warming at COP27 in Egypt this November. It is the United Nations’ largest and most important annual […]The European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at Schools: researchers meeting children and showing the wonders of science
October 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Researchers’ Night, Europe’s largest science communication and promotion event, will take place in 26 countries to showcase the diversity of European research and innovation and their impact on citizens’ daily lives. It will take place in several EU Member States and […]3 lessons in tech ethics from a tech giant
September 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Brian Green, Director, Technology Ethics, Santa Clara University, Emily Ratté, Project Specialist, World Economic Forum, Christina Zhang, Senior Manager, Ethical and Inclusive Products, Salesforce, Rayce Smallwood, Content Specialist, Ethical and Inclusive Products, Salesforce The more people live with […]How to make data-enabled healthcare a reality in Asia-Pacific
June 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ahmed Elhusseiny, Area Head of Asia-Pacific, Roche Pharmaceuticals Asia-Pacific is the most densely populated region of the world and continues to grow – and age – at a rapid pace.COVID-19 brought us to an inflection point in the […]Taxonomy: MEPs object to Commission’s plan to include gas and nuclear activities
June 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs in the two responsible committees objected on Tuesday to the inclusion of nuclear and gas in the list of environmentally sustainable economic activities. In a joint meeting of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee […]Fit for 55: Environment Committee to work on way forward on carbon-pricing laws
June 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. As MEPs rejected the report on the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System, three draft laws, part of the Fit For 55 package, are on hold pending political agreement. Draft legislation on the Emissions Trading System (ETS) reform was referred back to committee […]European Green Deal: Commission adopts new limits for some of the most harmful chemicals in waste
October 29, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal to protect human health and the environment from some of the most harmful chemicals in waste – Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). The proposal tightens the limits for these chemicals in waste, preventing them from re-entering the economy. […]EU-Ukraine Summit: Moving Forward Together
October 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the 23rd EU-Ukraine Summit in Kyiv, the European Union and Ukraine reaffirmed their strong partnership and commitment to strengthening the political association and economic integration of Ukraine with the European Union. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President, Charles […]Use of artificial intelligence by the police: MEPs oppose mass surveillance
October 6, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To combat discrimination and ensure the right to privacy, MEPs demand strong safeguards when artificial intelligence tools are used in law enforcement. In a resolution adopted by 377 in favour, 248 against and 62 abstentions, MEPs point to the risk of algorithmic bias in […]Namibia is poised to become the renewable energy hub of Africa
October 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hage G. Geingob, President of Namibia, Office of the President of Namibia Namibia launched its Second Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPPII) in March 2021.The country is on course to develop a green and blue economy as articulated under the […]4 ways to improve the lives of older people
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Prakash Tyagi, Founder-Director, GRAVIS Hospital; Executive Director, GRAVIS By 2050, it is expected there will be more humans over 60 than under 15 for the first time in history.Older people are harder hit by poverty and ill-health, necessitating […]Basic Health Units in the promotion of the 2nd SDG: Zero Hunger
September 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laura de Arruda Martinhago, 18 years old, a medical student at Unicesumar University, Maringá, Brazil. 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 […]4 things to know about the future of media and entertainment
August 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jatinder Sidhu, Writer, Formative Content After COVID-19 slumps, the global entertainment industry is set to rebound, a new PwC report says.Online data consumption spiked 30% during pandemic.Many consumption patterns and consumer habits learned during the pandemic will become […]US jobseekers have a record 10 million openings to choose from – but why?
August 13, 2021 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 Elliott, Senior Writer, Formative Content America had a record 10.1 million job openings in June.It came as businesses reported struggling to hire enough staff to fill vacancies.A rising quit rate could suggest workers are more confident about […]COVID-19 shows why we must build trust in digital financial services
December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Leora Klapper, Lead Economist, Development Research Group, World Bank The pandemic has proved that digital financial inclusion is crucial – and that it cannot depend on cash-out services.Weak financial infrastructure makes digital transactions difficult – and people often […]Human rights breaches in Eritrea, Nicaragua and Saudi Arabia
October 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in Eritrea, Nicaragua and Saudi Arabia. Eritrea, notably the case of Dawit Isaak Parliament demands that all prisoners of conscience in Eritrea, notably Swedish citizen Dawit Isaak and several […]Binding legislation needed to stop EU-driven global deforestation, say MEPs
October 1, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call on the Commission to put forward rules to stop EU-driven global deforestation through mandatory due diligence for companies placing products on the EU market. Currently, there is no EU legislation prohibiting products that contribute to the destruction of forests from being placed […]Mental health in midst of a pandemic: can we help?
May 31, 2020 by 3 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Elisa Torquato, a second year medical student at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Natal, Brazil. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]
