This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The warmth and crackling of a hearth fire in winter has a timeless appeal. Yet traditional wood-burning fireplaces have fallen out of favour due to their soot, smoke and pollution. Neverdark, a company based in Ukraine, offers an innovative solution that captures the allure of a fireplace without […]EBRD and donors help Ukrainian business Neverdark relocate to safer areas
January 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The warmth and crackling of a hearth fire in winter has a timeless appeal. Yet traditional wood-burning fireplaces have fallen out of favour due to their soot, smoke and pollution. Neverdark, a company based in Ukraine, offers an innovative solution that captures the allure of a fireplace without […]Netherlands: Rabobank and EIB scale up support for environmentally conscious small businesses
January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Rabobank are scaling up their support for environmentally conscious businesses. Through this new instrument, €300 million will be made available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working at the forefront of sustainable development. Over the last nine years, in cooperation with the […]MEPs: support for Venezuela’s opposition is a “moral duty”
January 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The regime of Nicolas Maduro is illegitimate and his presidency constitutes an unlawful attempt to remain in power by force, MEPs say in a resolution adopted on Thursday. Condemning in the strongest possible terms the usurpation of the presidency in Venezuela by Nicolas Maduro, […]DPR Korea’s nuclear quest thwarts disarmament efforts, Security Council hears
January 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The launch of yet another ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is of serious concern, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday, highlighting the persistent threat to global efforts towards disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for peacebuilding […]UNRWA chief renews call for probe into attacks on humanitarians in Gaza
January 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, issued a fresh call on Tuesday for investigations into the “systematic disregard” for humanitarian workers and humanitarian premises in Gaza. Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini made the appeal in a statement posted on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. […]Cyprus receives €100 million EIB loan for extensive road upgrades
December 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Cyprus €100 million for a range of road improvements in the country. The EIB credit will cover 50% of the costs of planned renovations and extensions to make road travel in Cyprus easier and safer. The loan is part […]EIB provides €86 million to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure from Russian attacks
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has directed €86 million, backed by EU guarantees, to Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s national electricity transmission system operator, to support the physical protection of Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure. This funding – provided under the EIB’s Ukraine Solidarity Urgent Response Package developed in cooperation with […]Supporting a Serbian housing association through the GEFF programme
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. In the face of soaring energy prices, many households across the Western Balkans are searching for ways to lower their heating and electricity bills. The EBRD is working with local partner banks and donors to provide financing to households and housing associations, supporting investment in energy-saving […]EU and Mercosur reach political agreement on groundbreaking partnership
December 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and her counterparts from four Mercosur countries (Brazilian President Lula, Argentinian President Milei, Paraguayan President Peña, and Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou) finalised negotiations for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur partnership agreement. President of the European […]UN marks Day of Remembrance for chemical weapons victims with renewed call for global action
December 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. On the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for decisive global action to eliminate chemical weapons, warning that their resurgence threatens decades of hard-won progress. Commemorated on Saturday, the Day of Remembrance pays tribute to those killed or injured by chemical […]Vienna wins 2025 Access City Award for leading the way in accessibility for persons with disabilities
December 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Vienna won the 2025 Access City Award, for its outstanding efforts to making the city accessible for persons with disabilities. The initiatives to improve access to public spaces, public transport, information and communication technologies, and public services undertaken by the capital of Austria […]Czech and Slovak businesses to get financing support with €400 million in EIB loans to Komerční banka and SGEF
November 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending a total of €400 million to two Czech financial institutions to spur the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies in the Czech Republic and neighbouring Slovakia. The EIB loans of €200 million each to Komerční […]Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: rights experts
November 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Independent UN human rights experts have warned of an escalating risk of nuclear disaster in Ukraine following Russia’s continued attacks on the country’s electrical infrastructure, with the most recent strike occurring on 17 November. Their warning comes amid growing international concern about the vulnerability of Ukraine’s nuclear […]Mobile and Banking Industries Join Forces to Fight Fraud
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. GSMA and UK Finance convened mobile operators and banks in the UK to deliver Scam Signal, a new solution to combat fraud 5 November 2024, London: GSMA and UK Finance have joined forces to provide a collaborative framework for the UK’s leading mobile network operators […]Displacement crisis reaches 123 million, amid ongoing conflicts
November 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has called for “urgent international support” as the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reaches 123 million, with ongoing conflicts in Lebanon, Sudan and other areas driving further displacement. In a statement to the Third Committee of the General […]EIB Group showcases progress of European Tech Champions Initiative boosting European scale-ups at event in Madrid
November 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB Group outlined the progress of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI) – the fund of funds promoted by the European Union and participating EU Member States to foster the growth of cutting-edge technology startups with high growth potential (scale-ups) – today in Madrid. This […]These 5 key trends will shape the EdTech market upto 2030
February 26, 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: Malvika Bhagwat, Partner and Head of Outcomes, Owl Ventures As the digital revolution accelerates, education technology (EdTech) will leave an indelible mark on lives and economies all over the world. From filling in gaps in the workforce to […]How to achieve a just and responsible energy transition in ASEAN
January 16, 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: Afiq Zarim, Head (Project), PETRONAS, Asheesh Sastry, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group ASEAN stands as the world’s fourth-largest energy consumer, with a fast-growing population reaching close to 700 million. The region saw a 3% annual growth rate in energy […]e-NG: The synthetic natural gas that could help decarbonize shipping and heavy industry
January 10, 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: Marco Alverà, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Tree Energy Solutions (TES-H2) Last month at COP 28, 198 countries agreed unanimously to transition away from fossil fuels. This means “peak oil” is somewhere near the horizon, and signals a pivotal […]Hottest ever ocean temperatures threaten planet’s health, and other nature and climate stories to read this week
August 8, 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Record ocean temperatures threaten the planet’s health The climate crisis has pushed the world’s oceans to their hottest-ever temperatures, with serious repercussions for the planet’s wellbeing. Average water temperatures hit 20.96°C on […]Climate finance: What are debt-for-nature swaps and how can they help countries?
May 15, 2023 by 3 Comments
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 future looks more hopeful for the giant turtles of the Galapagos Islands thanks to Ecuador’s innovative “debt-for-nature” swap that raises money to protect the endangered ecosystem. Millions will go towards conservation on […]Fighting in Sudan could plunge millions into hunger, WFP warns
May 10, 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 In April, intense fighting broke out across Sudan between warring factions led by two military leaders vying for power. The violence shattered hopes of a peaceful political transition and has forced tens […]How skills-based organizations can use AI to create the jobs of tomorrow
January 17, 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: Aneel Bhusri, Co-CEO, Co-Founder and Chair, Workday The world of work as we once knew it no longer exists. For years, work was a static concept and narrowly defined. That notion has given way to a far more dynamic […]A tale of two US labour markets: How remote work could help break down barriers to employment
November 15, 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: Rand Ghayad, Head of Economics and Global Labor Markets, LinkedIn The labour market continues to show signs of substantial tightness. More workers have been leaving their jobs, and a good number of them have been quitting in less […]What’s the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) and why is it important for nature?
September 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Read, Senior Writer, Formative Content The race to protect the natural world and its biodiversity reaches a critical milestone this December as countries gather for the United Nations’ COP15 meeting. The stakes for the summit – in […]The metaverse paradox: Why the industry needs standardization
July 12, 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: Rolf Illenberger, Chief Executive Officer, VRdirect The metaverse will define the next technological era, characterized by more intuitive ways to interact with technology such as through virtual reality.However, advancements in metaverse technology are largely being driven by Big […]Here’s how to mobilize finance for a just transition and net zero
June 30, 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: Nick Robins, Head, Grantham Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science The importance of a just transition to a sustainable economy is part of the 2015 Paris Agreement, for which finance is a major lever.The financing agenda […]Facebook Files: MEPs to invite whistleblower Frances Haugen to a hearing
October 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Lead MEPs from the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee decided to invite Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen to a hearing on 8 November. The decision to organise a public hearing in the European Parliament on “Whistleblowers’ testimonies on the negative impact of big tech […]It’s time to take girls’ digital safety and literacy seriously
October 11, 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: Madeleine Askham, Policy & Advocacy Lead, Plan International, Isobel Fergus, Research Manager, Plan International & Nikita Shubsole Digital Policy & Advocacy Officer, Plan International Girls and young women spend huge amounts of time online.Access to the internet and […]Parliament slams EU governments during debate on Pandora Papers
October 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs unanimously expressed indignation and disgust at the Pandora Papers revelations and criticised governments’ woefully inadequate response for over a decade. Speaking during a debate in plenary with representatives of the Council and the Commission just days after the leaks were published, the latest […]Agriculture: Launch of an annual EU organic day
September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission celebrate the launch of an annual ‘EU organic day’. The three institutions signed a joint declaration establishing from now on each 23 September as EU organic day. This follows up on the Action Plan for […]This start-up is putting commercial air conditioning on ice to cool global warming
September 21, 2021 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Formative Content A large share of peak electricity demand in the energy grid is driven by air conditioning, especially in hot climates, set to become a top driver for global energy demand in the […]Conference on the Future of Europe: citizens in the spotlight
September 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The first of four European Citizens’ Panels starts its work with a session in Strasbourg from Friday, 17 September to Sunday, 19 September 2021. The Panels lie at the heart of the Conference on the Future of Europe and will bring together 800 citizens […]
