This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]Evolving Perspectives on Domestic Violence: A Historical Overview
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]We must triple renewables capacity by 2030. Here are 3 ways to break the offshore wind impasse
December 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: Rasmus Nikolaj Due Skov, Head, Global External Affairs and Positioning, Ørsted, Ben Backwell, CEO, Global Wind Energy Council There is a new guiding star for global energy planners and policy-makers: tripling the global capacity of renewables to reach 11,000 GW by 2030, […]Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Michel following the EU-China Summit
December 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today’s Summit was already my second visit to China this year. This is certainly testimony to the importance of the EU-China relationship. We have a complex relationship with China which deserves frank and open discussions, to deepen mutual understanding, and we had that today. […]Statement by President von der Leyen at the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
December 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Thank you very much, Mr President, for the very warm welcome. Yesterday, I had the pleasure and the honour to visit the Temple of Heaven, a strong symbol for the longevity of Chinese tradition and history. And it is a pleasure to see you […]How philanthropy can mobilize actors in the capital stack to accelerate action on climate and nature
December 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: Lo Poman, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Regal Hotels International Holdings Limited, Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Climate change is impacting people across Asia more than ever, with the region hit […]COP28: New climate disaster fund, plus other nature and climate stories to read this week
December 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up contains key nature and climate news from the past week.Top nature and climate stories: COP28: Debt relief needed to help developing world adapt to climate change; COP28 delegates adopt new […]Why green tech’s multiplier effect is critical to achieving climate goals
December 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Caspar Herzberg, Chief Executive Officer, AVEVA Group The idea that the green economy can support future growth while also meeting global net-zero targets is gaining widespread acceptance.Studies on the impact of initiatives like the US Inflation Reduction Act […]Why the tropical majority is key to creating effective ocean solutions at COP28, and beyond
November 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Josheena Naggea, Hoffmann Fellow, Innovation for Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture, World Economic Forum, Alfredo Giron, Acting Head of Ocean, World Economic Forum, Ana Spalding, Director of the Adrienne Arsht Community-Based Resilience Solutions Initiative & Staff Scientist Smithsonian Tropical […]4 ways the public and private sectors can change the future of sustainable travel together
November 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jenifer Mundy, Global Head, Merchant Sales & Acquiring, Visa The travel and tourism sector still faces a core tension between the economic benefits of tourists and the subsequent environmental impacts.However, while two-thirds of tourists are aware of sustainable […]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 […]The Healthcare System’s Role in Combating The Hidden Epidemic of Domestic Violence: A Framework for Change
November 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms.Cika Thalita Nurul Izzah, known as Cika, a Medical student of Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia. 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 […]Commission launches first European Hydrogen Bank auction with €800 million of subsidies for renewable hydrogen production
November 24, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission launched today the first auction under the European Hydrogen Bank to support the production of renewable hydrogen in Europe, with an initial €800 million of emissions trading revenues, channelled through the Innovation Fund. Producers of renewable hydrogen can bid for support in the form of […]How open banking is levelling the financial playing field in the Middle East
November 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: Yasmeen Al-Sharaf, Director of Fintech and Innovation, Central Bank of Bahrain The swiftly expanding open banking sector offers benefits to both the fintech industry and customers.By supporting entrepreneurs, it can help governments diversify their economies.Bahrain is leading Middle […]The Vital Role of Healthcare in Tackling Domestic Violence
November 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Alexandre Borges Filho is a Brazilian 24-year-old medical student. 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 view on the topic, […]India is unlocking rural prosperity with the world’s largest drone-led property rights initiative
November 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: Ankit Mehta, CEO & Co Founder, IdeaForge, Vignesh Santhanam, India Lead, Drones and Tomorrow’s Airspace, World Economic Forum, Purushottam Kaushik, Head, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, World Economic Forum The early 19th century witnessed one of the […]4 problem-solving tips from the world’s ‘scrappiest organizations’
November 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: Pooja Chhabria, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Like several other low-income African countries, Zambia struggled to access medicine for diarrhoea – the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the country for children under five. The life-saving medicine, […]Status of the artist: better working conditions for artists and cultural workers
November 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals for EU measures to improve living and working conditions for professionals working in the art, cultural and creative sectors.In the legislative initiative, adopted by 433 votes in favour to 100 against and 99 abstentions, MEPs stress that the […]The Mental Weight of Climate Awareness on Future Medical Professionals
November 21, 2023 by 1 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 […]How ASEAN is making instant cross-border payments a reality
November 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Governor, Bank of Thailand, Guillaume Hingel, Lead, Financial Innovation, World Economic Forum Financial services are undergoing a digital revolution. As economies become increasingly digital, consumers expect their financial interactions to keep pace, demanding seamless, secure and […]Global economic growth to slow in 2024, and other economics news to read this week
November 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rebecca Geldard, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Global economic growth will slow in 2024, say banks Global economic growth will slow even more in 2024 due to high interest rates, increased energy prices and a slowdown in the […]Invisible Warfare: The Secret Link between Conflicts and Climate Change
November 20, 2023 by 3 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Zain Edeen Zyadah, a 19-year-old Palestinian medical student and PRET Facilitator. 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 view on […]6 projects helping to tackle food insecurity
November 17, 2023 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 Food prices are still rising around the world and contributing to food insecurity, the World Bank says.Solutions to combat food insecurity include systems that improve soil health and can turn deserts into […]Commission welcomes political agreement on protecting the environment through criminal law
November 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law. As proposed by the Commission in December 2021, the new directive will improve the effectiveness of criminal law enforcement […]Autumn 2023 Economic Forecast: A modest recovery ahead after a challenging year
November 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European economy has lost momentum this year against the background of a high cost of living, weak external demand and monetary tightening. While economic activity is expected to gradually recover going forward, the European Commission’s Autumn Forecast revises EU GDP growth down compared […]EU is providing additional €110 million in humanitarian aid to support Ukrainians affected by the war
November 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, the humanitarian situation in the country remains dire. The onset of winter poses further challenges to the already vulnerable communities impacted by the war. The Commission is therefore allocating €110 million in humanitarian aid of which €100 million […]India hosts the world’s first-ever air pollution market. Here are the lessons learned so far
November 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: Tanya Mittal, Research Associate, International Division, FICCI, Surabhi Parida India is facing an air pollution crisis.In a bid to reverse this problem, India launched the world’s first-ever market for particulate emissions.It is now looking to expand this scheme […]Child sexual abuse online: effective measures, no mass surveillance
November 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on new measures to protect children online by preventing and stopping child sexual abuse. The draft Parliament position was adopted by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs with 51 votes in favour, […]Why the impact economy is a top priority for Brazil
November 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: Rodrigo Sobral Rollemberg, Secretary of Green Economy, Decarbonization and Bioindustry, Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, Brazil, Gisela Maria Bernardes Solymos, Chair, Catalyst 2030 Brazil, Marcel Fukayama, Co-Founder, Sistema B Brazil, Marisol Argueta de Barillas, Head of […]China’s growth forecasts upgraded, Eurozone recession fears and other economy news to read this week
November 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: China’s GDP growth forecasts upgraded; Eurozone recession fears grow; UK narrowly avoids start of […]Securing critical minerals for energy transition requires collective action
November 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Minerals and rare earth elements are essential in the production of clean energy technologies.There is a supply and demand gap for the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition.The Securing Minerals for the Energy Transition initiative has identified the risks and implications of this […]Commission welcomes agreement on EU Annual Budget 2024
November 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Swift agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) revision, as proposed by the Commission in June 2023, is urgently needed in order to provide the necessary resources for crucial new needs, which cannot be financed under the MFF ceilings as they currently stand. This […]COP28: Why it matters and 5 key areas for action
November 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: Pedro Gomez, Head, Climate; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum COP28 is the next meeting of the group of 198 countries that have signed the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place in the United […]Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona 26-29 February 2024: Where technology, community and commerce converge
November 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona 26-29 February 2024: Where technology, community and commerce converge
