This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Megan Gerryts, Innovation Specialist, Food and Water, World Economic Forum, Federico Ronca, Lead, Data and Digital Solutions, Food & Water, World Economic Forum, Bianca Bertaccini, Project Specialist, Protein Pathways, Better Living, World Economic Forum Technology in agriculture is […]Here’s how technology is helping solve agriculture’s biggest issues
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Megan Gerryts, Innovation Specialist, Food and Water, World Economic Forum, Federico Ronca, Lead, Data and Digital Solutions, Food & Water, World Economic Forum, Bianca Bertaccini, Project Specialist, Protein Pathways, Better Living, World Economic Forum Technology in agriculture is […]Full text: Communist Party of China Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements
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This article was initially published at Xinhua. BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — China’s State Council Information Office on Friday released a white paper titled “CPC Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements.”Please see the attachment for the document. Why creating a psychologically safe workplace is key to high performance in uncertain times
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dustin Seale, Managing partner, Heidrick Consulting Change is constant, but constant disruption can feel overwhelming. As business leaders worldwide grapple with the impacts of macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, you can be forgiven for forgetting that the workplace […]Parliament backs plans for better access to, and use of, data
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The “Data Act”, already agreed between MEPs and member states, aims to stimulate innovation by eliminating barriers to data access. The new legislation establishes rules on the sharing of data generated through the use of connected products or related services (e.g. the Internet of […]Parliament wants tougher enforcement of EU sanctions against Russia
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want more EU-level oversight and better efforts to limit Moscow’s ability to bypass the EU’s restrictive measures.In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament voices its alarm over existing loopholes in the EU’s sanctions regime against Russia. While highlighting the unprecedented nature of the […]Democracy’s Direst Hour: Palestine and the Survival of the West
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. A child per hour dead in the Gaza concentration camp. Mass bombings followed by mass killings of civilians. Mass […]Commission adopts new proposal on combining transport modes for more sustainable freight
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today’s proposal on combined transport aims to make freight transport more sustainable by improving the competitiveness of intermodal freight – the transportation of goods using two or more transport modes – vis-à-vis road-only transport. The proposal updates the current Combined Transport Directive and completes […]Recognition of parenthood in the EU: no discrimination against children’s rights
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs propose to limit the possibility for EU countries to refuse to recognise parenthood established in another member state based on public policy concerns. With 14 votes against 4 and no abstentions, the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) adopted its opinion on draft legislation facilitating […]Greening Research Work: Practical Tips for Minimizing Waste and Promoting Sustainability
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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 […]EU increases humanitarian aid to Gaza by €25 million
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As part of the EU’s continued support to people in Gaza, the Commission will provide a further €25 million in humanitarian aid. This quadruples EU humanitarian assistance to over €100 million for Gaza this year. The new assistance will be provided to humanitarian organisations […]World’s first flying taxi, and other technology stories you need to read
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sebastian Buckup, Head of Network and Partnerships, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. World’s first flying taxi cleared for take-off A start-up in China has received the first certificate of airworthiness for an autonomous flying […]An interview with ChatGPT about managing the risks of generative AI
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nelson Novaes Neto, CTO , C6 Bank, Keri Pearlson, Executive Director, Cybersecurity, MIT – Sloan School of Management Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically change the way we work. In some cases, it is expected […]European Commission Statement on antisemitic incidents in Europe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Brussels The spike of antisemitic incidents across Europe has reached extraordinary levels in the last few days, reminiscent of some of the darkest times in history. European Jews today are again living in fear. We have seen a resurgence of antisemitic incidents and rhetoric […]Climate Change’s Complex Impact on Food Security and the Right to Adequate Nutrition
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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 […]Young leaders have the power to protect the Amazon. Here’s how
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Thales Dantas, Member, Global Shapers Community Advisory Council; Project Manager , PreScouter Inc., Maryangel Alemán, Member, Global Shapers Community Managua Hub; Grants Specialist, World Vision Nicaragua Preserving and protecting the Amazon rainforest is absolutely essential for the fight […]5 leaders and the turning points that changed their leadership approach
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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, Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Sometimes a single incident can be enough to change a person’s leadership approach and journey.In its 101st edition, the World Economic Forum’s Meet the Leader […]How data-driven community engagement can drive meaningful change
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Athenia Rodney, CEO & Owner, Umoja Event Planning Company, Michael Lenihan, Founder and CEO, Public Sentiment, Suzanne Dikker, Research Associate Professor, Department of Psychology at New York University; Director, MindHive, Felicia Zerwas, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Psychology, New […]Cyclone Otis and the Acapulco Ringing Bell: Climate Change Realities and Gross Domestic Burning Fallacies
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. October 25 was the day the loudest ringing bell of Gaia’s Climate Change realities clung to the megaphone of […]Private markets have been the domain of institutions and the wealthy, could they open to retail investors?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Meagan Andrews, Community Curator, Investors Industries, World Economic Forum Institutional investors and a limited group of individuals have long enjoyed the return and diversification benefits of private markets.Retail investors should be able to share in those benefits to […]How the management mindset needs to change, and other lessons for the digital transformation from Siemens’ CEO
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Siemens’ CEO Roland Busch believes the biggest challenge in business transformation is changing mindsets and empowering employees at all levels.Over 40% of workers’ core skills will change in the next five years, […]How accelerating AI is the foundation for industry intelligence in Asia-Pacific
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Lin, President, Asia-Pacific, Huawei Technologies The Asia-Pacific region has entered the golden era of the digital economy.Computing power is the decisive factor for AI innovation and it has become the core productivity of the digital economy in […]How AI can speed scientific discovery, from predicting virus variants to vital protein research
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The rapid ascent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) over the past year has raised many red flags, from the risk of disinformation to replacing jobs. But could AI be a force for […]4 drivers to achieve systems-level change for sustainable futures
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roger Spitz, President of Techistential (Strategic Foresight) and Chair, Disruptive Futures Institute, San Francisco Achieving sustainable futures requires humanity to solve our most complex, systemic and existential risks.If we are to address our world’s most critical challenges, our […]COVID-19: Commission authorises third adapted vaccine for Member States’ autumn vaccination campaigns
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has authorised the Nuvaxovid XBB.1.5-adapted COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Novavax. This is another important step in the fight against the disease. It is the first protein-based adapted vaccine authorised for this autumn and winter season. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) carried out […]Bearing Witness to a Planet in Peril: The Intersection of Climate Crisis, Migration, and Injustice
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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 […]Commission approves Hitachi Rail’s acquisition of Thales’ ground transportation business, subject to conditions
October 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Thales’ ground transportation business (‘GTS’) by Hitachi Rail. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Hitachi Rail. Hitachi Rail and Thales GTS are leading suppliers of […]Packaging: new EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle
October 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to make packaging easier to reuse and recycle, to reduce unnecessary packaging and waste, and to promote the use of recycled content.On Tuesday, MEPs in the Environment Committee adopted their position on a proposed regulation establishing requirements for […]EU coordinating 6 new humanitarian aid flights for Gaza
October 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new EU aid flight has departed today from Copenhagen, carrying 51 tonnes of medicines, medical items, and education supplies on behalf of Unicef to Egypt for people in need in Gaza. The flight is part of 6 upcoming flights of the EU humanitarian […]Climate Change – The Biggest Health Threat Facing Humanity
October 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Rutvik Raval, a dedicated medical officer and BJ Medical College alumnus from Gujarat, India. The writer 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 […]Why the green, circular economy is key to beating the triple planetary crisis
October 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: Dr. Moeko Saito-Jensen, Environmental Policy Specialist, UNDP Cambodia Forest fires in Hawaii, floods in Greece, a drought in the Amazon, another 100 species extinct and huge patches of plastic garbage in the ocean. It seems like not a […]Frontex: MEPs want an effective border agency compliant with fundamental rights
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Scale down operations in member states where there are allegations of lack of respect of EU values Concern over the situation in Greece, Lithuania and Hungary MEPs acknowledge managerial changes but call for more to ensure transparency and respect of EU principles The Civil […]Climate change – the biggest health threat facing humanity
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Naida Salković, a sixth-year medical student at Bosnia and Herzegovina’s University of Tuzla. The writer 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 […]IRENA: Renewable energy jobs have almost doubled in 10 years
October 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The number of renewable energy jobs has almost doubled over the last decade as investments in wind, solar, hydropower, biofuels and other renewable energy technologies continue to climb, a new report finds.In […]
