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 […]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 […]Explainer: What are pay transparency laws and are they working?
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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 Countries are increasingly introducing salary transparency laws to address the gender pay gap.It will take 169 years to close the economic gender gap, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap […]Beyond the ESG hype cycle: Adopting an ‘activist mindset’ to doing business
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jon Miller, Founder, Open For Business and Partner, Brunswick Group ESG investing is going through a tough patch, attracting criticism from many sides.But this isn’t ESG’s death knell — in fact, we’re just at a different stage of […]Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Figma by Adobe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Figma by Adobe. The Commission is concerned that the transaction may reduce competition in the global markets for the supply of interactive product design software […]Navigating the Obstacles: Challenges Faced by Foreign Medical Students as Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers in a Foreign Country
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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 […]Energy transition: Getting our grids fighting fit for an electrified future
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Matthias Rebellius, Member of the Managing Board and Chief Executive Officer, Smart Infrastructure, Siemens AG Energy security measures worldwide accelerated decarbonization funding after Russia’s weaponization of gas supplies over the Ukraine war.But while the generation of clean energy […]Why airborne wind energy can be a smart investment for net-zero
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ekaterina Bessonova, Communications Specialist, MegaAWE To achieve net-zero, we must develop and massively scale up a broad variety of renewable energy technologies.Airborne wind energy is a relatively unknown clean energy solution that warrants attention because of its exceptional […]The UK’s new flexible working law and why WFH is here to stay for the global workforce
August 7, 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 Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The UK’s new employment law extends the right to request flexible work patterns.A range of other countries also have flexible working laws or are looking at updating legislation.The World Economic Forum’s Future […]How autonomous aircraft could make flying safer, easier to access and more sustainable
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Hyde, Lead, Autonomous Systems, World Economic Forum, Jia Xu, Chief Technology Officer; Senior Director, Engineering Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Honeywell Advanced Air Mobility, which includes technologies like more autonomous aircraft, is ushering in the most significant change […]How a paradigm shift in testing can prevent the next PFAS and microplastic environmental buildup
August 4, 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: Tarun Anumol, Director, Global Environment & Food Markets, Agilent Technologies Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, and microplastics have been accumulating in the environment for several decades virtually undetected. PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals […]How the next generation can be a bridge between China and the world
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Miao Sun, Community Lead, Greater China and North Asia, Foundations, World Economic Forum Beijing In an increasingly fragmented world, mutual understanding between China and the rest of the world is vital.The pandemic widened gaps between nations and people, […]Rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Challenges and Recommendations for Improvement
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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 […]3 reasons the retirement crisis is a women’s crisis – and 3 reasons it isn’t
August 3, 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: Anne Ackerley, Head, Retirement Group, BlackRock, KC Boas, Head of Retirement Thought Leadership, BlackRock A gender pension gap existing in nearly every country across the world, with women’s retirement balances often 30% lower than men’s.Three key factors contribute […]Is your household cyber-secure? Here’s how to better protect it
August 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shraddha Patil, Director Product Management, Palo Alto Networks Malicious cyber actors can leverage your children, elders or your household networks to gain access to your personal and private information. In these times when most devices in your household […]What’s next for China and Brazil’s cooperation on green value chains? Experts explain
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wang Yi, Former Vice-President of the Institutes of Science and Development , Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fernando Sampaio, Director , Brazilian Beef Exporters’ Association (ABIEC), Cao Derong, President, China Chamber of Commerce for Imp. & Exp. of Foodstuffs, […]How companies can get a grip on ‘business email compromise’
August 2, 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: Gil Friedrich, Vice President, Email Security, Check Point Software Technologies More use of SaaS applications means employee business accounts are being targeted for “business email compromise” (BEC).BEC has evolved from basic email phishing scams to more sophisticated iterations, […]Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers over distribution and licensing practices for clothing
August 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers of its preliminary view that the companies may have breached EU antitrust rules by restricting cross-border sales of Pierre Cardin-licensed clothing, as well as sales of such products to specific customers. Pierre Cardin […]The Unsung Heroes: Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Medical Students and Doctors in War and Peace
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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 […]Commission steps up protection of children from unsafe toys
July 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposed a Toy Safety Regulation revising the current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys. Toys put on the EU market are already among the safest ones in the world. The proposed rules will further improve this protection, in […]Heatwaves raise questions for urban areas, and other city-focused stories you need to read
July 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum 1. Heatwaves raise questions for cities Intense heatwaves across the northern hemisphere are raising urgent questions about the way cities operate. Some are already looking at policy changes to […]Wildfires: EU provides crucial assistance to the Mediterranean region
July 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As several countries grapple with rapidly spreading wildfires, the EU steps in to reinforce firefighting efforts and provide much-needed support to the affected communities with over 490 firefighters and 9 firefighting planes deployed to Greece and Tunisia since 18 July. The two Mediterranean countries […]Expedition towards providing quality education: Physical and mental health of the refugees
July 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Muneebaah Siddiqua who is a first year dental student currently studying in Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka, dental unit, Bangladesh. She is affiliated with the Bangladesh Medical Students’ Society (BMSS). International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in […]How can we develop a safe, just metaverse that’s fit for all?
July 25, 2023 by 1 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, Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum A turbo-charged internet, a next-generation digital world, or a distant dream that may never fully materialize. We’re talking about the metaverse: a collection of shared digital […]Refugees in educational systems: ensuring right to quality (medical) education access
July 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laltu Negasa, a dynamic and enthusiastic fifth year medical student at Addis Ababa University, College of Sciences in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 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 […]Global investment in energy efficiency is stalling, says the IEA. Here’s why – and what needs to happen next
July 24, 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: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Investment in energy efficiencies, electrification and renewables is projected to slow this year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).But investment needs to triple between now and 2030 […]Non-transposition of EU legislation: Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
July 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures taken to transpose EU directives into national law (referred to as ‘non-communication infringements’). The Commission is sending a letter of formal notice to those […]Expedition towards providing quality education: Physical and mental health of the refugees
July 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hasanat Haider, a medical student from Dhaka Bangladesh. 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 the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]Youth are optimistic about the future of work. Let’s prove them right
July 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: Carol Stubbings, Global Tax and Legal Services Leader, PwC, Peter Brown, Global People & Organization Leader, PwC, UK Young people have had a lot to deal with over the past few years, from the pandemic to climate change, […]MEPs call on EU and Türkiye to look for alternative ways to cooperate
July 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Foreign Affairs Committee urge the EU and Türkiye to break the current deadlock and find “a parallel and realistic framework” for EU-Türkiye relations. Unless there is a drastic change of course by the Turkish government, Türkiye’s EU accession process cannot resume under the […]Horizon Europe: EU Missions on track to meet their 2030 ambition towards a greener and healthier continent
July 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. During their first two years, the EU Missions in Horizon Europe have supported the Commission’s work on the European Green Deal, making Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. Since their inception, EU Missions have demonstrated their potential to accelerate change. Supported primarily […]Refugees in educational systems: ensuring right to quality (medical) education access
July 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laltu Negasa, a dynamic and enthusiastic fifth year medical student at Addis Ababa University, College of Sciences in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 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 […]Brazil: EIB lends €300 million to Banco Santander Brasil for small-scale solar energy investments
July 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Global Gateway project will contribute to climate action to mitigate the effects of climate change. Solar photovoltaic plants will be installed on homes and on local business premises. The European Investment Bank […]Is it possible to sustain an intensive work culture?
July 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: Argyro Avgoustaki, Professor of Management, ESCP Business School, Hans Frankort, Professor of Strategy, Bayes Business School (City, University of London) As an employee in today’s market, several factors could lend to how satisfied you are with your job […]
