This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liankhankhup Guite, Assistant director, Indian Economic Service, Government of India, Shagun Seth, Msc student, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics With India’s diverse and distinct topographical variations and geographical spread, last-mile service deliveries in the country face chronic […]Why drones need to be part of public healthcare in India
October 12, 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: Liankhankhup Guite, Assistant director, Indian Economic Service, Government of India, Shagun Seth, Msc student, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics With India’s diverse and distinct topographical variations and geographical spread, last-mile service deliveries in the country face chronic […]Greening the bond markets: MEPs approve new standard to fight greenwashing
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. First standard in the world to define green bonds Issuers complying with the standard also commit to green transition plans Rules also regulate external reviewers of European green bonds MEPs on Thursday adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green […]CO2: a solution to the climate crisis (provided it’s the green and leafy kind)
October 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: Emil Vikjær-Andresen, Executive Vice-President, Head of Power-to-X , European Energy A/S Biogenic CO2 can be combined with green hydrogen to produce electro-fuels.Such fuels could provide carbon-neutral energy for hard-to-abate industries.More developed CO2 infrastructure is needed to encourage adoption […]Improving the quality of traineeships: Commission launches second-phase consultation of social partners
September 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission launches the second-phase consultation of European social partners to update the 2014 EU Quality Framework for Traineeships. It follows the conclusion on 15 September of the first-phase consultation, which elicited responses from 13 European social partners. Based on those replies, the […]Bank of England halts interest rate rises and other economics stories to read this week
September 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: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Bank of England halts interest rate rises The Bank of England has brought an end to its run of interest rate rises, holding rates steady for the first time since December 2021. […]Reducing pollution in EU groundwater and surface waters
September 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its position on reducing groundwater and surface waters pollution and improving EU water quality standards. MEPs want the EU watch lists – which contain substances posing a significant risk to human health and the environment – to be updated regularly […]MEPs back plans to boost use of renewable energy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament on Tuesday voted to boost the deployment of renewable energy, in line with the Green Deal and REPowerEU plans.The update of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), already agreed upon between MEPs and Council, raises the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy […]Critical raw materials: MEPs back plans to secure EU’s own supply and sovereignty
September 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Industry Committee adopted measures to boost the supply of strategic raw materials, crucial to secure the EU’s transition towards a sustainable, digital and sovereign future. The Critical Raw Materials Act, adopted on Thursday with a strong majority, aims to allow Europe to accelerate […]The Long-Haulers of the Post-COVID Era
September 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Bayan Maged and Dr. Maryam Nabil, two dynamic and enthusiastic intern physicians at Ain Shams University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt . They are 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 […]Media Freedom Act: protecting editorial decisions from political interference
September 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Culture and Education Committee amended the draft bill to make sure it applies to all media content and strengthens transparency and independence of EU media. In their draft position on the European Media Freedom Act, adopted on Thursday by 24 votes in favour, […]India has had its driest August since 1901. Here’s why that matters
September 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda India’s August Monsoon rainfall was 40% lower in 2023.Which is bad news for those whose food supplies depend on the world’s biggest rice exporter.But AI-driven smart farming could save crops even in […]New global sustainability reporting requirements are out. Here’s what companies need to know
August 30, 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: Sue Lloyd, Vice-Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board A set of standards released by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will set worldwide sustainability reporting requirements for decades to come.The standards place more onus on companies to disclose how […]Data can help decarbonize cities – let us explain
August 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: Stephen Lorimer, Clean Energy Cities Lead, Centre for Net Zero, Andrew Collinge, Strategic Advisor, Dubai Digital Authority Cities account for approximately three-quarters of global final energy consumption and more than 70% of global carbon emissions.Data is a critical […]Bridging the digital divide in European Union
August 15, 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: Vidhi Bhatia, Communications Specialist, Digital Inclusion, World Economic Forum In an increasingly interconnected world, access to the internet has become a fundamental necessity for participation in modern society. Unfortunately, millions of European Union (EU) citizens still face barriers […]How telehealth can improve access to neurodiversity support services
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: Heather Manning M.Ed, Director of Customer Success, Floreo Globally, there are limited or no services available to support neurodiverse people, including those with autism, ADHD and anxiety.Finding ways to provide increased service access is thereby essential, and telehealth […]Effective risk management cultures do these 4 things: A risk expert explains
August 1, 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, Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Firefighter, investigator, diplomat, agony aunt. That’s how Bahare Heywood, the first ever Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at global law firm Clifford Chance, describes the role […]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 […]Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans consider that the green transition should go faster
July 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A huge majority of Europeans believe climate change is a serious problem facing the world (93%), according to a new Eurobarometer survey published today. Over half think that the transition to a green economy should be sped up (58%) in the face of energy price […]European Health Union: EU steps up action to prevent shortages of antibiotics for next winter
July 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) are today issuing recommendations for actions to avoid shortages of key antibiotics used to treat respiratory infections for European patients in the next winter season. These recommendations, which have […]Refugees in educational systems: ensuring right to quality (medical) education access
July 18, 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, […]We must regenerate the future for a second chance on Earth
July 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: Andre Hoffmann, Chairman, Massellaz, Nadja Skaljic, Board Member, Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust, Carlos Alvarez Pereira, Vice-President, Club of Rome The present is full of fear. Wars, pandemics, climate warming, ecological disasters, economic downturn, social and political turmoil: We are not […]Maritime transport emissions: Commission welcomes new IMO climate ambition for 2030, 2040 and 2050 and calls to set transition in motion
July 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the agreement reached today at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to revise its 2018 strategy on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. The agreement is a milestone to cut the carbon footprint of international maritime transport and ensure that the […]Corporate purpose must go beyond branding. Here’s why
July 6, 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: Dominic King, Senior Principal, Accenture Research, Ana Clara Gimenez, Manager, Accenture Research, Andrea Moore, Manager, Accenture Strategy, Catalina Mainardi, Specialist, Accenture Research Corporate purpose matters. Purpose statements should clearly articulate why an organization exists; making money is not […]Social intrapreneurship needs a systems-thinking upgrade
July 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: Ben Attle, Co-Managing Director, Circle of Intrapreneurs As early as 2014, people were arguing that social intrapreneurs were among the most valuable employees in a company — today, their role may need a re-think. Social intrapreneurs, people within […]Deal on digital traffic data rules
June 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament and Council agreed on rules for intelligent transport systems that require more traffic data, such as on speed limits, to be available digitally. The provisional agreement reached on Thursday on intelligent transport systems (ITS) rules will help digitalise the transport sector and ensure […]Leaders in women’s health call for more investment in midwives to prevent 4.3 million deaths each year
May 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: Christina Östberg Lloyd, Senior Vice-President, Reproductive Medicine Maternal Health, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Christian Sand HorupProject Fellow, World Economic Forum No woman should die while giving birth. Midwives are critical in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and in improving girls’ and […]African Free Trade Area can herald $12 billion growth for the continent’s automotive industry
April 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: Landry Signé, Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development Program, Brookings Institution, Chido Munyati, Head of Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum Under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement over 1.3 billion people will be connected into a single market.The […]Why data integrity matters for net-zero and nature-positive
April 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: Florian Reber, Head of Partnerships, Chloris Geospatial Inc. The science is clear. We have seven years left to cut emissions at the scale required to have a chance of leaving a liveable planet for future generations. The most recent […]Black babies more likely to survive when cared for by Black doctors, suggests new study
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Harry Kretchmer, Senior Writer, Formative Content Black babies in the United States appear to be more likely to survive when their doctor is of the same ethnicity, a study says.Researchers looked at records of 1.8 million babies born […]
