By using strategic foresight, leaders are staying focused on opportunity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jan Oliver Schwarz, Professor of Strategic Foresight & Trend Analysis, Head of Institute, Bavarian Foresight Institute, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, Bernhard Wach, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, Munich University of Applied Sciences Strategic foresight cannot predict the future, […]

India’s $7 billion electric bus plan, and other city-focused stories you need to read

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, Jeff Merritt, Head of Urban Transformation; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum This monthly round-up brings you some of the latest news on cities and urbanization. Top […]

How will generative AI affect children? The need for answers has never been more urgent

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Steven Vosloo, Digital Foresight and Policy Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Children are using generative AI but are often hiding it from teachers and parents.There are plenty of benefits to generative AI but there are also many […]

Which countries are the most principled about international aid?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda In a world filled with uncertainty fuelled by war, economic power shifts, climate change and pandemics, the need for international aid is immense. At the same time, there is a risk that […]

State aid: Commission approves €800 million Czech scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved an approximately €800 million (CZK 19 billion) Czech scheme to support companies affected by increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by […]

The US Inflation Reduction Act one year on – what’s been achieved for the green economy?

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 For a piece of legislation aimed at slowing price rises, the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has had a big impact on the environment. In fact, many experts have credited the […]

Locking Horns: Healthcare in the Age of Overpopulation

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Muhammad Talha Habib, a passionate medical student, is a distinguished valedictorian in both his school and college, Pakistan. 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 […]

How much are governments spending on clean energy? Here’s the top-5 list

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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 Global investment in clean energy is accelerating, with $1.34 trillion allocated by policymakers since 2020.The United States’ budget for clean energy investments exceeds $559 billion – more than any other nation.The World Economic […]

Informal settlements are growing worldwide — here’s what we need to do

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jonathan T.M. Reckford, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity International, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor, City of Freetown Nearly 1.1 billion people live in slums and other informal settlements around the world.A new report models the impact of improving information […]

Three ways policymakers can avoid the political risks of the green transition

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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dominic Rohner, Professor of Economics, University of Lausanne; CEPR , Research Fellow, Christian Gollier, Managing Director, Toulouse School Of Economics; Research Fellow., CEPR Delivering the green transition and combating the climate crisis is also a political problem.Avoiding common […]

Cyber attacks in healthcare can be deadly. Here are 3 ways to prevent them

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cindi Carter, CISO in the Office of the CTO, Check Point Software Technologies Earlier this month, a ransomware attack shut down emergency rooms across the US, forcing ambulances to route to other hospitals. Prospect Medical Group, which operates […]

3 humanitarian organizations championing resilience you should know about

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christa Odinga-Svanteson, Impact Communications Manager, World Economic Forum World Humanitarian Day, marked each year on 19 August, recognizes the work and sacrifice of humanitarian workers worldwide.This year’s theme, #NoMatterWhat, reiterates their commitment to those they serve despite the […]

Who owns the song you wrote with AI? An expert explains

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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 Artificial intelligence potentially empowers us all to become creators – but who owns the outcome?The World Economic Forum has warned that copyright laws need to change to keep up with the potential […]

Macao: EU report highlights growing emphasis on national security that risks undermining fundamental freedoms

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative have today adopted their 23rd annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). This report covers developments in 2022. The report shows a growing […]

The Healthcare Dilemma: Balancing Quality and Access in a Rapidly Increasing World Population

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mahnoor Khan is a dedicated and ambitious individual pursuing her medical education at Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Pakistan. 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 […]

Commission adopts detailed reporting rules for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’s transitional phase

EU agrees on a 2040 Climate target that sets a clear path towards a decarbonised and competitive economy

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission adopted today the rules governing the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its transitional phase, which starts on 1 October of this year and runs until the end of 2025. The Implementing Regulation published today details the transitional […]

European Citizens’ Initiative: Commission decides to register initiative on preservation and development of Ukrainian culture and heritage

MEPs approve “enhanced cooperation” for €90 bi

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to register a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Preservation and development of Ukrainian culture, education, language, and traditions in EU states’. The organisers of the initiative urge the Commission to step up its actions in supporting the integration of […]

The removal of dams in Europe is reviving rivers and boosting biodiversity. 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda A record number of dams and other obstructions were removed from Europe’s rivers in 2022.Restoring free-flowing rivers enhances biodiversity and allows endangered fish to breed.The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023 […]

Quantifying cybercrime: Why we must measure impact to fight it effectively 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist & VP Global Threat Intelligence at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet Inc. It is vital to have a comprehensive understanding of cybercrime to measure progress and the impact of activities used to combat the […]

How Africa’s youth will drive global growth

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chido Mpemba, African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy, African Union Commission, Chido Munyati, Head of Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum By 2035, there will be more young Africans entering the workforce each year than in the rest of […]

The Effects of the Increasing World Population in Healthcare Providing

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ms. Darine Khiari, a dynamic and enthisiastic medical student in University of Constantine III Salah Boubnider, in Algeria. 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 […]

Population growth: an asset?

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Miss Danielle Mbamba, a thirth year medical student at Université des Montagnes in Cameroon. 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 […]

Here’s how solar can help triple renewable energy by 2030

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ajay Mathur, Director General, International Solar Alliance Solar has provided energy access to remote and underserved populations, particularly in vulnerable developing economies.Yet, geographical, sectoral and manufacturing imbalances have emerged that threaten universal energy access and the widespread adoption […]

How (and why) to boost carbon capture, usage and storage to move towards net zero

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wioletta Nawrot, Associate Professor of Economics and Sustainable Finance, ESCP Business School, London campus, Tomasz Walkowicz, Senior Manager, Banking Analytics, Deloitte One promising process to reach carbon emission targets laid out in the Paris Agreement is Carbon Capture, […]

Why China and the Gulf’s deepening economic ties are about more than just oil

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kai Keller, Regional Business Strategy and Partnerships, World Economic Forum, Ben Simpfendorfer, Partner, Oliver Wyman China and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council combined now generate about 41% of global GDP.Strong economic ties between the two have […]

This new ‘atlas’ of lung cells draws on AI to help scientists detect and treat lung diseases better

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 Every year 2.2 million people are diagnosed with lung cancer and it claims more lives than any other form of cancer: 1.8 million annually. By 2030, this number could rise to nearly […]

How to create an inclusive executive search process that promotes diversity in the boardroom

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Silvia Wiesner, Consultant, Leadership Advisory, Egon Zehnder Diversity in executive and non-executive appointments across is hugely dependent on external pressures and individual efforts.A fundamental reset of the executive search process is needed to address inclusion at every step […]

Here’s how digital public infrastructure could transform the agriculture landscape

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: J. Satyanarayana, Chief Advisor, C4IR India, World Economic Forum, Arushi Goel, Specialist, Data Policy and Blockchain, C4IR, World Economic Forum Digital public infrastructure (DPI) can transform the agriculture technology (AgTech) sector with access to data and safe, trustworthy […]

State aid: Commission approves €6.5 billion German scheme to address carbon leakage risk for energy-intensive companies resulting from national fuel emission trading system

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €6.5 billion German scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies to address the risk of carbon leakage from higher fuel prices resulting from the German fuel emission trading system (‘German fuel ETS’). The German […]

Can a new chores app encourage men to do more housework and help close the gender gap?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article was orginally published on 24 July 2023. It was updated on 3 August 2023. Spain is launching a new app to highlight the uneven way household chores are typically shared […]

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 Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has been having a rough time lately. When BlackRock boss Larry Fink said he will no longer use the term “because it’s […]

6 traditional architectural solutions that can help us adapt to extreme weather

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 Extreme weather is one of the top two threats facing the world in the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023.The race is on to make […]

Should we be worried about deflation?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda While the developed world continues to grapple with the fallout from surging inflation over the past year, there are concerns about international deflation pressures.Deflation is a sustained fall in prices that can […]

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