This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. From 14 to 29 March, the EU will participate in resumed global biodiversity meetings to advance on the development of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework – a new global accord to halt and reverse the loss of the planet’s plants, animals and ecosystems. The […]COP15 global biodiversity negotiations: EU leading the ambition for a new deal to protect people and planet
March 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. From 14 to 29 March, the EU will participate in resumed global biodiversity meetings to advance on the development of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework – a new global accord to halt and reverse the loss of the planet’s plants, animals and ecosystems. The […]European Parliament launches website in cooperation with Ukrainian Parliament
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. As a result of the cooperation with Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada in the field of democracy support, the new website shows how the EU has supported Ukraine since 2014. “The EU stands with Ukraine”: the website (in English and Ukrainian) set up by Parliament, provides […]EU disburses €300 million in emergency Macro-Financial Assistance to Ukraine
March 14, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission disbursed today €300 million in emergency Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Ukraine. The disbursement of funds has been fast-tracked to help enhance Ukraine’s macroeconomic stability in the context of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion. This is the initial part of a first […]These are the zero-emission fuels to decarbonize the shipping industry
March 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Keith Dawe, Assets and Structuring Manager, Cargill Ocean Transportation, Randall Krantz, Senior Project Advisor on Shipping Decarbonization, Global Maritime Forum / Getting to Zero Coalition & Lara Mouftier, Interim Project Lead Shipping Emissions and Ocean Agenda, World Economic […]Why an international treaty for the high seas is crucial to biodiversity
March 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tom Pickerell, Executive Director, Global Tuna Alliance & Janine Felson, Research Fellow, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute The high seas are largely unexplored, vastly deep, and teeming with marine life. Yet, there are outside of any country’s jurisdiction.At the […]Here are five policies to make transport more sustainable in cities
March 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Bayen, Associate Provost for the Moffett Field Program Development, Director for Transportation Studies, University of Berkeley & Guillaume Thibault, Partner, Oliver Wyman, Oliver Wyman Mobility Initiative The COVID-19 pandemic has marked a moment of disruption for many […]How are female leaders tackling workplace bias?
March 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mariah Levin, Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum & Danny Richmond, Community Lead, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum Women at all stages of employment experience workplace bias – from job applicants to […]European response towards the refugees and migrants crisis: how can we all make 2022 a year of action and respect to human rights
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Wireko Joseph Agyei, a 3rd – year Medical Laboratory Science student at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, in Sunyani, Ghana. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]The Biscay Model: innovation in taxation could advance the SDGs. An expert explains
March 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Roll, Lecturer in Innovation Development and Public Policy, IIPP, University College London (UCL), Abhinav Chugh, Content and Partnerships Lead, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Tax systems are a powerful tool to help finance advancement of the SDGs […]Kyiv is under siege and so is democracy – President Metsola to Ukraine Speaker
March 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola hosted a meeting with Speakers of the European Union’s National Parliaments and the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk. During the meeting, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced that a structure that brings together the key […]European Response Towards the Refugees and Migrant Crisis: A Year Of Action And Respect To Human Rights
March 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ukwu Nowga Annabel and Ms. Ademeta Esther Oluwafeyisayo, two third year medical students at Sumy State University Ukraine. 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 writer […]Net zero: the risks and benefits for companies pledging to save the climate
March 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Martin Reeves, Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group and Chairman, BCG Henderson Institute, Boston Consulting Group, David Young, Senior Partner and Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Julia Dhar, Partner and Managing Director and Fellow to BCG Henderson Institute, […]How can we coexist with refugees?
February 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sara Salvadori, a twenty-one-year-old medical student at the University of L’Aquila, Italy. 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 […]Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Insurance Ireland concerning access to its data sharing platform
February 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by Insurance Ireland, an association of Irish insurers, to address competition concerns regarding access to its Insurance Link information exchange system. On 14 May 2019, the Commission opened a formal investigation into Insurance Ireland’s conduct. In […]European Parliament to hold an extraordinary plenary session on 1 March
February 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EP President and political group leaders agree to hold an extraordinary plenary session on Tuesday, 1 March to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At an extraordinary meeting of Parliament’s Conference of Presidents, President Roberta Metsola and the leaders of Parliament’s political groups decided […]From BRICS to OASES: a global platform for small economies on the international arena
February 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yaroslav Lissovolik,Head, Analytical Division, Global Markets Department (CIB), Sberbank Rather than largest economies forming the vanguard of global governance, there could be role for smaller economies that show success in economic policies and international mediation.Collectively these countries can […]The decision of Russia’s President is a serious violation of international law
February 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Leading MEPs strongly condemn the recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities. The Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs David Mcallister (EPP, DE), the Chair of the Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee […]How low-earth orbit satellite technology can connect the unconnected
February 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Claudia Marquina, Specialist, Strategic Communications, World Economic Forum Low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites can help connect the unconnected and bridge the digital divide.The race to deploy LEO satellite constellations is increasingly competitive and will require multi-stakeholder cooperation to deliver […]What do employees want most from their work life in 2022?
February 22, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Formative Content The growth of remote working is causing many employees to rethink how they approach their work day.Workers are looking to their employer to prioritize wellbeing and purpose.Flexible working conditions, work-life balance and skills […]The Afghanistan situation: humans
February 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Martina Trevisiol, a third-year Medical student at the University of L’Aquila (Italy). 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 […]European Parliament approved reform of road haulage charging
February 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Under the new rules adopted on Thursday, road charges for trucks will move from time-based to distance-based charging, making polluter-pays principles work better. Parliament gave the final green light to an agreement with EU governments on the update of the rules defining the charges […]The Future of human right propagation and European response to refugee and immigrant camps
February 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Katerina Namaal Bel-Nono, a 2nd year Ghanaian student of Sumy state university medical institute and Ms. Asekun Abiola Tolulope, a Nigerian 5th-year medical student at Sumy State University, Ukraine. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. […]Toy safety: Parliament wants stronger EU rules to protect children
February 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want to strengthen current rules and market surveillance to ensure that all toys sold on the EU market, including from non-EU countries and online, are safe. Parliament stresses that, while the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) provides children with a high level of safety, […]European Health Union: HERA launches first work plan with €1.3 billion for preparedness and response to health emergencies in 2022
February 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The new European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) today presents its first annual work plan, which will have a budget of €1.3 billion in 2022 to prevent, prepare for and rapidly respond to cross-border health emergencies. Following the adoption of the 2022 […]NextGenerationEU: European Commission raises an additional €5 billion in support for Europe’s recovery
February 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In its first bond syndication of 2022, the European Commission has today raised a further €5 billion in NextGenerationEU funds on behalf of the EU in yet another successful deal. Due on 6 July 2051, the 30-year bond – executed as an increase to […]Digital sovereignty: Commission proposes Chips Act to confront semiconductor shortages and strengthen Europe’s technological leadership
February 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposes a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU’s security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications. The European Chips Act will bolster Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and help achieve both the digital and green transition. Recent […]5 things to know about India’s 2022 budget speech
February 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sriram Gutta, Deputy Head, India and South Asia, World Economic Forum, Viraj Mehta, Head of Regional Agenda – India and South Asia, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva & Suchi Kedia, Community Specialist, Regional Agenda […]The road to an EV future still has a few potholes. Here’s how to fix them
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Luiz Avelar, Strategy Senior Director, Envision Digital, Envision Group, Envision Group Around the world, governments are driving the shift away from fossil-powered cars to electric vehicles.But several issues still pose obstacles to the widespread adoption of EVs.Here’s a […]
Digital health: difficulties and triumphs from the first astronaut missions to the COVID-19 pandemic
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ananda Ciabotti Candido, a 4th-year medical student from São Paulo enthusiastic about innovation and research. 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 […]Humanitarian aid: €21 million for assistance in Philippines, Nepal and South East Asia
January 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the Commission has announced it will allocate €21 million for disaster preparedness and humanitarian aid in the Philippines, Nepal and other South East Asian countries to support people affected by natural hazards, the coronavirus and conflicts. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič said: […]EU announces €175 million in EU humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa
January 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU is reaffirming its solidarity with vulnerable people in countries in West and Central Africa through a humanitarian budget of €175 million in 2022. The funding will be allocated to humanitarian projects in the following eight countries: Burkina Faso (€23.5 million),Cameroon (€16 million),the […]These are the most international universities in the world in 2022
January 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Phil Baty, Chief Knowledge Officer, Times Higher Education Times Higher Education’s (THE) survey of over 10,000 academics features internationally oriented universities leading global academic collaboration efforts through knowledge diplomacy.Knowledge diplomacy values scientific exchange and diverse, international student bodies […]We know plastic pollution is bad – but how exactly is it linked to climate change?
January 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Formative Content Many plastics end up in the ocean, where they release greenhouse gases as they slowly break down.Plastic incineration is a significant source of air pollution.Establishing a circular economy is crucial to better […]
