This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlie Tan, Lead, Low Carbon Emitting Technologies (LCET) initiative, World Economic Forum, Holger Vegelan, Managing Director, Chemicals and Natural Resources, Accenture The chemical industry is a cornerstone of the global economy and is essential for all goods-manufacturing industrial […]The chemical industry can wean itself off fossil raw materials. Here’s how
November 24, 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: Charlie Tan, Lead, Low Carbon Emitting Technologies (LCET) initiative, World Economic Forum, Holger Vegelan, Managing Director, Chemicals and Natural Resources, Accenture The chemical industry is a cornerstone of the global economy and is essential for all goods-manufacturing industrial […]A strengthened enlargement policy is the EU’s strongest geopolitical tool
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call on the EU to overcome the status quo and reenergise the enlargement process both among member states and in applicant countries. In light of the growing Russian threat to European peace and stability, an enhanced enlargement policy remains the strongest geopolitical tool […]European Parliament declares Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, MEPs have recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. On Wednesday, Parliament adopted a resolution on the latest developments in Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. MEPs highlight that the […]Health Inequities and the role of medical schools and students in tackling them
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, Dr. Shampa Gupta, and Ms. Shreya Nandan, all Global Health advocates. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect […]Erasmus+ 2023 call launched: €4.2 billion to support mobility and cooperation in education, training, youth and sport
November 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission launched the call for proposals for 2023 under the Erasmus+ programme. With an annual budget of €4.2 billion, Erasmus+ is increasing its support for inclusion, active citizenship and democratic participation, and green and digital transformations in the EU and internationally. Erasmus+ […]What is GameFi – and how could crypto regulations shape it?
November 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pooja Singh CFA, Senior Financial Sector Expert, International Monetary Fund, Arushi Goel, Specialist, Data Policy and Blockchain, World Economic Forum, C4IR India The intersection of gaming and finance in an environment driven by use of blockchain, non-fungible tokens […]What is being done to improve adoption rates in India?
November 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vidyadhar Prabhudesai, Co-founder , LeadCap Ventures There are many life stages that change the direction of our lives. Becoming a parent is one such turning point. Parenthood changes the way we live and the way we think. When […]Health inequities: How can medical students tackle inequalities in health around the world?
November 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. MBONYINSHUTI Eruine, a second year medical student at university of Rwanda. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Why these are the smartest and most sustainable cities
November 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: Joan Enric Ricart Costa, Professor of Strategic Management, IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Pascual Berrone, Professor of Strategic Management, IESE Business School, University of Navarra The world’s cities, already grappling with ageing populations, multifarious social demands, and […]Reclaiming the streets: Why we must put children at the heart of road safety efforts worldwide
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, United Nations, Achim Steiner, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) With road crashes remaining the number one cause of death for children and young adults aged five to 29, […]Why we need a gig economy that works for everyone
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anthony Beilin, CEO, Collective Benefits For many, the gig economy is not a helpful side hustle but a vital source of income. In the United States, 26% of independent workers say they take on this additional work to […]See how Japan is preparing for the global energy crisis
November 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: Naoko Kutty, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The global energy crisis impacts everything from our daily lives to corporate activities. In Japan, there are growing fears that the supply and demand of electricity will be strained this winter. […]Injustice through Inequality: A Dystopian Future of Healthcare
November 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Krish Keswani, currently a second year student at the GMERS Medical College , Gotri in Vadodara, India. 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 writers and […]3 ways business can take action in the fight against climate change
November 21, 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: Bob Moritz, Global Chairman, PwC, Antonia Gawel, Head, Climate; Deputy Head, Centre for Nature & Climate Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum As the impacts of climate change hit harder, a new realism is dawning about […]Finance pivots from risks to the opportunities of energy transition and decarbonization at COP27
November 21, 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: Huw van Steenis, Vice-Chair, Oliver Wyman The mood at COP27 was subdued. The Ukrainian war, the energy crisis, rampant inflation, summer droughts and the sharp increase in the costs of capital for projects all weighed on investors’ and […]Is a recession needed to end US inflation? Plus other news on the economy you need to read this week
November 21, 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: Stephen Hall, Writer, Formative Content 1. Is a recession needed to end US inflation? Inflation is at risk of becoming entrenched in the economy because of an overheated job market, making it difficult for the US Federal Reserve […]COP27: MEPs react to outcome of climate change talks in Egypt
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following the end of COP27 in Sharm el Sheik, the MEPs leading Parliament’s delegation commented on the outcome of the negotiations. An official delegation from the European Parliament has been in Egypt this week to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, taking […]Building the European Education Area: Progress made on EU-level education targets, challenges remain on equity and teachers’ shortages
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has approved its Report on progress towards the achievement of the European Education Area. The report takes stock of the ongoing EU initiatives and trends on progress to attain EU-level targets in education and training, as well as sets out the […]Albania joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today Albania officially becomes a Participating State in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – the EU’s disaster risk management system. As a full member of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Albania will not only be able to receive immediate support but can also send […]How to claim your flight emissions when flying on sustainable aviation fuels
November 18, 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: Laia Barbarà, Lead, Aviation Decarbonization, World Economic Forum, Julia Fidler, Manager, Group Sustainability Program, Microsoft, Amy Malaki, Head, Policy & Sustainability, SkyNRG, Bettina Paschke, Vice President, ESG Accounting, Reporting and Controlling, DHL Express Leaders in the aviation industry […]Seven countries to receive nearly €720 million in EU aid after natural disasters in 2021
November 18, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs approved nearly €720 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid following natural disasters in seven EU countries in 2021. The €718.5 million in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will be distributed as follows: In relation to the catastrophic floods […]To the G20: It’s time for universal connectivity and to digitalize small enterprises
November 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Börje Ekholm, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ericsson Just as electrification transformed the world in the 20th century, digitalization is shaping the 21st century. It is a global engine of sustainable economic growth, a lever to fight climate […]How industrial clusters can help the US reach its net-zero targets
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Melissa Stark, Global Lead for Energy Transition and Net Zero Transition Services, Accenture, Joanna Kolomanska-Van Iperen, Lead, Energy, Materials Infrastructure Platform, World Economic Forum Geneva Industrial emissions account for almost a quarter of total emissions in the US. […]European Pillar of Social Rights five years on: from principles to concrete action for a strong social Europe
November 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU celebrates the fifth anniversary of the European Pillar of Social Rights, at the first European Employment & Social Rights Forum, taking stock of progress made, and looking ahead to what comes next. Five years have passed after the proclamation of the […]European Health Union: HERA secures up to 2 million doses of the monkeypox vaccine
November 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission’s Health Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), has signed a Joint Procurement Framework contract with the company Bavarian Nordic, for the supply of up to 2 million doses of the monkeypox vaccine in the course of 2023 and 2024. This offers 14 […]Teenage pregnancy as a consequence of a socioeconomic factor
November 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Isabela Silvestri, born in 2002 in Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, Flores da Cunha, nowadays she lives in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil where is enrolled as a medical student at Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial […]5 ways to tackle greenwashing, according to UN experts
November 17, 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content This blog has been written using 100% renewable materials, has generated zero emissions and protected the rainforests! Of course that’s not true but neither are many similar claims and the United Nations […]COP27: Team Europe steps up support for climate change adaptation and resilience in Africa under Global Gateway
November 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, the EU and the African Union announced a new Team Europe Initiative on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Africa as part of the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package. This Team Europe Initiative will bring together existing and […]World population just passed 8 billion. Here’s what it means
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tom Crowfoot, Writer, Formative Content 1. As the global population reaches 8 billion, is it possible to achieve equal access to opportunity for all? Global population growth is a testament to the progress of our species. Yet despite […]What the world thinks about the new US electric vehicle tax plan
November 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum In August, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in the United States, marking a major step by the US government towards decarbonising high-polluting industries and increasing green financing. […]Here’s how African leaders can close the climate finance gap
November 16, 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: Kulé Gal, Community Engagement Specialist, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum. Africa is set to disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change. The continent has contributed the least to global warming, and has the lowest emissions, but is […]Digital Services Act: EU’s landmark rules for online platforms enter into force
November 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today a landmark new set of EU rules for a safer and more accountable online environment enters into force with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA applies to all digital services that connect consumers to goods, services, or content. It creates comprehensive new […]3 things that need to happen during COP27, according to a leading climate scientist
November 15, 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content The COP27 summit in Egypt is taking place at the end of another year characterized by rising temperatures and extreme weather events. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Governments, scientists, business […]
