This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested €150 million in a €3 billion multi-tranche senior green bond issue from energy company EDF. The EIB investment applies to the longer-term (20-year) bond tranche, with the EIB’s contribution representing 12% of the financing for this €1.25 billion tranche. EIB Vice-President Ambroise […]France: EIB invests €150 million in EDF’s €3 billion green bond issue on 11 June 2024
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested €150 million in a €3 billion multi-tranche senior green bond issue from energy company EDF. The EIB investment applies to the longer-term (20-year) bond tranche, with the EIB’s contribution representing 12% of the financing for this €1.25 billion tranche. EIB Vice-President Ambroise […]Conflict and lawlessness hamper food aid delivery in Gaza: WFP
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Escalating fighting in the south and centre of Gaza makes it near-impossible for humanitarians to deliver desperately needed food aid, the Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Carl Skau, said on Friday at the end of a two-day mission to the enclave. “Driving through […]‘Better late than never’: Gazans react to Security Council ceasefire resolution
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This article is published in association with United Nations. A cautious welcome was given by civilians in Gaza to this week’s Security Council resolution endorsing a ceasefire for hostages deal – mixed with frustration that the fighting continues with both Hamas and the Israeli Government signalling that the three phase plan falls short. The US-led resolution […]Genocide prevention adviser warns of global threat posed by hate speech
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN’s top genocide prevention official warned on Friday that hate speech remains a significant threat to global peace and security, often targeting society’s most vulnerable. Alice Nderitu, Special Adviser of the Secretary on the Prevention of Genocide, emphasized that in addition to violence, hate speech also […]On the ground in Rafah: UNICEF reports ‘lethal’ lack of water, services
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Almost 3,000 malnourished children are at risk of dying before their families’ eyes in Gaza, where the eight-month-long war continues, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as spokesperson James Elder told UN News on Saturday about the situation on the ground in the besieged and bombarded […]‘Without nuclear, it will be almost impossible to decarbonize by 2050’, UN atomic energy chief
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Although nuclear energy is widely used for electricity production, it has often faced an image problem, particularly in the wake of accidents such as the 1985 Chernobyl disaster, the 2011 Fukushima accident or, more recently, the occupation by Russian forces of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in […]Speech by President von der Leyen at the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment event in the framework of the G7 Summit
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Prime Minister Meloni, President Biden, It has been two years since we started this initiative. I remember it well. It was in the wake of the pandemic and, at that time where we had the energy crisis because of the war of aggression of […]Ukraine Recovery Conference: UN sounds alarm over humanitarian funding
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN is becoming increasingly concerned over falling levels of humanitarian funding for civilians across war-torn Ukraine, the head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) told delegates to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin on Wednesday. Speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner […]Life in DPR Korea still ‘daily struggle devoid of hope’ warns human rights chief
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The international community must continue to pay close attention to the troubling human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and find ways to revive dialogue with the Government, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday. Ambassadors held an open meeting on human rights […]ICC Prosecutor appeals for evidence of Darfur atrocities
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) launched a campaign on Tuesday to address the unfolding crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan, amid the going war between rival military forces that erupted last April. In a video posted on social media, Karim […]EU Justice Scoreboard 2024 shows that perception of judicial independence has improved
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has published the twelfth edition of the EU Justice Scoreboard, an annual overview providing comparative data on the efficiency, quality, and independence of justice systems among the EU Member States. Compared to last year, the public’s perception of judicial independence […]Commission opens in-depth foreign subsidies investigation into e&’s acquisition of parts of PPF Telecom
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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 Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’), the acquisition by the Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (‘e&’) of sole control of PPF Telecom Group B.V. (‘PPF’), excluding its Czech business. The Commission has preliminary concerns […]11 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson. Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article was originally published in May 2022, and most recently updated in June 2024. Cancer kills around 10 million […]Civil society, business, and culture encourage citizens to vote in European elections
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Youth volunteers, pan-European civil society groups, and global businesses have joined in with the #UseYourVote campaign for the 6-9 June European elections. Leading lights from across Europe’s business, cultural and non-profit communities have joined in the campaign to raise awareness about the importance of […]Impactful AI: How tech leaders and social innovators are advancing AI for social good
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Daniel Nowack, Head, Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, World Economic Forum Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a catalyst for innovation and societal change, potentially reshaping industries and addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. However, it also poses risks, including […]Why investment in water is crucial to tackling the climate crisis
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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 As climate change significantly impacts water availability and water quality in cities and regions worldwide, new regulations and measures are emerging to protect this precious resource: from consumption and recycling to industrial […]Why a science-based strategy is key in Africa’s agricultural transformation
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mohamed Anouar Jamali, CEO, OCP Africa We are getting close to the 2030 deadline when Africa, like the rest of the world, should have achieved many, if not all, of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. But with just […]The internet could be good for you, says a new report (except, perhaps, if you are a young woman)
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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 Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Time spent online is bad for our health, isn’t it? It’s certainly a popular viewpoint. Because browsing at a desk or scrolling on our phones sometimes takes us away from activities considered […]Commission approves Italian State aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Italian scheme to support a total of 4590 MW of new capacity for electricity production from renewable energy sources. The scheme contributes to the EU’s strategic objectives relating to the European Green Deal, […]EU Civil Protection Forum assesses how to improve EU crisis response
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today and tomorrow, the European civil protection community will discuss lessons learned and ways forward in civil protection during the 8th edition of the European Civil Protection Forum. The European Commission is organising this conference under the theme of shaping a disaster-resilient Union: charting […]This is how we empower the next generation of social innovators
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adam Gavin, Impact Communications Specialist, Foundations, World Economic Forum Last year, the United Nations adopted a resolution recognizing the social economy as a driver of inclusive and sustainable economies. Social enterprises are not just about revenue and impact […]9 ways national security and economic cooperation are evolving
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Lacey, Head, Digital Trade and Geopolitics, World Economic Forum, Don Rodney Junio, Project Lead, Digital Trade, World Economic Forum Rising geopolitical tensions and efforts to pursue de-risking have seen national security assume a more prominent place in […]Commission kick-starts work on a new pilot mechanism to boost the hydrogen market
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is taking further steps to support the development of the European hydrogen market by launching work on a pilot mechanism. The new mechanism was created under the recently-adopted decarbonised gases and hydrogen package, and aims to accelerate investments by providing a […]Sustainable healthcare systems as key for a bright future of healthcare
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Abdourraouf Yougouda, a sixth-year medical student at the University of Bamenda, northwest region of Cameroon. 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 not necessarily […]Food waste is a huge problem. Here’s how new innovations can help prevent it
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Reducing the food sector’s carbon footprint is becoming increasingly urgent. The United Nations reports that the food sector is responsible for one-third of all greenhouse emissions, with other estimates ranging from 14% to 50%. Most discussions on climate change and reducing carbon emissions invariably […]Is public mobility the next public transport revolution?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lars Christian Grødem-Olsen, Managing Director and Advisor, Movability, Nils Fearnley, Senior Researcher, Institute of Transport Economics Norway has been lauded as a success story for its electric car incentives. Almost 90% of new cars sold in Norway are […]Commission approves KKR’s acquisition of NetCo
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition by KKR & Co. Inc. (‘KKR‘) of NetCo. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Today’s decision concerns the acquisition by […]Commission approves €2 billion Italian State aid measure to support STMicroelectronics to set up a new semiconductor manufacturing facility
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Italian measure to support STMicroelectronics (‘ST’) in the construction and operation of an integrated chip manufacturing plant for Silicon Carbide (‘SiC’) power devices in Catania, Sicily. The measure will strengthen Europe’s […]What is energy literacy and why is it important? Malaysia’s programme sees the potential
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Olivia Zeydler, Lead, Strategic Integration, C4IR Energy and Materials, World Economic Forum The world is at a critical inflection point where societies and industries are rapidly transforming. Changing our energy systems to be cleaner while meeting energy needs […]Commission establishes AI Office to strengthen EU leadership in safe and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the Commission has unveiled the AI Office, established within the Commission. The AI Office aims at enabling the future development, deployment and use of AI in a way that fosters societal and economic benefits and innovation, while mitigating risks. The Office will play […]Brussels VIII Conference renews international support for Syria and the region raising more than €7.5 billion
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 27 May, during the eighth edition of the Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’ hosted by the European Union, the donor community pledged a total amount of €7.5 billion.This strong commitment showsonce more the willingness of the EU […]How focused giving can unlock billions and catapult women’s wealth
May 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mark Muckerheide, Associate Vice-President of Women’s Economic Justice (WEJ), CARE USA I’ll start with a big statement: Strategic corporate giving, with a relentless focus on return on investment (ROI), can dramatically transform the economic landscape for women globally. […]3 key ways to meaningfully engage Indigenous peoples in climate action
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Amanda Young, Executive Director, Pollination, Ginelle Greene-Dewasmes, Community Specialist, Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum Indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected by climate change in Australia and around the world. They also hold notable untapped potential that could be […]
