This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy aiming at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water-economy in Europe. This comprehensive strategy will support Member States in managing water more […]Commission launches strategy to enhance water security for people, economy and environment
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy aiming at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water-economy in Europe. This comprehensive strategy will support Member States in managing water more […]MPs and MEPs meet to discuss economic, budgetary, and social concerns
February 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The annual European Parliamentary Week will take place on Monday and Tuesday, bringing MEPs together with MPs from member states and EU candidate countries. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will open the event on Monday at 14.30, together with the Marshals of Poland’s Sejm […]As One Cycle Ends, Another Begins Amid Growing Divergence
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas We project global growth will remain steady at 3.3 percent this year and next, broadly aligned with potential growth that has substantially weakened since before the pandemic. Inflation is declining, to 4.2 percent this year and 3.5 percent next year, in a return to central bank […]Commission approves €2.6 billion Estonian State aid scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €2.6 billion Estonian scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (‘TCTF’) adopted by the Commission on 9 […]EIB advocates for more investment and green financing at Poland’s leading economic conference
September 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. European Investment Bank delegation led by Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska participated in the Economic Forum, Poland’s leading economic conference that took place in the south-western town of Karpacz on Sept.3-5. For the second year running, the EIB contributed to a respected economic report authored by Poland’s top […]The orange economy: Where creativity fuels prosperity
August 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. What happens when you blend creativity, cultural heritage and economic growth? Up pops the vibrant world of an orange economy, also known as the creative economy. But, what exactly is it, and how does it foster peace, accelerate sustainable development and empower communities? The former Colombian culture […]Why investing in nature makes ecological and economic sense
June 5, 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: Razan Al Mubarak, President of IUCN and United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, United Nations Nature is our lifeline. Our forests and the ocean are the lungs of the planet, not only regulating our climate but […]Revitalizing the future economy: Critical mineral derivatives could bring stability
April 30, 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: Reese EpperMaster’s student | Mineral and Energy Economics program, Colorado School of MinesBrad HandlernResearcher and Program Lead, Sustainable Finance Lab, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines,Morgan Bazilian, Director, Professor of Public Policy, Payne Institute for […]How can we bridge the gap between economic fact and economic sentiment? A new report sheds light
April 23, 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: Pedro Conceição, Director, Human Development Report Office, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) In some countries, there is a persistent gap between data showing improving economic conditions and negative perceptions about the economy. By some measures, those negative perceptions […]4 innovations helping the fashion industry embrace the circular economy
April 19, 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Secondhand clothing has come out of the closet, with the sector on-track to account for 10% of the global fashion market in 2024. The negative associations around buying used garments are gone, as […]UK economy returns to growth and other economics stories to read this week
March 19, 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: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. UK economy returns to growth The British economy grew in January, after dipping into recession in the second half of last year. UK gross domestic product grew 0.2% month-on-month, compared to a drop of 0.1% […]Revised figures for US Q4 growth, and other economic stories to read
March 4, 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: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. UN warning on African debt Public debt in Africa is likely to stay above pre-pandemic levels this year and the next, Adam Elhiraika, the United Nations Commission for Africa’s macroeconomics and governance director, […]4 ways AI could transform the economy as we know it
March 1, 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: Dr Shaoshan Liu, Director, Embodied Artificial Intelligence, Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society Artificial intelligence is catalyzing significant paradigm shifts in the economic landscape, including the redefinition of currency with AI tokens, a new metric of […]These 6 ‘longevity economy’ principles can help an ageing population live well
February 12, 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda We’re all getting older – and increasingly living longer. By 2050, the number of people aged over 60 is expected to more than double to 2.1 billion. So what does this mean for […]How AI can usher in an economy that puts people first
February 2, 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: Navin Chaddha, Managing Partner, Mayfield It’s hard to overstate the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to have on every aspect of business and the economy. In the tech industry, we have long understood its potential. Much of […]The Longevity Economy Principles: igniting 35 organizations to build the foundation for a financially secure future
January 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The impact of the Longevity Economy Principles. In 2020, 1 billion people were aged above 60. By 2050, this number will have more than doubled to 2.1 billion. For individuals to thrive in their longer lives, an intentional focus on […]The Commission has approved a €2.9 billion French State aid scheme for supporting investment in green industries to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy
January 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €2.9 billion French scheme for supporting investment in green industries (tax credit for investment in green industries) to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and […]Why we need to ramp up tech diplomacy to harness opportunities of the digital economy
December 28, 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: Deemah Al Yahya, Secretary-General, Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Digital technologies have not only transformed the global economy but have become integral to our social fabric over the past two decades, with the share of the digital economy already […]What is a socio-bioeconomy and how an innovation ecosystem can contribute in the Amazon Basin
December 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: Allison Voss, Innovation Ecosystem Lead – Nature, World Economic Forum, Janice Rodrigues Maciel, Manager of the Centre for Green Economy, CERTI Foundation, Fundação CERTI In recent years, the Amazon region and its tropical forests have captured growing interest. […]Climate economy models not fit for purpose, critics say – and other economy stories to read this week
November 27, 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: Rebecca Geldard, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: Climate economy models under scrutiny ahead of COP28; Germany postpones budget talks, suspends ‘debt […]Why the impact economy is a top priority for Brazil
November 13, 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: Rodrigo Sobral Rollemberg, Secretary of Green Economy, Decarbonization and Bioindustry, Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, Brazil, Gisela Maria Bernardes Solymos, Chair, Catalyst 2030 Brazil, Marcel Fukayama, Co-Founder, Sistema B Brazil, Marisol Argueta de Barillas, Head of […]5 ways to join the circular economy and make your home more sustainable
November 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: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda You might not feel part of the circular economy by lending your neighbour your hedge trimmer, but any action that leads to limited resources being used more efficiently – and more intelligently […]Why the green, circular economy is key to beating the triple planetary crisis
October 27, 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: Dr. Moeko Saito-Jensen, Environmental Policy Specialist, UNDP Cambodia Forest fires in Hawaii, floods in Greece, a drought in the Amazon, another 100 species extinct and huge patches of plastic garbage in the ocean. It seems like not a […]The skills economy: What is it and what does it mean for talent?
October 13, 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: Abakar Saidov, CEO, Beamery The big questions most executives face today are: Is our company talented enough? Do we have the people and skill sets we need to achieve our critical business objectives? And, if we don’t, how […]Building a care economy: 4 leaders on why investing today will create a virtuous cycle of prosperity
October 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: Silja Baller, Head of Mission, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum, Julia Hakspiel, Action Lead. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice. Centre for the New Economy and Society, World Economic Forum As highlighted by this […]Why the circular economy is a business imperative
October 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henrik Hvid Jensen, Chief Technology Strategist NEE, DXC Technology The circular economy is a paradigm shift in how we do business, focusing on minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency.Born-circular companies are leading the way, while born-linear companies must […]Why re-defining health will boost the economy
September 28, 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: Jerome E. Bickenbach, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF), Sara Rubinelli, Affiliation Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF), Gerold Stucki, Faculty of Health Sciences […]Japan’s rural areas are depopulating – could a circular economy deliver local economic revitalization?
September 20, 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: Makiko Eda, Chief Representative Officer, Japan, World Economic Forum Japan’s rural populations are declining, creating an urgent need to redesign local economies and an opportunity to instil a sustainable circular economy.Companies in Japan actively leveraging the advancement of […]Where is the global economy heading in 2024? This is what chief economists think
September 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: Aengus Collins, Head, Economic Growth, Revival and Transformation, World Economic Forum, Kateryna Karunska, Insight Specialist, Economic Growth, Revival and Transformation, World Economic Forum The global economy is likely to weaken in the coming year, according to 61% of […]Economic uncertainty is taking a toll on the sustainable development goals. Chief economists explain
September 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: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 has been slowed by global crises. The World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook report highlights the challenges ahead for global development. We […]State of the EU: Ukraine, Green Deal, Economy, China, Artificial Intelligence
September 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work in the past and its plans until the June 2024 elections. Opening the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola said: “The European Union today is stronger, […]Realizing a resource-autonomous circular economy through material innovation
September 13, 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: Nobuyoshi Yamasaki, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TBM In March 2023, the Japanese government announced its Resource-Autonomous Circular Economy growth strategy to efficiently use natural resources and maximize recycling.Developing a new circular economic model focusing on resource autonomy […]The US Inflation Reduction Act one year on – what’s been achieved for the green economy?
August 23, 2023 by 3 Comments
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 […]
