This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robert Speight, Director, CSIRO Advanced Engineering Biology Future Science Platform, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Brynne Stanton, Lead, Bioeconomy, World Economic Forum Genetic biotechnologies have revolutionized society and have been delivering groundbreaking innovations for over 40 […]How we can deliver a better tomorrow through generative biology
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robert Speight, Director, CSIRO Advanced Engineering Biology Future Science Platform, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Brynne Stanton, Lead, Bioeconomy, World Economic Forum Genetic biotechnologies have revolutionized society and have been delivering groundbreaking innovations for over 40 […]‘Cautious optimism’: Here’s what chief economists think about the state of the global economy
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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 Lead, Economic Growth, Revival and Transformation., World Economic Forum Despite geopolitical tensions and lingering economic headwinds, the outlook for the global economy is improving. […]Commission approves up to €1.4 billion of State aid by seven Member States for the fourth Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen value chain
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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 fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment in the hydrogen value chain. The project contributes to the EU’s target of 90% reduction of […]Commission approves up to €1 billion of State aid by six Member States for the first Important Project of Common European Interest in the health sector
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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, the first Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment of healthcare products, as well as innovative production processes of pharmaceuticals. This IPCEI will notably contribute […]Brussels VIII Conference renews international support for Syria and the region raising more than €7.5 billion
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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 […]Europe’s bathing waters remain safe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The vast majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ bathing quality standards in 2023, according to the latest annual Bathing Water report published today. This represents 85.4% of the EU’s popular bathing waters. As much as 96% of all officially identified bathing […]EU allocates €201 million in humanitarian aid for Sahel and Africa’s Lake Chad countries
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The Commission is providing €201 million in EU humanitarian funding to address the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Nigeria. The announcement comes on the occasion of the Senior Officials Meeting on Sahel and Lake Chad, attended today by Commissioner Janez […]EU and Australia sign partnership on sustainable critical and strategic minerals
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Australia signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a bilateral partnership to cooperate on sustainable critical and strategic minerals. The MoU was signed on behalf of the EU by Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis, and Commissioner […]Our Earth: Our Home. Nurturing it Through the Wisdom of History
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]How focused giving can unlock billions and catapult women’s wealth
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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. […]Half the world is affected by oral disease – here’s how we can tackle this unmet healthcare need
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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 Almost half the world’s population is affected by oral diseases, and the number of cases is growing faster than the population. There are around a billion more cases of oral disease 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 […]How MENA’s biggest actors can help the region’s suppliers and SMEs to decarbonize
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akram Alami, Partner, Bain & Company, Kelsey Goodman, Community Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum COP28, held in Dubai last year, was an incredible catalyst for climate action in the Middle East and North Africa. Public sector and large […]How India is emerging as an advanced energy superpower
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maciej Kolaczkowski, Manager, Advanced Energy Solutions Industry, World Economic Forum, Debmalya Sen, Lead, Advanced Energy Solutions, World Economic Forum, C4IR India, Jeremy Williams, Project Fellow, Advanced Energy Solutions, World Economic Forum India is emerging as a global powerhouse […]How health data collaboration can help unlock inclusive healthcare
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laura Heinrich, Project Fellow, Digital Healthcare Transformation, World Economic Forum, Project Consultant, Capgemini, Antonio Spina, Lead, Health and Healthcare, World Economic Forum All 194 member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) are convening for the 77thWorld Health […]EU pledges €2.12 billion in support of the future of Syria and the region, during Brussels Eight Conference
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At the 8th edition of the Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’, the EU pledged €2.12 billion for 2024 and 2025. This assistance will supportboth Syrians inside Syria and those in neighbouring countries, as well as their host communities […]Net-Zero Industry Act makes the EU the home of clean tech manufacturing and green jobs
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the final adoption of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) today, which puts the EU on track to strengthen its domestic manufacturing capacities of key clean technologies. By creating a unified and predictable business environment for the clean tech manufacturing sector, NZIA […]Planet Earth: Our Only Home in the Universe
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Oliva García-González , a Mexican medical student. 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 view on the topic, nor The […]Gender and health equity will only come with universal access to eye health – here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dr. Princess Ifeoma IkePublic Health Optometrist; CEO Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited Abuja, Nigeria, as well as Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, and Member of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network on Global Health, Future of Healthcare, and Women’s […]Navigating the future of digital governance: NetMundial+10 output
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Agustina Callegari, Project Lead, Global Coalition for Digital Safety, World Economic Forum Last week, Brazil positioned itself at the forefront of global discussions on digital governance. A decade after the groundbreaking NetMundial event in 2014, São Paulo hosted […]Why nature-positive cities can help transform the planet
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carlos Correa Escaf, Former Minister of Environment and Sustainability, Colombian Government In recent years, “nature-positive” has become a popular buzzword among world leaders confronting the climate and biodiversity landscape. The term is defined by the Nature Positive Initiative […]Commission notifies Senegal of need to step up fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has issued a ‘yellow card’ to Senegal, a notification of the need to step up actions in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. In the framework of the EU’s commitment to fight IUU fishing worldwide and as a […]Commission approves €3.2 billion Czech State aid scheme to support high-efficiency combined heat and power generation
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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 €3.2 billion (CZK 75 billion) Czech scheme to support the production of electricity from new and modernised high-efficiency combined heat and power (‘CHP’) plants. The measure will contribute to the implementation of Czechia’s […]What is needed for inclusive and sustainable global economic growth? Four leaders share their thoughts
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liam Coleman, Senior Writer, Formative Content The ubiquitous nature of global warming means a just energy transition is essential. But how do we balance that need for decarbonization alongside the need for growth? That was a key discussion […]Tackling deforestation – 4 reasons companies should take a ‘landscape’ approach
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jack Hurd, Executive Director, Tropical Forest Alliance; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Many living in cities and countries already stripped of native woodland may have become desensitized to headlines such as ‘Football pitch’ of Amazon […]US jobs market, Japanese inflation and other economics stories to read
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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. US labour market remains strong The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting strength remains in the labour market. It was the second straight week of declines. […]US hikes tariffs on Chinese imports, and other global trade stories to read this month
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Guillaume Dabré, Project Specialist, World Economic Forum 1. US hikes tariffs on Chinese imports The United States has sharply hiked tariffs on a range of Chinese imports as a trade tiff between the two economic superpowers escalates. US […]Small actions towards a better Earth
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Oumaima Moumine, a 4th-year medical student at the University of Oujda, Morocco. 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 view […]What is needed for inclusive and sustainable global economic growth? Four leaders share their thoughts
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liam Coleman, Senior Writer, Formative Content The ubiquitous nature of global warming means a just energy transition is essential. But how do we balance that need for decarbonization alongside the need for growth? That was a key discussion point […]How Japan is harnessing blue carbon as a pathway to net zero
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Communications Lead, Japan, World Economic Forum In April, over 100 volunteers gathered in the bay area of Yokohama, the second-largest city in Japan after Tokyo, to plant eelgrass on the seabed, following Japan’s aim to achieve carbon neutrality by […]US jobs market, Japanese inflation and other economics stories to read
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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. US labour market remains strong The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting strength remains in the labour market. It was the second straight week of declines. Initial claims […]Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission adopted a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures taken to transpose EU directives into national law. The Commission is sending a letter of formal notice to those Member States who have failed to […]How trade friction is slowing down the world’s shift to clean energy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sverre Alvik, Vice President and Energy Transition Research Director, DNV The speed of the green shift will benefit from uninterrupted global trade, while cooperation also depends on trust between countries and regions for a reasonably fair competition. China […]
