This article is published in association with United Nations. Recycled plastics could help reduce the world’s growing waste crisis, but only if food packaging is carefully regulated to prevent contamination, according to a new analysis from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The UN food security agency warns that recycled plastics and alternative packaging materials […]Recycled plastics for food use require stronger safeguards, warn UN food security experts
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Recycled plastics could help reduce the world’s growing waste crisis, but only if food packaging is carefully regulated to prevent contamination, according to a new analysis from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The UN food security agency warns that recycled plastics and alternative packaging materials […]Autism Spectrum Disorder in Global Health: From Awareness to Inclusive Care
April 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ashunchung Chelsea Ayuk Takang, a medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea. 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 […]India to upgrade water infrastructure in state of Uttarakhand with $191 million in financing from EIB Global
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. EIB Global, the European Investment Bank’s development arm, is lending the Indian government $191 million to upgrade and expand water infrastructure in the northern state of Uttarakhand. The project is the first of its kind for EIB Global in India and covers water supply and sanitation in Uttarakhand, […]Artificial intelligence in the activities of medical research: a new challenge
September 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Marco Faryd Flores Reyes, a Physician and researcher. Academic Unit of Medicine. Autonomous University of Nayarit. Mexico. 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 […]AI in Medical Education: Revolutionizing Tomorrow’s Doctors
August 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Julian Pascal Beier (29) is a second-year medical student at the Medical Faculty of Ulm University, Germany. 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 […]A Strategy for European Competitiveness
June 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Remarks by Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, to the Eurogroup on a Strategy for European Competitiveness, Luxembourg Last year, when I spoke here about the European capital market union, I started by saying it was a topic close to my heart, one we at the IMF deeply cared […]European Parliament ready to engage, President Metsola tells the European Council
June 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EP President Metsola emphasised the strongest commitment of the Parliament to ensuring the smooth running of the process leading to the election of the next Commission President. Addressing the informal leaders’ meeting today in Brussels, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the following: Outcome […]Earth observation will unlock huge economic and climate value for these 6 industries by 2030
May 7, 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: Brett Loubert, US Principal and Deloitte Space Leader, Deloitte, Bridget Fawcett, Head, Sustainability and Corporate Transitions, Investment Banking, Citi, Helen Burdett, Head, Technology for Earth, World Economic Forum Every day, more than one thousand satellites capture detailed images […]South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology news you need to know
April 22, 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: Jochen A Berner, Vice-President Sustainability Strategy, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Beate Stuis, Senior Manager, ESG Advisory, KPMG 1. South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record A nuclear fusion reactor in South Korea has set a new record, superheating […]Why data is key to making decisions about food and water security
March 26, 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: Noopur Desai, Programme Lead, Food Innovation Hubs, World Economic Forum, Morgan Booher, Specialist, Food and Water, World Economic Forum Securing the future of the world’s food and water systems is critical for a well-functioning society. Water is a resource at […]Technology’s tipping point: Why now is the time to earn trust in AI
March 22, 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: Margot Edelman, General Manager, Edelman The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) offers technology companies endless opportunities for progress and growth. However, the tech industry can only seize the moment if it earns the public’s trust in developing and […]Davos 2024: 4 things to know
January 22, 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: Gayle Markovitz, Lead Editor, World Economic Forum At the 54th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting global leaders met to rebuild trust, generate new ideas, and create partnerships to advance solutions to the challenges we face. From artificial intelligence, […]3 ways public-private partnerships can help restore ocean health
January 17, 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: Alfredo Giron, Head of Ocean, World Economic Forum Geneva The ocean is vital to all life on Earth, it regulates our climate and provides food sources for billions of people. If it weren’t for the ocean, our planet would […]Rethinking Global Health: A Paradigm Shift Towards Social Justice, Economic Redistribution, and Human Rights
January 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Why independent software vendors can help businesses hit digitalization and green goals
January 8, 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: Stefan Reuther, Member of the Executive Board, COPA-DATA The “twin transition” towards digitalization and sustainability involves more than two simultaneous trends. It signifies the integration of two political priorities, the fusion of which has the potential to change the […]The Commission and the High Representative present a strategic and forward-looking report on the state of play of EU-Türkiye relations
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on the state of play of EU-Türkiye political, economic and trade relations, following up to the task set out by the European Council of 29-30 June 2023. The Joint Communication builds on […]Commission sets out actions to accelerate the roll-out of electricity grids
November 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Interconnected and stable energy networks are the backbone of the EU’s internal energy market and key to enable the green transition. To help deliver the European Green Deal the Commission is proposing today an Action Plan to make sure our electricity grids will operate […]How open banking is levelling the financial playing field in the Middle East
November 23, 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: Yasmeen Al-Sharaf, Director of Fintech and Innovation, Central Bank of Bahrain The swiftly expanding open banking sector offers benefits to both the fintech industry and customers.By supporting entrepreneurs, it can help governments diversify their economies.Bahrain is leading Middle […]Our food and agriculture is responsible for trillions of dollars of hidden costs, says the UN. Here’s why – and what can be done
November 20, 2023 by 1 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 Food not only nourishes us, but shapes the cultures of our countries. The agriculture industry that grows, processes and distributes food also supports jobs and livelihoods for more than a billion people. […]How are CBDCs different from cryptocurrencies and stablecoin?
November 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sandra Waliczek, Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum Rising numbers of countries are considering central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), but how are they different from cryptocurrencies and stablecoins?The main difference between CBDCs and cryptocurrencies is that CBDCs […]Internet companies tackle the biggest ever denial of service attack
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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Cybercriminals have launched the biggest ever distributed denial of service attack.Internet companies continue to fight off the attack which began in August.Cybercrime and insecurity are among the top 10 global risks, says […]The right to be forgotten allows people to ask for data about them to be removed from the internet. How does it work?
October 23, 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: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The EU’s right to be forgotten rule allows individuals to request that organizations remove and delete personal information about them from online platforms.People can only ask organizations to erase their personal data […]Exposure to asbestos: MEPs adopt law to protect workers more robustly
October 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament approved new rules to protect EU workers from the health risks related to asbestos and to improve the early detection of asbestos. On Tuesday, plenary adopted with 614 votes in favour, 2 against and 4 abstentions a directive, already agreed with member states, […]The African Union has been made a permanent member of the G20 – what does it mean for the continent?
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: Chido Munyati, Head of Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum The African Union (AU) has been made a permanent member of the G20, in a move that has been broadly welcomed for giving the continent an important voice […]International trade: What you need to know this month
August 16, 2023 by 4 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jean-Francois Trinh Tan, Lead, Metrics and Benchmarking, World Economic Forum This monthly roundup brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on global trade. Top international trade stories: Ukraine opens ‘humanitarian corridor’ for grain exports; Services […]Kids’ reading achievement is highest in these countries
August 2, 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: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda Singapore and Hong Kong SAR lead the way on students’ reading achievement globally, according to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), which is published every five years. Russia is in third […]2023’s top risks 6 months on – according to Chief Risk Officers
July 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Halfway through 2023, chief risk officers (CROs) are most worried about “continuing volatility in geopolitical and geoeconomic relations between major economies”, while most of them are anticipating “upheavals at a global scale”. […]Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs back plan to boost digital products security
July 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New cyber resilience rules adopted on Wednesday will establish a uniform set of cybersecurity requirements for all digital products in the European Union. The draft cyber resilience act approved by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee aims to ensure that products with digital features, […]Non-transposition of EU legislation: Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
July 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures taken to transpose EU directives into national law (referred to as ‘non-communication infringements’). The Commission is sending a letter of formal notice to those […]How wildfire risk and extreme heat is changing the insurance industry
July 10, 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: Daniel Murphy, Risk and Resilience Specialist, World Economic Forum Climate change poses a conundrum for the insurance industry. Extreme weather events have been occurring with heightened frequency, severity and unpredictability in recent years, upending the climate models and […]How will ‘presence and awareness cues’ like body language change as we interact more in the metaverse?
July 3, 2023 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Schneider, Professor of Business Psychology, Trier University of Applied Sciences As communication moves from the physical to the digital realm and then on to mixed reality, the information that we share through body language, tone and cadence […]Paving the way for the next wave of corporate participation in the voluntary carbon market
June 26, 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: Nasim Pour, Lead, Carbon Removals and Market Innovation, World Economic Forum, Dale Hardcastle, Partner, Bain & Company, Henning Huenteler, Expert Associate Partner, Bain & Company, Ann Alampi Siml, Project Fellow, Voluntary Carbon Markets, World Economic Forum The voluntary […]Metaverse: What are the economic benefits?
June 22, 2023 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kevin Chan, Global Policy Director, Meta The metaverse will be the successor to the mobile web and the next evolution in social connection. Immersive technologies – like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality – have […]
