This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Khushboo Awasthi Kumari, Evangelist, Designer, Punjab Education Collective, Tasso Azevedo, Founder and General Coordinator, MapBiomas, Danya Pastuszek, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement Societal challenges like climate change, quality education and inequities, among others, loom large […]How to successfully orchestrate collective 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: Khushboo Awasthi Kumari, Evangelist, Designer, Punjab Education Collective, Tasso Azevedo, Founder and General Coordinator, MapBiomas, Danya Pastuszek, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement Societal challenges like climate change, quality education and inequities, among others, loom large […]A seven-point guide to getting the net zero transition on track
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mekala Krishnan, Senior Fellow, McKinsey Global Institute, McKinsey & Company, Humayun Tai, Senior Partner, Electric Power & Natural Gas, McKinsey & Company The refrain has become disturbingly familiar: though there has been meaningful momentum, the net-zero transition is […]€90 million Cohesion Policy call reinforces urban innovation across the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To further reinforce and strengthen sustainable urban development in EU cities, the Commission today is launching a third call for proposals worth €90 million under the European Urban Initiative(EUI). Projects selected under this call will test innovative solutions in cities to help them to […]Empowering Women Leadership in Global Health: A Catalyst for Progress
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Tinatin Kutchukhidze from Georgia, MD, a distinguished Princess Diana Award laureate of 2023, presently immersed in a rigorous Gynecology and Obstetrics residency. 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 […]5 ways businesses can help to alleviate poverty
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sreevas Sahasranamam, Professor, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, Vivek Soundararajan, Professor, School of Management, University of Bath At least 1.1 billion people globally are currently experiencing poverty, many in low- and middle-income countries. Recent research suggests […]Commission intends to close Article 7(1) TEU procedure for Poland
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has finalised its analysis on the rule of law situation in Poland in the context of the Article 7(1) TEU procedure. The Commission considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of […]Why shifting from prediction to foresight can help us plan for future disruption
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roger Spitz, President of Techistential (Climate & Strategic Foresight) and Chair, Disruptive Futures Institute, San Francisco As the complexities of our world grow, the inherent uncertainty of the future intensifies. In 1982, John Naisbitt defined megatrends as large, […]The European Parliament strengthens its cooperation with the Belarusian Democratic Forceszn
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sign a Letter of Intent, in Valletta. During a ceremony at the European Parliament Office in Valletta today, the President of the European Parliament and the Head […]How communities can step up to provide long-term care for the world’s ageing population
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Prakash Tyagi, Founder-Director, GRAVIS Hospital; Executive Director, GRAVIS All over the world, people are leading longer lives. This increased life expectancy is one of the great success stories of human development. Advancements in medical sciences and public health […]Cybersecurity lessons from Latin America’s battle against ransomware threats
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Belisario Contreras, Senior Director, Global Security and Technology Strategy, Venable Latin American nations are intensifying their efforts to combat the growing threat of ransomware attacks, showcasing a defensive stance and a proactive approach to enhancing cyber resilience and […]The opportunity of servicing energy demand in the Global South
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marco Arcelli, Chief Executive Officer, ACWA Power The Global South represents 56% of the world’s population, but its power generation capacity is only 18% of the world’s total. Given that roughly 85% of new energy demand in the […]How philanthropy is empowering India’s mental health sector
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon and Biocon Biologics, and Trustee, The Live Love Laugh Foundation India faces significant challenges with concerning statistics on mental health disorders. One in seven Indians had mental disorders of varying severity, according […]Cryptocurrency regulations are changing across the globe. Here’s what you need to know
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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 Cryptocurrency has often been synonymous with a lack of regulation. However, this is rapidly starting to change, with governments around the world now considering rules for digital currencies. Regulation for crypto assets […]How to navigate sustainability in the automotive industry
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lena McKnight, Partner Lead, Automotive and New Mobility and Advanced Manufacturing Industries, World Economic Forum, Stefan Fahrni, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company The global automotive industry stands at a critical juncture. As climate change intensifies and environmental concerns […]Commission adopts limited prolongation of State aid crisis tools to further support agriculture and fisheries sectors
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted an amendment to the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) to prolong by six months certain provisions of the Framework aimed to address persisting market disturbances specifically in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. On 11 April […]EU allocates €4.5 million for 324 Ukrainian scientists’ projects to pursue their research
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To provide continuous support to Ukrainian research, the Commission has tripled the initial budget of the EURIZON Fellowship Programme to €4.5 million under Horizon Europe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought daily challenges to researchers. The constant threat of attacks on critical infrastructure, as […]Strides Taken, Miles to Go: Empowering Women in Global Health Leadership
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaa Tarek Hassan, an MBBS student at Mansoura University, Egypt. 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 […]Why we must balance cooperation and competitiveness in cleantech
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nils Aldag, Chief Executive Officer, Sunfire, Christopher Frey, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Sunfire GmbH Clean technology (cleantech) industries are the enablers of our future decarbonized energy system and have become a major economic factor. Since the early adoption […]International Workers’ Day: 3 ways trade unions are driving social progress
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Giannis Moschos, Community Specialist, Civil Society, World Economic Forum Some 135 years ago, workers were achieving monumental progress towards what we now recognize as an eight-hour working day. During that time, factory workers (and in many cases children) […]EU-New Zealand trade agreement enters into force, opening new opportunities for EU exporters
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. EU businesses, producers and farmers are now able to take advantage of a host of new export opportunities with the entry into force of the EU-New Zealand trade agreement today. The deal is expected to cut €140 million a year in duties for EU […]Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women’s Leadership in Global Health
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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 from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]Policy tools for better labour outcomes
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maria Mexi, Senior Advisor, Labour and Social Policy, TASC Platform, Geneva Graduate Institute, Mekhla Jha, Specialist Inclusive Trade, World Economic Forum Trade is a powerful engine of growth and economic development. It has managed to lift close to […]Innovating for learning: How two innovators made access to books and education more inclusive
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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 The world has set ambitious education goals to be achieved by 2030. However, a 2023 report by UNESCO estimates a significant funding gap to achieve the UN Sustainable Development […]How can innovation can make mining more sustainable?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Emanuela Orsini, Digital Content Specialist, World Economic Forum, Sophia Akram, Writer, Forum Agenda “Whether it’s semiconductors or cars or cellphones or the toothpaste that you use to brush your teeth in […]EU election campaign stresses importance of voting to protect democracy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament launches the second phase of its communication campaign, highlighting the importance of voting and safeguarding democracy. Between 6 and 9 June 2024, more than 370 million people across 27 Member States are called to vote in the European elections. To further […]Parliament condemns Iran’s attack on Israel and calls for de-escalation
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel and call for further sanctions against Iran. Condemning the Iranian strikes on13 and 14 April, Parliament voices serious concern over the escalation and threat to regional […]MEPs call for a firm response to counter Russian interference
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls on the political leadership in the EU and member states to counter Russian interference attempts urgently and vigorously. Following several recent revelations of Kremlin-backed attempts to interfere with and undermine European democratic processes, MEPs adopted on Thursday a resolution firmly denouncing such […]Empowering Women in Healthcare: Dismantling Systemic Biases and Advancing Leadership
May 1, 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 from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]How to realize the potential of rising digital jobs
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stéphanie Bertrand, Audrey Brauchli With the expansion of digital access and the normalization of remote work, many jobs, from high-income software developers to lower-income customer service roles, can increasingly be performed online. This shift gives employers and workers […]Revitalizing the future economy: Critical mineral derivatives could bring stability
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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 […]EU and Japan advance joint work on digital identity, semiconductors, artificial intelligence
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and Japan held their second Digital Partnership Council in Brussels. The Council was co-chaired by Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, and byJapanese Minister for Digital Transformation, Taro Kono, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Takeaki Matsumoto, and the […]20 years of free movement and Green Line trade in Cyprus bring people and communities together
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the EU’s Green Line Regulation for Cyprus. The Regulation has enabled Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots to cross the ‘Green Line’ and the United Nations’ controlled buffer zone in Cyprus, helping to build trust between […]Empowering Women’s Leadership in Global Health: Addressing Barriers and Driving Impact
April 30, 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 from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]
