This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mette Asmussen, Lead, Maritime Sector Initiatives, World Economic Forum, Takahiro Furusaki, Project Fellow, First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum Today, more than 80% of the world’s traded goods travel by ship and maritime transport accounts for 2–3% of […]Reducing barriers to maritime fuel projects is key to decarbonizing shipping
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mette Asmussen, Lead, Maritime Sector Initiatives, World Economic Forum, Takahiro Furusaki, Project Fellow, First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum Today, more than 80% of the world’s traded goods travel by ship and maritime transport accounts for 2–3% of […]New EU funding for innovative ideas to reduce long-term unemployment and help people find jobs
April 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission launched a call for proposals worth €23 million to help EU Member States develop new ways of tackling long-term unemployment and support people to find their way back into the labour market. This was announced in the recent action plan to […]Here’s what to know about the EU-US Trade and Technology Council
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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 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and European Commission Executive VP Valdis Dombrovskis were among the US and EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) officials who gathered in Belgium for a two-day summit […]See how Gaudí’s Casa Batlló takes our heritage into the digital age
April 18, 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: Joseph Fowler, Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum, Amilcar Vargas, World Heritage Manager, Casa Batlló Gaudí Cultural heritage is a vital part of our collective shared human history and a perpetual source of inspiration, innovation and creation. […]Governments want to make green good for business locally, without stalling economic progress globally
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum “I wish I hadn’t called it that.” Familiar with the US Inflation Reduction Act? If not, that’s okay, because neither are most people in the US. President Joe Biden may regret […]Geopolitical situation makes voting in European elections even more important
April 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament’s last Eurobarometer survey before the elections in June reveals awareness among citizens and concern for the current geopolitical context. Today’s pre-electoral publication reveals a positive, upward trend on key election indicators with just a few weeks to go until EU citizens […]Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public 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: Adrian Gore, Group Chief Executive, Discovery As a society, we are living in increasingly poor health. Today, 70% of deaths worldwide are attributable to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking. This is […]How we can prepare for the future with foundational policy ideas for AI in education
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: TeachAI Steering CommitteePE Education leaders and policymakers face the challenge of leading their communities when artificial intelligence (AI), including education, is becoming increasingly prominent in society. Understanding AI is critical for crafting effective policies that promote responsibility and […]Unmasking the Hidden Pandemic: Exploring the Interplay of Substance Use Disorder and Chronic Health Issues
April 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Ms. Kaksha Parrikh, a medical graduate from MBBS from Govt. medical college, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Similar to covid 19 pandemic, there is a […]Commission offers 35,500 DiscoverEU free travel passes to young people
April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Starting this summer, thousands of young people will once again travel around Europe by train for free thanks to the latest call of the DiscoverEU programme. Today at 12:00 CET during the European Youth Week buzzing with activities, the Commission launched the latest DiscoverEU application round. It […]EU requests consultations under Trade and Cooperation Agreement over UK’s permanent closure of the sandeel fishery
April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union requested consultations with the United Kingdom under the dispute settlement mechanism of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) regarding the United Kingdom’s decision to prohibit the fishing of sandeel, with the aim of reaching a mutually agreeable solution. Effective […]Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
April 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. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. UN climate chief issues stark warning The next two years are “essential in saving the planet” warns Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Governments, business […]How African cities can learn from each other about building climate resilience
April 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. Author: Babajide Oluwase The climate is changing at an astronomical rate and the impact of this can be seen everywhere. Imagine stepping outside your apartment for an early morning jog, only to be greeted by a thick brown dust […]Strengthening Women’s Leadership in International Health
April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nasirova Khavar, a 3rd year student at Azerbaijan Medical University,Baku. 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 […]How can companies protect and restore forests in a global climate crisis?
April 15, 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: Daniel Schneiders, Director Climate Program, Bayer Faced with a global crisis, we need action from the stakeholders adept at delivering products and solutions on a global scale. National governments are used to putting their country’s interests first, but […]Window-mounted heat pumps could make apartments more sustainable. Here’s how New York is leading the way
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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 “Nineteenth-century technology, incompatible with twenty-first-century needs.” That’s how the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) describes the old, inefficient steam-heat boiler and radiator networks used by the 528,000 people occupying the 2,400 buildings […]These 2 internal biases cause us to fall for misinformation – 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: Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School “Check the facts.” “Examine the evidence.” “Correlation is not causation.” We’ve heard these phrases enough times that they should be in our DNA. If true, misinformation would never get out […]The latest from the IMF on the global economy, and other economics stories to read
April 15, 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. IMF warning about domestic shocks in the G20 and persistent low growth The International Monetary Fund has released insights from its upcoming World Economic Outlook report. The IMF warns that domestic shocks […]“Parliament 2024”: a more modern and efficient Parliament after the elections
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new internal rules will strengthen Parliament’s working methods, its institutional role, and its capacity to act. On Wednesday, MEPs approved (with 429 votes in favour, 148 against, and 47 abstentions) the report implementing the recommendations by the Parliamentary reform group “Parliament 2024”, as […]Soil health: Parliament sets out measures to achieve healthy soils by 2050
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To improve the health of EU soils, MEPs support efforts to monitor and improve the soil ecological status in the EU. Parliament on Wednesday adopted its position on the Commission proposal for a Soil Monitoring Law, the first-ever dedicated piece of EU legislation on […]Interoperable Europe Act enters into force for better connected public services for people and businesses
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Interoperable Europe Act, which enters into force today, will facilitate cross-border data exchange and accelerate the digital transformation of the public sector. The Act is essential to reaching the objectives of the EU’s Digital Decade, such as having 100% of key public services […]EU-US hold fourth Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, US Federal Trade Commission (‘FTC’) Chair Lina Khan and the Assistant Attorney General of the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division (‘DOJ’) Jonathan Kanter met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition […]Medical innovation for an aging world: the view from Hong Kong
April 11, 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: Nancy Ip, President, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology By 2050, the global population of people aged 60 and above will nearly double to 2.1 billion people worldwide. China alone will account for about 23% of […]Carbon removals: MEPs adopt a new EU certification scheme
April 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The law will set up an EU certification framework for carbon removals to boost their uptake and help achieve EU climate neutrality by 2050. Parliament on Wednesday adopted the provisional political agreement with EU countries on a new voluntary certification framework for carbon removals, […]MEPs approve the new Migration and Asylum Pact
April 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament today adopted ten legislative texts to reform European migration and asylum policy as agreed with EU member states. Solidarity and responsibility In order to assist EU countries subject to migratory pressure, other member states will contribute by relocating asylum applicants or […]As China-Gulf relations deepen, here are 3 key sectors for growth
April 10, 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: Alexandre Raffoul, Head of Global Partner Development & Regional Business Strategy, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Kai Keller, Regional Business Strategy and Partnerships, World Economic Forum Amid significant geopolitical shifts, China is rapidly deepening its economic ties […]Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine meets in Kyiv, confirms unwavering support to Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction
April 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Steering Committee Members and Participants of the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine met for the first time in Kyiv, showcasing unwavering support for Ukraine and to continue efforts to help Ukraine meet its immediate and long-term financing needs. This ninth meeting, brought together […]Explainer: What is a living wage and how is it different from the minimum wage?
April 10, 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 Living wage initiatives are attracting growing interest globally. That’s why the International Labour Organization (ILO) has agreed on a formal definition for a living wage and endorsed living wage policies. “Decent wages […]These 6 social innovators are unlocking value in marginalized communities
April 10, 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 Building a more inclusive economy and unlocking value in marginalized communities can go hand in hand, a new report suggests. Published by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in partnership with the […]A ‘post-human rights’ era is emerging. Here’s what it means for migrants – and how to stop it
April 9, 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: Marie McAuliffe, Head, Migration Research, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Many analysts and commentators have argued that the world has entered a post-human rights phase, with sustained undermining of human rights and the rule of law around the world. Unfortunately, this […]Deal on trade support for Ukraine with more protection for EU farmers
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a new provisional agreement on extending temporary trade measures for Ukraine. MEPs and the Council presidency agreed on suspending import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for another year, until 5 June 2025, to […]4 ways businesses, cities and communities around the world are reshaping the care economy
April 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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda All of us will either receive or provide care at different stages of our lives. This includes healthcare, childcare, elderly care or any other form of looking after others or being looked after. […]How Paris 2024 aims to become the first-ever gender-equal Olympics
April 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda A “monumental achievement” will be celebrated at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, France. For the first time in Olympic history, women athletes will have as many places in the Games as […]
