This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. n his address to MEPs on Tuesday, Kenya’s President William Ruto called forstronger international cooperation to fight climate change, combat poverty and tackle conflicts. During a formal sitting in Strasbourg, President Ruto demanded new forms of cooperation between the EU and Africa based on […]Kenya’s President: EU and Africa must address climate change and migration
November 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. n his address to MEPs on Tuesday, Kenya’s President William Ruto called forstronger international cooperation to fight climate change, combat poverty and tackle conflicts. During a formal sitting in Strasbourg, President Ruto demanded new forms of cooperation between the EU and Africa based on […]How airports can land financing to push aviation decarbonization
November 21, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rana Nawas, Partner, Transportation & Services Practice, India, Middle East & Africa, Oliver Wyman (Marsh McLennan), Katia Riva, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, Mundys Airports may not be the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases but they are in […]COP28: MEPs want to end all subsidies for fossil fuel globally by 2025
November 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. COP28 is a key moment to boost collective ambition on climate action and support Need to increase international climate financing Triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency by 2030, restore biodiversity Parliament adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, which will […]5 strategies for boosting innovation in trade
November 21, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mariam Soumaré, Community Engagement Specialist, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, World Economic Forum, Ines Knäpper, Innovation and Hackathon Lead at Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, World Economic Forum International trade has undergone significant transformations over the past few […]Focusing on soil health can help us feed the world’s growing population without harming the planet: Here’s how
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Iliass Elfali, Managing Director – Corporate strategy, Sustainability and Innovation, OCP Group The Food and Agriculture Organization predicts a 60% increase in crop production will be required by 2050 to keep up with global food demand.To meet this […]Commission sends Adobe Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of Figma
November 21, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed Adobe of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Figma may reduce competition in the global markets for the supply of interactive product design software and of other creative design software. Adobe is a global software company offering, […]How ASEAN is making instant cross-border payments a reality
November 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Governor, Bank of Thailand, Guillaume Hingel, Lead, Financial Innovation, World Economic Forum Financial services are undergoing a digital revolution. As economies become increasingly digital, consumers expect their financial interactions to keep pace, demanding seamless, secure and […]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. […]Global economic growth to slow in 2024, and other economics news to read this week
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: Rebecca Geldard, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Global economic growth will slow in 2024, say banks Global economic growth will slow even more in 2024 due to high interest rates, increased energy prices and a slowdown in the […]How can we keep pace with policy obligations while maintaining data privacy best practices?
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: Jacques Cantin, Global Shaper, Auckland Hub, New Zealand Even organizations with the best of intentions find themselves held back by compliance. Evolving compliance obligations are often at odds with the pace of internal operations and adoption. This dynamic […]Speaking Gen Z: How banks can attract young customers
November 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: Bob Wigley, Chair, UK Finance, Rupal Kantaria, Forum Member, Oliver Wyman Gen Z attitudes toward money and finances are sometimes aligned with and sometimes starkly different from those of older generations.Research suggests that Gen Z trusts traditional banks […]EU and Angola sign first-ever Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement
November 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Angola signed today a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA), the first EU agreement of its kind, during the EU-Angola Business Forum in Luanda. It responds to Angola’s ambition to diversify its economy beyond the oil and gas sectors, which historically attracted […]6 projects helping to tackle food insecurity
November 17, 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 prices are still rising around the world and contributing to food insecurity, the World Bank says.Solutions to combat food insecurity include systems that improve soil health and can turn deserts into […]How China is leveraging patient groups to develop patient registries and survey research for rare diseases
November 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michael Jin, Sr. Patient Advocacy Manager, Takeda (China) Holdings Co. Ltd, Rita Jin, Associate Patient Advocacy Manager, Takeda (China) Holdings Co. Ltd, Air Zheng, Head, Public Affairs, Takeda (China) Holdings Co. Ltd, Jamie Min Zhang, Vice-President, Takeda (China) […]Deal reached on stricter EU rules for waste shipments
November 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Tougher measures to protect the environment and human health Exporting plastic waste to non-OECD countries to be prohibited Shipping of waste destined for disposal in another EU country to be allowed only exceptionally Waste shipped outside the EU must be managed in an […]Commission welcomes political agreement on protecting the environment through criminal law
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law. As proposed by the Commission in December 2021, the new directive will improve the effectiveness of criminal law enforcement […]Strategizing Climate-Resilient Healthcare Systems: A Robust Framework and Initiative for Environmental Sustainability
November 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), 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 writer and do […]With Kenya and Rwanda opening borders for other Africans, what will visa-free travel mean for Africa’s economic growth?
November 16, 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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda “Let us all unite” – instruct the opening words of the African Union (AU) anthem. Rwanda and Kenya have just taken steps to bring the continent closer to this goal by allowing […]See how Power-to-X could be a key component in the global energy transition
November 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: Kim Saaby Hedegaard, CEO Power-to-X, Topsoe Electrification is not a feasible solution for all the energy-intensive industries.This is where Power-to-X comes in, bridging the gap between a wind turbine and the fuel tank of an aeroplane.Power-to-X technologies will […]Decarbonizing heavy industry is possible. Here’s how we set off a green chain reaction
November 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: Rana Ghoneim, Chief of the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Division, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Daniel Morris, Clean Energy Lead, Climate Investment Funds For the past decade in Cairo, Egypt, one of the most important climate stories […]4 ways AI can super-charge sustainable development
November 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Claudia Ukonu, Growth Lead, Uplink, World Economic Forum In a dynamic era marked by relentless change, the intersection of AI and sustainable development stands as a beacon of hope, poised to redefine our collective response to urgent global […]EU coordinates further 6 Humanitarian Air Bridge flights for Gaza
November 13, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU continues to work around the clock to channel humanitarian assistance to Gaza. A further 6 EU humanitarian air bridge flights are now scheduled for the coming days. Of these, two flights from Brindisi, Italy, are scheduled to depart today and tomorrow carrying […]COP28: Why it matters and 5 key areas for action
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: Pedro Gomez, Head, Climate; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum COP28 is the next meeting of the group of 198 countries that have signed the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place in the United […]Here’s how technology is helping solve agriculture’s biggest issues
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: Megan Gerryts, Innovation Specialist, Food and Water, World Economic Forum, Federico Ronca, Lead, Data and Digital Solutions, Food & Water, World Economic Forum, Bianca Bertaccini, Project Specialist, Protein Pathways, Better Living, World Economic Forum Technology in agriculture is […]Full text: Communist Party of China Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was initially published at Xinhua. BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — China’s State Council Information Office on Friday released a white paper titled “CPC Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements.”Please see the attachment for the document. 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 […]Domestic Violence and the Role of Healthcare System
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), 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 writer and do […]Parliament backs plans for better access to, and use of, data
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The “Data Act”, already agreed between MEPs and member states, aims to stimulate innovation by eliminating barriers to data access. The new legislation establishes rules on the sharing of data generated through the use of connected products or related services (e.g. the Internet of […]Parliament wants tougher enforcement of EU sanctions against Russia
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want more EU-level oversight and better efforts to limit Moscow’s ability to bypass the EU’s restrictive measures.In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament voices its alarm over existing loopholes in the EU’s sanctions regime against Russia. While highlighting the unprecedented nature of the […]International trade: What you need to know this month
November 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: Laura GerlIntern, Platform for Shaping the Future of Mobility, World Economic Forum 1. EU to end competition exemptions for shipping lines The shipping industry is due to lose its exemption from EU competition laws, in a move that […]The countdown is on for a UN treaty on plastic pollution to move from aspiration into action
November 9, 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: Leanne Geale, Executive Vice President, Group General Counsel, Nestlé S.A. The prospective UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution aims to establish global rules to curb the use of plastics and their leakage into the environment.Negotiators must adopt a ‘start-and-strengthen’ […]The ransomware warning sign we should all have on our radar
November 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wallis Romzek, Principal Data Scientist, SpyCloud In 2023, over 80% of companies were affected by ransomware in the preceding 12 months.By looking more closely at how ransomware attacks happen, we can spot warning signs sooner and act on […]This low-carbon technology aims to become the ‘electric vehicle of cement-making’
November 9, 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: Pooja Chhabria, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The growing global population and urbanization will require more construction in the coming years and decades. And as a consequence, more cement.Currently, the concrete and cement industry accounts for approximately 7% […]
