This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Industry Committee adopted measures to boost the supply of strategic raw materials, crucial to secure the EU’s transition towards a sustainable, digital and sovereign future. The Critical Raw Materials Act, adopted on Thursday with a strong majority, aims to allow Europe to accelerate […]Critical raw materials: MEPs back plans to secure EU’s own supply and sovereignty
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Industry Committee adopted measures to boost the supply of strategic raw materials, crucial to secure the EU’s transition towards a sustainable, digital and sovereign future. The Critical Raw Materials Act, adopted on Thursday with a strong majority, aims to allow Europe to accelerate […]The Long-Haulers of the Post-COVID Era
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Bayan Maged and Dr. Maryam Nabil, two dynamic and enthusiastic intern physicians at Ain Shams University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt . They are 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 […]Media Freedom Act: protecting editorial decisions from political interference
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Culture and Education Committee amended the draft bill to make sure it applies to all media content and strengthens transparency and independence of EU media. In their draft position on the European Media Freedom Act, adopted on Thursday by 24 votes in favour, […]Can we embrace the AI revolution and journey towards a brighter future?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marion Laboure, Director – Macro Strategist, Thematic Research, Deutsche Bank In the wake of OpenAI’s ChatGPT release, the world has been captivated by the boundless possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI).Venture capital AI-related deals and AI-related patents have witnessed […]India has had its driest August since 1901. Here’s why that matters
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda India’s August Monsoon rainfall was 40% lower in 2023.Which is bad news for those whose food supplies depend on the world’s biggest rice exporter.But AI-driven smart farming could save crops even in […]The Inflation Reduction Act invigorated US clean energy plans – can it stir a stronger climate response globally?
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Some notable things have happened recently in Pataskala, Ohio. The local Rotary Club selected a 9-year-old as “Junior Grand Marshal” of an annual parade. The mayor got a raise for the first time in a decade. And plans moved ahead to build the biggest solar-panel factory in US history. The project is part of a […]The global chip industry’s complicated contours are decades in the making
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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, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Semiconductors are the lifeblood of economic growth and innovation in fields like artificial intelligence.But the global industry has been shaped in ways that expose it to geopolitical risk.Chris Miller, […]This is how much money renewable energy is saving Europeans
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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 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused significant spikes in the cost of natural gas and coal in Europe, leading to increased energy prices.But new renewable power capacity has helped reduce the scale of these […]3 ways civil society organizations are crucial to an equitable energy transition
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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, David Sangokoya, Head of Civil Society Impact, World Economic Forum The transition to clean energy is making headway and picking up pace. As shown by the recent report Fostering […]Is the energy sector prepared for cyber breaches?
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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 The number of weekly cyberattacks on energy companies has doubled since 2020.A lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals is adding to vulnerabilities in the energy sector.The Forum’s latest Global Security Cybersecurity Outlook offers […]These are the places in the world where internet access is still an issue – and 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda For some people in the developed world, life without access to the internet is unthinkable. But for almost 3 billion others, who mostly live in developing nations, living offline is a daily […]3 ways to improve how climate change is taught in schools
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anurit Kanti, Global Shaper, Gurugram Hub, World Economic Forum Climate education has yet to see the holistic transformation necessary to drive climate action.It must go beyond the tokenistic approach to being deeply embedded in education curricula, delivery and […]Global Gateway: launch of the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. During the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi today, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of Kenya Ruto launched the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya, with the support of Global Gateway, Europe’s investment strategy for the world. The Roadmap, […]Commission facilitates the activities of cross-border associations in the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted a proposal to facilitate cross-border activities of non-profit associations in the EU. It will improve the functioning of the Internal Market by removing legal and administrative barriers for non-profit associations that operate or wish to operate in more than one […]Global Health: A New Reality in the Post Covid 19 era Despite Health Fatigue and Vulnerabilities
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Anthony Collins is a fifth year Medical Student from UWI Mona in Kingston, Jamaica who’s very passionate about research, forensics and pathology. 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 […]People are planting tiny urban forests to boost biodiversity and fight the climate crisis
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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 This article was first published in July 2020. It was updated in August 2023. How much space do you think you need to grow a forest? If your answer is bigger than […]These 4 innovators are helping the world breathe fresher air
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Declining air quality, exacerbated by the climate crisis, is a major problem worldwide and poses a grave threat to human health and the environment.As we mark International Day for Clean Air, the […]What are ‘gazelle’ companies and why are they essential for growth?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ivan Savin, Professor of Quantitative Analytics, ESCP Business School (Madrid campus) , Research Fellow, Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA – UAB), Maria Novitskaya, CFO and HR Lead, Zeeves PTE. Ltd In an article entitled Les misérables, […]Could these robot sea turtles be used to save the real ones?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The first few days of life for sea turtles is often harrowing. Hatchlings face a range of predators like crabs, birds and fish as well as eroding beach habitats under threat […]Applying a circular economy mindset will help ensure a water-secure future
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ryan Lynch, Practice Director of BSI’s Sustainability Practice, BSI Water provision and use contribute 10% of global emissions, while drought could affect as many as 75% of the world’s population by 2050.Ensuring a water-secure future could be as […]How battery energy storage can power us 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: Dr Amit Jain, Energy Storage Program Lead, World Bank, Dr Gabriela Elizondo Azuela, Practice Manager, ESMAP, World Bank, Aakarshan Vaid, Consultant, World Bank Across the globe, power systems are experiencing a period of unprecedented change. Low-cost renewable electricity […]Wolves in Europe: Commission urges local authorities to make full use of existing derogations and collects data for conservation status review
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The return of the wolf to EU regions where it has been absent for a long time is increasingly leading to conflicts with local farming and hunting communities, especially where measures to prevent attacks on livestock are not widely implemented. President von der Leyen […]Healthcare Provision: Challenges and Opportunities Amidst a Growing Population
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sura Abdallat, a rising third-year medical student at the University of Debrecen , Hungary. 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 […]3 conditions that will help scale blended finance for nature-positive outcomes
September 4, 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: Akanksha Khatri, Head, Nature and Biodiversity, World Economic Forum, Carlos Correa, Senior Fellow, Conservation International The world’s ambitious climate goals can only be achieved if we protect nature.Blended finance can provide the catalyst to scale funding to protect […]How drones are transforming access to healthcare in India
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The impact of drones delivering vaccines. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adaptation of drones in delivering medicines and vaccines worldwide. This has been extremely beneficial in regions where geographical constraints and lack of refrigerated transport pose significant challenges. […]Why we need to be realistic about generative AI’s economic impact
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Global Chief Economist, Boston Consulting Group, Paul Swartz, Director and Senior Economist, BCG Henderson Institute, Francois Candelon, Global Director, BCG Henderson Institute, Boston Consulting Group The astonishing pace of technological progress over recent decades has failed […]How to end modern-day slavery in the age of deglobalization
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Enrique Restoy, Executive Director Programmes and Policy, Hope for Justice, Rachel Hartley, Consultancy Director, Slave-Free Alliance, Adam Hewitt, Head of Digital and Communications, Hope for Justice Trafficking of persons into modern slavery is one of the world’s most […]German economic growth at zero and other economic news to read this week
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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. German economy posts zero growth in second quarter German gross domestic product (GDP) remained level between the first and second quarters of 2023, according to new data released last week. Year-on-year, the […]The Effect Of The Increasing World Population In HealthCare Providing
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Okuna Sophia Eruoghene, a 500 level student of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ugbowo, Edo State Nigeria. 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 […]COVID-19: Commission authorises adapted COVID-19 vaccine for Member States’ autumn vaccination campaigns
September 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has authorised the Comirnaty XBB.1.5-adapted COVID-19 vaccine, developed by BioNTech-Pfizer. This vaccine marks another important milestone in the fight against the disease. It is the third adaptation of this vaccine to respond to new COVID-19 variants. The vaccine is authorised for adults, […]Navigating the Global Healthcare Challenge: Coping with an Increasing World Population
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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, going into her 2nd academic year. Raised within multicultural societies. 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 […]The 5 best ways to invest in responsible tree-planting in the Amazon
August 31, 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: Julio Andrés Rozo Grisales, Founder and Director, Amazonía Emprende-Escuela Bosque Reforestation schemes in the Amazon and elsewhere result in a multitude of benefits.Such efforts necessitate a responsible supply of native species seeds.Smart investment in reforestation efforts ensures positive […]Storage is the key to the renewable energy revolution
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: James Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, e-Zinc Investment in renewable energy is skyrocketing, in line with ambitious national targets aimed at curbing carbon emissions.As renewable energy capacity grows, we must identify and expand better ways of storing this energy, […]
