This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Satwik Mishra, Acting Executive Director, Centre for Trustworthy Technology, Neeraj Jain, Vice President, Network Expansion, ONDC, Rajeesh Menon, Head, Growth & Strategy, Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy (FIDE) For a thriving global economy, smooth transactions that encourage value creation and […]Open Transaction Network: Could this shift in technology transform the global economy?
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: Satwik Mishra, Acting Executive Director, Centre for Trustworthy Technology, Neeraj Jain, Vice President, Network Expansion, ONDC, Rajeesh Menon, Head, Growth & Strategy, Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy (FIDE) For a thriving global economy, smooth transactions that encourage value creation and […]New survey shows Pact for Skills helped train 3.5 million workers
March 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. More than 3.5 million workers received training from 2,500 organisations under the Pact for Skills in 2022 and 2023, according to key results of the annual survey on the Pact, published today on the occasion of the Pact for Skills Forum. These results highlight the importance of skills development, in line with […]Explainer: What is the European Free Trade Association?
March 21, 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 Four countries in Europe have signed a landmark free trade deal with India. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland have made the deal through their regional trade organization, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The […]How pairing digital twin technology with AI could boost buildings’ emissions reductions
March 20, 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: Philip Panaro, Former CEO & Founder, BCG Platinion North & Latin America, Sarah Parlow, Director of Sustainability, ESGDigital.Ai, François Amman, Chief Executive Officer, Akila This year, New York City will start enforcing the most ambitious building performance standard legislation in the […]Air pollution is a silent killer. Here’s how cities are tackling it
March 19, 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: Shirley Rodrigues, London Deputy Mayor for Environment & Our Common Air Commissioner, City of London, Iyad Kheirbek, Director, Air Quality Program, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Magdalena Młochowska, Director Coordinator, Green Warsaw, City of Warsaw Air pollution kills 13 people every […]UK economy returns to growth and other economics stories to read this week
March 19, 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. UK economy returns to growth The British economy grew in January, after dipping into recession in the second half of last year. UK gross domestic product grew 0.2% month-on-month, compared to a drop of 0.1% […]Parliament calls on Israel to open all crossings to Gaza for humanitarian aid
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are deeply concerned about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the risk of imminent starvation. In a resolution adopted by 372 votes in favour, 44 against and 120 abstentions, MEPs call on Israel to immediately allow and facilitate full aid delivery into […]EU and the Philippines announce resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the Philippines officially announced the resumption of negotiations for an ambitious, modern and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) – with sustainability at its core. Trade agreements such as these are a cornerstone of the EU’s economic security, opening new opportunities […]Children of war: how can we ensure child safety in times of conflict?
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Yusra Abid Shah, a recent medical graduate from the National University of Science and Technology Oman . 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 […]Commission opens formal proceedings against AliExpress under the Digital Services Act
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether AliExpress may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to the management and mitigation of risks, to content moderation and the internal complaint handling mechanism, to the transparency of advertising and recommender systems, to the traceability […]EU provides an initial humanitarian aid of €70 million for Africa’s Great Lakes region
March 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As the Great Lakes region of Africa is suffering from major humanitarian crises caused by conflict, violence and natural disasters, the Commission is announcing new humanitarian aid worth almost €70 million. This EU funding will support projects addressing gender-based violence, support to Education in […]3 ways young changemakers invest in women and help create inclusive societies
March 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: Christa Odinga-Svanteson, Impact Communications Manager, World Economic Forum Investing in women is fundamental to driving meaningful change in a world that strives for progress and equality. Empowering women goes beyond individual success – it can transform entire communities and […]Cooperating on mass timber: How bio-based construction can build a greener future
March 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: Scott Francisco, Founder and Director, Pilot Projects Collaborative To make progress on decarbonizing the built environment, currently responsible for approximately 35-40% of all global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, we need to understand a few key figures. The first is that […]What role can capital markets play in boosting gender diversity at work – and beyond?
March 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: Laura M. Cha, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) Women remain under-represented in the world’s workforce. More than 90% of men were participating in the labour force globally in 2022, versus 61.4% of women, according to the International Labour […]First go-ahead to renewing trade support for Ukraine and Moldova
March 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs on the International Trade Committee endorsed the extension of trade liberalisation measures to support Ukraine and Moldova in the face of Russia’s war. MEPs approved on Thursday, by 26 votes, with 10 against and 1 abstentions, a proposal to renew the temporary suspension of import […]AI: Will governance catch up with the tech in 2024?
March 4, 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: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda If 2023 was the year the world became familiar with generative AI, is 2024 the year in which governments will act in earnest on its governance? That’s the question put to guests on […]What is TradeTech and why do we need it?
March 4, 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Global trade is at an inflection point, amid mounting geopolitical tensions and protectionism. At the end of 2023, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) predicted a drop of 5% (or $1.5 […]The global cancer burden is growing – here’s what needs to happen
March 4, 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: Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum A cancer diagnosis is something every human fears; yet provision of treatment and care is failing to meet the needs of patients around […]Revised figures for US Q4 growth, and other economic stories to read
March 4, 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. UN warning on African debt Public debt in Africa is likely to stay above pre-pandemic levels this year and the next, Adam Elhiraika, the United Nations Commission for Africa’s macroeconomics and governance director, […]How electrification can help with net zero
March 1, 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: Bjarke Buchbjerg, CTO, Kyoto Group AS, Jozefien Vanbecelaere, Head of EU Affairs, European Heat Pump Association, Natalia Zabolotnikova, Accenture Fellow , World Economic Forum, Xabier Mugarza Zorriqueta, Project Fellow, Clean Power and Electrification, World Economic Forum The industrial sector is directly responsible for […]Commission proposes amendment to EU budget 2024 in record time to continue delivering on EU priorities
March 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal to amend the EU budget for 2024 to reflect the changes made following the agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027. This amended budget will enable the Union […]Here’s how to harness the Top Gun effect to find the next generation of cyber talent
February 29, 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: Alexander Riabov, Senior Communications Advisor, DAI Digital Frontiers Top Gun, the classic tale of fearless test pilot turned hero Maverick, pushed cinema boundaries with audiences back in 1986 – so much so that, in the year following the movie’s […]How Brazil and China can use data for a more sustainable cattle sector
February 29, 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: Andre Vasconcelos, Trase Global Engagement Lead , Global Canopy, Erasmus zu Ermgassen, Researcher, Trase/UCLouvain, Yuan Zhang, China Specialist, Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum In Brazil, pasture for grazing cattle is swallowing natural ecosystems at an increasing pace, at grave cost to […]The US is drafting new laws to protect against AI-generated deepfakes
February 29, 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda What do Tom Cruise, Barack Obama, Rishi Sunak and Taylor Swift have in common? The answer is they have all been the subject of deepfake videos posted online. Deepfakes are content created using […]Global trade is fragmenting. The WTO must make a stronger case that can benefit us all
February 29, 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: Nicolai Ruge, Lead, Geopolitical Agenda and Trade Investment Platform, World Economic Forum, Danny Quah, Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Trade ministers from around the world are […]Are global value chains leaving Indonesian SMEs behind?
February 20, 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: Arip Tirta, President, Evermos, Prasanti W. Sarli, Head of Social Impact, Evermos Indonesia is on the verge of hitting the middle-income trap. Despite the massive growth across the country over the past two decades, it can’t seem to reach its […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement on tackling ship-source pollution to help make European seas cleaner
February 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the amendment of Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for pollution offences. The co-legislators agreed to align the Directive with the International […]Scientists have discovered a new species of underground tree – here’s why it matters
February 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: Thea de Gallier, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda An utterly unique palm tree from Borneo that grows its flowers and fruit almost entirely underground was one of 74 plants newly identified by the UK’s Royal […]Why cybercrime spikes in times of global crisis
February 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: Leonardas Marozas, Security Research Lab Manager, CUJO AI Major events like the COVID-19 pandemic, wars and climate change events are often used opportunistically by cyber criminals, who exploit the spectacle to defraud well-intentioned people. These malicious actors target crises […]Transport Committee pushes for “greener” trucks and buses
February 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs say zero-emission trucks and buses could be longer and heavier to reduce the number of trips they make and to help the climate transition. On Wednesday, MEPs on the Transport and Tourism Committee adopted their position on the revision of road transport weights […]Investigation of the Commission and consumer authorities finds that online influencers rarely disclose commercial content
February 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities of 22 Member States, Norway and Iceland released the results of a screening (“sweep”) of social media posts from influencers. The sweep found that nearly all (97%) of these influencers posted commercial content but only […]How to introduce new technology into US manufacturing, from a worker’s perspective
February 13, 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: Stephanie Wright, Chief Operating Officer, US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Memia Fendri, Regional Manufacturing Lead, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum, Kyle Winters, Initiatives and Community Specialist, Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum In the […]Expect the unexpected: The IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva on what’s ahead for the global economy
February 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda In a world beset by conflict and rising geopolitical tensions, predicting the trajectory of the global economy isn’t always possible. However, leading economists can help us put these risks and opportunities into context […]
