4 ways a greener economy can help debt-ridden countries

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Erik Solheim, CEO, Plastic REVolution Foundation, REV Ocean AS, Talal Rafi, Economist & Management Consultant, Deloitte Many countries are staring into a debt crisis as the world faces multiple challenges with supply-chain disruptions, the Russia-Ukraine war and high inflation. […]

What’s the price of a green economy? An extra $3.5 trillion a year

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Getting to net zero by 2050 will cost an extra $3.5 trillion a year, according to a new study by McKinsey. We’ll need a fundamental transformation of the global economy to go […]

A €17.5 bn fund to ensure no one is left behind on the road to a greener economy

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Just Transition Fund will help EU countries address the social and economic impact of the transition to climate neutrality. The package comprises €7.5 bn from the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework and an additional €10 bn from the EU Recovery Instrument. To be eligible, […]

Why a green economy is needed to stop Amazon deforestation

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, Executive Director, Igarape, Inc Future of the Amazon rainforest is at a dangerous environmental tipping point if deforestation levels rise another 5%. Collective action must be taken by countries in the Amazon Basin, underpinned […]

With the right leadership, sustainable finance can help us shift to a low-carbon economy

This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sasja Beslik, Head, Sustainable Finance, Nordea Bank “There is no time to lose: sustainable finance is the answer.” Such a ringing endorsement for our sector is always welcome – all the more so when it appears in The […]

A Sting Exclusive: EU Commissioner Mimica looks at how the private sector can better deliver for international development

This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mr Neven Mimica, EU Commissioner for International Cooperation & Development. There’s never been a more relevant time to look at what role the private sector has to play in development. What are the challenges, and what can it help to deliver? The current world situation leaves us […]