This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henry Tan, Deputy Director, Cyber Security Engineering Centre, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Anu Devi, Project Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum Around 672 million households are expected to use smart home devices by 2027, but the […]Can labelling programmes make smart devices cybersecure?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henry Tan, Deputy Director, Cyber Security Engineering Centre, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Anu Devi, Project Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum Around 672 million households are expected to use smart home devices by 2027, but the […]What are central bank digital currencies and what could they mean for the average person?
October 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: Sandra Waliczek, Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum Money has taken many forms over the centuries. In fact, it’s not even always been money at all. It gradually evolved from bartered commodities to pieces of metal, before […]The Climate Crisis, Also A Health Crisis
October 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Christian Stricker, a fifth-year medical student at the University of Groningen in The Netherlands. 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 to the writer and do not necessarily reflect […]Direct air capture: How to accelerate this technology to limit global warming
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Labanya Prakash Jena, Senior Manager and Head, Centre for Sustainable Finance, Climate Policy Initiative, Prasad Thakur, Alumnus of IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad There is only 380 GtCO2 of carbon budget available to limit the Earth’s temperature increase by […]What is a carbon neutral product?
October 5, 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: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Technology giant Apple has just unveiled its first-ever carbon neutral products. Innovations in design and clean energy means it has been able to drastically cut the emissions associated with its smartwatches, the […]A long-term solution for Ukraine’s funding needs
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New Ukraine Facility with overall capacity of €50 billion for 2024-2027 Urgent adoption needed along with long-term EU budget revision MEPs strengthen transparency, democratic accountability Russian assets should be used for Ukraine’s reconstruction In a vote on Thursday, MEPs improved and endorsed a proposal for […]Climate Health or Climate Hysteria?
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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 writer […]These 9 design principles can help deliver high-value affordable housing
October 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: David Baker, Principal, David Baker Architects, Amanda Loper, Principal, David Baker Architects, Daniel Simons, Principal, David Baker Architects There is a persistent lack of affordable, quality housing around the world due to land shortages and rising costs of […]MEPs adopt new trade tool to defend EU from economic blackmail
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new trade instrument is primarily meant as a deterrent, but it will allow the EU to fight economic coercion and respond with its own countermeasures. With 578 votes to 24 and 19 abstentions. Parliament approved on Tuesday a new trade instrument to enable […]CO2: a solution to the climate crisis (provided it’s the green and leafy kind)
October 3, 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: Emil Vikjær-Andresen, Executive Vice-President, Head of Power-to-X , European Energy A/S Biogenic CO2 can be combined with green hydrogen to produce electro-fuels.Such fuels could provide carbon-neutral energy for hard-to-abate industries.More developed CO2 infrastructure is needed to encourage adoption […]NextGenerationEU: Commission endorses Spain’s €163 billion modified recovery and resilience plan, including a REPowerEU chapter
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has given a positive assessment of Spain’s modified recovery and resilience plan, which includes a REPowerEU chapter. The plan is now worth €163 billion (€83 billion in loans and €80 billion in grants) and covers 111 reforms and 142 investments. Spain’s […]Climate Change: Why Should We Care?
October 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Adnan Sultan, currently a student at Batterjee Medical College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 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 to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]What India’s G20 presidency tells us about its approach to geopolitics
September 25, 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: Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) India chaired the G20 in 2023 with the message slogan “one planet, one family, one future.”As the country’s role in global politics continues to grow, there are lessons in the G20 […]Antitrust: Commission re-imposes €376.36 million fine on Intel for anticompetitive practices in the market for computer chips
September 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has re-imposed a fine of around €376.36 million on Intel for a previously established abuse of dominant position in the market for computer chips called x86 central processing units (‘CPUs’). Intel engaged in a series of anticompetitive practices aimed at excluding […]Short-term rentals: increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Rules on data sharing on short-term rentals across the EU to help authorities take appropriate measures Policies should foster short-term rental services, while respecting local communities Divergent local rules lead to fragmentation of the internal market Short-term rentals, booked through platforms like Airbnb […]12 experts explain why good job creation is needed and what leaders can do about it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Steffica Warwick, Specialist, Work, Wages and Job Creation, World Economic Forum Global trends mark an unprecedented need for good job creation around the world. A Global Future Council on the Future of Job Creation was launched by the […]10-Point Plan for Lampedusa
September 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In view of the unfolding situation in Lampedusa, and while recognising the increasing pressure along different migratory routes, European Commission President von der Leyen laid out the following set of immediate actions to be exercised in full respect of fundamental rights and international obligations: […]Creating a more stable, affordable and sustainable electricity market
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament today gave the green light to start negotiations with Council to reform the EU’s electricity market. The decision to open talks with member states, as proposed by the Industry, Research and Energy committee in July 2023, was taken with 366 votes to 186, […]3 ways organizations can empower older workers amid an ageing global workforce
September 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: Andrew Schwedel, Partner, Bain & Company The global workforce is ageing due to lower youth entry and changing retirement trends.Globally, 150 million jobs will shift to workers over the age of 55 by the next decade, necessitating better […]Why financial inclusion is so critical to climate resilience
September 11, 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: Sophie Sirtaine, CEO, CGAP, Henry Gonzalez, Deputy Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer, Green Climate Fund The global climate focus is now shifting to include more resilience and adaptation. Much of the discourse, activity and funding revolves around […]Can we embrace the AI revolution and journey towards a brighter future?
September 7, 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: 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 […]How can we best navigate the frontier of AI regulation?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kay Firth-Butterfield, CEO, Good Tech Advisory, Satwik Mishra, Vice President (Content), Centre for Trustworthy Technology / In March 2023, over 33,000 people in the AI industry signed the Future of Life Institute open letter asking for “all AI […]3 ways to improve how climate change is taught in schools
September 6, 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: 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 […]Could these robot sea turtles be used to save the real ones?
September 5, 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: 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 […]Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2024 in the Baltic Sea
August 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has adopted its proposal for the 2024 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea in response to a scientific assessment that indicates several fisheries are in a dire situation. The Commission proposed today thetotal allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for three out […]Which countries are the most principled about international aid?
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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 In a world filled with uncertainty fuelled by war, economic power shifts, climate change and pandemics, the need for international aid is immense. At the same time, there is a risk that […]The Effects of the Increasing World Population in Healthcare Providing
August 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ms. Darine Khiari, a dynamic and enthisiastic medical student in University of Constantine III Salah Boubnider, in Algeria. 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 […]3 ways to improve the response to gender-based violence within South Asian communities
August 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: Rida Tahir, Barrister-at-law and an Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan, Global Shaper, Karachi Hub Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global issue that affects 1 in 3 women during their lifetime. GBV can be sexual, physical, verbal, […]How sovereign funds could empower the future of assistive technology and disability AI
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yonah Welker, Explorer, Board Member, Yonah.ai / .org Globally, it’s predicted that 3.5 billion people will need one or more assistive products by 2050.The global assistive technology market is forecast to be worth $31.22 billion by 2030, with […]Leaders: Do you know your company’s superpower?
August 14, 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: Liz Hilton Segel, Chief Client Officer and Managing Partner, Global Industry Practices, McKinsey & Company, Homayoun Hatami, Managing Partner, Global Client Capabilities, McKinsey & Company Amidst global economic uncertainty, leaders — and especially CEOs — face unprecedented challenges.Organizations […]See how Brazil is benefiting from the Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative
August 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: Ginelle Greene-Dewasmes, Project Specialist, World Economic Forum The Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative offers Brazil’s industries a pathway for a just and equitable transition to net zero through technological innovation, capacity building and policy development.The Initiative enables Brazil to […]Navigating the Obstacles: Challenges Faced by Foreign Medical Students as Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers in a Foreign Country
August 8, 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 […]
