The energy transition could shift the global power centre. This expert explains why

Connecting Europe Facility – EESC calls for strong increase in funding for energy and transportThis article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liam Coleman, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The clean energy transition “is going to be one of the greatest economic opportunities since the Industrial Revolution”, according to global energy policy expert Jason Bordoff. In 2022, investments in renewables reached […]

What’s next for the energy transition in Japan?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kiriko Honda, Head of Business Engagement, Japan, World Economic Forum, Harsh Vijay Singh, Project Lead, System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Energy, World Economic Forum Geneva, Ken Ishizawa, Senior Manager, Accenture A transition to renewable energy is […]

The sustainable mobility transition is not equitable. Here are three CEOs trying to close the gap

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maya Ben Dror, Industry Manager, Automotive and New Mobility & Advanced Manufacturing, World Economic Forum, Jasmeet Khurana, Lead, Moving Emerging Markets, World Economic Forum Road mobility accounts for about a quarter of global energy-related carbon emissions and is […]

These new technologies will accelerate the transition to net zero

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Saemoon Yoon, Lead, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Geneva, Amara Amadiegwu, Community Specialist, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum The transition to net zero is arguably one of the greatest challenges for the world. This not only calls for […]

Here’s how Nigeria is tackling the barriers to its green energy transition

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Abir Ibrahim, Community Lead, Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum Approximately 71% of Nigeria’s population does not have access to energy.The Nigerian government plans to achieve universal energy access by 2030.The energy sector faces major financial and technical challenges.According […]

Circular economy in action: 9 examples of businesses and policy-makers accelerating the transition

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Megan Murdie, Editor and writer, Circle Economy Today, circularity has fallen from 9.1% to a meagre 7.2%. This means that of the more than 100 billion tonnes of materials extracted from the planet annually, only 7.2% are cycled back […]

Cybersecurity: How closing the skills gap can improve resilience and support a workforce in transition

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Fortinet As 2023 begins, the world’s economy is under tremendous stress. Central banks are raising interest rates in an attempt to curb global inflation, and the biggest European […]

3 innovations that will help achieve a technology-led transition

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anne T. Madden, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel, Honeywell International Inc. There is good news around if you look for it: businesses are rolling up their sleeves and leading the change in the energy revolution; major global corporations are […]

Decarbonizing real estate: How to price the net zero transition to avoid a ‘carbon bubble’

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kalin Bracken, Lead, Real Estate, World Economic Forum Real estate is the largest asset class in the world and it’s also one of the most significant contributors to global carbon emissions. As recognition of the existential threat of […]

Why the global energy transition must be just and equitable

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wole Hammond, Global Shaper, Abuja Hub Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) held its 5th annual energy forum in Kigali, Rwanda.The theme of the event focused on driving forward bold action for a people-centred energy transition.Developing countries need the […]

5 strategies to navigate the shifting frontiers of the energy transition

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum & Harsh Vijay Singh, Project Lead, System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Energy, World Economic Forum Geneva Amidst […]

Commission presents guide for a fair transition towards climate neutrality

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission issues policy guidance for a fair and inclusive transition towards climate neutrality to complement the package on delivering the Green Deal presented in July. The proposed Council Recommendation sets out specific guidance to help Member States devise and implement policy packages […]

3 ways to expand EU taxonomy and accelerate green transition

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ulrike Decoene, Group Chief Communications; Brand and Sustainability Officer, AXA & Olivier Blum, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Schneider Electric The EU taxonomy is a recently adopted classification system, establishing a list of environmentally sustainable economic activities.The regulatory […]

Industry Transition Goals: Setting up COP26 for success

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anthony Robert Hobley, Co-Executive Director, Mission Possible Partnership and an Executive Fellow, WEF, World Economic Forum COP26 is a decisive moment to spur industrial decarbonisation.Progress on the Glasgow Industry Transition Goals is needed to reach global net zero […]

Energy Transition: Commission announces three Energy Compacts at UN High-Level Dialogue in New York

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy this week in New York, Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans and Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson presented three Energy Compacts, in partnership with the International Energy Agency and the International Renewable Energy Agency. […]

Batteries are a key part of the energy transition. Here’s why

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Formative Content Demand for battery storage has seen exponential growth in recent years.But the battery technical revolution is just beginning, explains Simon Engelke, founder and chair of Battery Associates.Investment has poured into the battery industry […]

4 charts that show how technology is enabling the energy transition

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content Europe is a leading source of energy-related innovation, according to a new report.Electric vehicles are one of the main drivers of change.While patents relating to renewables like wind, solar, hydro or geothermal […]

5 key lessons for energy transition from COVID-19 recovery

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Harsh Vijay Singh, Project Lead, System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Energy, World Economic Forum Geneva & Pedro Gomez, Head of Oil and Gas Industry and Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI), World Economic Forum The world has […]

17 innovations accelerating the transition to a circular economy

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emanuela Orsini, Digital Content Specialist, World Economic Forum Geneva The Circulars Accelerator Cohort 2021 is supporting innovators to scale their ideas for a more circular economy.The circular economy, which aims at reducing and eliminating waste and continuing to […]

Fair transition to digital and green economy: a new social agenda for Europe

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In order to complement the changes that the European economy is currently undergoing, clear objectives should be put in place to ensure social justice in the labour market. In a resolution that was adopted today by 616 votes in favour, 22 against and 58 […]
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