It will encourage us to consider the intersecting issues and mega-trends that will shape the world ahead: digital technology, conflict and violence, inequality, climate change, shifting demographics, and global health.Jan 8, 2020
What are the main issues in the world today?
- Climate Change. The global temperatures are rising, and are estimated to increase from 2.6 degrees Celsius to 4.8 degrees Celsius by 2100.
- Pollution.
- Violence.
- Security and Well Being.
- Lack of Education.
- Unemployment.
- Government Corruption.
- Malnourishment & Hunger.
What are some world issues?
- Africa. The UN system plays a crucial role in coordinating assistance of all kinds — to help Africa help itself.
- Ageing.
- AIDS.
- Atomic Energy.
- Big Data for Sustainable Development.
- Children.
- Climate Change.
- Decolonization.
What are the top 10 problems in the world?
- Climate change and destruction of natural resources (45.2%)
- Large scale conflict and wars (38.5%)
- Religious conflicts (33.8%)
- Poverty (31.1%)
- Government accountability and transparency, and corruption (21.7%)
- Safety, security, and well being (18.1%)
What are 5 current world issues?
- Food Insecurity. Food is more than a meal.
- Refugees. In 2021, more children will be on the move than ever before in history.
- Climate Change.
- Child Marriage/Gender Discrimination.
- Child Labour and Trafficking.
What are the top 10 social issues?
- Voting rights. Exercising the right to vote is one of the social justice issues prioritized by the National Association of Social Workers.
- Climate justice.
- Healthcare.
- Refugee crisis.
- Racial Injustice.
- Income Gap.
- Gun Violence.
- Hunger and food insecurity.
What is the biggest global issue in 2020?
Today however, the most overwhelming threat to our overall global health and well-being is the COVID-19 pandemic that we've been facing since its discovery in Wuhan, China in late 2019.