Chapter 5
The Top Ten Global Issues and How They Can be Addressed
Abstract
Climate Change
The global temperatures are rising, and are estimated to increase from 2.6 degrees Celsius
to 4.8 degrees Celsius b 2100. This would cause more severe weather, crises with food and
resources and the spread of diseases. The reduction greenhouse emissions and the
spreading of education on the importance of going green can help make a big difference
Lobbying governments and discussing policies to reduce carbor emissions and encouraging
reforestation is an effective way of making progress with climate change.
Pollution
Pollution includes ocean litter, pesticides and fertilizers, air light and noise pollution. Clean
water is essential for humans and animals, but more than one billion people don't have
access to clean water due to pollution from toxic substances, sewage dr industrial waste.
Violence
Violence can be found in the social, cultural and economic aspects of the world. Whether it
is conflict that has broken out in a city, hatred targeted at a certain group of people or
sexual harassment occurring on the street, violence is a preventable problem that has been
an issue for longer than necessary. Here are various forms of violence:
Various Forms of Violence:
Physical Violence
Sexual Violence
Emotional Violence
Psychological Violence
Spiritual Violence
Cultural Violence
Security and Well Being
The UN is a perfect example of what should be done to prevent the lack of security and
well being a serious global issue. Through its efforts with regional organizations and
representatives that are skilled in security, the U.N is working toward increasing the well
being of people throughout the world.
Lack of Education
More than 72 million children throughout the globe that are of the age to be in primary
education are not enrolled in school. This can be attributed to inequality and
marginalization as well as poverty. Fortunately, there are many organizations that work
directly with the issue of education in providing the proper tools and resources to aid
schools.
Unemployment
Without the necessary education and skills for employment, many people, particularly 15
to 24 years old, struggle to fing jobs and create a proper living for themselves and their
families. This leads to a lack of necessary resources, such as enough food, clothing,
transportation and proper living conditions
Government Corruption
Means of corruption include graft, bribery, embezzlement backdoor deals, nepotism, and
patronage. Corruption is a major cause of poverty considering how it affects the poor the
most, eroding political and economic development, democracy and more. Corruption can
be detrimental to the safety and well being of citizens living within the corrupted vicinity,
and can cause an increase in violence and physical threats without as much regulation in
the government
Mainourishment and Hunger
Currently there are 795 million people who do not have enough to eat. Long-term success
to ending world hunger starts with ending poverty. By fighting poverty through proper
training for employment. education and the teaching of cooking and gardening skills,
people who are suffering will be more likely to get jobs, earn enough money to buy food
and even learn how to make their own food to save money.
Terrorism
Terrorism is an issue throughout the world that causes fear and insecurity, violence and
death. Across the globe, terrorists attack innocent people, often without warning. This
makes civilians feel defenseless in their everyday lives. Making national security a higher
priority is key in combating terrorism, as well as promoting justice in wrongdoings to
illustrate the enforcement of the law and the serious punishments for terror crimes
The 17 SDGs
UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, said: "The seventeen Sustainable Development
Goals are our shared vision of humanity and a social contract between the world's leaders
and the people. They are a to-do list for people and planet and a blueprint for success."
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