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World Solve is a public institutional repository for identifying real unresolved problems across science, society, health, governance, economics, and local systems. Each entry is intended to be citable, inspectable, and actionable.

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fuel for cooking remaining dirty remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

fuel cooking remaining dirty designing other
WS06329
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:56:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06329 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6329

The problem of home cooking skills being lost continues to affect hundreds of millions of people and undermines progress on multiple Sustainable Development Goals. Existing responses remain fragmented, under-resourced and poorly adapted to local contexts. A strong solution must operate effectively under severe constraints of skilled personnel, infrastructure, electricity and connectivity. It should define clear measurable outcomes, identify possible unintended harms, and demonstrate how the intervention can be sustained by local institutions long after initial funding ends.

home cooking skills being lost other
WS06326
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:53:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06326 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6326

The problem of ultra-processed food dominating continues to affect hundreds of millions of people and undermines progress on multiple Sustainable Development Goals. Existing responses remain fragmented, under-resourced and poorly adapted to local contexts. A strong solution must operate effectively under severe constraints of skilled personnel, infrastructure, electricity and connectivity. It should define clear measurable outcomes, identify possible unintended harms, and demonstrate how the intervention can be sustained by local institutions long after initial funding ends.

ultra processed food dominating developing other
WS06325
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:52:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06325 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6325

portion sizes remaining too big remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

successful portion sizes remaining too other
WS06324
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:51:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06324 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6324

marketing of junk food to children remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

marketing junk food children creating economics-resources
WS06323
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:50:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06323 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6323

vending machines selling sugar remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

vending machines selling sugar establishing other
WS06321
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:48:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06321 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6321

The problem of school meals remaining unhealthy continues to affect hundreds of millions of people and undermines progress on multiple Sustainable Development Goals. Existing responses remain fragmented, under-resourced and poorly adapted to local contexts. A strong solution must operate effectively under severe constraints of skilled personnel, infrastructure, electricity and connectivity. It should define clear measurable outcomes, identify possible unintended harms, and demonstrate how the intervention can be sustained by local institutions long after initial funding ends.

school meals remaining unhealthy implementing other
WS06320
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:47:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06320 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6320

The problem of convenience stores selling junk continues to affect hundreds of millions of people and undermines progress on multiple Sustainable Development Goals. Existing responses remain fragmented, under-resourced and poorly adapted to local contexts. A strong solution must operate effectively under severe constraints of skilled personnel, infrastructure, electricity and connectivity. It should define clear measurable outcomes, identify possible unintended harms, and demonstrate how the intervention can be sustained by local institutions long after initial funding ends.

convenience stores selling junk developing other
WS06318
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:45:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06318 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6318

Future progress on human development and planetary health depends on solving vertical farms remaining expensive. Conventional approaches have proven insufficient. The required intervention must integrate community knowledge, data and appropriate technology while remaining affordable, privacy-preserving and operable with minimal external support. Strong solutions will articulate measurable impact metrics, risk mitigation strategies, and a plan for sustained operation by local actors after the pilot phase.

remaining vertical farms expensive developing social-civic-problems
WS06315
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:42:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06315 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6315

urban farming blocked by rules remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

successful urban farming blocked rules other
WS06314
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:41:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06314 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6314

community gardens needing space remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

community gardens needing space designing science-space
WS06313
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:40:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06313 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6313

The problem of car sharing not everywhere continues to affect hundreds of millions of people and undermines progress on multiple Sustainable Development Goals. Existing responses remain fragmented, under-resourced and poorly adapted to local contexts. A strong solution must operate effectively under severe constraints of skilled personnel, infrastructure, electricity and connectivity. It should define clear measurable outcomes, identify possible unintended harms, and demonstrate how the intervention can be sustained by local institutions long after initial funding ends.

car sharing everywhere establishing robust other
WS06311
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:38:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06311 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6311

sharing economy remaining limited remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

systems sharing economy remaining limited economics-resources
WS06310
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:37:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06310 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6310

The problem of design for reuse remaining rare continues to affect hundreds of millions of people and undermines progress on multiple Sustainable Development Goals. Existing responses remain fragmented, under-resourced and poorly adapted to local contexts. A strong solution must operate effectively under severe constraints of skilled personnel, infrastructure, electricity and connectivity. It should define clear measurable outcomes, identify possible unintended harms, and demonstrate how the intervention can be sustained by local institutions long after initial funding ends.

design reuse remaining rare implementing other
WS06309
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:36:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06309 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6309

circular economy remaining weak remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

circular economy remaining weak implementing economics-resources
WS06308
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:35:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06308 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6308

recycling of batteries remaining low remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

recycling batteries remaining low establishing other
WS06307
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:34:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06307 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6307

rare earth metals remaining scarce remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

systems rare earth metals remaining other
WS06303
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:30:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06303 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6303

e-waste growing fast remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

waste growing fast creating practical climate-environment
WS06302
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:29:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06302 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6302

The problem of phones dying after two years continues to affect hundreds of millions of people and undermines progress on multiple Sustainable Development Goals. Existing responses remain fragmented, under-resourced and poorly adapted to local contexts. A strong solution must operate effectively under severe constraints of skilled personnel, infrastructure, electricity and connectivity. It should define clear measurable outcomes, identify possible unintended harms, and demonstrate how the intervention can be sustained by local institutions long after initial funding ends.

after sustainable phones dying two other
WS06299
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:26:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06299 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6299

right to repair being blocked remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Systems currently in place are inadequate for the scale and complexity of the problem. A successful approach must work where resources are scarcest and demonstrate clear, measurable results. It should identify possible harms, respect local agency, and show how the solution can be maintained and expanded by the communities it is meant to serve.

right repair being blocked designing other
WS06297
By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T09:24:00Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS06297 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=6297