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9Humans
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Large cohorts of young people cannot find decent work, especially in rural areas. Skills-matching platforms and youth enterprise support can help.
economics-resources
global-unspecified
poverty-reduction
youth
unemployment
low-income
countries
undermines
poverty
reduction
large
cohorts
young
remains
rural
africa
asia
african
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Traditional staples become harder to grow in regions facing heat and drought. Climate-resilient seeds and diversified cropping systems can buffer risk.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
climate-change
climate
change
already
shifting
crop
viability
zones
traditional
staples
become
systems
society-governance
building
under
governance
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Depression and anxiety are leading causes of disability but receive little funding and few providers in most countries. Teletherapy and lay-counselor models can expand coverage.
health-biology
global-unspecified
mental-health
mental
health
services
remain
severely
under-resourced
worldwide
depression
anxiety
leading
access
remains
whether
african
society-governance
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Overuse of antibiotics in health and agriculture breeds resistant pathogens. Stewardship programs and rapid diagnostics can reduce misuse.
health-biology
global-unspecified
antimicrobial
resistance
threatens
undermine
modern
medicine
overuse
antibiotics
health
agriculture
rapid
diagnostics
building
affordable
early
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Overcrowded classrooms and underprepared teachers reduce learning effectiveness. Continuous professional development and coaching platforms can improve teaching.
social-civic-problems
global-unspecified
teacher
shortages
low
training
quality
undermine
education
outcomes
overcrowded
classrooms
improve
society-governance
african
access
technology-computing
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Non-revenue water undermines sustainability. IoT leak detection and smart metering can reduce losses.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
water
urban
utilities
lose
large
shares
leaks
theft
non-revenue
undermines
african
don
cities
whether
asia
long
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Solar and wind potential is underused without robust grids. Storage tech and regional interconnections are needed.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
storage
renewable
integration
constrained
weak
transmission
solar
wind
potential
underused
energy
society-governance
long
systems
africa
haven
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Migrants face low wages, poor conditions, and legal barriers. Stronger labor protections and complaint mechanisms are needed.
sdg-sustainable-development-goals
global-unspecified
migrants
decent
work
often
undermined
exploitation
face
low
wages
poor
african
society-governance
informal
whether
philosophy-ethics
protections
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Underrepresented groups face barriers in tech and science. Inclusive incubators and funding programs can address this.
society-governance
global-unspecified
innovation
ecosystems
lack
diversity
inclusion
underrepresented
groups
face
barriers
tech
african
remains
access
africa
economics-resources
disabilities
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Floods, earthquakes, and storms hit ill-prepared cities. Risk-sensitive planning and early-warning systems can reduce impacts.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
urban
disaster
risk
management
underdeveloped
floods
earthquakes
storms
hit
ill-prepared
systems
cities
society-governance
african
water
climate
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Communities lack timely information on risks. Low-cost monitoring and alerts can save lives.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
climate
data
early-warning
systems
sparse
regions
communities
lack
timely
information
society-governance
technology-computing
african
monitoring
under
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Coal and fossil-fuel workers risk job loss. Transition support and reskilling programs are essential.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
workers
just
transitions
high-emission
sectors
under-planned
coal
fossil-fuel
risk
job
economics-resources
informal
technology-computing
health-biology
african
automation
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Farmers lack guidance on future climates. Climate-smart agriculture extension is needed.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
agricultural
adaptation
strategies
underdeveloped
farmers
lack
guidance
future
climates
climate-smart
standards
buildings
designed
smallholder
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Misinformation and politicization hinder action. Communication strategies and education can improve literacy.
social-civic-problems
global-unspecified
public
understanding
climate
science
varies
widely
misinformation
politicization
hinder
action
society-governance
climate-environment
improve
institutional
under
migration
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Mining plans advance without full understanding. Baseline research is essential.
society-governance
global-unspecified
data
deep-sea
ecosystems
limited
mining
plans
advance
full
understanding
baseline
technology-computing
whether
philosophy-ethics
systems
african
mathematics-logic
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Trees on farms can improve resilience and biodiversity. Extension services can promote adoption.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
biodiversity
agroforestry
opportunities
underused
trees
farms
improve
resilience
extension
services
african
remains
access
technology-computing
africa
capacity
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Abuse and exploitation go undetected. Stronger reporting and support services are needed.
society-governance
global-unspecified
child
protection
systems
under-resourced
abuse
exploitation
undetected
stronger
reporting
support
public
technology-computing
economics-resources
climate-environment
services
governance
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Emerging economies could share more know-how. Mechanisms to broker such partnerships can help.
society-governance
global-unspecified
south-south
triangular
cooperation
potential
underused
emerging
economies
share
know-how
mechanisms
african
systems
asia
remains
regional
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Voices from grassroots groups are underrepresented. Inclusive representation mechanisms are needed.
society-governance
global-unspecified
civil
society
participation
governance
constrained
voices
grassroots
groups
underrepresented
mechanisms
climate-environment
ensuring
development
climate
african
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Contradictory policies undermine progress. Integrated policy reviews can improve coherence.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
policy
coherence
trade
climate
development
agendas
weak
contradictory
policies
undermine
society-governance
institutional
improve
designs
arrangements
relocation
