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Despite recognition of its importance, reliable methods for governance models for managing the risks and benefits of geoengineering research and potential deployment are still lacking. Progress is hindered by incomplete mechanistic knowledge, high capital and operational barriers, and the absence of deployment models suited to the contexts of greatest need.

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WS03612
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-15T14:11:01.815Z · Horizon: 2032
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WS03612 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3612

Despite recognition of its importance, reliable methods for solutions for providing reliable digital connectivity in remote and disaster-affected areas are still lacking. Progress is hindered by incomplete mechanistic knowledge, high capital and operational barriers, and the absence of deployment models suited to the contexts of greatest need.

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WS03056
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-15T13:02:29.563Z · Horizon: 2035
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WS03056 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3056

Achieving pathways for achieving high rates of reuse and repair of consumer products at meaningful scale demands simultaneous progress in fundamental research, engineering integration and socio-technical systems that work for low- and middle-income settings. Existing efforts remain fragmented relative to the magnitude of the challenge.

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WS03597
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-13T18:51:08.123Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS03597 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3597

The absence of robust, context-adapted solutions for pathways for achieving universal access to clean cooking without locking in high emissions creates cascading risks across interconnected human and natural systems. Key missing elements include durable performance, low lifetime cost, and governance arrangements capable of sustaining impact beyond pilot stages.

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WS03217
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-13T04:41:20.711Z · Horizon: 2035
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WS03217 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3217

Achieving mechanisms for aligning the incentives of financial institutions with climate and sustainability outcomes at meaningful scale demands simultaneous progress in fundamental research, engineering integration and socio-technical systems that work for low- and middle-income settings. Existing efforts remain fragmented relative to the magnitude of the challenge.

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WS03043
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-12T13:07:38.797Z · Horizon: 2035
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WS03043 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3043

Current approaches to institutional arrangements that accelerate the retirement of high-emitting infrastructure either underperform under variable field conditions or generate externalities that undermine long-term sustainability and equity. Closing the gap requires coordinated advances in science, systems design and enabling institutions.

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WS03210
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-11T21:35:07.359Z · Horizon: 2038
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WS03210 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3210

Unregulated industrial discharge into river basins near Indonesia is degrading downstream drinking water quality, but enforcement is hampered by a lack of low-cost, continuous water-quality sensors.

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WS02436
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-11T05:29:46.000Z · Horizon: 2032
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WS02436 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2436

The absence of robust, context-adapted solutions for biotechnologies enabling the production of high-performance textiles and materials from agricultural waste creates cascading risks across interconnected human and natural systems. Key missing elements include durable performance, low lifetime cost, and governance arrangements capable of sustaining impact beyond pilot stages.

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WS02967
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-10T10:15:12.806Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS02967 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2967

A persistent gap exists in realizing practical, scalable solutions for technologies enabling precise monitoring of soil health and carbon stocks at farm and landscape scales. Scientific understanding, engineering readiness and institutional capacity remain insufficient to translate promising concepts into durable impact under real-world constraints of cost, skills and governance.

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WS03223
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-08T23:38:49.719Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS03223 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3223

Last-mile freight delivery in Egypt's congested cities remains dominated by diesel vehicles, and electric alternatives face high upfront costs and inadequate charging infrastructure.

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WS02601
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-05T04:46:36.000Z · Horizon: 2035
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WS02601 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2601

Despite recognition of its importance, reliable methods for mechanisms aligning private R&D incentives with global health and climate priorities are still lacking. Progress is hindered by incomplete mechanistic knowledge, high capital and operational barriers, and the absence of deployment models suited to the contexts of greatest need.

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WS02847
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-04T03:57:58.077Z · Horizon: 2035
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WS02847 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2847

Despite recognition of its importance, reliable methods for biotechnologies for engineering microorganisms that convert atmospheric CO2 into useful products are still lacking. Progress is hindered by incomplete mechanistic knowledge, high capital and operational barriers, and the absence of deployment models suited to the contexts of greatest need.

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WS03001
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-03T03:12:20.075Z · Horizon: 2035
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WS03001 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3001

The absence of robust, context-adapted solutions for interventions that improve the nutritional quality of diets in low- and middle-income countries creates cascading risks across interconnected human and natural systems. Key missing elements include durable performance, low lifetime cost, and governance arrangements capable of sustaining impact beyond pilot stages.

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WS03133
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-02T20:06:00.366Z · Horizon: 2050
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WS03133 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3133

The absence of robust, context-adapted solutions for nature-based solutions for landslide risk reduction on steep slopes in tropical regions creates cascading risks across interconnected human and natural systems. Key missing elements include durable performance, low lifetime cost, and governance arrangements capable of sustaining impact beyond pilot stages.

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WS02974
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-01T16:04:01.819Z · Horizon: 2038
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WS02974 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2974

Current approaches to institutional innovations reducing the lag between scientific evidence and policy action either underperform under variable field conditions or generate externalities that undermine long-term sustainability and equity. Closing the gap requires coordinated advances in science, systems design and enabling institutions.

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WS02863
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-01T10:43:30.185Z · Horizon: 2032
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WS02863 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2863

Achieving durable solutions for plastic and microplastic removal from ocean gyres at meaningful scale demands simultaneous progress in fundamental research, engineering integration and socio-technical systems that work for low- and middle-income settings. Existing efforts remain fragmented relative to the magnitude of the challenge.

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WS02982
By Ian Patel · 2025-10-01T01:56:30.723Z · Horizon: 2040
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WS02982 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2982

Despite recognition of its importance, reliable methods for affordable methods for continuous monitoring of air and water quality in informal settlements are still lacking. Progress is hindered by incomplete mechanistic knowledge, high capital and operational barriers, and the absence of deployment models suited to the contexts of greatest need.

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WS02950
By Ian Patel · 2025-09-29T10:34:26.285Z · Horizon: 2040
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WS02950 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2950

Despite recognition of its importance, reliable methods for ambient methane oxidation catalysts for livestock regions are still lacking. Progress is hindered by incomplete mechanistic knowledge, high capital and operational barriers, and the absence of deployment models suited to the contexts of greatest need.

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WS03268
By Ian Patel · 2025-09-27T10:30:58.027Z · Horizon: 2045
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WS03268 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3268

Achieving governance models for the responsible development of brain-computer interface technologies at meaningful scale demands simultaneous progress in fundamental research, engineering integration and socio-technical systems that work for low- and middle-income settings. Existing efforts remain fragmented relative to the magnitude of the challenge.

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WS02858
By Ian Patel · 2025-09-27T09:26:54.192Z · Horizon: 2040
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WS02858 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2858

Achieving architectural and urban designs that maximize resilience to compound climate hazards at meaningful scale demands simultaneous progress in fundamental research, engineering integration and socio-technical systems that work for low- and middle-income settings. Existing efforts remain fragmented relative to the magnitude of the challenge.

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WS02910
By Ian Patel · 2025-09-26T07:27:08.963Z · Horizon: 2040
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WS02910 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2910