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South America / South America / Unspecified
WS01958
Drug trafficking, illegal mining, and wildlife crime cross borders and ecosystems. Regional crime-intelligence and monitoring platforms can support joint action.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Transnational crime networks exploit weak governance and geography in South America.. World Solve Repository, WS01958. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1958
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South America / South America / Unspecified
WS01959
Conservation promises collide with mining, logging, and agribusiness expansion. Conservation-impact assessment and enforcement-support tools can balance interests.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Biodiversity hotspots in South America face pressure from legal and illegal extraction.. World Solve Repository, WS01959. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1959
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South America / South America / Unspecified
WS01960
Citizens navigate multiple portals and in-person visits for basic services. One-stop e-government platforms and identity systems can improve experiences.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Digital government services remain fragmented and hard to access in many South American countries.. World Solve Repository, WS01960. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1960
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South America / South America / Unspecified
WS01961
Investment priorities focus on capitals while smaller cities struggle with outdated fleets. Regional funding and planning platforms can spread best practices.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Public transport systems in mid-sized South American cities lag behind megacities.. World Solve Repository, WS01961. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1961
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South America / South America / Unspecified
WS01962
Sea-level rise and extreme rainfall threaten settlements and infrastructure. Climate-risk mapping and relocation-planning tools can guide adaptation.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Coastal and riverine communities in South America are vulnerable to climate-driven flooding.. World Solve Repository, WS01962. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1962
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Europe / United Kingdom
WS01851
Multiple overlapping shocks—from war in Ukraine and energy disruption to populist politics and institutional strain—are testing the resilience of European democracies. Builders can develop scenario-modeling and early-warning tools to help g...
Team Humans Club. (2026). Europe faces a convergence of political, economic, and security crises.. World Solve Repository, WS01851. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1851
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Europe / United Kingdom
WS01852
Multiple overlapping shocks—from war in Ukraine and energy disruption to populist politics and institutional strain—are testing the resilience of European democracies. Builders can develop scenario-modeling and early-warning tools to help g...
Team Humans Club. (2026). Europe faces a convergence of political, economic, and security crises. This variant focuses on data infrastructure and measurement gaps.. World Solve Repository, WS01852. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1852
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Europe / United Kingdom
WS01854
Europe must support Ukraine while rebuilding its own defence posture and replacing Russian energy imports, all under fiscal and political constraints. Defence-industrial coordination platforms and grid-optimization tools are key areas for i...
Team Humans Club. (2026). The war in Ukraine continues to reshape European security and energy systems. This variant focuses on data infrastructure and measurement gaps.. World Solve Repository, WS01854. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1854
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01856
Mediterranean and Balkan routes see recurring spikes in arrivals, straining reception systems and political consensus. Data-driven asylum-processing and integration-support platforms could reduce friction.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Irregular migration flows challenge border management and social integration across Europe.. World Solve Repository, WS01856. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1856
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01859
Rapid decarbonisation efforts raise energy and compliance costs for manufacturers who also face global competition. Industrial decarbonisation toolkits and green-finance matchmaking platforms can help firms adapt.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Europe struggles to balance climate ambition with industrial competitiveness.. World Solve Repository, WS01859. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1859
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01861
Rapid decarbonisation efforts raise energy and compliance costs for manufacturers who also face global competition. Industrial decarbonisation toolkits and green-finance matchmaking platforms can help firms adapt.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Europe struggles to balance climate ambition with industrial competitiveness. This variant emphasises policy experimentation and governance design.. World Solve Repository, WS01861. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1861
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01862
Polarised media ecosystems and economic grievances fuel support for anti-establishment parties, complicating policymaking. Civic dialogue platforms and trust metrics for institutions could inform responses.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Populism and political polarisation are eroding trust in European institutions.. World Solve Repository, WS01862. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1862
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01864
Polarised media ecosystems and economic grievances fuel support for anti-establishment parties, complicating policymaking. Civic dialogue platforms and trust metrics for institutions could inform responses.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Populism and political polarisation are eroding trust in European institutions. This variant emphasises policy experimentation and governance design.. World Solve Repository, WS01864. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1864
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01865
Pension and healthcare costs rise as the working-age population shrinks, forcing reforms in labour markets and social protection. Modelling tools and policy pilots for sustainable welfare redesign are needed.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Ageing populations and low birth rates strain European welfare systems.. World Solve Repository, WS01865. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1865
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01866
Pension and healthcare costs rise as the working-age population shrinks, forcing reforms in labour markets and social protection. Modelling tools and policy pilots for sustainable welfare redesign are needed.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Ageing populations and low birth rates strain European welfare systems. This variant focuses on data infrastructure and measurement gaps.. World Solve Repository, WS01866. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1866
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01868
Major urban centres like Berlin, Paris, and Barcelona face rent and home price surges that outpace incomes. Policy-simulation platforms and modular construction ventures could inform and implement solutions.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Europe’s housing affordability crisis is worsening in many cities. This variant focuses on data infrastructure and measurement gaps.. World Solve Repository, WS01868. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1868
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Europe / United Kingdom
WS01870
Post-Ukraine shock adjustments and the green transition have made energy prices a salient political and economic issue. Demand-response platforms and hedging tools for SMEs can mitigate impacts.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Energy price volatility has become a major concern for households and industry.. World Solve Repository, WS01870. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1870
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Europe / United Kingdom
WS01872
Post-Ukraine shock adjustments and the green transition have made energy prices a salient political and economic issue. Demand-response platforms and hedging tools for SMEs can mitigate impacts.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Energy price volatility has become a major concern for households and industry. This variant emphasises policy experimentation and governance design.. World Solve Repository, WS01872. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1872
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01873
Skills in digital, green, and care sectors outpace education outputs, creating unfilled vacancies. Pan-European skills-matching and micro-credentialing platforms can align supply and demand.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Labour market mismatches leave European employers with shortages while youth face unemployment.. World Solve Repository, WS01873. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1873
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Europe / Europe / Unspecified
WS01876
Europe produces strong scientific research but struggles to grow globally dominant tech firms due to fragmented markets and risk-averse capital. Cross-border venture networks and translational research platforms can bridge the gap.
Team Humans Club. (2026). Europe’s innovation ecosystems lag global frontrunners in scaling deep tech. This variant focuses on data infrastructure and measurement gaps.. World Solve Repository, WS01876. Retrieved from https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1876
