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9Humans
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Oscillation experiments show mixing but leave ordering and scale uncertain. Next-generation beta-decay and cosmological probes can answer these questions.
mathematics-logic
global-unspecified
mass
scale
neutrino
hierarchy
absolute
not
fully
resolved
oscillation
experiments
society-governance
without
know
science-space
whether
philosophy-ethics
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Economic growth has not been inclusive enough, leaving large groups in informal, low-paying work without safety nets. Targeted cash transfers and universal basic social protection floors could reduce extreme poverty.
economics-resources
global-unspecified
growth
millions
live
less
day
despite
decades
economic
has
not
informal
african
settlements
society-governance
work
social
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Surveillance systems, stockpiles, and coordination mechanisms remain weak in many regions. Integrated early-warning and rapid-response platforms are critical.
health-biology
global-unspecified
pandemic
preparedness
gaps
persist
despite
recent
crises
surveillance
systems
stockpiles
society-governance
technology-computing
without
mass
public
across
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Children reach age 10 without being able to read a simple text, limiting lifelong prospects. Evidence-based foundational literacy and numeracy programs can help.
economics-resources
global-unspecified
children
learning
poverty
affects
half
countries
reach
age
being
able
social-civic-problems
education
low
whether
philosophy-ethics
african
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Without regular assessment, it is hard to target improvements. Low-cost national assessment systems can guide policy.
society-governance
global-unspecified
data
learning
outcomes
incomplete
outdated
countries
assessment
regular
hard
target
systems
technology-computing
african
whether
ensuring
public
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
Workers risk displacement unless new skills are developed. Lifelong learning and reskilling programs are essential.
technology-computing
global-unspecified
reskilling
automation
threaten
routine
jobs
pathways
workers
risk
displacement
unless
workforce
african
health
new
asia
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Many plants remain stuck in low-tech production. Technology-transfer and cluster strategies can accelerate upgrading.
health-biology
global-unspecified
upgrading
manufacturing
higher
value-added
segments
slow
plants
remain
stuck
low-tech
informal
settlements
without
african
indonesia
india
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Heavy industry is hard to abate. R&D into low-carbon industrial processes is critical.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
industrial
emissions
remain
high
clear
decarbonization
pathways
heavy
industry
hard
society-governance
fast
growing
economics-resources
achieving
towns
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Slum residents lack secure tenure, water, and sanitation. Upgrading programs and tenure regularization can improve conditions.
society-governance
global-unspecified
informal
settlements
continue
grow
basic
services
tenure
slum
residents
lack
economics-resources
african
urban
social-civic-problems
systems
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Car-centric planning causes gridlock and accidents. Mass transit and safe walking-cycling infrastructure are needed.
society-governance
global-unspecified
urban
transport
systems
congested
unsafe
car-centric
planning
causes
gridlock
accidents
public
technology-computing
climate-environment
african
cities
without
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Street vendors and informal services go uncounted. Inclusive data collection can inform policy.
society-governance
global-unspecified
data
informal
urban
economies
sparse
street
vendors
services
uncounted
inclusive
settlements
technology-computing
systems
african
without
local
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
Paper parks exist without real protection. Community-based enforcement and funding can help.
social-civic-problems
global-unspecified
enforcement
marine
protected
areas
often
lack
effective
paper
parks
exist
society-governance
philosophy-ethics
african
whether
technology-computing
climate-environment
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Privacy and rights are at risk. Oversight and legal limits are essential.
technology-computing
global-unspecified
digital
surveillance
powers
lack
strong
safeguards
privacy
rights
risk
oversight
society-governance
without
whether
systems
mass
african
Millions of traders, many of them women, move goods informally across borders without access to finance, insurance, or formal logistics, limiting their growth potential. Digital trade facilitation tools and simplified customs regimes tailored to small traders could unlock inclusive growth.
economics-resources
africa
trade
informal
cross-border
remains
large
but
poorly
supported
traders
african
digital
global-unspecified
technology-computing
access
low
Smart-city initiatives often launch without robust cybersecurity planning, leaving infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks. City-level cyber-resilience frameworks and local incident-response teams are needed.
technology-computing
africa
cybersecurity
african
cities
face
increasing
risks
digitize
public
services
smart-city
society-governance
economics-resources
global-unspecified
infrastructure
urban
systems
Students learn science mostly from textbooks without experiments, weakening STEM skills. Low-cost lab kits and mobile science vans could bring hands-on learning to rural schools.
social-civic-problems
africa
science
rural
schools
lab
african
lack
access
equipment
students
learn
remains
global-unspecified
urban
low
Overfishing and climate shocks leave fishers economically exposed without alternative income sources. Blue-economy entrepreneurship programs could create new coastal jobs.
economics-resources
africa
coastal
african
communities
lack
diversified
livelihoods
beyond
fishing
overfishing
climate
climate-environment
global-unspecified
protection
Out-of-pocket medical expenses remain extremely high in countries without universal coverage, forcing families to sell assets during health crises. Affordable micro-health-insurance products could reduce this financial shock.
economics-resources
asia
families
healthcare
costs
driving
millions
asian
poverty
each
year
out-of-pocket
global-unspecified
health-biology
african
health
social-civic-problems
affordable