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We haven't successfully eliminated illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in international waters in the South China Sea.

open China, Asia

Overfishing and destructive fishing practices like dynamite and cyanide fishing are collapsing fish stocks and destroying delicate coral reef ecosystems across disputed maritime territories without effective joint enforcement.

economics-resources asia china fishing haven successfully eliminated illegal unreported unregulated iuu international waters coastal communities global-unspecified near science-space

WS02194

By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T08:00:00Z · Horizon: 2030

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WS02194 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2194

Many countries still lack a clear legal process for peacefully transferring power after a disputed election.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

When election results are close or contested, some countries have no clear, agreed procedure for resolving the dispute short of prolonged conflict or unrest. This leaves democratic transitions vulnerable at exactly their most sensitive moment.

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WS00385

By The Internet (anon_1904) · 2026-07-20T20:55:00Z

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WS00385 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=385