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Antarctica / Unspecified, Antarctica
Emerging evidence suggests shifts in Antarctic hydrological cycles that affect ice-mass balance and ecosystems. Enhanced meteorological observations and models can clarify trends.
mathematics-logic
antarctica
antarctica-unspecified
extreme
precipitation
events
changing
snowfall
patterns
poorly
understood
emerging
evidence
society-governance
real
time
systems
open
South America / Unspecified, South America
South American economies grow around 2% per year on average, below global trends, making poverty reduction and fiscal sustainability difficult. Scenario-modelling tools and inclusive industrial-policy platforms can help governments design more resilient growth strategies.
society-governance
south-america
south-america-unspecified
poverty-reduction
growth
latin
america
continues
experience
slow
volatile
economic
south
american
global-unspecified
economics-resources
african
urban
open
South America / Unspecified, South America
Economic shocks and informality push more city dwellers into precarious living, adding pressure on housing and services. Slum-upgrading and urban social-safety-net platforms could mitigate these trends.
economics-resources
south-america
south-america-unspecified
poverty
urban
growing
south
american
cities
despite
rural
remaining
higher
african
global-unspecified
asia
climate-environment
access
Rising automation and shifting global supply chains threaten the labor-intensive manufacturing jobs many economies rely on. Reskilling programs and diversification into services and technology sectors are needed.
economics-resources
asia
supply-chain
economies
automation
manufacturing-dependent
asian
face
disruption
risk
reshoring
trends
rising
global-unspecified
technology-computing
african
whether
displacement
