Global Concerns Are A Reality The World Over 1. List The Ones You Know of and Why

Global concerns are a reality the world over
1. list the ones you know of and why

 Food security
The number of hungry people in the world has increased over the last few years. One in nine people
in the world go hungry each day and suffer from nutritional deficiencies as a result. In previous
years, food security has been the biggest threat to the overall health of the human population, more
so than malaria, tuberculosis or HIV. And, 2020 saw the most severe increase in global food
insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting vulnerable households almost
everywhere.According to the World Food Programme (WFP), And this problem is twofold: While
overall hunger has steadily decreased over the past decade, there has been an increase in the number
of refugees. Even though approximately 11% of the world is undernourished, about 30% of the
adult population are overweight. No country in the world had seen any kind of decrease in obesity
rate. In fact, it’s rising among both children and adults. While it is tempting to think of obesity as a
form of “over-nutrition”, it is actually another kind of malnutrition. People consume pre-packed
food that is low in nutrients, and high in carbs and preservatives. As a result, they increase their risk
of obesity.
 Major global health issues

Besides malnutrition, there are many other issues affecting health on a global scale. In the past, the
main topic of focus was communicable diseases like hepatitis, cholera, malaria, tuberculosis, and
HIV. Increased access to clean water and improved education around proper sanitation has resulted
in an overall decrease in the prevalence of transferable diseases worldwide. But while current
strategies to prevent disease are working, efforts to improve sanitation shouldn’t slow down.
While teaching good hygiene practices is still beneficial, the importance of good nutritional
education and preventing personal harm is now emphasised.
For example, explaining the dangers of a sugary diet, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking
tobacco, using unsafe cooking fuels, driving recklessly, and walking across a busy highway, is
imperative.
Likewise, many low-income countries lack emergency response resources. This means that
providing opportunities for community members to learn first aid skills can help to save lives.
 Global child health and primary education

Children are key to our success, yet many children across the world do not have some of their most
basic needs met. Rates of under-five child mortality remain high.
Child health and education go hand in hand. Malnutrition of children leads to permanent
physiological damage, known colloquially as “stunting”. Children who are hungry cannot
concentrate and, thus, cannot learn. Children who go chronically hungry for long periods of time
can develop difficulties in their learning abilities and concentration due to hunger. This means they
might not be able to achieve their academic or professional potential.
 The need for gender equality

Although women make up approximately half of the population, there have historically been social
barriers to economic and personal freedom for women. While much has been done to alleviate this,
there is still quite a way to go, especially in low- and middle-income settings. Women are
disempowered from a young age, when they are held back from attending school for financial
reasons, or because of the perception that their education does not matter. Globally, women still
earn less than men, and women with children tend to earn even less. This is a waste of potential and
hampers progress on obstacles to global prosperity.
 Empowerment work
A number of world statistics highlight a need for additional support in sub-Saharan Africa. This
region has the highest child mortality rate and persons living with HIV infection in the world, as
well as the most extreme rates of child stunting, the highest number of road traffic fatalities, and the
lowest numeracy and literacy rates.Its population is also one of the fastest-growing, which means
more and more people are affected by these issues every day. Some of the widest gaps between
income groups and genders can also be found in sub-Saharan Africa.
 Habitat and biodiversity loss

Despite the Asian elephant being endangered, they are still treated unethically in some situations. In
an ideal world, all animals would be able to live in their natural habitats. This is why GVI supports
an ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand where these animals can be protected in their forest
habitat.Many organisations have been working to protect local ecosystems for years. This includes
the UN, which has set up specific objectives under UN SDG 15: Life on Land.
 Ocean conservation
Most of our planet is covered in water. We depend on the oceans to maintain our rainwater systems
and many populations rely on it for food and income. Oceans also absorb carbon dioxide and
produce more than half of the oxygen.But despite its importance, the ocean is under threat.
Overfishing and unsustainable fishing practices are causing the endangerment and extinction of
many marine species – something that has recently been highlighted in the Netflix documentary .
Global warming has caused an increase in coral bleaching, where reefs lose vital nutrients and can
no longer sustain the ecosystems that depend on them. Commercial fishing practices dominate the
market and inhibit the economic progress of local fishers, who cannot compete with these boats.
And with the effectiveness of modern-day fishing techniques comes the problem of bycatch: Where
marine species such as dolphins and turtles are caught in commercial fishing nets and are later
discarded.
 Water scarcity
As with food, there is actually enough fresh water for each person currently living on the planet.
However, access to that water is not always possible for everyone.
Issues such as poor infrastructure, displacement, and conflict mean that many people often have to
use unsafe water sources. This is a clear health and sanitation risk.
About two billion people still use a source that is contaminated with human waste, and about the
same amount don’t have access to adequate toilet facilities.
The UN has set the goal of ensuring equal access to water and sanitation for all. This is represented
by UN SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
choose any of three the global enviromental concerns and discuss their impacts on life and
how they can be reduced
 Habitat and biodiversity loss
Impacts on life
endangering wild animals that would be able to live in their natural habitats. For example Despite
the Asian elephant being endangered, they are still treated unethically in some situations. However,
we understand that some animal facilities play n important role in conservation.
Forests are key to producing the air we breathe, yet these are being depleted at a rate of26 miilion
hectares every year.
Extinctions are happening at what scientists estimate to be about 1,000 times the normal pace. Not
only are we losing flora and fauna, we are also damaging our ecosystems and throwing them out of
balance – the effects of which we cannot anticipate due to the intricate and complex nature of these
systems.
how it can be reduced
Organisations that have been working to protect local ecosystems for years. This includes the UN,
which has set up specific objectives under UN SDG 15: Life on Land. To come together and join
hands .
volunteering on one of our wildlife conservation programs. On each of these programs, you’ll
gather data, which will help to inform local wildlife park or sanctuary managers.Data will also be
used to present policies to other organisations and governments in order to preserve habitats around
the world.
2. Ocean conservation
Impact on life
Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and produce more than half of the oxygen we breath.
Commercial fishing practices dominate the market and inhibit the economic progress of local
fishers
The UN dealing with this problems through objectives set under UN SDG 14: Life Below Water.
GVI that runs marine and coastal conservation programs .At each of these locations, data will be
collected concerning the type and number of species in the area, also arranged and manage regular
beach and seabed cleanups.
 Water scarcity
Impact on life
As with food, there is actually enough fresh water for each person currently living on the planet.
However, access to that water is not always possible for everyone.
Health risk due to unsafe water sources
govermental organisation and non-govermental organisations joining hands for example the UN
has set the goal of ensuring equal access to water and sanitation for all. This is represented by UN
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
On all community development projects across the world, local partners to complete infrastructure
development projects to increase the community’s access to clean water.
Constructing rainwater harvesting systems.
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Global concerns are a reality the world over

1. list the ones you know of and why

 Major global health issues

 Global child health and primary education

 The need for gender equality

 Habitat and biodiversity loss

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