Global Problems:
Where should we start solving global problems? I am of the opinion that if we all thought like Bjorn Lonmborg we can solve global problems as long as we can make wise priorities and spend our available hard earned money wisely. There are so many global problems facing us today such as climate change, hunger, diseases, water shortages, conflicts to mention a few. The problem is the difference in our lifestyle makes us think differently towards making priorities in solving these problems.
The gap between the rich and poor nations has led to conflicts, hunger, poor education, corruption and financial instability and communicable diseases in poor states. It is the rich nations that think of climate change as the first priority to diseases and hunger as they are not affected by the later. The poor countries will however think it is better to prioritise hunger, diseases to education or climate change.
The problem is that the world is not united enough to fight these problems as one body. If we were to think the same surely where should we start to solve the global problems? Should we start with climate change of which the impacts are forecasted to take place some years to come and spend Billions of dollars each year towards it at the expense of millions of people dying from diseases, hunger, and lack of clean water, or should we channel the money to these problems first? Should we consider educating hungry people first or should we feed them and treat them before they die of diseases? Should we put money to stop the conflicts which we create ourselves or should we finance the nations which are financial unstable to buy more guns to fight fellow member states or to fight tribalism within their nations? Corruption will never end as long as the nation is in a state of hunger even if we pour money into that nation.
I would personally propose the following priorities if I had the means:
(First Priority)
• Malnutrition and hunger
• Communicable Diseases
• Water Sanitation
• Conflicts
• Education
• Government Corruption
• Financial Instability
• Climate Change
• Subsidies and barriers
(Last Priority)
What do you think?
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I think that water availability is the biggest problem the world is facing, especially for developing countries. Copenhagen Consensus wants to supply micronutrient supplements to fight against malnutrition. It may be a good urgent solution for the short term but we have to find solutions for the long term. Agriculture has to take a bigger place for the development of theses countries. And the first thing needed is water for irrigation. Next, I think that corruption is the second biggest problem the world is facing. For developing countries, it is not possible to solve the other problems (education, fight against diseases…) which need money as long as corruption will take place.
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