GLOBAL ISSUES

That Concern SCHOOLS

and SOCIETY
 INTRODUCTION

The world has become a global village. We have become a

citizen of a global community.
What takes place in one part of the globe no matter how far
affects us. In this lesson, we will discuss global issues that
affect schools and us.
 TOP TEN GLOBAL ISSUES

• Climate change
The global temperature are rising, and are estimated increase from 2.6
degrees Celsius to
4.8 degrees Celsius by 2100. This would cause more severe weather, crises
with food and resources
and the spread of disease. The reduction of greenhouse emissions and the
spreading of education on the importance of going green can help a big
difference.
Lobbying governments and discussing policies to reduce carbon
emissions and encouraging reforestation in an effective way of
making progress with climate change.

• Pollution
Pollution includes ocean litter, pesticides and fertilizer, air light
and noise pollution. Clean
water is essential for humans and animals, but more than one
billion people don’t have access to clean water due to pollution
from toxic substances, sewage or industrial waste.
 • Violence

Violence can be found in the social, cultural and economic aspect

of the world. Whether it is
conflict that has broken out in a city. Hatred targeted at a certain
group of people or sexual
harassment occurring on the street, violence is a preventable
problem that has been an issue for longer than necessary. Here are
various forms of violence:
 • Lack of Education

More than 71 million children throughout the globe that are of the
age to be in primary
education are not enrolled in school. This can be attributed to
inequality and marginalization as well as poverty.
 • Unemployment

Without the necessary education and skills for employment, many

people, particularly 15- to
24- years old, struggle to find jobs and create a proper living for
themselves and their families. This leads to a lack of necessary
resources, such as enough food, clothing, transportation and proper
living conditions
 • Government corruption

Means of corruption include graft, bribery, embezzlement, backdoor

deals, nepotism and
patronage. Corruption is a major cause of poverty considering how it
affects the poor the most, eroding political and economic development,
democracy and more. Corruption can be detrimental to the safety and
well-being of citizens living within the corrupted vicinity, and can cause
an increase in violence and physical threats without as much regulation
in thee government.
 • Malnourishment and Hunger

Currently there are 795 million people who do not have enough to
eat. Long term success to
ending world hunger starts with ending poverty. By fighting
poverty through proper training for
employment, education and the teaching of cooking and gardening
skills, people who are suffering will be more likely to get jobs,
earn enough money to buy food and even learn how to make their
own food to save money.
Malnutrition, in all its forms, includes under nutrition (wasting,
stunting, and underweight),
inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight, obesity, and resulting
diet-related non- communicable disease. The planet creates more
than enough food to meet everyone’s needs. But there are still
millions of hungry people in the world.
 • Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is “the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive

substances, including
alcohol and illicit drugs”. The United Nations reports that, by the
beginning of the 21st century,an estimated 185 million people over
the age of 15 were consuming drugs globally. The drugs most
commonly used are marijuana, cocaine, alcohol.
Different classes of people, both poor and rich, partake in
substance abuse, and it is a
persistent issue throughout the world but the developing world,
marginalized groups and
communities are the most vulnerable to this reality. The Philippines
faces this huge problem on substance abuse.
 • Terrorism

Terrorism is an issue throughout the world that causes fear and insecurity,
violence and death. Across the globe, terrorists attack innocent people,
often without warning. This makes civilians feel defenceless in their
everyday lives. Making national security a higher priority is the key in
combatting terrorism, as well as promoting justice in wrongdoings to
illustrate the enforcement of
the law and the serious punishments for terror crimes.
 • Poverty

It affects billions of people worldwide, leading to hunger, lack of access to

clean water, inadequate healthcare, and limited educational opportunities.
Poverty is often intertwined with other challenges, such as inequality,
social unrest, and environmental degradation.
 A WARM
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