Discuss at least two Propose solutions to the

global issues in society; social problems in the

context of Philippine
laws.
Top 10 world issues from two sources

1. World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers

Survey in 2017

2. Current Global Issues according to Chloe

Turner (Source: https://borgenproject.org/top-10-current-global-issues)
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1. Climate change/ destruction of nature 1. Climate Change

2. Large scale conflict/ wars 2. Pollution
3. Inequality/ income, discrimination
3. Violence
4. Poverty
5. Religious conflicts 4. Security and Well-being
6. Government accountability and 5. Lack of Education
transparency/ corruption 6. Unemployment
7. Food and water security 7. Government Corruption
8. Lack of education 8. Malnourishment and Hunger
9. Safety/ security/ well-being
9. Substance Abuse
10.Lack of economic opportunity and
employment 10. Terrorism
 17 SDGs
Do these top ten global issues
correspond to the 17 SDGs 2015-2030? 1.
2.
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and
Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and
Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice and Strong
Institutions
17. Partnership for the Goals
The Top Ten Global Issues
and How They can be
Addressed
Climate Change

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

Pollution includes ocean litter, pesticides and fertilizers, 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 aspects 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:

Physical Violence Sexual Violence

Emotional Violence Psychological Violence

Spiritual Violence Cultural Violence

 Security and Well Being

The U.N is a perfect example of what should be done to prevent lack of

security and well being a serious global issue. Though its efforts with
regional organizations and representatives that are skilled in security, the
U.N. is working toward increasing the well-being of people throughout the
world.
Lack of Education
More than 72 million children throughout the globe that are age to be in
primary education are not enrolled in school. This can be attributed to
inequality and marginalization as well as poverty. Fortunately, there are
many organizations that work directly with the issue of education in
providing the proper tools and resources to aid schools.

The Philippines has consistently made a significant stride in its functional

literacy rate. The literacy rate reached 99.27% in 2021. Between 2010 to
2021, the literacy rate of the Philippines increased by 1.4%. On a year-on-
year basis, the literacy rate increased by 0.03% in 2021. The percentage
of the population in each age group who is literate serves as a measure of
literacy.
 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.

The Philippine unemployment rate for January 2025 was estimated

at 4.3%, a rise from 3.1% in December 2024, with 2.16 million Filipinos
jobless, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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 the government.

In the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), the Philippines

ranked 115th out of 180 countries, with a score of 34 out of 100,
indicating a perceived level of public sector corruption.
 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,

underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight, obesity, and
resulting diet-related noncommunicable diseases.
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is “the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive
substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs” (World Health Organization)
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,
amphetamine stimulants, opiates and volatile solvents. 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 in 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 defenseless in their
everyday lives. Making national security a higher priority is key in
combating terrorism, as well as promoting justice in wrongdoings
illustrate the enforcement of the law and the serious punishment for
terror crimes.
UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, said:
“The seventeen Sustainable Development
Goals are our shared vision of humanity
and a social contract between world’s
leaders and the people. They are a to-do
list for people and planet and a blue print
for success.”

After Millennium Development

Goals of 2015, here comes another to-do
list for the sake of the entire humanity.
 Global Issues, SDGs 2015-2030 and Education

In September 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). Building on the principle of “leaving no one behind”, the new
Agenda emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving sustainable
development. The realization of the 17 SDGs means solving the top global
issues cited by two sources.

These global issues and SDGs 2015-2030 must be intentionally taught in

schools because they are made part of the curriculum.