State of the World's Forests 2020

Download the full 2020 State of the World's Forests report. Towards balanced solutions. Current negative trends in biodiversity and ecosystems will undermine progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal. Transformational change is needed in the way we manage our forests and their biodiversity, produce and consume our food and interact ...

Uncertainty and Instability: The World in Two Words, Says …

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 24 January 2020 – "I would use two words to describe the state of the world today: uncertainty and instability," said António Guterres, …

The state of the world | LearnEnglish

Read an article about the state of the world to practise and improve your reading skills. Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

The state of food security and nutrition in the …

This report shows that governments can invest in food systems equitably and sustainably, even with the same level of public resources. Governments' support for food and agriculture accounts for …

Amnesty International Report 2021/22: The state of the world…

The Amnesty International Report 2021/22 highlights the human rights situation in 154 countries in 2021. It presents Amnesty International's documented concerns and recommendations for governments and others. From a human rights perspective, 2021 was largely a story of betrayal and hypocrisy in the corridors of power. But hopes for a …

4 reflections on the current state of the world

The world is seeing increased GDP growth; For the first time since the global financial crisis, we are seeing an uptick in GDP growth rates in all the major regions of the world (the United States ...

The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2023

This report is the annual global monitoring report documenting progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 targets 2.1 and 2.2. This year's report explores the links between urbanization and changing food systems and how these changes are impacting the availability, affordability and desirability of healthy diets, food …

State of the World Population report 2024 | Interwoven …

UNFPA State of World Population 2024

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World …

The 2024 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report presents updates on the food security and nutrition situation around the world including the latest estimates of the cost and affordability of a healthy diet

5 things you should know about the state of the …

As the UN Department of Social and Economic Affairs (DESA) prepares to launch the mid-year update of the 2021 World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report, here are five things you need...

The State of Economics, the State of the World

With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries. About the World Bank. Overview; Organization;

State of the World

Explore how states are doing in upholding their obligations to respect, protect and promote 5 economic and social rights, 7 civil and political rights, and 5 high-level principles of democracy

The State of the World's Children 2021

The State of the World's Children 2021 examines child, adolescent and caregiver mental health. It focuses on risks and protective factors at critical moments in the life course and delves into the social determinants that shape mental health and well-being.

12 key metrics to understand the state of the world

Our World in Data presents research and data on global problems and development, using 12 core metrics such as poverty, GDP, population, child …

State of Our World | United Nations

UN DESA reports on the global economy, inequalities and mass protests in 2020. Find out how to overcome the challenges and achieve sustainable development in the new decade.

World Revolution : The State of the World (Brief Version)

the state of the world brief introduction to global issues. peace, war & conflict. There have been over 250 major wars in the world since World War II, in which 23 million people have been killed., tens of millions made homeless, and countless millions injured and bereaved. Over 37 (or 42) million people have by killed by wars in the 20th century.

The State of the World's Beaches | Scientific Reports

Analysis of the satellite derived shoreline data indicates that 24% of the world's sandy beaches are eroding at rates exceeding 0.5 m/yr, while 28% are accreting and 48% are stable.

12 key metrics to understand the state of the world

(2) GDP per capita. Lifting people out of poverty – relative to the most extreme poverty line and higher thresholds – relies on economic growth worldwide. For most of human history, our ancestors were stuck in a world of poor health, hunger, and little access to formal education.Economic growth – particularly over the past few centuries – …

The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2021

In turn, the evidence informs an in-depth look at how to move from silo solutions to integrated food systems solutions. In this regard, the report proposes transformative pathways that specifically address the challenges posed by the major drivers, also highlighting the types of policy and investment portfolios required to …

EARTH: A GRAPHIC LOOK AT THE STATE OF THE WORLD

A concise and comprehensive overview of the state of the planet and humanity. Earth's ecological and human systems are in a state of severe crisis. Although there is a wealth of information available about the state of the planet, much of it is fragmented or presented with agenda. The convergence of issues facing the earth are so interrelated that most of …

World Mental Health Report

Mental health is a lot more than the absence of illness: it is an intrinsic part of our individual and collective health and well-being. As this "World Mental Health Report" shows, to achieve the global objectives set out in the WHO "Comprehensive mental health action plan 2013–2030" and the Sustainable Development Goals, we need to transform our …

Three experts provide their outlook for the world in 2024 | World …

This was the starting point of a Radio Davos podcast featuring experts discussing the state of the world and how seminal 2024 is shaping up to be. Several factors contribute to this: around half of the world's population will vote in national elections. While some will have fairly certain outcomes – such as in Russia – others, like …

Global Environment Outlook 6

Furthermore, the world is not on track to achieve the environmental dimension of the Sustainable Development Goals or other internationally agreed environmental goals by 2030; nor is it on track to deliver long-term sustainability by 2050. ... (GEO-6) is the most comprehensive assessment of the state of the world's …

Mapped: The State of Democracy Around the World

The World's Democracies by Region. Below we map out the state of democracy across various regions around the world. The Americas. One of the best performers year-over-year was Chile, with its score increasing by nearly 0.3. The country moved out of the flawed democracy category last year, largely because of the shift …

Amnesty International Report 2020/21: The state of the world…

The Amnesty International Report 2020/21 documents the human rights situation in 149 countries in 2020, as well as providing global and regional analysis. It presents Amnesty lnternational's concerns and calls for action to governments and others. During 2020, the world was rocked by COVID-19. The pandemic and measures taken to tackle it …

The state of world fisheries and aquaculture

The 2022 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture coincides with the launch of the Decade of Action to deliver the Global Goals, the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. It presents how these and other equally important United Nations events, …

How can I be ok when the world is terrible?

Let's be honest: The world can be a pretty terrible place. From personal losses to national tragedies and global disasters and everything in between… It's easy to feel depressed about the state of the world. Just thinking about the sheer amount of awfulness around us can be completely overwhelming—even paralyzing. The problems are far too …

Twelve propositions on the state of the world

Twelve propositions on the state of the world. Global leaders face formidable challenges, from dizzying technological progress and geopolitical tension to …

NPR introduces 'State of the World' daily podcast

State of the World joins NPR's daily podcasts including Up First, Consider This, The Indicator from Planet Money, Pop Culture Happy Hour, The NPR Politics Podcast, and Book of the Day.

The State of the Global Education Crisis

The crisis brought education systems across the world to a halt, with school closures affecting more than 1.6 billion learners. While nearly every country in the world offered remote learning opportunities …