Global Scans · Reduced Inequalities · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries.

• AI expands the pool of workers, improves labour income and could potentially reduce inequality, whichis particularly interesting in a South African context. Mining Weekly
• The EFF will engage in radical redirection of government spending to prioritise services that will alleviate poverty, reduce inequalities and prepare South African citizens for a better future. dokumen.pub
• As climate change continues to fuel stronger and more frequent storms, communities in the United States will face worsening disasters that exacerbate inequality among residents. The Atlantic
• Based on projections until the year 2100, Africa emerges as the most vulnerable region, due to its younger population, persisting inequality, and climate-related shocks and stresses. United Nations : Office on Drugs and Crime
• In an effort to reduce poverty and inequality, encourage economic growth and recognise environmental impacts, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals include a target of halving food waste by 2030. KPMG
• In a country such as South Africa, which faces an economic trough, growing poverty and increasing inequality, the danger of not keeping pace with the advancements in artificial intelligence is profound. United Nations University
• Given that we know that inequalities of educational outcomes are not reducing at any level of education in England, it seems counterintuitive that additional funding grants to support equality of opportunity and outcomes reduce so significantly once students enter higher education. HEPI
• In a country such as South Africa, which faces an economic trough, growing poverty and increasing inequality, the danger of not keeping pace with the advancements in AI is profound. United Nations University
• Issues like pandemics, conflicts, rising inequalities, a flawed global financial system, racism, and climate change pose persistent threats. Adda247
• While the world grapples with record levels of conflict, political polarization stoking division and fear, growing inequality, and the existential threat of the climate crisis, the human rights of people the world over are under grave threat. Amnesty International
• Climate catastrophes, new diseases, crumbling infrastructure, wealth inequality, cyber risks, geopolitical conflicts, and threats to democracy around the globe are just some of the things now shaking people's confidence in a better tomorrow. Wired
• The World Bank's work on Social Sustainability and Inclusion has a new strategic direction that focuses on creating opportunities for all people and addressing deep rooted systemic inequalities. World Bank
• Climate change will likely slow down the progress the world has made towards ending HIV by 2030 - and social issues like inequality, poverty and food insecurity are expected to get even worse. Bhekisisa
• Cities in developing nations, where much of the world's population growth is projected to occur, have immense potential to drive sustainable growth, offering a significant opportunity to reduce inequality and advance global climate goals. Atlantic Council
• The Trade Union Congress attributes the low pension benefit to the poor salary structure-income inequality, which China addressed by creating opportunity for more people to join the middle-income group. Ghana News Agency
• Failure to address anticipated drought risks could displace 700 million people by 2030, exacerbating global threats and inequality under climate change. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• The World Bank has warned of a lost decade of growth with serious implications for the world's ability to tackle poverty, increasing inequality, and the impact of climate change. IFC Review
• The ambitious, sweeping vision hinged on the idea that tackling the climate crisis could entail the remaking of US society to be more just, prioritizing communities most affected by inequality, climate disasters and pollution. The Guardian
• Haiti's weak political institutions have facilitated corruption and impunity, and its vulnerability to natural disasters has exacerbated poverty and inequality, making it the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Global Conflict Tracker
• The Australian government recognizes that climate change is one of the greatest threats to livelihoods and wellbeing in the Pacific, particularly for women and girls who are already vulnerable due to prevailing gender inequality. APEC
• In the face of a rapidly changing global economic landscape and increasing inequalities, a strategy for sustained growth must ensure a form of industrialization that makes opportunities accessible to all people and broadly distributes income and non-income gains across society. Guardian Nigeria
• Over 100 Countries will present national commitments to SDG Transformation that include priority transitions and areas for investment, setting national benchmarks for reducing poverty and inequalities by 2027 and strengthening institutional frameworks to support SDG progress. Africa Renewal

Last updated: 05 February 2024