![]() ![]() In terms of food security, the World Food Programme ( WFP ) said that 135 million people suffer from acute hunger that is due to man-made conflict, such as climate change and economic crises.Īnd let’s not forget the elephant in the room - the COVID-19 pandemic - and its debilitating effect on unprepared economies and those which weren’t designed to be flexible for such crises. According to the UN, 3 in 10 people do not have access to safe drinking water and 6 in 10 people do not have safe sanitation facilities. ![]() However, the world is far from the ideal development standards. ![]() However, economic and social development, and environmental protection must work hand in hand to ensure sustainable development. The United Nations explains that development is key to achieving a better quality of life. As the world enters its final decade leading up to the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), many countries are often set between staying stuck in their economic ways, or transforming to embrace a sustainable future based on sustainable development. ![]()
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