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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change?
What is a major factor contributing to political instability?
Which region has the highest rate of children living in extreme poverty?
What percentage of the world's population lives in multidimensional poverty?
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Which of the following options is NOT considered a health crisis?
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What is a consequence of economic inequality?
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Which factor is NOT listed as a cause of health crises?
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How many people globally live on less than $2.15 a day?
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Which phase of society development is characterized by settlement structures primarily related to agriculture?
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What is a key characteristic of a knowledge society?
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Which term refers to an organization of professional volunteers supporting governmental efforts?
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What does the concept of pluralism emphasize in contemporary society?
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Which government capability is crucial for effective societal development?
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What is microfinance banking primarily aimed at?
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What does social cohesion imply in the context of society?
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Which of the following best describes 'social exclusion'?
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What is the primary goal of social integration?
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Which of the following is a consequence of social exclusion?
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What has been a significant positive development in contemporary society regarding health?
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How has life expectancy changed from the pre-modern era to the 21st century in Europe?
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What is one of the hidden costs associated with the production of coffee?
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Which of the following factors contributes to the increased carbon footprint of coffee?
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What percentage of people lived in poverty in the 21st century according to the data provided?
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Which of the following describes an environmental cost of coffee production?
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Which of the following factors contributes positively to social sustainability?
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What is one major factor that weakens social sustainability?
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Which statement best describes the concept behind the 'Doughnut' framework?
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What is NOT a factor that strengthens social sustainability?
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Which of the following reflects a significant challenge in global society?
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Study Notes
Key Challenges: Climate Change
- Rising global temperatures, warmer oceans, shrinking ice caps, retreating glaciers, rising sea levels, decreasing snow cover, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity, extreme weather events, desertification.
Key Challenges: Economic Inequality
- The gap between rich and poor is widening.
- Rich are getting richer and poor are getting poorer.
- Global wealth distribution is uneven.
Key Challenges: Poverty
- 712 million people, or 1 in 11 globally, live on less than $2.15 a day.
- Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of children living in extreme poverty, at 40% in 2022.
- Nearly 90% of children living in extreme poverty reside in either sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia.
- 1.1 billion people, including 566 million children, live in multidimensional poverty, accounting for just over 18% of the world's population.
Key Challenges: Political Instability
- Causes:
- Economic factors
- Corruption
- Ethnic and religious tensions
- Weak political institutions
- External influence
Key Challenges: Health Crises
- Types of health crises: pandemics, epidemics, natural disasters, man-made disasters.
- Causes: infectious diseases, climate change, pollution, socio-economic factors, lack of medical facilities and professional services.
Positive Developments In Contemporary Society
- Access to education
- Advancements in technology, including nanotechnology and robotics, impacting areas such as medicine, communications, defense, industrial, entertainment, journalism, etc.
- Advancements in health sciences, including public health policies and genetic engineering.
- Social progress, including awareness of rights and social justice.
- Environmental efforts.
Positive Developments In Contemporary Society: Indicators
- Life expectancy in Europe/the world has increased from 36/30 in the pre-modern era to 81/72 in the 21st century.
- The percentage of people living in poverty has decreased from 90% in the pre-modern era to 10% in the 21st century.
- Literacy rates have increased from 12% in the pre-modern era to 87% in the 21st century.
- Infant mortality rates (children dying before the age of 5) have decreased from 43% in the pre-modern era to 4% in the 21st century.
Hidden Costs of Coffee
- The cost of coffee does not encompass many hidden costs to communities and the environment called externalities.
- More than half of the total energy in the food supply chain is used to transport food.
- CO2 emissions are often not factored in.
- The average distance Starbucks coffee travels per cup is 5,427 miles.
Social Costs of Coffee Production
- Child labor
- Lack of decent working conditions.
- Discrimination and lower wages for women.
Environmental Costs of Coffee Production
- Deforestation
Economic Impacts of Coffee Production
- The income generated for farmers and their families often does not enable them to live with dignity.
- Less than 10 fils goes to the farmer per cup of coffee.
3 Pillars of Sustainability:
- Social sustainability
- Economic sustainability
- Environmental sustainability
Can We Live Within The Doughnut?
- This concept explores how to create safe, just, and thriving spaces for humanity within planetary boundaries.
Factors Strengthening Social Sustainability
- Diversity
- Compassion
- Education
- Inclusion
- Equity
- Trust
- Safety
- Empathy
- Resilience & agility
- Infrastructure
- Health & wellness
- Technologies that strengthen communities
Factors Weakening Social Sustainability
- Conflict
- Exclusion and marginalization
- Lack of social services
- Lack of resources
- Lack of infrastructure
- Gaps in health
- Challenges of planetary health
- Technologies that fragment communities
Now brainstorm the major challenges in global society.
Exploring Global Challenges
- Students should skim these readings and add to their list of global challenges and positive developments:
- https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/147458/top-10-world-problems-and-their-solutions
- [Link to second reading]
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Explore the critical global challenges we face today, including climate change, economic inequality, poverty, and political instability. Understand how these issues interconnect and their impact on society. This quiz will test your knowledge on these pressing topics.
