Global Issues and Sustainability: Challenges and Solutions

Global Issues and Sustainability

Social and Economic Challenges

Poverty and Inequality

Reduced Inequalities: Addressing income disparities and promoting social inclusion.

Decent Work and Economic Growth:

Creating opportunities for meaningful employment and fostering sustainable economic development.

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure:

Investing in sustainable infrastructure and promoting technological advancements.

Sustainable Cities and Communities:

Developing urban areas that are resilient, inclusive, and environmentally friendly.

Gender Equality:

Empowering women and girls and ensuring equal rights and opportunities.

Quality Education:

Providing access to quality education for all, promoting lifelong learning.

Environmental Challenges

Climate Change and Environmental Degradation

Deforestation: Combating deforestation and promoting sustainable forest management.

Pollution: Reducing air, water, and land pollution to protect ecosystems and human health.

Water Scarcity: Addressing water scarcity through conservation and sustainable water management.

Protecting Biodiversity: Conserving biodiversity and protecting endangered species and habitats.

Sustainable Consumption and Production:

Promoting sustainable consumption patterns and reducing waste generation.

Affordable and Clean Energy:

Transitioning to clean and renewable energy sources.

Life Below Water:

Protecting marine ecosystems and promoting sustainable fisheries.

Life on Land:

Conserving terrestrial ecosystems and promoting sustainable land use.

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions:

Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, ensuring access to justice, and building effective institutions.

Health and Well-being

Good Health and Well-being:

Ensuring access to quality healthcare and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Other Challenges

Social Issues

Homelessness: Addressing homelessness through affordable housing and support services.

Unemployment: Reducing unemployment through job creation and skills development.

Theft: Preventing crime and ensuring public safety.

Phishing Scam: Raising awareness about online scams and promoting cybersecurity.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Wheelchair Accessibility: Promoting accessibility for people with disabilities.

Prosthetic Limbs: Providing access to prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services.

Grammar and Language Notes

Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice: can, could, must, should, may, might + (p) BE + vpp

Passive Voice:

• Present Simple + is/are
• Present Continuous + is/are being
• Past Simple + was/were
• Past Continuous + was/were being
• Present Perfect Simple + has/have been
• Past Perfect Simple + had been
• Be going to + is/are going to be
• Will + will be
• Will be + ing = will be being
• Will have + part = will have been

Common Verb Usage

Make: an effort, up your mind, sure, fun of, a mistake, a paint, most of

Do: a school subject/degree, harm/damage, you good, nothing

Verb Patterns

Used to: Solía (used to do something)

Be used to: Estar acostumbrado (to be accustomed to something)

Get used to: Acostumbrarse (to become accustomed to something)

To + Infinitive: offer, plan, demand, choose, happen, refuse, want, hope, seem, manage, dare, decide, expect, ask, agree, promise

-ing form: All phrasal verbs, enjoy, miss, keep, it's worth, mind, suggest, postpone, can't help, can't stand, look forward to, carry on, imagine, avoid, deny, admit