Originally published for RESULTS UK.
I was aware of global hunger, but had assumed it to be an unfortunate phenomenon that was at least headed towards a decline.
But it is not. The UN’S 2019 report, ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’, found hunger had actually risen between 2015 and 2018. Through a recent publication by RESULTS, I learnt that the UN in fact expects us to ‘largely miss’ the goal to end malnutrition by 2030, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015.
Written for the UCL Island Research Lab- www.IslandsLaboratory.com
With four of the world’s top 20 polluting rivers belonging to Indonesia, the plastic waste problem has become dire. Indeed, in 2018 the national army itself was deployed to collect plastic. The popular holiday destinations Bali and Sumatra, well known for pristine waters and awe-inspiring natural beauty, are now too covered in plastic.
In light of the evident disruption created by the mounting piles of plastic waste, as well as the compelling threat posed to tourism, Indonesia has pledged to reduce marine plastic debris by 70% by 2025. …
Layla Moccia
Layla is interested in data modelling to overcome global development challenges; in the intersections of technology, economic policy and sustainability.
