Sometimes we think of world problems as distant stories on the news.
But here’s the truth: many of the biggest problems we face today are global.
They affect all of us—no matter where we live, what language we speak, or what we believe in.
Let’s explore a few that are shaping your future right now:
Global warming isn’t just about warmer summers. It’s about:
🌊 Melting glaciers → Rising sea levels → Cities at risk
Example: Venice, Italy is sinking faster than expected, and cities like Jakarta are planning to relocate due to rising seas.
🌾 Changing rainfall → Crops failing → Food shortages
Example: In East Africa, erratic rains and droughts have led to severe food crises affecting millions.
🐝 Vanishing species → Ecosystem collapse → Our survival at risk
Example: Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef is destroying marine habitats that support thousands of species.
Whether it’s wildfires in Canada or heatwaves in India—the Earth isn’t divided by borders.
This is not a “country problem.” It’s a human problem.
Countries compete. Sometimes they punish each other economically: