Global Issues that Concern
Schools and Society
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this Chapter, you should be able to:
o discuss at least two global issues in
society; and
o explain proposed solutions to the
social problems
Top 10 World Issues
(World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Survey in (2017)) (Chloe Turner)
Climate Change/destruction of nature (48.8%) Climate Change
Large Scale Conflict/ wars (38.9%) Pollution
Inequality (income, discrimination) (30.8%) Violence
Poverty (29.2%) Security and Well Being
Religious conflicts (23.9%) Lack of Education
Government accountability and Unemployment
transparency/corruption (22.7%)
Food and water security (18.2%) Government Corruption
Lack of education (15.9%) Malnourishment & Hunger
Safety/security/well being (14.1%) Substance Abuse
Lack of economic opportunity and employment (12.1%) Terrorism
Top Ten Global Issues and How
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Climate Change
Climate Change
• The global temperatures are rising and are estimated to increase from 2.6
degrees Celsius to 4.8 degrees Celsius by 2100.
• This would cause more severe weather, crises with food and resources and
the spread of diseases.
• The reduction of greenhouse emissions and the spreading of
education on the importance of going green can help make a big
difference.
• Lobbying governments and discussing policies to reduce carbon
emissions and encouraging reforestation is an effective way of
making progress with climate change.
POLLUTION
POLLUTION
• Pollution Includes ocean litter, pesticides and fertilizers, air, light and
noise pollution.
• Clean water is essential for humans and animals, but more than one
billion people don’t have access to clean water due to pollution from toxic
substances, sewage or industrial waste.
VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE
• Violence can be found in the social, cultural and economic aspects of the
world.
• Whether it is conflict that has broken out in a city, hatred targeted at a
certain group of people or sexual harassment occurring on the street,
violence is a preventable problem that has been an issue for longer than
necessary.
VIOLENCE
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE
SEXUAL VIOLENCE SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE
EMOTIONAL VIOLENCE CULTURAL VIOLENCE
SECURITY AND WELL
BEING
SECURITY AND WELL
BEING
• The U.N is a perfect example of what should be done to prevent the lack of
security and well being a serious global issue.
• Though its efforts with regional organizations and representatives that are
skilled in security, the U.N is working toward increasing the well being of
people throughout the world.
LACK OF EDUCATION
LACK OF EDUCATION
• More than 72 million children throughout the globe that are of the age
to be in primary education and are not enrolled in school.
• This can be attributed to inequality and marginalization as well as
poverty.
• Fortunately, there are many organizations that work directly with the
issue of education in providing the proper tools and resources to aid
schools.
LACK OF EDUCATION
• The Philippines has consistently made a significant stride in its
functional literacy rate.
• Based on the 2013 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass
Media Survey (FLEMMS), the country registered a 90.3% rate,
which means that nine out of ten of every Filipinos aged 10-64 were
functionally literate.
UNEMPLOYMENT
UNEMPLOYMENT
• Without the necessary education and skills for employment, many
people, particularly 15-24 years old, struggle to find jobs and create a
proper living for themselves and their families.
• This leads to a lack of necessary resources, such as enough food,
clothing, transportation and proper living conditions.
UNEMPLOYMENT
• The unemployment rate in the Philippines inched lower to 5.2% in the
march quarter of 2019 from 5.3% a year ago.
• Unemployment rate in Philippines averaged 8.34% from 1994 until
2019, reaching an all time high of 13.90% in first quarter of 2000 and a
record low of 4.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016.
GOVERNMENT
CORRUPTION
GOVERNMENT
CORRUPTION
• Means of corruption include graft, bribery, embezzlement, backdoor
deals, nepotism, and patronage.
• Corruption is a major cause of poverty considering how it affects the
poor the most, eroding political and economic development, democracy
and more.
• The Philippines ranked 94th out of 177 countries in Transparency
International’s 2013 corruption index.
MALNOURISHMENT AND
HUNGER
Malnourishment and Hunger
• Currently there are 795 million people who do not have enough to eat.
Long-term success to ending world hunger starts with ending poverty.
• By fighting poverty through proper training for employment, education
and the teaching of cooking and gardening skills, people who are
suffering will be more likely to get jobs, earn enough money to buy food
and even learn how to make their own food to save money.
Malnourishment and Hunger
• Malnutrition, in all its forms, includes under nutrition
(wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or
minerals, overweight, obesity, and resulting diet-related
noncommunicable diseases.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
• “The harmful hazardous use of psychoactive substances,
including alcohol and illicit drugs” (World Health Organization)
• The United Nations reports that, by the beginning of the 21 st
century, an estimated 185 million people over the age of 15 ere
consuming drugs globally.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
• The drugs most commonly used are marijuana, cocaine, alcohol,
amphetamine stimulants, opiates and volatile solvents.
• The Philippines faces this huge problem on substance abuse.
TERRORISM
TERRORISM
• Terrorism is an issue throughout the world that causes fear and
insecurity, violence and death.
• Across the globe, terrorists attack innocent people, often without
warning.
• Making national security a higher priority is key in combating
terrorism, as well as promoting justice in wrongdoings to
illustrate the enforcement of the law and the serious
punishments for terror crimes.
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS
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THE 17 SDG’s
• According to the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, “The
seventeen Sustainable Developmental Goals are our shared
vision of humanity and a social contract between the world’s
leaders and the people. They are the to-do list for people
and planet and a blueprint for success.”
NO POVERTY
NO POVERTY End poverty in all its form everywhere
• By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable
situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-
related extreme events and other economic, social and
environmental shocks and disasters
ZERO
HUNGER
ZERO
HUNGER End hunger, achieve food security and improved
nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
• By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular
the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to
safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL
BEING
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL
BEING Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for
all at all ages
• By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and
neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne
diseases and other communicable diseases
• By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive
health-care services, including for family planning, information
and education, and the integration of reproductive health into
national strategies and programs
QUALITY
EDUCATION
QUALITY EDUCATION
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education
and promote life-long learning opportunities for all
• By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable
and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant
and effective learning outcomes
• By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure
equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for
the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous
peoples and children in vulnerable situations
GENDER EQUALITY
GENDER EQUALITY
Achieve gender equality and empower all women
and girls
• End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls
everywhere
• Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the
public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and
other types of exploitation
CLEAN WATER AND
SANITATION
CLEAN WATER AND
SANITATION
Ensure availability and sustainable management of
water and sanitation for all
• By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and
hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to
the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
• By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and
affordable drinking water for all
AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN
ENERGY
AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN
ENERGY
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable,
and modern energy for all
• By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy
efficiency
• By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and
modern energy services
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC
GROWTH
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC
PromoteGROWTH
sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic
growth, full and productive employment and decent
work for all
• Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification,
technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on
high-value added and labor-intensive sectors
• By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all
women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities,
and equal pay for work of equal value
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and
sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
• Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure,
including regional and trans border infrastructure, to support
economic development and human well-being, with a focus on
affordable and equitable access for all
REDUCED INEQUALITIES
REDUCED INEQUALITIES
Reduce inequality within and among countries
• By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political
inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity,
origin, religion or economic or other status
• Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome,
including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and
practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and
action in this regard
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND
COMMUNITIES
Sustainable cities and communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe,
resilient and sustainable
• By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and
sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety,
notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to
the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children,
persons with disabilities and older persons
• By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible,
green and public spaces, in particular for women and children,
older persons and persons with disabilities
Responsible consumption and production
Responsible consumption and production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production
patterns
• By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of
natural resources
• By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through
prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
CLIMATE ACTION
CLIMATE
ACTION Take urgent action to combat climate change and its
impacts in line with the United Nations Frameworks
Convention on Climate Change
• Improve education, awareness-raising and human and
institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation,
impact reduction and early warning
• Integrate climate change measures into national policies,
strategies and planning
Life below water
Life below water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and
marine resources for sustainable development
• By 2030, increase the economic benefits to small island developing
States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of
marine resources, including through sustainable management of
fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
Life on land
Life on land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of
terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests,
combat desertification, and halt and reverse land
degradation and half biodiversity loss
• By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil,
including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and
strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable
development, provide access to justice for all and build
effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all
levels
• Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates
everywhere
• End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence
against and torture of children
Partnerships for the goals
Partnerships for the goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize
the global partnership for sustainable development
• Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through
international support to developing countries, to improve
domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection
• Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries
from multiple sources
GLOBAL ISSUES, SDG’s 2015-2030
and education
• The realization of the 17 SDGs means solving the top global issues
cited by two sources.
• These global issues and SDGs 2015-2030 must be intentionally
taught in schools because they are made part of the curriculum.
HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE THE
SDGS FOR AND WITH
CHILDREN?
Awareness
Action
Accountability
Thanks!
Every small action counts. Let’s
achieve SDG’s and protect our
planet together!
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Recycling is the process of
converting recyclable materials
into new ones and objects. It helps
to reduce the pollution caused by
waste
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Recycling
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The world produces about
300 million tons of plastic
waste each year. Only 9% of
the plastic waste generated is
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Protecting
Activities Small actions can help protect the
environment from being damaged.
We should take care of our planet
as it’s our home
Help to protect!
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Protecting
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Think about what we could do together
to protect the environment and draw
these actions
Let’s think together!
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Protecting
Help to clean the beach
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Reusing
Activities
Reusing and giving a new purpose to old materials is one
of the best ways to help the environment
Let’s learn more!
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Reusing
Activities
Bird Box House
You can use any
paper or card box
you have at home
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Pollution
Activities
Pollution is a global problem.
Water and air pollution are the biggest causes of global warming.
Pollution in general can cause human diseases
Let’s learn more!
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Air Pollution
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Water Pollution
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Where do microplastics in the ocean come from?
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Pollution
Actvities
Think about how our actions could stop
pollution and finish the following list.
Write it down and hang it where you
can see it
Let’s do this list!
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Pollution
Water Pollution Air Pollution
Do not throw trash Choose walking over
on the street cars
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