Our Scans · (LF.10) Reduced Inequalities · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries.

• [New] South America in particular is characterized by income disparities, inequalities in the opportunities to access goods and public services, as well as high rates of poverty, unemployment, and high inflation. SpringerLink
• [New] The global food crisis is not just a challenge of supply, but a complex interplay of inequality, conflict, climate disruption, and policy misalignment. African Researchers Magazine (ISSN: 2714-2787) - premie
• [New] WHO raised concerns over climate change and rising global debt, warning that up to 135 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty over the next five years, exacerbating health inequities. Healthwise
• [New] The combined pressures of climate change and rising global debt could push up to 135 million people into extreme poverty over the next five years, further deepening health inequities. The Nation Newspaper
• [New] As the 2025 ASEAN Digital Masterplan nears its end, ASEAN has the chance to incorporate gender-inclusive principles into the next phase of its digital economy - presenting an opportunity for AI to disrupt rather than deepen structural inequalities. East Asia Forum
• In crude terms, if you look at projections for the global economy, by the year 2050, China and the United States will probably be about equal in terms of the world economy. SKY
• The U.S.-China trade war, inflation, geopolitical shifts, climate crises, and social inequities pose immediate threats, while trends like decoupling, technological advancements, and sustainable tourism signal both risks and opportunities. The Pulling the Thread Podcast: Unraveling The Deeper S
• The biggest challenges facing humanity in 2050 include climate change, resource scarcity, inequality, geopolitical instability, and the ethical implications of technological advancements. The Environmental Literacy Council
• While eradicating poverty entirely by 2050 is a highly ambitious goal, significant progress can be made through targeted interventions, economic development, and addressing systemic inequalities. The Environmental Literacy Council
• Regions like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria are projected to house a significant percentage of the world's extremely poor, highlighting the persistent challenge of global inequality. The Environmental Literacy Council
• Trade and Development agency warned in an April report that AI could affect 40% of jobs worldwide and widen inequality between nations. CNBC
• The recent dismantling of USAID by the Trump administration will likely widen global health inequities, accelerate conflicts in precarious settings, and threaten the stability of state-to-state relationships, especially across the Global South. SpringerLink
• AI holds immense potential to address global inequalities - but only if deployed inclusively. UN DESA VOICE
• Food trade restrictions pose a serious risk for countries that are heavily reliant on food imports, potentially leading to food crises, inequality, and geopolitical conflicts on a global scale. Springer Science and Business Media LLC
• Understanding differences will support targeted and evidence-based strategies and interventions to be developed at local, regional and national levels to reduce inequalities and improve health security across England. GOV.UK
• Women in rural areas in South Africa are faced inequalities, such as limited access to quality education, basic social amenities, and job opportunities. BioMed Central
• The past three decades, especially the last ten years, have seen growing challenges worldwide concerning income and social inequalities, climate crisis, and the disruptive impacts of new technologies. SpringerLink
• The landscape presents an unprecedented view into the potential to improve AI governance in Africa to reduce the risk and stop the perpetuation of inequity. Quicknews
• A premature shift without affordable renewable substitutes could entrench energy poverty and widen global inequalities. Modern Ghana
• 25% of transportation jobs could vanish by 2035 due to automation, a trend that could exacerbate inequality in cities like Los Angeles, where 20% of residents live below the poverty line. InsightBit
• Climate change is a catalyst, exacerbating existing inequalities and vulnerabilities, leading to mass migration, famine, and global instability. The Environmental Literacy Council

Last updated: 19 May 2025