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] Funding for Women and Gender Equality Canada could drop by up to 80% by 2027. Defend Dignity
• [New] High levels of inequality are linked to outbreaks becoming pandemics and that inequality is undermining national and global responses, making pandemics more disruptive, deadly, and longer in duration. EATG
• [New] Current crises: Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Gaza conflict, Sudan civil war, global refugee crisis Climate change, AI disruption, economic inequality Global fatigue is high, but geopolitical competition continues to escalate. World_Now - News from different perspectives
• [New] Without BEE, inequality will remain frozen, and black South Africans will be permanently disadvantaged. Institute of Race Relations
• [New] Given the scale of threats we face - from widening global inequality, to ever-more-devastating climate emergencies, to unrelenting military occupations and genocide - the task of renewal is more important, and urgent, than ever. The Nation
• [New] Inequality (of wealth and income) is increasing globally, driven by factors such as persistent inflation, the housing crisis and job insecurity; it is perceived as the most central risk of all, playing a significant role in both triggering and influencing other risks. NEXTBITTEAM - BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, S.A.
• The rapid expansion of ethanol, biodiesel, and so-called sustainable aviation fuel is reshaping rural Brazil, threatening key ecosystems, and widening inequality. CSPO Watch
• Without urgent and systemic action, Greenpeace warns, the climate crisis will exacerbate poverty, hunger, and inequality-top issues for Filipino voters. Greenpeace Philippines
• Global instability, technological advancement, rising inequalities and policy credibility are the key four risks that could eventually derail the successful delivery of the 2040 climate target. Euronews
• Trust in institutions has been declining worldwide since 1982.Risks: Profound societal transformations (environmental, digital, demographic) threaten to deepen inequality unless deliberate policies intervene. Current Affairs | Vision IAS
• Lacking mindful structures, technological advancement threatens to entrench present inequalities, favouring already extended and advanced networks and leaving behind huge swaths of Global South and global minority populations. Modern Diplomacy
• The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has issued a renewed call for gender equality across Europe's tech and innovation industry, warning that persistent gaps in representation, funding, and leadership are stalling competitiveness. Euro Weekly News
• If progress continues at the current rate, the world will not reach full gender equality for another 123 years. Ecofin Agency
• The UK will continue to advocate for investment as a driver of sustainable development, alongside gender equality and climate-smart trade policies. GOV.UK
• Fragile logistics networks are deepening inequality and threatening progress on sustainable development. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
• Without transformative policy shifts, climate change will widen inequality and entrench cycles of deprivation. - JURIST - News
• Imagine a world where AI enhances human creativity instead of replacing it, where technology bridges inequality rather than deepening it. PrometAI
• The loss of Bangladesh's competitiveness could redirect global production toward cheaper, less compliant destinations, undoing decades of progress on safety, gender equality, and labour rights. Global Policy Journal
• Automation could widen global inequality. Mimir's Well
• Empowering Workers: AI-driven skilling can uplift nearly 85% of India's labour force engaged in the informal sector, reducing vulnerability and wage inequality. PMF IAS
• The US wields considerable influence over many other UN member states, and fear of tariffs, a need for security guarantees and other economic and political pressures mean there are few attempts to directly counter the US anti-gender equality narrative. PassBlue
• The key challenge for governments worldwide is to develop policies that encourage technological advancement while minimising risks such as inequality and environmental degradation. IntelligentHQ

Last updated: 17 November 2025