One Planet, One Future - Why Sustainability Must Go Beyond Borders
Introduction Embrace the beauty of our unique planet Earth, where 78% of it is covered by water and only 21% is land. Yet, we humans have made our homes on just 3% of this vast expanse, separated by borders drawn in the name of flags, languages, and identities. Despite these divisions, we all face shared global challenges. Climate change, resource scarcity, and economic inequality are issues that transcend borders, impacting us all. It's time to unite and address these challenges together. The solution lies in SDG policies that are designed to work across borders, ensuring a sustainable future for ALL nations. The population growth projected from 2000 to 2100, concentrated in regions exposed to high and extreme fragility. The regions highlighted include sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, MENA (Middle East and North Africa), and others. Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to experience significant population growth, exceeding 4 billion by 2100. South Asia, MENA, a...