11* GLOBAL ISSUES Flashcards
global challenges
significant problems facing the world
Example: “Climate change and poverty are two of the most pressing global challenges
we face today.”
Example: “Addressing these global challenges requires international cooperation.”
to address a problem
to try to solve a problem
Example: “Governments need to address the problem of rising unemployment.”
Example: “The conference aims to address the problems facing developing countries.”
to find solutions
to discover ways to solve problems
Example: “Scientists are working to find solutions for the negative consequences of
gloabl warming.”
Example: “We urgently need to find solutions to help those suffering.”
developing countries
countries with less developed
economies and lower standards of living
Example: “Developing countries often face significant challenges in providing access
to education and healthcare.”
Example: “Aid organisations are working to support sustainable development in
developing countries.”
developed countries
countries with advanced economies and high standards of living
Example: “Developed countries have a responsibility to help developing countries.”
Example: “The gap between developed countries and developing countries remains wide.
poverty reduction (yoksulluğun azaltılması)
efforts to decrease the number of
people living in poverty
Example: “Poverty reduction is a key goal of many international organisations.”
Example: “Sustainable economic growth is essential for poverty reduction.”
to alleviate poverty (yoksulluğu hafifletmek)
to reduce or lessen poverty levels
Example: “Charities work hard to alleviate poverty in poorer countries.”
Example: “These schemes are designed to alleviate poverty in deprived areas.”
income inequality (gelir eşitsizliği)
the unequal distribution of income within a population
Example: “Income inequality has been rising in many countries in recent years.”
Example: “Addressing income inequality is a major social and economic challenge.”
humanitarian aid (insani yardım)
assistance provided to people in crisis
Example: “Many countries have provided humanitarian aid following the disaster.”
Example: “The charity provides humanitarian aid to refugees.”
armed conflict (silahlı çatışma)
fighting between groups or nations
Example: “Many innocent people have lost their lives due to the ongoing armed conflict.”
Example: “Armed conflict causes huge devastation to infrastructure.”
to tackle a problem (bir sorunu çözmeye çalışmak) (uğraşmak)
to take action to solve an issue
Example: “We must work together to tackle the problem of homelessness.”
Example: “The new policy aims to tackle the problem of unemployment.”
natural disaster
a catastrophic event caused by nature
Example: “The recent earthquake was the worst natural disaster to hit the region in
decades.”
Example: “Many countries are working to improve their preparedness for natural
disasters.”
food security
reliable access to sufficient food
Example: “Food security is threatened by the impact of climate change.”
Example: “The UN is working to ensure global food security for the future.”
water scarcity (su kıtlığı)
a lack of sufficient water resources
Example: “Access to clean water is a basic human right but many people experience
water scarcity.”
Example: “Droughts have led to severe water scarcity in some regions.”
human rights
basic freedoms and protections for all people
Example: “Governments must protect the human rights of all people.”
Example: “Human rights should be a global priority.”
refugee crisis (mülteci krizi)
a large-scale displacement of people
seeking safety
Example: “The news is full of reports about the growing refugee crisis.”
Example: “The refugee crisis has created challenges for authorities in many European countries.”
