DANA MARDUK

The Millennium Project is a global participatory think tank established in 1996 under the American Council for the United Nations University that became independent in 2009 and has grown to 73 Nodes around the world

(an MP Node is a group of institutions and individuals that connect local and global perspectives).

Purpose: Improve humanity’s prospects for building a better future.

Mission: Improve thinking about the future and make that thinking available
through a variety of media for feedback to accumulate wisdom about the future for better decisions today.

Vision: A global foresight network of Nodes, information, and software, building a global collective intelligence system recognized for its ability to improve prospects for humanity. A think tank on behalf of humanity, not on behalf of a government, or an issue, or an ideology, but on behalf of building a better future for all of us.

The 15 Global Challenges provide a framework to assess the global and local prospects for humanity. A brief overview of each challenge, a list with actions to address them, and regional considerations are continually updated with improved insights since 1996. The 15 Global Challenges are a result of continuous research, Delphi studies, interviews, and participation of over 4,000 experts from around the world — see a short history.

The Global Challenges are transnational in nature and transInstitutional and interdisciplinary in solution. They cannot be addressed by any government or institution acting alone. They require collaborative action among governments, international organizations, corporations, universities, NGOs, and creative individuals. Although listed in sequence, Challenge 1 on sustainable development and climate change is no more or less important than Challenge 15 on global ethics. There is greater consensus about the global situation as expressed in these Challenges and the actions to address them than is evident in the news media.

This challenge involves findingways to improve the quality of life for all people without depleting naturalresources and harming the environment. It's closely linked with climate change,
which refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, largely
due to human activities like burning fossil fuels.

1.Thisrefers to the challenge of ensuring that all people have access to clean water
and proper sanitation facilities. This is crucial for preventing disease and
maintaining healthy communities, especially in developing countries.

1.This refers to the challenge of ensuring that all people have access to clean water
and proper sanitation facilities. This is crucial for preventing disease and
maintaining healthy communities, especially in developing countries.

This involves the spread and strengthening of democracy around the world. The
challenge is to develop and sustain political systems that are transparent,
accountable, and responsive to the needs of the people.

This refers to the ability to anticipate future events and trends, and make informed decisions at a global
level. It's about understanding the interconnectedness of various issues and
taking a long-term perspective.

Information and CommunicationTechnologies (ICT) are rapidly advancing and becoming more accessible
worldwide. This challenge is about leveraging these technologies to foster
global connectivity, education, and economic development.

This challenge refers to thegrowing economic inequality between the rich and the poor, both within
countries and globally. It involves addressing issues like poverty, lack of
access to education, and economic opportunities.

This encompasses a wide range ofglobal health challenges including communicable diseases, non-communicable
diseases, and health systems that need improvement. The challenge is to ensure
that people worldwide have access to quality healthcare and information.

This challenge is about ensuringaccess to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. It
involves adapting education systems to meet the needs of a rapidly changing
world.

This refers to the efforts toprevent and resolve conflicts around the world and to build lasting peace. It
includes addressing the root causes of conflict, such as poverty, inequality,
and political oppression.

This challenge focuses onimproving the rights and status of women worldwide. It involves ensuring equal
access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, as well as
combating gender-based violence and discrimination.

This challenge deals with theissue of criminal networks that operate across national borders. It involves
combating activities like drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money
laundering.

This challenge involves ensuringaccess to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. It's
closely linked with issues like climate change, economic development, and
geopolitical stability.

This challenge involves ensuringaccess to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. It's
closely linked with issues like climate change, economic development, and
geopolitical stability.

This refers to the developmentand application of ethical standards in the global arena. It involves
addressing issues like human rights, environmental protection, and social
justice at an international level.