Global Scans · No Poverty · Weekly Summary

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 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

• [New] The International Crisis Group warned in a new report that the Taliban's leadership in Kandahar has deepened Afghanistan's isolation and worsened widespread poverty. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] Global extreme poverty is projected to decrease modestly from 10.5% in 2022 to 9.9% in 2025 - a rate of progress that falls far short of international development goals. Medium
• [New] As one in five people globally faces increased risks of extreme weather, efforts to reduce poverty must align with emissions reductions and building resilience, requiring even greater investment and international cooperation. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] Just closing the gender digital divide alone could benefit 343.5 million women and girls worldwide, lift 30 million out of poverty by 2050, and generate an estimated $1.5 trillion boost to global GDP by 2030. The Business Standard
• If current trends continue, 351 million women and girls could still be living in extreme poverty by 2030. UN DESA VOICE
• Post-coup Myanmar has witnessed rampant inflation, particularly of consumer goods, soaring poverty, job losses, stifled career potential and increased economic instability. East Asia Forum
• Without urgent action, locals warn that Afghanistan risks losing an entire generation - not just to migration or poverty, but to suicide. kashmirenglish.com
• Without immediate intervention, the quality of life for millions in Kabul's informal settlements will continue to deteriorate, further entrenching poverty and social inequality. Khaama Press
• The economic fallout from unchecked emissions could be severe, projecting that up to 100 million additional people may fall into poverty by 2030 due to climate-driven disasters. Climate Compass
• States' Contributions: Telangana secured Rs1.79 lakh crore investment, Kerala emphasized its industrial transformation, and Uttar Pradesh highlighted its vision to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2029 with Zero poverty. Drishti IAS
• For UN Women, investing in women means investing in society as a whole: if governments act immediately, extreme poverty among women could be reduced from 9.2% to 2.7% by 2050, which would provide a $342 trillion boost to the global economy by that year. UN News
• 10% of women live in extreme poverty and that 351 million women and girls could still be trapped in it by 2030. UN News
• On the current path, 351 million women and girls will live in extreme poverty in 2030 - and 676 million women and girls live within reach of deadly conflict. WCSH
• Worst-case climate scenarios may push 158 million additional women into poverty by 2050. Ekam IAS Academy
• Without urgent reforms, over 350 million women and girls may remain in extreme poverty by 2030. Ekam IAS Academy
• Without urgent action, Africa may face a shortfall of some 350 million jobs by 2035 a gap that threatens to stall economic growth and undermine efforts to lift millions out of poverty. Global Center on Adaptation
• Climate change could push over 100 million people into extreme poverty by 2030. TheBetterAndhra
• Large-scale investments in solar farms, wind power, and hybrid mini-grids could significantly reduce energy poverty while aligning with both the AU's Agenda 2063 and the Paris Climate Agreement. The Business & Financial Times
• Accelerated action and interventions focused on care, education, the green economy, labour markets and social protection could reduce the number of women and girls in extreme poverty by 110 million by 2050, unlocking an estimated $342 trillion in cumulative economic returns. UN News

Last updated: 12 October 2025