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] Even though extreme poverty has declined around the world despite the profound impact of the global pandemic, there are still over 700 million people living in extreme poverty, and the risk of falling into, or back into, poverty remains high, driven by compounded shocks and crises. UN DESA VOICE
• [New] Sub-Saharan Africa remains the epicenter of extreme poverty, with 464 million people living below the poverty line despite projected economic growth. Trickle Up
• [New] Poverty in Nigeria will increase by 3.6 percentage points through 2027, bucking the trend of poverty reduction expected in non-resource-rich African countries. NewsScroll
• [New] The sudden suspension of U.S. foreign assistance sent Malawi spiraling into its worst humanitarian crisis in decades, with nearly half a million citizens expected to fall into extreme poverty by year's end, while critical health services collapsing nationwide. allAfrica.com
• [New] A total of €280 million will be allocated to the warmer home scheme which provides free energy upgrades to households at risk of fuel poverty, whole €270m will mainly be used in grant schemes for residential homes who are seeking energy upgrades, such as heat pumps and solar panels. RTE
• The first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations i.e. 'No Poverty' and 'Zero Hunger' by 2030 are significant and correlated. thestatesman.com
• Many of the actions required to tackle carbon emissions will have wider co-benefits, which will help to support and strengthen Dorset's local economy and address social issues, such as fuel poverty. Dorset Council
• The Scottish Government will ensure it puts its focus into the necessary work to eradicate child poverty in Scotland. STV News
• Given the high rates of child poverty in the UK, and the value a decent meal provides, there is evidence that free school meals for all children could provide significant benefits in England. Queen Mary University of London
• Pakistan's poverty rate remains at 42.4%, with an estimated 1.9 million additional people expected to fall into poverty in 2024-25, virtually unchanged from last year. Scribd
• Unbanked populations are more vulnerable to financial shocks, with 70% unable to manage an unexpected expense of $ 400.The World Bank estimates that universal access to banking services could lift 1 billion people out of poverty by 2030. CoinLaw
• In low- and middle-income countries, the percentage of children unable to read a simple text by age 10 (learning poverty) is projected to rise from 53% pre-pandemic to 70% due to school closures (World Bank). Patricio V. Marquez
• Climate change alone is expected to push an additional 68 to 135 million people into extreme poverty within the next five years, eroding health gains and worsening inequalities. Daily Guardian
• South America in particular is characterized by income disparities, inequalities in the opportunities to access goods and public services, as well as high rates of poverty, unemployment, and high inflation. SpringerLink
• While eradicating poverty entirely by 2050 is a highly ambitious goal, significant progress can be made through targeted interventions, economic development, and addressing systemic inequalities. The Environmental Literacy Council
• As disabled people already have high rates of poverty, foodbank use and destitution, it is near certain that the proposed cuts will lead to more hunger. Religion Media Centre
• Economic instability and challenges in social services mean that Laos is in danger of losing gains it has made in poverty eradication, education, nutritional status, and other key human development indicators. World Bank
• Economic instability and challenges in social services are threatening the gains Laos has made in poverty eradication, education, nutritional status, and other key human development indicators. World Bank
• Legally binding targets already exist in Scotland and, backed by politicians across the political sphere, means the Scottish Government has committed to reducing absolute child poverty to under 10% by 2030 and absolute child poverty to under 5% - although interim targets were recently missed. Yahoo News
• By offering an efficient means of recovering waste heat and converting it into electricity, ORC systems could provide a crucial step in reducing energy poverty in many parts of the world. EMS Power Machines - Steam Turbines, ORC Turbines, Wood
• 774 million children worldwide face the dual burden of high climate risk and poverty, making climate action that also reduces poverty and drives sustainable development more important than ever. Save the Children UK
• Infrastructure development is a key driver of economic growth, creating job opportunities, reducing poverty, and propelling India toward achieving developed country status. Construction World Magazine
• The combined pressures of climate change and rising global debt could push up to 135 million people into extreme poverty over the next five years, further deepening health inequities. The Nation Newspaper

Last updated: 13 July 2025