Global Issues

It is often challenging for students to understand what constitutes a CAS experience with global significance. Below is a list of issue that can be acted upon locally, but are still considered global issues.

• • climate change

  • conflict resolution and prevention

  • deforestation

  • disadvantaged youth

  • elderly people

  • education for all

  • pollution

  • waste management

  • water quality/access

  • poverty

  • human rights

  • immigrants

  • food security

  • gender inequality

  • natural disaster mitigation

  • sustainable agriculture

  • employment for young adults

  • maternal health

  • communicable diseases

  • environmental sustainability

  • biodiversity

  • nutrition

  • helping those with disabilities

  • mental illness

  • literacy

  • social justice

  • maintaining wild spaces