Issue 1: Hunger and malnutrition mean less productive individuals, who are more prone to disease and thus often unable to earn more and improve their livelihoods.

Issue 2: Civil insecurity and declining food production

Issue 1: Deforestation

Issue 2: Loss of natural habitats

Issue 1: Opportunities in low wealth and under-resourced communities; catalysts for growth, health, job creation, generating tax revenues and alternatives to fossil fuel energy sources.

Issue 2: Suburban sprawl,sanitation, air and water quality, climate change, energy use, and the ecological footprint of cities.