by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge While child labour has declined substantially in Latin America and the Caribbean in recent years, there are still 5.7 million working girls and boys under the minimum age for employment or engaged in work that must be abolished, according to the...
by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge Throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, governments and citizens recognize the importance of renewable energy sources for their economic, environmental and social benefits across the board. Reflecting this recognition, many international and regional...
by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge Energy security depends on the constant availability and supply of affordable energy for consumers and industry. Many countries, however, face risks to their energy security. These risks come in the form of disruptions to the supply of imported fossil fuels,...
by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge Economic studies conducted in Africa have shown that impacts resulting from poor sanitation and hygiene cost the economies between 0.9 and 2.4 per cent of annual gross domestic product. This translates into approximately $10 per capita per year. These...
by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution
Challenge Brazil, like many developing countries, has had to face the challenge of how to grow its industrial sector, upgrade existing industries with cutting-edge technologies, and develop manpower capable of driving and managing the production processes. Preparing a...