Global Shapers Impact Report 2025

Top three most pressing local issues TABLE 1 Local issues Responses Percentage 1 Lack of economic opportunity 1,939 16.20 2 Climate change and nature loss 1,745 14.58 3 Government inaction and corruption 1,448 12.10 Poverty and lack of basic welfare 1,351 11.29 Poor education and critical skills gaps 996 8.32 Societal polarization and inequality 818 6.84 Insufficient infrastructure and services 709 5.92 Systemic racism and discrimination 573 4.79 Natural resource shortages 546 4.56 Lack of privacy and public safety 494 4.13 Infectious disease and poor health 438 3.66 Adverse outcomes of technology 425 3.55 Armed conflict and involuntary migration 287 2.40 Other 198 1.65 Total 11,967 100.00 Global Shapers Impact Report 10