Global Strategies & Solutions

Over the ages humans have recognised problems they face, and have devised and implemented solutions and strategies to overcome them. But what was the problem and logic behind these strategies, how were they implemented, and what were their outcomes - positive or negative, deliberate or unintended? The Global Strategies and Solutions section of the Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential is an ongoing attempt to record and map the relationships between any strategies and solutions that humanity actually or potentially uses, in the hopes that a better overall understanding of which would greatly enhance our ability to formulate effective strategies to global problems.

The Global Strategies and Solutions section details this problem and over 32,000 others and the 280,000 relationships between them - from Awarding prizes, Breaking down cultural isolation and Campaigning, to Wishing and Using witchcraft. The strategies presented are those recognized by over 69,000 international organizations including IGOs, NGOs and other bodies (profiled in the Yearbook of International Organizations). Some strategies may be recognized by many organizations, others may only be recognized by loose networks, movements or isolated groups of experts.

Strategy Strategy Type
Undervaluing environmental processes G: Very Specific strategies
Improving methods for military reconversion to peaceful purposes G: Very Specific strategies
Forest preserver E: Emanations of other strategies
Providing international decisions G: Very Specific strategies
Covering-up scandal in the military G: Very Specific strategies
Formulating cultural policies G: Very Specific strategies
Mobilizing fire protection G: Very Specific strategies
Supporting twinning of universities in developed and developing countries G: Very Specific strategies
Beginning realistic service routes G: Very Specific strategies
Training hydrographic surveyors G: Very Specific strategies
Applying scientific reasoning J: Unconfirmed strategies
Supporting industry demonstration projects on cleaner production E: Emanations of other strategies
Promoting scientific and interdisciplinary exchange E: Emanations of other strategies
Banning tobacco products J: Unconfirmed strategies
Engaging in psychic warfare J: Unconfirmed strategies
Organizing international decade D: Detailed strategies
Evaluating monitoring systems for health effects of climate change E: Emanations of other strategies
Promulgating A: Abstract fundamental strategies
Ensuring debt reduction packages support the evolving international debt strategy E: Emanations of other strategies
Developing an intergovernmental/NGO network for achieving global environmental educational goals E: Emanations of other strategies
Safeguarding archives E: Emanations of other strategies
Developing natural medicines G: Very Specific strategies
Raising crop yields D: Detailed strategies
Increasing local respect for regional and global legislation G: Very Specific strategies
Supporting irresponsible behaviour F: Exceptional strategies
Restoring saline affected farm land F: Exceptional strategies
Providing institutional support for business development E: Emanations of other strategies
Assisting development G: Very Specific strategies
Taking a responsible care approach during full life cycle of chemical products E: Emanations of other strategies
Regulating agricultural research D: Detailed strategies
Protecting regional interests G: Very Specific strategies
Campaigning for nuclear disarmament C: Cross-sectoral strategies
Harmonizing international information systems D: Detailed strategies
Amplifying A: Abstract fundamental strategies
Providing local commercial training G: Very Specific strategies
Restoring potency G: Very Specific strategies
Closing the gap between hydrological flows and biogeochemical processes G: Very Specific strategies
Integrating ethnic groups D: Detailed strategies
Establishing outside financial resources J: Unconfirmed strategies
Saving fuel G: Very Specific strategies
Planning forest resources D: Detailed strategies
Demonstrating modern equipment G: Very Specific strategies
Providing maritime education K: Provisional strategies
Ensuring competent financial advice D: Detailed strategies
Rehabilitating centres G: Very Specific strategies
Helping young professional musicians D: Detailed strategies
Communicating among intellectuals G: Very Specific strategies
Alleviating-Aggravating P: Strategy polarities
Using swap contracts D: Detailed strategies
Satisfying needs E: Emanations of other strategies

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