TED: How we can make the world a better place by 2030 | Michael Green

The video discusses the ambitious Global Goals set by the UN for 2030, aiming to tackle issues like hunger, gender equality, and climate change. It reviews the success of the Millennium Development Goals, highlighting economic growth's role in poverty reduction. The Social Progress Index is introduced as a tool to measure progress, showing that economic growth alone won't achieve the Global Goals. The video emphasizes the need for prioritizing social progress and introduces the People's Report Card to hold leaders accountable.

What are the Global Goals and what do they aim to achieve by 2030?

How did the Millennium Development Goals compare to the new Global Goals?

What was the target for global poverty reduction set by the Millennium Development Goals?

What role does economic growth play in achieving the Global Goals?

What are some of the challenges in measuring progress towards the Global Goals?

What is the Social Progress Index and how is it used in relation to the Global Goals?

What does the current global score of 61 on the Social Progress Index indicate?

How can countries that are underperforming on social progress improve their scores?

In what ways can citizens hold their leaders accountable for achieving the Global Goals?

What is the significance of the People's Report Card in tracking progress towards the Global Goals?