World Affairs Challenge
Theme
The 2026 World Affairs Challenge Theme is…
In an effort to be sure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature, the WAC focuses on PROSPERITY for all.
Your team's task is to investigate a problem related to one of the three SDGs below, considering innovative ways that new technology, infrastructure, and economic growth ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive.
Design and make a plan to implement a S.M.A.R.T. solution to the problem you have selected.
Design and make a plan to implement a S.M.A.R.T. solution to the problem you have selected.
Click below to access the PROSPERITY Research Guides!
Learn about current events, innovations, and obstacles related this year's SDGs and theme.
We recommend that teams focus on at least one of these SDGs:
Economic growth should be a positive force for the whole planet. This is why we must make sure that financial progress creates decent and fulfilling jobs while not harming the environment. We must protect labor rights and once and for all put a stop to modern slavery and child labor. If we promote job creation with a living wage and expanded access to banking and financial services, we can make sure that everybody gets the benefits of entrepreneurship and innovation.
A functioning and resilient infrastructure is the foundation of every successful community. To meet future challenges, our industries and infrastructure must be upgraded. For this, we need to promote innovative sustainable technologies and ensure equal and universal access to information and financial markets. This will bring prosperity, create jobs and make sure that we build stable and prosperous societies across the globe.
SDG 11 underscores the critical importance of making places where humans live inclusive, sage, resilient, and sustainable. The world’s population is constantly increasing. To accommodate everyone, we need to build modern, sustainable cities that take into account safety, affordability, and accessibility. For all of us to survive and prosper, we need new, intelligent urban planning that creates safe, affordable and resilient cities with green and culturally inspiring living conditions.
