The 15 Global Challenges provide a framework to assess the global and local prospects for humanity. A brief overview of each challenge, a list with actions to address them, and regional considerations are continually updated with improved insights since 1996. The 15 Global Challenges are a result of continuous research, Delphi studies, interviews, and participation of over 4,000 experts from around the world.

The Global Challenges are transnational in nature and trans Institutional and interdisciplinary in solution.
They cannot be addressed by any government or institution acting alone.