Today, we have 1.2 billion people in 111 developing countries, who live in acute multi-dimensional poverty.
Developed nations must help reduce wealth inequality, climate vulnerability
The global population has crossed the eight billion milestone today and this landmark has resulted in people across the world focusing on demographic trends.
A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.
Unless we bridge the yawning chasm between the global haves and have-nots, we are setting ourselves up for an 8-billion-strong world filled with tensions and mistrust.
