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15 global challenges that cannot be addressed by any government acting alone

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  The 15 Global Challenges  from t he Millennium Project, a global participatory think tank. 1. How can sustainable development be achieved for all while addressing global climate change? 2. How can everyone have sufficient clean water without conflict? 3. How can population growth and resources be brought into balance? 4. How can genuine democracy emerge from authoritarian regimes? 5. How can decisionmaking be enhanced by integrating improved global foresight during unprecedented accelerating change? 6. How can the global convergence of information and communications technologies work for everyone? 7. How can ethical market economies be encouraged to help reduce the gap between rich and poor? 8. How can the threat of new and reemerging diseases and immune micro-organisms be reduced? 9. How can education make humanity more intelligent, knowledgeable, and wise enough to address its global challenges? 10. How can shared values and new security strategies reduce ethnic conflicts,...
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The Beany Ideas with Butter Beans

By Jim Sheng
Butter Bean Pate


This butter bean pate with bread recipe is from BBC Food and Recipe.

Ingredients:

Can of butter beans, drained
Lemon, grated rind and juice
Garlic, crushed
Fresh mint finely chopped
Olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Sprigs of mint, to garnish
Bread of your choice

Method:

1. Place the butter beans and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, adjusting the amount of water to give a smooth pate.
3. Season and spread onto your chosen bread. Add the mint to garnish. Also delicious with salad.

Tuna & Bean Bagel

This beany, fishy, cheesy fresh idea is from Sainsbury's supermarket, Sainsbury's always have some easy-to-learn recipes.

Ingredients:

Tuna in spring water
Butter beans in water
Fresh parsley
Basic natural yogurt
Bagel
British mature Cheddar

Method:

1. Mix 1 tin of tuna in spring water, drained, with 1 tin of butter beans, drained, and chopped fresh parsley.
2. Mash together then stir in some basics natural yogurt.
3. Slice a plain bagel in half lengthways and spread the tuna mixture over each half.
4. Place on a baking tray, sprinkle with grated Cheddar and grill until the cheese is melting and golden.
5. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve garnished with parsley sprigs for a quich and filling lunchtime bite.

Tips: If you have any leftover bagels, slice them in half, wrap in clingfilm and place in the freezer - they'll be handy to toast for quick snacks and breakfasts.
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