Basic Needs

This project is Track 1 of The Big Plan.

Goal

To ensure everyone’s essential needs are met, sustainably and reliably.

Objectives

  1. Define the essential needs that must be met for everyone.
  2. Design the systems and structures required to meet those needs sustainably.
  3. Implement the model that satisfies these needs reliably at global scale.

Scope

Defines the essential resources required for human survival and dignity, and the population these systems must support.

Needs

  • Water
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Clothing
  • Health care

Population

  • 2025: 8.2 billion
  • 2030: 8.6 billion
  • 2050: 9.7 billion
  • 2080: 10.3 billion

Source: United Nations

Activities

1. Define

  1. Review existing research and literature on basic human needs.
  2. Qualify and quantify a definitive list of essential needs.
  3. Validate the list through expert input and review.

2. Design

Activities for this phase will be published as soon as the previous phase is complete.

3. Implement

Activities for this phase will be published as soon as the previous phase is complete.

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