One big challenge that has recently immersed is Turkey making a dam in the euphrates river. This river runs through syria, iraq, kuwait, and parts of jordan. If turkey continues with this project the river will soon dry up and possibly lead to more wars in the area.
Goal 2 seeks to end global hunger and malnutrition by 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, and increase sustainable and resilient food production systems.
Climate, I think.
Costa Rica has billboards all over Canada (where I live) that advertise Costa Rica. Come to think of it, I haven't seen one of those in a while, but I'm sure I did. Our winters are horrible, cold and (this year) very long.