cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/24043909
Under this methodology of all 193 UN Member States – an expansive model of 17 categories, or “goals,” many of them focused on the environment and equity – the U.S. ranks below Thailand, Cuba, Romania and more that are widely regarded as developing countries.
In 2022, America was 41st. Interesting to see where it will be after this term of office, which looks set to be working against many of these aims.
Can’t drag the country kicking and screaming towards progress when liberal america keeps shifting to the right.