global issue — worldwide problem
collocationB2IELTS 5.5+neutralcommon
A problem or challenge that affects people or countries all around the world, not just in one place.
Say it like a native
Textbook Climate change is a problem affecting the entire world.
Native Climate change is a global issue.
'Global issue' is the compact term; spelling it out is wordy.
Pattern: global issue (noun phrase); a/an/the global issue; global issues
In use
- Climate change is a global issue that requires cooperation between countries.society
- In my opinion, poverty is a serious global issue because it affects millions of people and requires international solutions.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Poverty is a worldly issue.
✓ Poverty is a global issue.
'Global' (worldwide), not 'worldly' (concerned with material/everyday life).
Common collocations
a global issue— major, pressing, tackle, address
Don't confuse it
A 'local issue' affects only a small area or community, while a 'global issue' impacts people everywhere.