Readers' global wishes for 2022: More kindness, more nature ... and kitties!
What could the world achieve this year if we had a limitless budget and full support from global leaders? Our audience shares their heartfelt ideas.
by Suzette Lohmeyer
Jan 25, 2022
4 minutes
Star light, star bright, the world could really use a wish or two granted tonight.
Earlier this month, we asked: What could the world achieve this year if we had a limitless budget and full support from our political leaders? Global thinkers — including Nobel Peace Prize winners Malala Yousafzai and Nadia Murad — shared their big dreams for 2022.
We also asked our readers to share their own wishes with us. And they did. Over 300 people messaged us via email and Instagram.
Here's a sampling of wishes that warmed our hearts. Submissions have been edited for length and clarity.
Get back to nature – stat!
I wish for everyone to go outside.
Humans are an increasingly urban species, and while there
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