Globalisation
Globalisation has
meant the development of manufacturing and services across the world.
The relative
importance of manufacturing to different countries is changing. Global changes in manufacturing Government legislation and manufacturing
China as the new
economic giant.
The increasing
global demand for energy through sustainable and non – sustainable developments.
The social, economic and
environmental impact of increased energy use.
Sustainable
development must ensure that the environment is protected and that there are
sufficient resources for future generations. Pollution control and carbon reducing initiatives. Ways of reducing the costs of globalisation
The global search
to satisfy the increasing demand for food can have positive and negative
repercussions.
Political – potential for
hostilities between countries over the control of water for irrigation.
Social – impact of development of
a cash crop farming on a subsistence economy.
Economic – increase in rural debt
due to the increasing need for fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides.
Creation of a cash income for farmers.
Campaign to encourage the
increased use of locally produced food.
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