3.3 Resource stewardship
Possibilities for managing resources sustainably and power over the decision-making process
Different perspectives on global resource use and the likely effectiveness of management actions at varying scales
Possibilities for managing resources sustainably and power over the decision-making process
Different perspectives on global resource use and the likely effectiveness of management actions at varying scales
IB Style question, short answer:
We will have a short debate with 2 teams defending the neo-Malthusian and anti-Malthusian theories.
This is a fitting final section for the core of the DP course since it focuses on the interconnectedness of most, if not all, of the issues we have discussed in the course: You can apply all of these issues to the idea of a multi-faceted solution, where each part has a direct impact on the others, and is indispensable to the whole.
The circular economy must be addressed at a variety of scales, from local to global, and from small businesses to TNCs
Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Watch the video below for homework
"Decoupling economic growth from resource use is one of the most critical and complex challenges facing humanity today. Doing so effectively will require policies that create a conducive environment for such change, social and physical infrastructure and markets, and a profound transformation of business practices along global value chains."
"Ensuring access to affordable, reliable and modern energy for all has come one step closer due to recent progress in electrification, particularly in LDCs, and improvements in industrial energy efficiency. However, national priorities and policy ambitions still need to be strengthened to put the world on track to meet the energy targets for 2030"
Different perspectives on global resource use and the likely effectiveness of management actions at varying scales