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Class Notes: Anticipated Future Global

Issues
1. Climate Change
Overview: Continued rise in global temperatures and
extreme weather patterns.
Details:
Increased frequency of natural disasters (hurricanes,
wildfires).
Rising sea levels threaten coastal cities and
ecosystems.
Agricultural disruption due to changing weather
patterns impacts food security.
2. Water Scarcity
Overview: Insufficient freshwater resources to meet
demands.
Details:
Population growth and urbanization increase water
demand.
Climate change affects precipitation patterns, leading
to droughts.
Pollution and over-extraction of water sources
exacerbate shortages.
3. Technological Disruption
Overview: Rapid advancements in technology
impacting jobs and society.
Details:
Automation and AI may displace millions of jobs,
particularly in manufacturing and services.
The digital divide creates disparities in access to
technology and education.
Ethical concerns over data privacy and surveillance
intensify as technology evolves.
4. Global Health Threats
Overview: Emergence of new diseases and health
crises.
Details:
Increased likelihood of pandemics due to global
interconnectedness (e.g., COVID-19).
Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effectiveness
of current treatments.
Inequitable access to healthcare may worsen health
outcomes globally.
5. Economic Inequality
Overview: Growing disparity between the wealthy and
the poor.
Details:
Economic policies favoring capital over labor
contribute to wealth concentration.
Globalization may leave low-income countries and
communities behind.
Social unrest and political instability may arise from
widespread inequality.
6. Geopolitical Tensions
Overview: Rising tensions between major powers and
regional conflicts.
Details:
Competition for resources and influence may
escalate into conflicts.
Nationalism and protectionism threaten international
cooperation.
Cyber warfare and misinformation campaigns may
destabilize nations.
7. Aging Population
Overview: Increasing proportion of elderly individuals
in many countries.
Details:
Strain on healthcare systems and pension schemes
due to a shrinking workforce.
Need for geriatric care and age-friendly policies to
support the elderly.
Potential for intergenerational tensions over resource
allocation.
8. Food Security
Overview: Challenges in ensuring access to sufficient,
safe, and nutritious food.
Details:
Climate change impacts agriculture and fisheries,
threatening food supplies.
Population growth and urbanization increase demand
for food.
Economic disparities limit access to food for
vulnerable populations.
9. Migration and Displacement
Overview: Increased migration due to conflict, climate
change, and economic opportunities.
Details:
Climate refugees forced to leave their homes due to
rising sea levels and extreme weather.
Political instability and violence drive people to seek
asylum.
Tensions may arise in host countries regarding
integration and resources.
10. Biodiversity Loss
Overview: Decline in species diversity and
ecosystems.
Details:
Habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change
threaten wildlife.
Loss of biodiversity undermines ecosystem services
(pollination, clean water).
Human health and food security are affected by
diminished natural resources.

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