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WHAT'S NEXT?: The world is depleting its natural resources at an alarming rate due to population growth and over consumption. Increased competition for ever-diminishing food and water resources may amplify socio-economically motivated armed conflicts and causing quests for more efficient resources on and beyond Planet Earth.

  • [New] A growing global population, combined with factors such as changing socio-demographics, will place increased pressure on the world's resources to provide not only more but also different types of food. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] With climate change, population growth and changing lifestyles in many emerging countries, the focus on the water sector has steadily increased over the years, precisely because the preservation of water resources will be one of the key challenges of this century. Morningstar UK
  • [New] Natural resources, such as oil, and food resources will become scarce, endangering the human race and, even more so, the world's ecosystem. Statista
  • [New] Agricultural residues and timberland resources are significant low-hanging fruit in terms of resources that could be developed in the next 10 years into a supply for bioenergy. Agriculture Dive
  • [New] Global trends such as climate change, natural resource scarcity and technological transitions will further exacerbate gender inequalities if no mitigating action is taken. World Bank Blogs
  • [New] African nations can advocate for policies that address their unique vulnerabilities and ensure equitable access to resources by positioning themselves at the forefront of discussions surrounding the Loss and Damage Fund. KBC
  • [New] Anticipating the effects of dwindling resources and worsening violence, the International Organization for Migration has repeatedly warned of a sharpening climate of mistrust in Haiti that would fray traditional social safety nets, leaving people with nowhere to go. CNN
  • [New] India continues to invest sizeable resources into alternative energy as part of its 2070 net zero goals, the National Green Hydrogen Mission constituting a recent example. orfonline.org
  • [New] By taking collective action and raising awareness, individuals can contribute to protecting Maine's natural resources from the threats posed by invasive species. PenBay Pilot
  • By harnessing AI for predictive analytics, crop monitoring, and precision agriculture, Pakistani farmers can enhance crop yields, optimise resource utilization, and mitigate risks, ultimately bolstering food security and economic stability. DAWN.COM
  • NASA recently announced its own plans to explore harvesting resources from the Moon within the next 10 years to support its Artemis plans, hoping to establish large scale lunar regolith mining by 2032 and extracting resources such as water, iron, and rare metals. Gizmodo
  • To shift away from fossil fuels, promote resource efficiency and move towards a greener economy, the UK government introduced a target to create two million green jobs by 2030 within new and emerging sectors. GOV.UK
  • UK businesses might consider investing in technology solutions like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, automation tools, and AI to streamline operations, reduce manual errors, and enhance decision-making capabilities. Taxoo
  • Indigenous peoples in the U.S. are among the communities most affected by severe climate-related environmental threats, which have already negatively impacted water resources, ecosystems and traditional food sources in Native communities in every corner of the U.S. Voice of America (VOA News)
  • In Malaysia, small contractors in particular may face significant challenges when it comes to adopting AI technology due to their lack of financial resources, and they will eventually continue with the existing or conventional system, added Nasrudin. Borneo Post Online
  • The distribution of resources extracted from Somali territorial waters could improve the fates of neighbouring countries and enhance regional prosperity. Middle East Eye
  • Given the asymmetry in resources and numbers between Chinese attackers and Taiwanese defenders, many assume China could easily coerce Taiwan through cyberspace in a crisis. The Diplomat
  • Glacier National Park will receive over $1.9M in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to continue work on advancing bison reintroduction; inventory cultural resources impacted by climate change; and protect and restore whitebark pine. NonStop Local Montana
  • As India gradually advances towards becoming the largest producer of human resources for the world, we reflect upon the strides made by India in the Higher Education Scenario over the course of the last decade, as we anticipate the lines along which future developments may shape up. Nagaland Tribune
  • As per the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science, and Resources, by 2025, there will be 1.5 million metric tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in demand worldwide, and by 2030, there will be over 3 million metric tonnes. Veye Pty Ltd
  • There are few alternative opportunities in a nation where minerals and natural resources are being plundered by China, democracy is paper-thin and investment in education has declined for decades. The Telegraph

Last updated: 27 March 2024



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