GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT: Environment

Question 1

Environmental issues today

Answer 1

• Global warming
• Deforestation
• Loss of biodiversity
• Ocean acidification
• Pollution
• Overpopulation

Question 2

What has been done about environmental issues?

Answer 2

There were concerns about human effects on environment during industrialisation in the 19th century. IN the 20th century pollution was recognised along with its threat to health. SDGs were introduced by the UN in 2015, following the MDGs that were implemented in 2000 as these issues were beginning to be taken a lot more seriously in the 21st century.

Question 3

What is the focus of the Global North?

Answer 3

Focus on global warming, deforestation and consuming habits

Question 4

What is the focus of the Global South?

Answer 4

Concerned with the effects of TNCs, uneven trade and western consumerism

Question 5

Neo-malthusian view on Environment in relation to development

Answer 5

• Concerned by the implications to the environment from the growth of the population
• Issues come from population rising in LICs, putting pressures on marginal land which will lead to problems such as desertification.

Question 6

Dependency theorists’ view on Environment in relation to development

Answer 6

• Wealthiest people need curbing due to the high level of consumerism
• Argue that the exploitation of the South’s resources are for use of those in the North
• Argue that the neoliberal policies have made making changes harder; less governmental control and more accountable TNCs

Question 7

Neoliberal view on Environment in relation to development

Answer 7

• Believe solutions are in the exertion of the free market
• Capitalism will generate solutions to the problems
• Technological fixes
• Encourages privatisation