Questions and Answers
What is a key challenge in the contemporary world related to protecting the environment and natural resources?
Linkage of these issues to national and international security
How can natural resource depletion contribute to conflict and instability?
By leading to conflict in regions with scarce resources
What impact can deforestation and land degradation have on the environment?
Exacerbating climate change and contributing to biodiversity loss
Which type of crimes are mentioned as threats to the environment in the text?
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Why are climate change risks considered significant in terms of security?
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In what way can environmental crimes impact society negatively?
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Study Notes
Security in the Contemporary World: Environment and Natural Resources
- Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is crucial for national and international security.
Climate Change and Security
- Climate change poses significant security risks, including:
- More frequent and severe natural disasters
- Food and water shortages
- Displacement of people
Natural Resource Depletion and Conflict
- Natural resource depletion can lead to:
- Conflict and instability
- Particularly in regions where resources are already scarce
- Examples of natural resource depletion:
- Water scarcity
- Overfishing
Deforestation and Land Degradation
- Deforestation and land degradation can:
- Exacerbate climate change
- Contribute to the loss of biodiversity
- Undermine ecosystem health and ecosystem services
Environmental Crimes and Security
- Environmental crimes can:
- Undermine the rule of law
- Fuel corruption
- Finance criminal networks
- Examples of environmental crimes:
- Illegal logging
- Wildlife trafficking
- Pollution
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Enhance your understanding of Security in the Contemporary World by exploring the summary post on Environment and Natural Resources for Class 12 Political Science. Dive deeper into the concepts of globalization and environmental security.
