11 - Global Issues Flashcards
- In your opinion, what are the most pressing global issues facing the world today, and why do you think they are important?
1 - The most pressing global issues confronting the world today are climate change, poverty, and the proliferation of armed conflicts. These challenges demand urgent attention due to their far-reaching ramifications on humanity and the planet. Climate change poses a grave threat to our environment, leading to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity. Poverty remains a significant concern as it hinders sustainable development and exacerbates inequality between nations. Moreover, armed conflicts result in countless casualties and displacement, impeding peaceful coexistence among nations. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensure the well-being of present and future generations and to foster global harmony.
Introduction? Most pressing Global issues?
- Most pressing global issues confronting the world today are (climate change, poverty, proliferation of armed conflicts)
Why they are important?
1 - Climate Change (Why? Poses a grave threat to our environment resulting in leading sea levels, extreme weather events, Loss of biodiversity etc )
2 - Poverty (Why? Hinders sustainable development, exacerbates (intensify) inequality between nations)
3 - Armed conflicts (Why? Cause countless casualties, impeding (Prevent) peaceful coexistence between nations)
Conclusion :
- Adressing these issues are essential (Why? For ensuring well being of present, future generations and for fostering global harmony)
Vocabulary (exacerbate, impeding )
- How do you think governments can effectively cooperate to address global issues like climate change and poverty? What role can international organizations play in this process?
2 - Governments can enhance cooperation to tackle global issues by fostering multilateral partnerships and establishing robust frameworks for dialogue and information sharing. For instance, they can form regional alliances to collectively address climate change by setting emission reduction targets and implementing renewable energy policies. Moreover, targeted foreign aid and investment in poverty-stricken regions can uplift communities and facilitate economic growth, contributing to poverty alleviation.
International organizations play a pivotal role in this process by acting as facilitators and mediators. They can organize conferences and summits that bring together world leaders to discuss solutions, share best practices, and formulate cohesive action plans. Organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank can also mobilize financial resources and expertise to support governments in their endeavors to combat global challenges effectively.
Governments Role?
1 - Can enhance Cooperation to tackle Global challenges (How? Through fostering multilateral partnerships, through establishment of robust(مضبوط) frameworks for dialogue sharing)
2 - Can target foreign aid, investments in poverty stricken regions (Why? For uplifting communities, For facilitating economic growth, For contributing towards poverty alleviation (مٹانا) )
International organization role?
1 - Organization of conferences and summits (Why? For discussing solutions, sharing best practices, formulating cohesive action plans )
2 - Can mobilize financial resources (Why?to support governments in their endeavour to combat global challenges)
Vocabulary (Alleviation, Formulating cohesive action plans )
- Some people argue that addressing global issues is the responsibility of individual citizens, not just governments. What are your thoughts on this? How can individuals contribute to solving global problems?
3 - I firmly believe that addressing global issues is a collective responsibility that involves both governments and individual citizens. While governments can enact policies and initiate international collaborations, individuals also play a crucial role in solving global problems. People can adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives, such as reducing energy consumption, using public transport, and recycling, to combat climate change.
Furthermore, individuals can support NGOs and volunteer for humanitarian organizations to contribute directly to poverty alleviation efforts. Additionally, raising awareness about global issues through social media platforms and community events can mobilize public support and encourage others to take action. Ultimately, the combined efforts of governments and individuals are vital to make a significant impact in resolving global challenges.
My Thoughts?
- Addressing Global issues are collective responsibility.
- Involves support from both government and individuals.
- Government can enact policies, initiate international collaborations, Foster multilateral partnerships, Target foreign aid investments etc)
Individuals contributions?
1 - People can adopt sustainable practices (e.g Reducing energy consumption, Using public transport, recycling etc. )
2 - Individuals can also supports NGO’S and volunteer for humanitarian organizations (Why? For alleviation of poverty)
3 - Can raise awareness about global issues through social media platforms (Why? For engaging their fellow members in this endeavor of combating global problems)
- Global issues often have far-reaching consequences that affect different countries and regions in various ways. How can countries strike a balance between addressing their own domestic issues and contributing to global solutions?
4 - Striking a balance between addressing domestic issues and contributing to global solutions requires prudent governance and international collaboration. Countries can adopt a two-pronged approach by implementing sustainable development policies that address their domestic concerns while also considering their impact on the global stage. For example, promoting clean energy initiatives can simultaneously benefit the national economy and contribute to mitigating climate change.
In addition, governments can participate in international agreements and commit to shared responsibilities. By collaborating with other nations, countries can pool resources and expertise to tackle global challenges more effectively. Through such cooperation, countries can ensure their national interests are served while actively participating in global efforts to find lasting solutions.
Introduction: Striking a balance requires (prudent (محتاط) governance + International collaboration)
How to strike a balance between domestic ussues and Governmemtal solutions?
1 - Adoption of two pronged approach (Define? Implementing sustainable practices for their domestic concerns, while considering their impact on global stage as well ; E.g Through promoting clean energy sources will simultaneously benefit national economy and can mitigate the climatic changes as well )
2 - Participation in international agreements and commiting (Why? Through collaboration with other nations, you can efficiently pool ( combine ) resources and expersise for tackling challenges effectively)
- Some critics argue that developed countries should bear a greater burden in solving global issues since they have historically contributed more to environmental and social challenges. Do you agree with this perspective? Why or why not?
5 - I am inclined to agree with this perspective to some extent. Developed countries indeed have a historical responsibility as they have been major contributors to environmental degradation and the exploitation of resources. Therefore, they should demonstrate leadership by taking more significant steps towards mitigating global issues.
However, it is essential to strike a balance and not solely burden developed nations. All countries, regardless of their economic status, must contribute to addressing global issues. Developing countries can offer unique perspectives and innovative solutions to these problems. By sharing responsibilities, the burden becomes more equitable, fostering global solidarity in combating shared challenges.
Introduction
- I am inclined to agree with this perspective upto some extent.
Agree (Reasons?)
1 - Indeed major contributors to environmental degradation, exploitation of resources, hence they should need to take more significant steps
Though?
- Need to strike a balance.
- Not solely burden developed nations (Why? All countries have contributed regardless of their economic status, Developed countries can offer innovative solutions, Sharing responsibilities will foster global solidarity)
