GLOBALISATION: trans-boundary water conflicts in south-east Asia Flashcards
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what has caused trans-boundary water conflicts in south-east Asia?
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globalisation promotes FDI and TNC growth which put pressure on water supplies
the growth of India’s middle class has led to lifestyle changes that use more resources, such as lavatories and showers, which puts pressure on scarce supplies and limits the access of the 250 million Indian who still lac access to clean water
Indian is set to become water scarce by 2025 which may lead to tension and conflict over trans-boundary resources, such as the Brahmaputra River shared with China
