The Meaning of Resource: Resource Systems 3/2/2016 Introduction The Earth’s natural ecosystems have provided clean water, fertile soils, fresh air, and bio-diverse terrestrial and aquatic natural resources, allowing for the development of human civilization. They form the foundation of natural capital for Green Economy development. However, the health of the Earth’s ecosystems that provide this essential ‘life support’, or ecosystem goods and services, on which we all depend, is being severely degraded, due to compounded pressures of rapid population growth, economic development, environmental change and climate change. In 2011, the world population has already passed the 7 billion mark. This situation is expected to grow worse as the per capita consumption of ecosystem goods services has grown at a much faster rate than population, i.e. per capita water consumption is rising twice as fast as world population growth. The World Economic Forum (WEF) suggests that “A combination of increasing scarcity of some natural resources, climate change and growth in global population to 9 billion by 2050 are creating the conditions for a ‘perfect storm’”. This means that the Earth’s degrading…
Overview of an Emerging Market in Thailand Thailand is a country located on the central continent of Asia. The Country’s geographical structure comprises hilly lands in the Northern part, the fertile central plains which support immense scale growth of rice, the broad plateau on the Northern and rugged coast, which acts as a tourist attraction site. Thailand was known for the agricultural Country back till the end of the half 20th century, and this view changed gradually since the start of 1961 due to the immigration of the countries citizens to Bangkok, which is the headquarters of Thailand. Although Bangkok is the administrative headquarter of Thailand, other sizable capitals are coming up, such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Pattaya, and the Hat Yai. Burma surrounds Thailand’s main body on the western side, and it also occupies the entire peninsula reaching its southern border with Malaysia. The Thailand landscape is divided into different climates zone, from the mountainous landscape to the alluvial plains and the sandy beaches at the coastal part of the Country (Kingnetr & Sriboonchitta, 2017). The Country has…
Sino-African relations Sino-African relations are a vibrant, two-way dynamic in which both sides adjust to policy initiatives and popular perceptions emanating from the other. RAND researchers have assessed Chinese and African goals, African perceptions of China, how China has adjusted its policies to address local reactions, whether the United States and China hj compete in the region, and how Washington and Beijing might actually cooperate to their mutual benefit. China’s role in Africa defies conventional stereotypes and punchy news headlines. China is both a long-established diplomatic partner and a new investor in Africa. Chinese interests on the continent encompass not only natural resources but also issues of trade, security, diplomacy, and soft power. China is a major aid donor, but the scope, scale, and mode of Chinese aid practices are poorly understood and often misquoted in the press. Most analyses of Chinese engagement with African nations focus on what China gets out of these partnerships — primarily natural resources and export markets. Some studies have described the impacts, positive and negative, that China’s aid and investment policies have had on…
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Six tips to loving your hair this winter season Valentine’s day is a day you will want to go the extra mile to look and feel extraordinarily special. However, to achieve your desired looks for this valentine’s day, you will have to give extra care and attention to your hair, skin, and nails. One way of doing this is by using our XYZ range of beauty products for your hair, skin, and nails. For this season’s winter valentine day celebration, you will need to pay extra care and attention to your hair since it is the central point of attraction for the season. Hence, I will be discussing with you seven tips for loving your hair this winter. Six tips to loving your hair this winter The winter season usually can make your hair dry, brittle, frizzy, and quite challenging to manage. These tips I am about sharing with you will go a long way in helping your hair to defy the winter season, especially in this season of love. Use conditioner only for your hair Using shampoos formulated with…
Compare and contrast the First Civilizations Sources: Chapter 2 (including the visual references) in Strayer & Nelson, Film: “The Indus Valley Civilization: The Masters of the River, Great Courses Lecture #1: “From Out of the Mesopotamian Mud,” and Great Courses Lecture #2: “Ancient Egypt: The Gift of the Nile” (see the Week 4 Module). Mesopotamia Indus Valley Egypt Optional: Other (Cahokia) Basic info. (when, where, what, how big, etc.) For example: list the most important cities / place names & dates. · The first civilizations emerged around 3500 BCE to 3000 BCE in 3 places: – “cradle” of the Middle East (southern Mesopotamia) the Sumerians. · The Indus Valley Civilization was an ancient civilization located in what is Pakistan and northwest India today, on the fertile flood plain of the Indus River and its vicinity. Evidence of religious practices in this area dates back approximately to 5500 BCE. · The Indus Valley Civilization is often separated into three phases: the Early Harappan Phase from 3300 to 2600 BCE, the Mature Harappan Phase from 2600 to 1900 BCE, and the Late Harappan Phase from 1900…
Toyota Vellfire 6 seater premium MPV To Be Launched On 26 February, 2020 Japanese carmakers, Toyota has recently confirmed the launch date of Toyota Vellfire 6 seater premium MPV. The car is all set to hit the showrooms on February 26, 2020. The vehicle was showcased in the earlier back in the Auto Expo 2018 where it caught the attention of many people with its quality designs and interior. The car is very much spacious when it comes to the alignment of the seats. It offers a total of three rows which consist of 6 seats. Advance bookings of the car have been started already, and you can book it at the token price of Rs 10 lakh. The deliveries of the vehicle are expected to start from the month of May 2020. It is expected that the deliveries of the car will be coming via the route of governments new import norms. Toyota Vellfire 6 seater premium MPV will be proffered with a single option petrol engine. The vehicle will b powered by a 2.5L and four cylinder hybrid…
how the communities used to interact with the aboriginal children, families, and communities to improve their lives through the child protection system in Western Australia Description The article by the Department for child protection and family support (2016) ‘Aboriginal services and practice frame-work 2016-2018’ highlight how the communities used to interact with the aboriginal children, families, and communities to improve their lives through the child protection system in Western Australia. Aboriginal families and communities, together with the Torres strait islander peoples, are acknowledged by the Department for child labour and family support as their traditional owners of the land they live. The department bound together with the history of all the aboriginal children, families, and communities for their effort in history and the land they acquired. The paper discusses some of the frame-work laid down to help the aboriginal children and the Torres strait islanders people assimilated in the community and how they will be supported and treated. In this light, the summary of all the procedures utilized in the process will be discussed (Oelke, Thurston, & Turner, 2016). Some…
How Corruption Erodes Personal Integrity Corruption erodes the state from inside out, robbing honest people opportunities they deserve. It slows down the economic growth of a nation through perpetuating poverty, political instability, and eroding personal integrity. Summarily, corruption erodes personal integrity, making people be seen as honest but bend the rules if they can rationalize it in a manner that does not undermine their public esteem. Corruption promotes political instability in countries. Nations that have normalized corruption are equally prone to wars (Suma, 2017). These wars can be inter-clan and tribal clashes caused by fraudulent elections and unequal distribution of resources by the ruling elites to the people. This causes hatred and distrust among people and, thus, political instability. Corruption discourages domestic and foreign investment in a nation. Through demand and payment of a bribe, a regressive tax is imposed on taxpayers (Suma, 2017). The impact of this is an increased cost of doing business among business owners. This ultimately leads to an increased cost of living among individuals. Corruption promotes unemployment among the population. In job recruitment, the person…