global isues introduction
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An introduction to Global IssuesTRANSCRIPT
Global IssuesBased on the ideas of Jean Francois Rischard in his book ‘High Noon: 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them’
What is a Global Issue?
“Those [issues] that are really unsolvable nation-state by nation-
state,”
Rischard
RISCHARD’S 20 GLOBAL ISSUES
• Sharing our planet: Issues involving the global commons
• Sharing our humanity: Issues requiring a global commitment
• Sharing our rulebook: Issues needing a global regulatory approach
Sharing Our Planet
1. Global warming2. Biodiversity and
ecosystem losses3. Fisheries depletion4.
Deforestation5. Water deficits6. Maritime
safety and pollution
Sharing Our Humanity:
7. Massive step-up in the fight against poverty
8. Peacekeeping, conflict prevention,
combating terrorism9. Education for all10.
Global infectious diseases11. Digital Divide12.
Natural disaster prevention and mitigation
Sharing Our Rulebook: 13. Reinventing taxation for the 21st century14.
Biotechnology rules15. Global financial architecture
16. Illegal drugs17. Trade, investment, and
competition rules18. Intellectual property rights19.
E-commerce rules20. International labor and
migration rules