Biodiversity, Climate Change, Geopolitics and Poverty are Relate

Biodiversity, climate change, geopolitics, and poverty are related. It is a very complex and multifaceted issue. In 2024, 692 million people live below the poverty line of $2.15 per day (*701 million in 2019). The World Bank presents exciting insights about this topic: https://lnkd.in/eKr_hN-X

1. Global Inequality: Geopolitical dynamics often exacerbate global inequality. Wealthier nations have more resources and influence, which can lead to policies that favor their interests over those of poorer countries.
2. Resource Distribution: Control over natural resources is a significant geopolitical factor. Countries rich in resources like oil, minerals, and arable land can experience economic growth and conflict, often influenced by external powers.
3. Political Instability: Poverty can lead to political instability, attracting hashtag#geopolitical interest. Regions with high poverty rates are more susceptible to conflicts, which external powers can exploit for strategic gains and goals.
4. Foreign Aid and Development: Geopolitical interests shape the distribution of foreign aid. Donor countries often assist with strategic conditions, influencing recipient countries’ political and economic landscape.
5. Migration and Refugees: Poverty and conflict drive migration, which has significant geopolitical implications. Countries receiving large numbers of migrants and refugees face social, security, and economic challenges, which influence their domestic and foreign policies.
6. Climate Change: Climate change, driven by global economic activities, disproportionately affects poorer countries. This exacerbates poverty and can create geopolitical tensions over resources like water and arable land.
7. Biodiversity: Biodiversity provides the food, fuel, water, and climate regulation societies need to survive.

A related podcast from 2023: Mediterranean Sea Crisis: A Geopolitical Challenges with Clint Azzopardi Flores