Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society.
1. Globalization disrupts ecosystems and impinges on environmental rights. Indigenous communities are the worst hit because of the biodiversity loss. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Non-profits called out the negotiators of different countries present at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity in Montreal, Canada, about human rights being in brackets in the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact on globalisation on biodiversity loss and indigenous communities.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the impact of globalisation on loss of bio-diversity – reduced genetic diversity in agriculture (loss of crop varieties and livestock breeds), loss of wild species, spread of exotic species, pollution of air, water and soil, accelerated climatic change, exhaustion of resources etc.
Next, write about impact of globalisation in indigenous communities – disruption, displacement, loss of livelihood, clashes. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting solutions to the above-mentioned challenges.
