In this work, four major issues are discussed that are of global importance: developments related to two of our key natural resources; water and biodiversity; the health of human populations; and the developments related to global tourism.
1 INTRODUCTION 2 BALANCING THE WORLD WATER DEMAND AND SUPPLY 3 BIODIVERSITY: LUXURY OR NECESSITY ? 4 HUMAN HEALTH IN TRANSITION: TOWARDS MORE DISEASE OR SUSTAINED HEALTH? 5 TOURISM IN MOTION: IS THE SKY THE LIMIT? 6 TRANSITIONS IN A GLOBALISING WORLD: WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? 7 REFERENCES
