Issues analysis

A. ISSUE: Clearly and concisely state the problem/conflict with important reference to where it is taking place. Include specific details.

State the problem/conflict precisely. Include who/what the conflict is between, where it is taking place and what is causing the issue.

List and explain 2-3 causes of the issue you have identified.

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B. STAKEHOLDER Perspectives - use different stakeholders for each S.E.E.P. category. (individuals, groups, organizations - S.E.E.P.)

List 1-2 stakeholders in each box below:

1. State whether the stakeholder benefits OR suffers and why

2. Explain how the stakeholder views the issue

1. SOCIAL

2. ECONOMIC

3. ENVIRONMENTAL

4. POLITICAL

C. INTERRELATIONSHIPS: 1. Circle 1 of these: human-human, human-natural, natural-human

2. How do these systems impact one another in this issue?

D. FUTURES THINKING: PROBABLE FUTURES (if we stay on this current path) Briefly explain what will happen to each stakeholder group?

SOCIAL:

ECONOMIC:

ENVIRONMENTAL:

POLITICAL:

E. FUTURES THINKING: POSSIBLE FUTURES

Propose a solution to match each of the different levels

1.What can you/peers do as individuals living where you do?

2.Why do you think you should do this as a global citizen?

Consider governments on a national and global level.

1.What should politicians and people in positions of power do?

2.Justify why this is the best action at this level for each one.

1. National

2. Global

Summarize the Sustainability connection to these solutions

Summarize the Globalization connection to these solutions

F. CONCLUSION

Assess each of the solutions you proposed and conclude the solution that is most effective to begin implementing how the national and global communities can best participate in taking action.

G. Source List (MLA or APA)

H. PARTNERED PROJECTS ONLY

Complete a spatial analysis of your issue in ONE COUNTRY. You will use the results of this analysis as the example in your presentation.