Summary assignment (e-learning week)

Globalization is often blamed as the cause of climate change and deforestation. The expansion of international trade brought about by globalization results in increased economic activities, which ultimately lead to worsening pollution. Even though globalization is not the sole factor to be blamed for environmental degradation, it is agreed that it further aggravates and accelerates the situation. Furthermore, the lack of commitment and unity in global and local governance make matters worse.  The Montreal Protocol proved that joint efforts between the nations and effective interventions are critical to successfully curb the challenges of globalisation.  

However, globalisation has its advantages as well. It brings about greater interconnectivity between nations and promotes the ease of reaching out to a global audience through online platforms, due to the advancement of technology. As a result, the public is becoming more conscious of the negative impacts of globalisation and nations are now actively looking into possible courses of actions to avert the environmental consequences.