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WHAT'S NEXT?: The world is depleting its natural resources at an alarming rate due to population growth and over consumption. Increased competition for ever-diminishing food and water resources may amplify socio-economically motivated armed conflicts and causing quests for more efficient resources on and beyond Planet Earth.

• [New] India became the first country to land near the Moon's south pole, a region with high potential for future space resource extraction. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] The long-anticipated agreement between the United States and Ukraine was signed in Washington, D.C., opening Ukraine's lithium, rare earth elements, and other critical mineral resources to U.S. capital. Strategic Culture Foundation
• [New] By 2025, advanced ERP solutions will include features for tracking carbon footprints, increasing resource efficiency, and ensuring ethical sourcing. Blogger
• [New] The 21st century marks a significant transition toward a circular bioeconomy, as society gradually moves away from fossil fuel dependence and explores the potential of renewable resources. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] A joint US-Israeli war in Iran harms American interests and would threaten American lives while draining resources and diverting strategic attention from pressing priorities. Blog.hu
• [New] On the bright side, Australia boasts huge potential for low-cost renewable energy and a knack for resource industries. Energy Source & Distribution
• [New] Thailand's energy transition approach typically involves evaluating resource availability, setting progressive renewable targets such as 30% by 2037, and incentivising private sector involvement through various programs. Power Partners Group | Systems Integrator Specialist
• [New] Indigenous Peoples have understandable concerns about whether the hunger for natural resources could be used as an excuse by the federal government to circumvent its duty to consult. The Hill Times
• [New] The idea of using living organisms to perform mining tasks in space could fundamentally change how humanity approaches resource extraction beyond Earth. Indian Defence Review
• [New] Hydrogen production could be scaled to match the availability of renewable resources, offering a flexible solution for energy storage and utilization. The Jurnals
• The primary goal is to establish a forecasting model for the treated wastewater usage in Saudi Arabia for the Year 2035 for better planning and management of available water resources to meet the future demand swell in advance. SpringerLink
• The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, like several Middle Eastern nations, faces severe water scarcity exacerbated by climate change and a rapidly growing population, which have threatened the sustainability of water resources and led to the degradation of both renewable and non-renewable resources. SpringerLink
• Uber has the potential to capture supply from subscale AV players that lack consumer network and capital resources to generate their own demand. Institutional Norway
• As the world grapples with climate change and resource scarcity, the importance of sustainable business practices will only intensify. archyde
• Over the next five to 10 years, we expect even more collaboration across public and private sectors to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and create inclusive opportunities tied to sustainability. Skift Meetings
• For companies operating in Brazil, the strategic use of traditional knowledge and biological resources represents a concrete opportunity to align with new regulatory demands and global sustainability goals. CMS Law.Tax.Future
• Geopolitical Tensions: Disruptions in Africa or the Middle East can impact resource supply. UP Excise Portal
• With approximately 40,000 U.S. troops currently deployed across the Middle East and ongoing commitments in Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific, simultaneous conflicts could strain American military resources beyond sustainable capacity. Foreign Affairs Forum
• Going forward, the situation in the Middle East could compete with the war in Ukraine when it comes to Western weapons, money, and other resources. RFE/RL
• Drought conditions will become more intense in the UK with climate change, putting strain on water resources. Kent Online
• Saudi Arabia apparently still wants to develop its own uranium resources and may be mindful of the risks posed by a still-uranium-enriching Iran. AGBI
• We see a significant potential for Africa to be the world's dominant player in green hydrogen because of its abundant renewable energy resources (especially solar and wind). Hypertext
• Some crypto projects are concerned that large finance companies like Fidelity will use their vast amounts of resources to take over a large part of the crypto space and discourage new innovations from startups, which beats the whole purpose of cryptocurrency. Cryptopolitan

Last updated: 02 July 2025