- What is Global Change
- The Need for Global Change Research
III. Canadian Research Priorities for Global Change
A. Overview
B. Forcing Functions
1. Culture and Values
2. Energy and Resource Consumption
3. Population Growth
4. Global Economics
5. Natural Processes
C. Biophysical Consequences
1. Ozone Depletion
2. Climate Change
3. Air/Water Pollution
4. Forest Impacts
5. Food Resource Impacts
6. Biodiversity Changes
7. Sea Level Change
8. Desertification
D. Human Impacts
1. Health
2. Production and Consumption Patterns
3. Use of Land, Air and Water
4. Values
5. Population and Urbanization
6. International Relations
7. Culture
8. Economy
9. Food and Shelter
IV. Conclusion
Endnotes
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