1. The rise of BRICs and resource implications of superpower growth Geographical Superpowers

2. Superpower Geographies 3. Implications of the continued rise of the superpowers? a) Resource implications of continued growth of superpowers b) Implications of shifting power for older core regions b) rise of emerging powers and the implications for the world c) Tensions between cultures Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of the rise of BRICs Understand the implications that growth of superpowers have in terms of energy, water and land Identify the implications that shifting power has for older core regions

3. Emerging superpowers … Rise of the BRICS is related to a number of geographic factors … Size of countries- Russia 1 st, China 3 rd, Brazil 5 th and India 7 th Population – China 1 st, India 2 nd, Brazil 5 th, Russia 8 th. Resources …. See next slide

4. Emerging Superpowers Russia – large quantities of oil and gas Brazil – gold, diamonds, iron ore and rainforest India / China Large amounts of coal But China – doesn’t have vast supply of resources given its population size and area (see Pearson page 97-98 – China and Africa)

5. Impacts on resources Economic development in last 20 years of BRICS newcomers and the expansion of EU to 27 nations, has raised a number of concerns Accelerating rise in demand for energy and other resources Impact on the environment from Global warming to localised river pollution Uneven distribution of the benefits of economic growth, with growing inequality between urban rich and rural poor.

6. Impact of resources Energy Rapid rise in oil prices in 2007 and 2008- outcome of rising demand and stagnating supply Oil may be being pumped out of the ground quicker than new reserves can be found Key concern is the path India and China take as they continue to grow economically and gain power- continue at same rate as have done since 1990s they will reach GDP levels similar to those of EU and USA

7. Impact of resources Environment China and India’s ecological footprints may be similar to those of the EU and USA by 2040 = pressure on water, energy and land resources

8. China – an emerging superpower? Case Study! http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/08/26/wo rld/asia/choking_on_growth.html#story3http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/08/26/wo rld/asia/choking_on_growth.html#story3 How has China grown? Produce a cost-benefit analysis regarding China’s strengths and weakness in becoming a economic superpower. Use both text books to help you – Parrot – pages 158 -163.Globe – page 97. Homework - Exam question – Assess the view that economic development is not possible without causing environmental degradation (15 marks)

9. Future threats What future threats could occur with China’s continued economic growth? How far has China become an economic super power? Analyse the map on page 160 of the Parrot book and the information on that page to help you with your answer

10. Shifting power and emerging power. Implications of shifting power for older core regions In pairs, or threes produce a mind map to identify the issues linked to the rise of the new superpowers and their impacts on the older core regions. Think about – economic, cultural, political issues. (Use Globe book – pages 100- 103 ) and any of your own research.