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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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] As the world grapples with climate change and resource scarcity, the importance of sustainable business practices will only intensify. archyde
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Geopolitical Tensions: Disruptions in Africa or the Middle East can impact resource supply. UP Excise Portal
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Drought conditions will become more intense in the UK with climate change, putting strain on water resources. Kent Online
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• By pooling resources and aligning national stockpile strategies, the G7 aims to create a buffer that ensures stability in vital industries, from clean energy to defence, during times of global disruption or geopolitical tension. Gulf Today
• To achieve a higher ROI, enterprises should focus on strategic planning and resource allocation, as highlighted by KPMG, which found that over two-thirds of enterprise teams plan to spend between $50 and $250 million on GenAI in 2026. SuperAGI
• KPMG found that over two-thirds of enterprise teams plan to spend between $50 and $250 million on GenAI in 2026, highlighting the importance of strategic planning and resource allocation in AI implementation. SuperAGI
• An empirical study based on the Indian electronics retail industry found that managing end-user returned products through retailers substantially improves resource recovery and reduces environmental impact, underscoring the potential of reverse supply chains in promoting e-waste management. Nature
• Paraguay and India agreed to explore investment opportunities in Paraguay's critical minerals sector, both at the G2G and B2B levels, including mineral resource exploration and production and critical minerals trading. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
• Expanding the adoption of the Scorecard Alberta-wide would provide all municipalities with a standardized framework to prioritize investment in resilience, allocate resources effectively and prepare communities for increasing wildfire risk to protect lives and property. Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
• The USGS leads national efforts to map resources and analyze the supply chains of critical minerals, which are essential to the U.S. economy and national security and have supply chains that are vulnerable to disruption. USGS
• The Kounki project is expected to significantly improve the livelihoods of coastal communities in Guinea by providing them with the tools and resources needed to adapt to the impacts of climate change. World Bank
• Investments in deflecting allied maritime power will prove unavoidable for Russia, and will divert critical resources from its recapitalization of other joint capabilities. The i Paper

Last updated: 25 June 2025