Journal 25

There is a lot involved, scientifically, when discussing the matter of Sustainable Mountain Development. One could talk endlessly about the scientific facts regarding global warming, watershed degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity. But in order to establish change, there are two primary formats or functions required. One might think that one of these functions is the community residing in the mountains. That is not a bad or entirely wrong assumption. However, the change that would be required to alter these issues would have to be at a global level. This means that the requirements, in order to be met, must be followed through by the two most important functions. Those being, politics and business.

Currently, in political theory, there are two primary beliefs. One is that, in order to establish power and change, one must prioritize the political sphere first. Meaning that, if there is to be any change, there must be laws that are required to be passed. This is a very valid point. The other line of reasoning, is that Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) are where the money is, and money is what gets things done, before and after a law is passed. Both are very convincing.

What really matters, in my opinion, is how these two can be met, together. This, in part, will be my focus for this week’s journal.