Our Connected Planet

Our Connected Planet covers all parts of the Higher Level extension for IBDP Geography Paper 3. The 9 chapters mirror the structure of the syllabus.Chapter 1 Global interactions and global powerGlobalisation and global interactionsGlobalisation indicesGlobal superpowersPowerful organisations and global groupsChapter 2 Global networks and flowsGlobal trade in materials, manufactured goods and servicesInternational aid, loans and debt reliefInternational remittances from economic migrantsIllegal flowsForeign direct investment and outsourcing by TNCsA case study of Apple’ s global strategy and supply chainA case study of Airbus’ global strategy and supply chainChapter 3 Human and physical influences on global interactionsPolitical factors that affect global interactionsOur ‘ shrinking world’The physical environment and global interactionsChapter 4 Development opportunitiesThe multidimensional process of human developmentEmpowering women, indigenous and minority groupsA case study of affirmative action to empower women in Muslim countriesA case study of affirmative action to close the development gap for women in ChinaA case study of affirmative action to advance the Dani people of West PapuaSocial entrepreneurshipChapter 5 Changing identities and culturesCultural traits, ethnicities and identitiesEffects of global interactions on cultural diversityInfluence of diasporas on cultural diversity and identityChapter 6 Local responses to global interactionsLocal and civil society resistance to global interactionsA case study of the campaign against McDonalds in TecomaThe rise of anti-immigration movementsCase studies of anti-immigration movements in Europe and the United StatesGeopolitical constraints on global interactionsCase study of constraints on global interactions in North KoreaNational trade restrictionsThe role of civil society in promoting international-mindednessCase study of pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong KongCase study of the Malala Fund and education for girlsChapter 7 Geopolitical and economic risksThreats to individuals and businessesRisks to global supply chain flowsThreats to the political and economic sovereignty of statesCase study of Apple’ s tax avoidanceTax avoidance by wealthy individualsDisruptive technological innovationsIncreased globalisation and renewed nationalism and tribalismCase study of the Israel-Palestine conflictCase study of geopolitical tensions and conflict on the Korean peninsulaChapter 8 Environmental risksTransboundary pollutionEnvironmental impacts of global flowsEnvironmental issues linked with the global shift of industryChapter 9 Local and global resilienceSuccesses of civil society organisationsCase study of SweatFree CommunitiesCase study of 350.orgStrategies to build resilience