Most models about global sustainability treat the world as if it were a homogeneous, single-nation system. However, the clustering observed among nations with respect to their economic development levels results in two distinct blocks; developed (North) and developing (South). Interaction of these blocks and their local actions affect the global sustainability, as they are two interrelated actors in a closed system, namely the world. In this study, population, economic growth, welfare gap, energy supply and related pollution are identified as the key issues related to both global...
Most models about global sustainability treat the world as if it were a homogeneous, single-nation system. However, the clustering observed among nati...