Global Demographic Pressures and Management of Natural Resources – Foresights about the Future of Mankind

Abstract

The article presents the current demographic pressures that affect forecasting depending on environmental sustainability, increasing resource demand, resources management, the uneven distribution of waters, climate changes, the natural environment - pollution, the use of nuclear energy, etc. The article takes into account foreseeing the future of mankind meaning care for future generations, with reference to the ways in which the management of national natural resources is realized. The sustainable use of natural resources raises a series of challenges at a global level and this responsibility is reflected in several international environment protection agreements. In conclusion, the future of humankind is a process threatened by natural, economic, social, technological, epidemiological risks, and the developed countries can no longer maintain their advantages if not pushing forward for developing countries, including through environmental and natural resource policies.