Resource reliance

Food, water and energy are resources that help to maintain social and economic wellbeing. Their production and consumption is not equally spread between countries. The UK has reserves of each type.

Global food supply and consumption are unequal. There is a need to produce more food and there are several strategies that can be put in place to achieve this. Food security is a global concern.

If the UK is to ensure its energy security, it needs to sustainably manage available energy resources. There are strategies that can be put into place to achieve this.