Global events are a great way to build your professional network and expand your knowledge of global business practices. NAR participates in a variety of global events and partners with bilateral associations to offer members a unique opportunity for education, programming and networking.
NAR’s worldwide trade shows, seminars and conferences offer members a platform to connect with a diverse range of international buyers and sellers. These events allow members to showcase their companies and gain exposure in global markets, expand business relationships and increase revenue opportunities.
The Olympic Games is the biggest international sporting event held every four years with winter-themed sports involving snow and ice. Those attending experience more than just amazing athletic talent; they are immersed in a national atmosphere that is filled with patriotic excitement and pride.
Geographers recognise the need to consider the impact of globalisation on people and places. By understanding the processes that create globalisation, we can direct them to bring about international improvements.
Globalisation has provided the optimum conditions for global pandemic events to spread, as demonstrated by the Plague of Justinian in 541 AD, the Black Death in 1346-53 and influenza in 1918. The fact that even remote communities were affected highlights the importance of health organisations and public awareness.
Climate change is another global event that impacts all places, although the severity of its effects differs greatly from place to place. The countries that have contributed the least to climate change are most at risk from its negative impacts, yet they are also the least equipped to deal with it.