Environmental Day: Sustainability and Climate Change

Environmental Day

Sustainability

• Definition: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs
• Key principles:
  • Social equity
  • Economic viability
  • Environmental protection
• Examples of sustainable practices:
  • Renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro)
  • Recycling and waste reduction
  • Sustainable agriculture (permaculture, organic farming)

Climate Change

• Definition: Long-term warming of the planet due to human activities
• Causes:
  • Greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, methane, etc.)
  • Deforestation and land-use changes
• Effects:
  • Rising global temperatures
  • More frequent and severe weather events
  • Sea-level rise and coastal erosion
• Consequences:
  • Loss of biodiversity
  • Disruption of food systems and human settlements

Conservation

• Definition: Preservation and protection of natural resources
• Types of conservation:
  • In-situ (protecting habitats and ecosystems)
  • Ex-situ (preserving species outside natural habitats, e.g., zoos, gene banks)
• Conservation strategies:
  • Habitat restoration and preservation
  • Species reintroduction and translocation
  • Education and community engagement

Ecofriendly Practices

• Definition: Practices that minimize harm to the environment
• Examples:
  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3Rs)
  • Using public transport, cycling, or walking
  • Energy-efficient appliances and lighting
  • Sustainable consumption (buying local, second-hand, and durable products)

Wildlife Preservation

• Definition: Protection and conservation of wild species and their habitats
• Importance:
  • Maintaining ecosystem balance and biodiversity
  • Preserving ecological services (e.g., pollination, pest control)
  • Supporting human well-being and livelihoods
• Threats to wildlife:
  • Habitat destruction and fragmentation
  • Hunting, poaching, and wildlife trafficking
  • Climate change and pollution

Environmental Day

Sustainability

• Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs
• Based on three key principles: social equity, economic viability, and environmental protection
• Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, and hydro power
• Recycling and waste reduction are essential for sustainable living
• Sustainable agriculture practices include permaculture and organic farming

Climate Change

• Long-term warming of the planet due to human activities
• Caused by greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and land-use changes
• Results in rising global temperatures, frequent and severe weather events, and sea-level rise
• Consequences include loss of biodiversity, disruption of food systems, and human settlements

Conservation

• Preservation and protection of natural resources
• In-situ conservation involves protecting habitats and ecosystems
• Ex-situ conservation involves preserving species outside natural habitats, such as zoos and gene banks
• Habitat restoration and preservation are essential conservation strategies
• Species reintroduction and translocation are also used to conserve species
• Education and community engagement are crucial for successful conservation

Ecofriendly Practices

• Practices that minimize harm to the environment
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3Rs) is a key principle of ecofriendly living
• Using public transport, cycling, or walking reduces carbon footprint
• Energy-efficient appliances and lighting reduce energy consumption
• Sustainable consumption involves buying local, second-hand, and durable products

Wildlife Preservation

• Protection and conservation of wild species and their habitats
• Maintains ecosystem balance and biodiversity
• Preserves ecological services, such as pollination and pest control
• Supports human well-being and livelihoods
• Threats to wildlife include habitat destruction, hunting, poaching, and climate change