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What does Environmental Management encompass beyond natural resource management?
What does Environmental Management encompass beyond natural resource management?
What are the main concerns of Environmental Management?
What are the main concerns of Environmental Management?
What does Environmental Management seek to do?
What does Environmental Management seek to do?
Who are the stakeholders in Environmental Management?
Who are the stakeholders in Environmental Management?
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What are the main challenges in Environmental Management?
What are the main challenges in Environmental Management?
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What is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent the spread of a virus?
What is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent the spread of a virus?
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How do respiratory viruses like COVID-19 spread?
How do respiratory viruses like COVID-19 spread?
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What has shown improvements since 1990 according to the WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP)?
What has shown improvements since 1990 according to the WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP)?
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During a global pandemic, what is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of a virus?
During a global pandemic, what is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of a virus?
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What is a common route for the spread of viruses from one person to another?
What is a common route for the spread of viruses from one person to another?
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Study Notes
Environmental Management
- Encompasses beyond natural resource management, addressing broader environmental concerns
- Main concerns include:
- Human health and well-being
- Climate change
- Biodiversity loss
- Pollution
- Waste management
- Seeks to:
- Preserve natural resources
- Promote sustainable development
- Mitigate environmental degradation
Stakeholders in Environmental Management
- Governments
- Industries
- Civil society
- Local communities
- Individuals
Challenges in Environmental Management
- Effective policy implementation
- Limited resources
- Conflict between economic development and environmental protection
- Climate change and its impacts
Pandemic Prevention
- One of the most cost-effective ways to prevent the spread of a virus: frequent handwashing
- Respiratory viruses like COVID-19 spread through:
- Airborne transmission
- Close contact with infected individuals
- Contaminated surfaces
Global Pandemic Prevention
- One of the most important ways to prevent the spread of a virus: social distancing
- Common route for the spread of viruses: contaminated hands touching face
Global Progress
- Since 1990, according to the WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), improvements have been seen in:
- Access to sanitation and hygiene facilities
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Test your knowledge of environmental management with this quiz covering the definition, goals, focus, fields, approaches, and stakeholders in environmental management. Challenge yourself to understand the main challenges in this field.
