Greenathon in VET Training Module
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What is the consequence of not taking action, according to the ecologist?

  • A slight environmental impact
  • A slower rate of environmental degradation
  • A sustainable planet
  • Irreversible collapse of the planet (correct)

    • What is the business and industry's solution to achieve sustainable development?

  • Substitution of anthropocentric standards
  • Free market and green technology (correct)
  • Doing nothing is the best solution
  • Internalisation of externalities

    • What is the fatalist's approach to sustainable development?

  • Internalisation of externalities
  • Doing nothing is the best solution (correct)
  • Substitution of anthropocentric standards
  • Living in harmony with the environment

    • What is the political institution's solution to achieve sustainable development?

    <p>Hierarchies with biocentric egalitarianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'invisible hand' in achieving sustainable development?

    <p>It steers the market in the right direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of scientific research in achieving sustainable development?

    <p>It is essential for living in harmony with the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ecologist's approach to sustainable development?

    <p>Living in harmony with the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'laissez-faire' attitude in achieving sustainable development?

    <p>It allows the market to steer itself in the right direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the institutional solution to achieve sustainable development?

    <p>Scientific research and operating procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the greenathon in VET?

    <p>To achieve sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Greenathon in VET

    • Provides practical knowledge regarding idea development and presentation
    • Covers tools and techniques to improve soft skills essential for Greenathons and future jobs

    Learning Outcomes

    • Summarize the main concept of climate change
    • Understand the need for adaptation measures to cope with climate change risks and impacts
    • Gain knowledge about barriers on an economic, social, institutional, and ecological level
    • Raise awareness about global, regional, and local effects of climate change and climate justice
    • Highlight dangers from biodiversity loss, including food security threats
    • Introduce the significance of energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels
    • Explain major waste types and pollutants, and their effect on the environment, water, climate, and humans

    Skills of the Learners

    • Demonstrate understanding of climate change and sustainability
    • Identify the impact of climate change on the environment, water, climate, and humans
    • Demonstrate understanding of the need to protect biodiversity
    • Identify challenges related to energy consumption
    • Acknowledge complexity of food security challenges
    • Distinguish between different waste types and pollutants

    Climate Change Challenges

    • Climate change challenges
    • Pollution and waste
    • Resource depletion
    • Biodiversity loss
    • Social acceptance and lack of local and global cooperation

    What is Climate Change?

    • Climate change refers to sustained alterations in temperature and weather patterns over an extended period
    • Human activities, particularly combustion of fossil fuels, have been the leading contributor since the 1800s

    Climate Change Factors

    • Energy Generation: combustion of fossil fuels for power generation releases greenhouse gases
    • Excessive Consumption: products manufactured using chemicals derived from fossil fuels contribute to emissions
    • Industrial Production: industrial sector is a major emitter of greenhouse gases globally due to energy consumption and production processes
    • Transportation: majority of transportation methods heavily depend on fossil fuels, leading to greenhouse gas emissions
    • Improper waste disposal and microplastics: non-biodegradable materials persist in the environment and contaminate soil ecosystems

    Improper Waste Disposal and Microplastics

    • Non-biodegradable materials, such as plastics, synthetic chemicals, and heavy metals, disrupt soil health and agricultural productivity
    • Improper waste disposal practices lead to soil contamination through microplastics

    Agricultural Activities

    • Non-biodegradable materials can be introduced into soil through agricultural activities, such as plastic mulches, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides

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    This module provides practical knowledge on idea development, presentation, and improving soft skills for VET students' future careers and Greenathon participation.

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