Greenathon in VET Training Module

10 Questions

What is the consequence of not taking action, according to the ecologist?

Irreversible collapse of the planet

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

Free market and green technology

What is the fatalist's approach to sustainable development?

Doing nothing is the best solution

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

Hierarchies with biocentric egalitarianism

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

It steers the market in the right direction

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

It is essential for living in harmony with the environment

What is the ecologist's approach to sustainable development?

Living in harmony with the environment

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

It allows the market to steer itself in the right direction

What is the institutional solution to achieve sustainable development?

Scientific research and operating procedures

What is the goal of the greenathon in VET?

To achieve sustainable development

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