1. Sustainable development

2. What is sustainable development?Sustainable development is apattern of growth in whichresource use aims to meethumans needs whilepreserving theenvironment so that theseneeds can be not only bein the present... but also for generations to come 3. What are some causes andconsequences of the degradation of ourplanet?Use of fossil fuel (coal, petrol...)Use of energyUse of nuclear energy 4. What can be done to reduce globalwarming?Ecofriendly actionsEat fruits when itstheseasonUse energyefficientlightbullsDont water the plants around12 o clockChoose an energy rate A+ forelectrical devices 5. What are some obstacles to sustainable development? FATALISM !The doctrine that all eventsare predetermined byfate and are thereforeunalterable.Acceptance of the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable. 6. What is the NPO WWF?World fund for the nature, an international NGO(NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION) of nature conservation and the environment What can we do individually ? 7. What is the European Green Capital Award?The European GreenCapital Award has beenconceived as an initiativeto reward efforts made bycities to promotesustainable development.