Sustainable Development

Tomorrow better than today

Roadmap to go .Introduction to SDDefinitionSome factsWhy sustainable development??Comparison modelQuiz Live examples10 Solutions

INTRODUCTIONSustainable development includes questions about how human decisions affect the Earth's environment

It integrates both the carrying capacity of the ecosystem as well as the social developments

Uncontrolled development as per the need of the modern civilization goes hand in hand with global environmental devastation

DEFINITION

meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generation

It is a process in which the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments, the orientation of technological development and the institutional charges are all made consistent with future as well as present needs

Resources Renewable

Solar PowerWind PowerHydro PowerNuclear powerGeo thermal power

Non-renewable

Fossils fuels CoalPetrol natural gasMinerals

FACTSEnergyIn one year people on earth use up the amount of fossil fuel it took one million years to produceUS only uses 17 million barrels per day90 % of energy comes from fossils fuelsHydro electricity accounts 4% ,wind power 1%

ContWater

There are 1.8 billion people in the developing world (excluding China) without access to fresh waterFreshwater accounts only 2.5% of earths water

Cont..Forest

In 1950, 10% of Earth's land surface was covered by rain forests. Now it is 6%

2.5 billion tons of carbon are added to the atmosphere

12 million hectors of forest are cleared annually

All tropical forest could be lost by 2050

Cont..Global Warming

Temperature in Alaska have risen by some 4 degree over past 50 yearsEarth is going to be warmer by 5 to 7 degree by 2050Melting glaciers- 150 in mid 19th century,37 in 1968 and 27 by today

The situation todayAround 30 000 chemicals on the commercial marketAround 2 800 substances are produced in volumes more than 1 000 tons/yearSince 1993 around 5 substances in EU has been completely been investigated concerning risks for humans and environment

Major roots of the problemsProblems arising from the negative effects of the process of development: continuing demand generated by economically advanced section of the community on countrys natural resourcesProblems arising from the conditions of poverty and underdevelopment : It deals with the impact of poverty on the availability of natural resources of the Indian economy. The problems particularly important among the rural poor when such degradation affects soil fertility, quantity and quality of water ,forests, wildlife and fisheries etc

Problems faced by India(World)Economical ProblemsIndustrializationDevelopmentSpread of ITNuclear threatGlobal Warming

Environmental ProblemsDeforestationWater Pollution

Social ProblemsPopulation explosionTerrisiom

IndustrializationAround 62 industries in the worldUrbanizationChanged family structurePollution: noise, air, waterPovertyserious physiological and psychological damage

DevelopmentInfrastructure development

Real estate development

Human development

Impacts of Some of the DevelopmentalActivities on the Environment

Developmental ActivitiesMajor Impacts on the EnvironmentForest Clearing and LandResettlementExtinction of rare species of flora and fauna, creation of condition formosquito breeding leading to infectious diseases such as malaria,dengue etc.Use of Pesticides Pesticides used in agriculture sometimes go into the food chain or inwater bodies that may result in harmful health hazards.Agro Industries Large amount of highly polluting organic wastes, surface water pollutionTimber Extraction Degrades land, destroys surface oil,reduces production potential offuture forests.Urbanization andIndustrializationConcentration of population in urban centers makes huge demands on production in rural areas and put pressures on land, air and waterpollution.Water Resource Projects e.g.Dam Extensive IrrigationHuman settlement and resettlement, spread of waterborne diseases,reduction of fisheries, siltation, physical changes e g temperature, humidity

Nuclear ThreatNuclear explosions in space disabled distant satellitesMany species of plants and animals would become extinct.Carrying of dust and soot from the northern to the southern hemisphere The solar ultraviolet flux would be much larger than its present valueIt will destroy the protective ozone layer

Global WarmingSay Goodbye to French WinesSay Goodbye to Light and Dry WinesSay Goodbye to Baseball Say Goodbye to That Tropical Island VacationSay Goodbye to Lobster DinnersSay Goodbye to French FriesSay Goodbye to Ski VacationsSay Goodbye to Mixed Nuts Say Hello to More MosquitoesSay Hello to Jellyfish Attack

DeforestationIn India in the year 2006 it has been found that nearly 7cr tribal's and 20 cr non tribal's are dependent upon forest

Water PollutionFalling ground water tableSoil lossNet withdrawals along their course due to agricultural, industrial and municipalPollution from human and animal wastes,Agricultural run offs and industrial effluents.

Population ExplosionPovertyMore greenhouse gasesPrices of goods will increaseLoss of natural environmentsA pressure upon resourcesSolid wastes (organic and inorganic waste)Less employment opportunities

Environmental sustainability

Consumption of renewable resourcesState of environment SustainabilityMore than nature's ability to replenishEnvironmental degradationNot sustainable Equal to nature's ability to replenishEnvironmental equilibriumSteady-state economyLess than nature's ability to replenishEnvironmental renewalSustainable development

Comparison modelPaper-Take both side print ,use recycled paper If possible use internet to send file

Per student in MMS SIMS used 957 pages in 1 and half yearTotal 1,14,840 pages = Approx.40 trees

Say NO to unnecessary printouts

ContElectricityUse of CFL bulbs and LED to save in billsGlass structure provides sunlightFuel-Sharing of carsGreen allowanceGreen awards

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Globe 1 :-Solid Waste Management

RECYCLEpaper,cardboardNON-RECYCLEoily paper,butterpaper, wet paper,tetra packWET GARBAGEDRY GARBAGEplastic, tins andbottles

GLOBE 2 :- ENERGY EFFICIENCY

GLOBE 3 :- WATER CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION

GLOBE 4 :- ENVIRONMENT COMMITMENT

GLOBE 5 :- EMPLOYEE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

WALMART

WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY TO WAL-MART?

MAKING SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS THAT ARE MORE AFFORDABLE

CUTTING WASTE OUT OF OUR SUPPLY CHAIN

USING RESOURCES MORE EFFICIENTLY

SUSTAINABLE VALUE NETWORKS AT WALMART

GREENHOUSE GAS

GLOBAL LOGISTICS

SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

INITIATIVES BY SUCH OTHER CORPORATES

The Ten commandmentsOf Eco-friendly lifestyle

Save energy to save money

Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summerInstall compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)Unplug appliances when you're not using themWash clothes in cold water whenever possible

Save water to save money

Take shorter showers to reduce water useInstall a low-flow showerheadSave each drop of waterRecycle water

Think before you buy

Go online to find new or gently used secondhand productsBorrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and moviesInvest in high-quality, long-lasting productsCheck labels

Keep electronics out of the trashMobile phones are designed to work for at least 10 yearsKeep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possibleShare your mobile handset if possibleAsk your local government to set up an electronics recycling and hazardous waste collection event

Repair ,reuse and recycle ( 3 R)

Where possible, try to repair something rather than replace itThink about buying things you can reuse, rather than disposable versions

Use renewable energy

Use clean energyUse solar heater,cooker,batteriesWind is the fastest growing energy source worldwide

Choose less packagingBuy in bulk to avoid excessive packagingAvoid products that have more packagingBring your own bags while shopping

Buy localShop at farmer's market for food. That cuts down on the transportationBuy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy

Save fuelWalk more, Drive LessBuy a More Efficient CarUse alternate transportation

Teach Your Children WellTeach your children the importance of taking care of our environment and teach them ways they can preserve it

Plant a Tree

Make your life carbon free Plant a tree today for your kids

It is better to prevent and prepare rather than to repent and repair

NATURE PROVIDES A FREE LUNCH, BUT ONLY IF WE CONTROL OUR APPETITES.

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