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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Environmental Sustainability : Environmental Sustainability Can we achieve a sustainable environment by 2015? Focus : Sustainable Environment Issues of Environmental Sustainability Are we close to achieving sustainable environment? Focus Some More Facts : 1billion people live in slums worldwide 2.5 billion people live without adequate sanitation 1.7 billion people gained access to safe drinking water since 1990 Funds are available for projects United Nations Development Program World Bank Trinidad and Tobago is well on the path to achieve Goal #7 successfully Some More Facts What we know of Environmental Sustainability? : United Nations Millenium development Goal #7 Target All countries to integrate principle of sustainable development into their policies and operating standards To achieve this by the year 2015 The pie chart shows the number respondents on a questionnaire on environmental sustainability What we know of Environmental Sustainability? What we know of environmental Sustainability? : The pie chart shows the number respondents on a questionnaire on environmental sustainability (See next slide) What we know of environmental Sustainability? Issues of environmental sustainability : Access to safe drinking water Deforestation Climate Change Ocean Management Issues of environmental sustainability Access to safe drinking water : Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : According to the Millennium Development Goals, access to safe drinking is one of the targets to be achieved by 2015. How much water is used on average basis? 70 % water is used for agriculture, 20% for industrial use and a startling 10 % for domestic use, according to statistics from the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : Unfortunately first world countries use more water than third world countries and the water is taken for granted. How to combat this water scarcity? In Trinidad and Tobago, there was war on wastage of water during the dry season in early February to July. There were authorities such as ‘water polices’, scheduled time for stoppage of water in certain districts and various warnings from WASA. Desalination is also another option to combat water scarcity Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : The water levels had dropped in Trinidad and Tobago during the drought. The table on the next slide shows the water level in percentage during the dry season. Normally, all four (4) dams would have an average of 85%. Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : Other causes of water shortage include: 1) Increase of diseases due to unhygienic conditions such as cholera, typhoid etc. 2) Loss of crops and livestocks (in drought conditions) 3) Famine and death from dehydration. Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : How Do One Reduce Water Shortage? The Water And Sewerage Authority(WASA) has suggested some indoor water conservation tips which are included below: 1) Drinking Water Keep bottles of drinking water in the refrigerator. Don't run tap waiting for cold water without collecting for other use. Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : 2) The Kitchen Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. 3) The Washroom Don't let water run while shaving or brushing your teeth. Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. 4) Check for leaks Inspect all pipes and taps. If you find any leaks, repair them immediately. Access to safe drinking water Deforestation : What is deforestation? This is the clearance of naturally occurring forest by logging and burning. Deforestation normally occurs for the purpose of gathering lumber, agriculture, mining and housing. Problems with deforestation include flooding, landslides, destruction of plant and animal habitats. Deforestation Deforestation : Over the years in Trinidad and Tobago, areas of forests have been reduced. This is a result of the traditional ‘slash and burn’ custom of setting bushes on fires to clear them quickly. The construction industry has also contributed to deforestation through land developing. Deforestation Deforestation : Deforestation Climate Change : This is evidenced by: 1) Increase in temperature causing the melting of polar ice caps and bush fires. 2) Rise of sea levels 3) Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados. Climate Change Climate Change : Causes of climate change include:- 1) Air Pollution Caused by emission of toxic gases (Greenhouse gases). The green house gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and CFCs. These gases are released by burning fossil fuels as in car engines, the use of aerosols, refrigerants and factory effluents. Climate Change Climate Change : 2) Deforestation a) The clearing of trees can contribute to a build up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which is a greenhouse gas. b) This action contribute to the build up of heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. c) Global warming causes melting of polar ice caps resulting in rising sea levels. Climate Change Climate Change : 3) Volcanic Activity a) This emits dust into the atmosphere and can spread to various areas causing an acidic rain if it is reacted with falling rain. b) Acid rain can cause destruction of limestone buildings, pollution of waters and damage to buildings. Climate Change Climate Change : How to deal with climate change? 1) Use aerosols that have the ‘no CFC’ tag labelled on the product. 2) Use automobiles only when necessary or use public transport. This action decreases the amount of carbon emissions in the atmosphere. 3) Legislation on deforestation should be implemented with stiff penalties. 4) Education of Public on climate change Climate Change Managing Oceans : Oceans cover 70% of the earth’s surface. There are five (5) oceans recognised: The Pacific, The Atlantic, The Indian, The Artic and Southern. Oceans provide habitat to over 300,000 marine species. Regulating the earth’s temperature is another function of oceans. Predatory fish are at the top of the ocean food chain. They help keep the balance of marine life in check. Without their eating habits, an overabundance of smaller organisms might affect the entire underwater ecosystem Managing Oceans Managing Oceans : Problems with ocean management 1) Overfishing. Overfishing causes the disruption of food chains and webs, especially as predators are very often the ones hunted. 2) Ocean Acidification. This occurs as a result of carbon dioxide dissolving in the water forming carbonic acid. 3) Destruction of coral reefs. Managing Oceans Managing Oceans : Recommendations on managing oceans 1) Laws on overfishing such as the Fish Stocks Agreements in Madagascar. 2) Other steps that can be taken are the establishment of youth groups and media to heighten awareness of the problems facing our oceans. 3) The United Nations and many other organizations are attempting to establish or revamp laws that will ensure the safety of our oceans Managing Oceans Conclusion : So can we achieve a sustainable environment by 2015 as planned by the United Nations?Yes we can. If all the UN stakeholders come together to get many laws implemented in a more stern manner to protect vegetations, prevent pollution of oceans and water supply and prevent deforestations them by 2015 we can achieve a sustainable environment. Conclusion You do not have the permission to view this presentation. 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Environmental Sustainability Powerpoint RavenMercurius Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 154 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: February 04, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: peterbraun (2 month(s) ago) Please can you let me have a dopy of this powerpoint to show my students Pbraun1@bigpond.net.au Saving..... Post Reply Close By: RavenMercurius (3 week(s) ago) Sure you can. I think it is available for download. Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Environmental Sustainability : Environmental Sustainability Can we achieve a sustainable environment by 2015? Focus : Sustainable Environment Issues of Environmental Sustainability Are we close to achieving sustainable environment? Focus Some More Facts : 1billion people live in slums worldwide 2.5 billion people live without adequate sanitation 1.7 billion people gained access to safe drinking water since 1990 Funds are available for projects United Nations Development Program World Bank Trinidad and Tobago is well on the path to achieve Goal #7 successfully Some More Facts What we know of Environmental Sustainability? : United Nations Millenium development Goal #7 Target All countries to integrate principle of sustainable development into their policies and operating standards To achieve this by the year 2015 The pie chart shows the number respondents on a questionnaire on environmental sustainability What we know of Environmental Sustainability? What we know of environmental Sustainability? : The pie chart shows the number respondents on a questionnaire on environmental sustainability (See next slide) What we know of environmental Sustainability? Issues of environmental sustainability : Access to safe drinking water Deforestation Climate Change Ocean Management Issues of environmental sustainability Access to safe drinking water : Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : According to the Millennium Development Goals, access to safe drinking is one of the targets to be achieved by 2015. How much water is used on average basis? 70 % water is used for agriculture, 20% for industrial use and a startling 10 % for domestic use, according to statistics from the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : Unfortunately first world countries use more water than third world countries and the water is taken for granted. How to combat this water scarcity? In Trinidad and Tobago, there was war on wastage of water during the dry season in early February to July. There were authorities such as ‘water polices’, scheduled time for stoppage of water in certain districts and various warnings from WASA. Desalination is also another option to combat water scarcity Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : The water levels had dropped in Trinidad and Tobago during the drought. The table on the next slide shows the water level in percentage during the dry season. Normally, all four (4) dams would have an average of 85%. Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : Other causes of water shortage include: 1) Increase of diseases due to unhygienic conditions such as cholera, typhoid etc. 2) Loss of crops and livestocks (in drought conditions) 3) Famine and death from dehydration. Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : How Do One Reduce Water Shortage? The Water And Sewerage Authority(WASA) has suggested some indoor water conservation tips which are included below: 1) Drinking Water Keep bottles of drinking water in the refrigerator. Don't run tap waiting for cold water without collecting for other use. Access to safe drinking water Access to safe drinking water : 2) The Kitchen Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. 3) The Washroom Don't let water run while shaving or brushing your teeth. Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. 4) Check for leaks Inspect all pipes and taps. If you find any leaks, repair them immediately. Access to safe drinking water Deforestation : What is deforestation? This is the clearance of naturally occurring forest by logging and burning. Deforestation normally occurs for the purpose of gathering lumber, agriculture, mining and housing. Problems with deforestation include flooding, landslides, destruction of plant and animal habitats. Deforestation Deforestation : Over the years in Trinidad and Tobago, areas of forests have been reduced. This is a result of the traditional ‘slash and burn’ custom of setting bushes on fires to clear them quickly. The construction industry has also contributed to deforestation through land developing. Deforestation Deforestation : Deforestation Climate Change : This is evidenced by: 1) Increase in temperature causing the melting of polar ice caps and bush fires. 2) Rise of sea levels 3) Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados. Climate Change Climate Change : Causes of climate change include:- 1) Air Pollution Caused by emission of toxic gases (Greenhouse gases). The green house gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and CFCs. These gases are released by burning fossil fuels as in car engines, the use of aerosols, refrigerants and factory effluents. Climate Change Climate Change : 2) Deforestation a) The clearing of trees can contribute to a build up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which is a greenhouse gas. b) This action contribute to the build up of heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. c) Global warming causes melting of polar ice caps resulting in rising sea levels. Climate Change Climate Change : 3) Volcanic Activity a) This emits dust into the atmosphere and can spread to various areas causing an acidic rain if it is reacted with falling rain. b) Acid rain can cause destruction of limestone buildings, pollution of waters and damage to buildings. Climate Change Climate Change : How to deal with climate change? 1) Use aerosols that have the ‘no CFC’ tag labelled on the product. 2) Use automobiles only when necessary or use public transport. This action decreases the amount of carbon emissions in the atmosphere. 3) Legislation on deforestation should be implemented with stiff penalties. 4) Education of Public on climate change Climate Change Managing Oceans : Oceans cover 70% of the earth’s surface. There are five (5) oceans recognised: The Pacific, The Atlantic, The Indian, The Artic and Southern. Oceans provide habitat to over 300,000 marine species. Regulating the earth’s temperature is another function of oceans. Predatory fish are at the top of the ocean food chain. They help keep the balance of marine life in check. Without their eating habits, an overabundance of smaller organisms might affect the entire underwater ecosystem Managing Oceans Managing Oceans : Problems with ocean management 1) Overfishing. Overfishing causes the disruption of food chains and webs, especially as predators are very often the ones hunted. 2) Ocean Acidification. This occurs as a result of carbon dioxide dissolving in the water forming carbonic acid. 3) Destruction of coral reefs. Managing Oceans Managing Oceans : Recommendations on managing oceans 1) Laws on overfishing such as the Fish Stocks Agreements in Madagascar. 2) Other steps that can be taken are the establishment of youth groups and media to heighten awareness of the problems facing our oceans. 3) The United Nations and many other organizations are attempting to establish or revamp laws that will ensure the safety of our oceans Managing Oceans Conclusion : So can we achieve a sustainable environment by 2015 as planned by the United Nations?Yes we can. If all the UN stakeholders come together to get many laws implemented in a more stern manner to protect vegetations, prevent pollution of oceans and water supply and prevent deforestations them by 2015 we can achieve a sustainable environment. Conclusion