The document discusses various methods of environmental conservation. It begins by defining environmental conservation and discussing why it is important. It then outlines several key methods of conservation, including forest conservation through controlled deforestation and afforestation, soil conservation through techniques like conservation tillage and contour farming, waste management through recycling and incineration, water conservation using rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling, and conserving biodiversity, energy, and natural resources. Specific tips for conserving water in the kitchen and bathroom are also provided.
This document provides an overview of the ecological footprint, a tool created by William Rees and Mathis Wackernagel to measure human demand on the biosphere. The ecological footprint measures the amount of biologically productive land and sea area required to support human consumption and waste absorption. It indicates that humanity is currently in global ecological overshoot, using more than what the Earth can regenerate. The document discusses the methodology, components, and implications of ecological footprint accounting.
This document provides an introduction to the topic of sustainability. It discusses key concepts like resources, population growth, sustainable development, and interdependence. Resources are defined as anything taken from the environment to make goods and products for human needs and wants. However, using resources leads to waste. Sustainable development means meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It involves considering consumption, waste, and responsible use of Earth's finite resources. The document stresses thinking globally about how our actions impact others and acting locally through sustainable practices in our own communities.
The document discusses environmental ethics and possible solutions to environmental problems. It provides three views on environmental ethics: the libertarian view focuses on equal rights for all human and non-human members; the ecological view sees nature as having its own mechanisms for functioning; and the conservation view sees nature as having instrumental value for human utility. It also discusses disparities between developed and developing countries and identifies population growth, wasteful resource use, poverty, and failure to include environmental costs in market prices as key causes of problems. Three proposed solutions are to rely more on renewable energy, protect biodiversity, and help sustain natural chemical cycles.
John McConnel founded International Earth Day in 1970 to address various environmental problems caused by human activity, including depletion of natural resources, land degradation, population growth, and species extinction. Environmental education aims to develop awareness of environmental issues and teach sustainable use of resources. It has evolved from early nature study and conservation education movements. Key developments included the 1970 first Earth Day, the UN Stockholm Conference, and the Tbilisi Declaration which outlined goals and principles of environmental education. EE is taught through various formal and informal methods to provide citizens with knowledge and skills for environmental problem-solving and decision-making.
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This presentation is about interdependence of man and environment. It highlights the environmental factors which contribute to the life of man. Further , it focuses on the factors which affect the weather and climate of Pakistan.
The document discusses ecosystem services and provides several examples. It defines ecosystem services as benefits that people derive from ecosystems. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment identified four categories of services: provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting. Examples of services from various ecosystems are given, including forests, wetlands, rivers, reservoirs, and marine systems. The document emphasizes that many ecosystem services are often undervalued in decision making despite their importance to human well-being.
Ecology is the study of organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment. Key topics covered in the document include the definition of ecology, different types of ecologists and fields within ecology such as population ecology. Ecosystems are also discussed, including their components such as abiotic (non-living) factors like climate and biotic (living) factors including producers, consumers and decomposers. Examples are provided of different ecosystem types including terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems.
This document provides an overview of the ecological footprint, a tool created by William Rees and Mathis Wackernagel to measure human demand on the biosphere. The ecological footprint measures the amount of biologically productive land and sea area required to support human consumption and waste absorption. It indicates that humanity is currently in global ecological overshoot, using more than what the Earth can regenerate. The document discusses the methodology, components, and implications of ecological footprint accounting.
This document provides an introduction to the topic of sustainability. It discusses key concepts like resources, population growth, sustainable development, and interdependence. Resources are defined as anything taken from the environment to make goods and products for human needs and wants. However, using resources leads to waste. Sustainable development means meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It involves considering consumption, waste, and responsible use of Earth's finite resources. The document stresses thinking globally about how our actions impact others and acting locally through sustainable practices in our own communities.
The document discusses environmental ethics and possible solutions to environmental problems. It provides three views on environmental ethics: the libertarian view focuses on equal rights for all human and non-human members; the ecological view sees nature as having its own mechanisms for functioning; and the conservation view sees nature as having instrumental value for human utility. It also discusses disparities between developed and developing countries and identifies population growth, wasteful resource use, poverty, and failure to include environmental costs in market prices as key causes of problems. Three proposed solutions are to rely more on renewable energy, protect biodiversity, and help sustain natural chemical cycles.
John McConnel founded International Earth Day in 1970 to address various environmental problems caused by human activity, including depletion of natural resources, land degradation, population growth, and species extinction. Environmental education aims to develop awareness of environmental issues and teach sustainable use of resources. It has evolved from early nature study and conservation education movements. Key developments included the 1970 first Earth Day, the UN Stockholm Conference, and the Tbilisi Declaration which outlined goals and principles of environmental education. EE is taught through various formal and informal methods to provide citizens with knowledge and skills for environmental problem-solving and decision-making.
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This presentation is about interdependence of man and environment. It highlights the environmental factors which contribute to the life of man. Further , it focuses on the factors which affect the weather and climate of Pakistan.
The document discusses ecosystem services and provides several examples. It defines ecosystem services as benefits that people derive from ecosystems. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment identified four categories of services: provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting. Examples of services from various ecosystems are given, including forests, wetlands, rivers, reservoirs, and marine systems. The document emphasizes that many ecosystem services are often undervalued in decision making despite their importance to human well-being.
Ecology is the study of organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment. Key topics covered in the document include the definition of ecology, different types of ecologists and fields within ecology such as population ecology. Ecosystems are also discussed, including their components such as abiotic (non-living) factors like climate and biotic (living) factors including producers, consumers and decomposers. Examples are provided of different ecosystem types including terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems.
This document discusses the concept of sustainable development and its importance. It notes that traditionally society, economy, and environment have been viewed as separate parts, but sustainable development recognizes their interconnections. Piecemeal solutions that do not consider these links can cause unintended consequences. True sustainable development requires understanding how social, economic, and environmental factors are interrelated and achieving balance among them. The document outlines several key aspects of sustainable development including its definition, features, dimensions to consider, ways to measure sustainability, and areas that require sustainable approaches.
This document discusses ecosystems and their conservation. It begins by defining an ecosystem as an area composed of biotic and abiotic factors that includes a biological community and its physical environment. It then discusses the importance of conserving ecosystems and biodiversity, as well as some of the threats they face from human activities and natural calamities. The document provides information on different types of ecosystems like forests, deserts, grasslands, and aquatic ecosystems. It highlights the roles of ecosystems and the need for their conservation.
The document discusses the importance of conserving natural resources like soil, water, biodiversity, and forests. It notes that as population and industrialization increase, consumption of resources is also rising. If not properly managed, this could lead to scarcity. The document then provides details on various methods to conserve each type of resource, like crop rotation and mulching for soil, rainwater harvesting for water, protected areas for biodiversity, and afforestation programs for forests. It also mentions some of the legislation passed in India to promote conservation.
Environmental education aims to increase knowledge and awareness of environmental issues and develop skills to address them, according to definitions from IUCN and UNESCO. It has five key components: awareness, knowledge, attitude, skills, and participation. The objectives of environmental education are to create awareness of environmental problems, develop understanding of human-environment relationships, build knowledge of the environment, identify pro-environmental values, foster positive attitudes toward the environment, and develop evaluation and problem-solving skills. Environmental education is important for self-fulfillment, social development, and understanding ecological relationships and sustainable use of resources.
This document provides an introduction to environmental studies, including definitions of key terms and the relationships between the environment, ecology, and ecosystems. It discusses the components of the environment, including biotic and abiotic factors. It also examines the impact of technology and humans on the environment, including environmental degradation. Important questions are provided on these topics for further study.
Natural resources include materials from the environment that are valuable to humans such as forests, water, and minerals. Humans use natural resources through either consumptive use, which reduces the available supply, or non-consumptive use, which does not. Overuse and mismanagement of natural resources can harm the environment through deforestation, water depletion, and depletion of mineral resources. Proper management of natural resources involves legislative protections, sustainable practices, and developing alternative resources.
sustainable development & the water, energy food security nexus is discussed. The content throws light on sustainable development : Effects on the livelihood of common man.
1. Sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It was first discussed in the 1970s and defined in the 1987 Brundtland Commission report.
2. Issues like climate change, natural disasters, and deforestation are at the core of sustainable development. Ignoring it could lead to risks such as rising seas, droughts, and species extinction.
3. Watershed management is the sustainable use and conservation of land and water resources through practices like soil erosion prevention, afforestation, and grassland development to maximize production while minimizing environmental impacts.
The document discusses environmental economics and related topics. It defines environmental economics as aiming to understand and influence human impacts on the environment. It notes that the main objective of environmental economics is to maintain a balance between economic development and environmental quality. It also discusses how economics relates to the environment, noting that the environment provides resources to the economy and acts as a sink for emissions and waste.
The document discusses the environment, sustainability, and challenges related to ensuring the availability of natural resources for future generations. It notes that least developed countries are more dependent on agriculture and natural resources, and if these resources run out it could have a devastating impact as 1.7 billion people already live in water-stressed countries. The document also discusses issues like deforestation reducing fuel availability and preventing girls' education. It describes the youth organization YouthCan which uses technology to educate and empower youth about environmental issues. Finally, it states that achieving sustainability goals will require giving poor communities more decision-making power, integrating sustainability into all policies, and strengthening protections of natural resources.
Sustainable development aims to balance economic, social, and environmental aspects of human activity. It seeks to meet current needs without compromising future generations by preserving natural resources and ecosystems. The three types of sustainable development are environmental, economic, and social. Sustainable development is important because the rising global population will increase demands for basic needs like food, water, and shelter, as well as city development. It can also help control climate change through lower fossil fuel use and create more financially stable economies.
The challenges of sustainable development andshaham asadi
This document discusses the challenges of sustainable development and architecture. It argues that sustainable development as commonly conceived in the Western world does not adequately consider the social and cultural identities of communities. Sustainable architecture should take a postmodern approach that balances global ideas with local culture, history, climate and infrastructure. The document also examines factors that influence sustainable development such as economics, politics, technology, society and the environment. It presents sustainable development as requiring a balanced, holistic approach across these various domains.
This document discusses various topics related to environmental ethics and issues. It begins by defining key terms like environment, ecosystem, and ecosystem structure and functions. It then discusses various environmental issues at the global level like depletion of natural resources, pollution, ozone layer depletion, climate change, sea level rise, and biodiversity loss. It also examines different approaches to environmental ethics like anthropocentrism, normative ethical theories of consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Finally, it discusses the relationships between environmental ethics and topics like applied theology, animal ethics, and unethical human activities like deforestation and desertification.
The document discusses environmental ethics and various principles related to it, such as respecting all life forms and nature, taking responsibility for human impacts, and considering long-term consequences of actions. It also mentions statistics about environmental problems like global warming, pollution, and loss of forests and species. Specific data is provided on air pollution deaths, waterborne diseases, and economic losses from climate change disasters. The document outlines some Indian environmental legislation and acts aimed at controlling degradation and improving quality of life.
Preservation And Conservation Of The Environment shatrajitshatra
Environmental conservation involves preserving and protecting the natural environment from damage or destruction. It includes actions like maintaining ecosystems, protecting natural resources, and reducing pollution. Trees help conserve the environment by reducing temperatures, removing pollutants, providing oxygen, and decreasing erosion. While trees are sometimes cut down, environmental conservation requires planting new trees to make up for those lost.
This document discusses several key concepts in environmental ethics and management:
- Environmental ethics examines the moral relationship between humans and the environment and defines human obligations toward the non-human world.
- Anthropocentrism views nature as existing for human benefit while biocentrism argues all life has an inherent right to exist.
- Ecocentrism maintains the Earth itself has moral value and humans should treat it with respect.
- Environmental management aims to control human impact on resources to ensure ecosystem services for future generations through approaches like conservation and sustainability.
Improper disposal of solid waste can lead to pollution and disease outbreaks. Proper solid waste management through collection, treatment, and disposal is needed globally. Key methods include sanitary landfills, incineration, composting, and recycling. Industrial and agricultural waste as well as saline water also require specialized treatment methods. Metrics to measure sustainability assess environmental, social and economic impacts over time to guide balanced development.
This document discusses the concept of sustainable development and its importance. It notes that traditionally society, economy, and environment have been viewed as separate parts, but sustainable development recognizes their interconnections. Piecemeal solutions that do not consider these links can cause unintended consequences. True sustainable development requires understanding how social, economic, and environmental factors are interrelated and achieving balance among them. The document outlines several key aspects of sustainable development including its definition, features, dimensions to consider, ways to measure sustainability, and areas that require sustainable approaches.
This document discusses ecosystems and their conservation. It begins by defining an ecosystem as an area composed of biotic and abiotic factors that includes a biological community and its physical environment. It then discusses the importance of conserving ecosystems and biodiversity, as well as some of the threats they face from human activities and natural calamities. The document provides information on different types of ecosystems like forests, deserts, grasslands, and aquatic ecosystems. It highlights the roles of ecosystems and the need for their conservation.
The document discusses the importance of conserving natural resources like soil, water, biodiversity, and forests. It notes that as population and industrialization increase, consumption of resources is also rising. If not properly managed, this could lead to scarcity. The document then provides details on various methods to conserve each type of resource, like crop rotation and mulching for soil, rainwater harvesting for water, protected areas for biodiversity, and afforestation programs for forests. It also mentions some of the legislation passed in India to promote conservation.
Environmental education aims to increase knowledge and awareness of environmental issues and develop skills to address them, according to definitions from IUCN and UNESCO. It has five key components: awareness, knowledge, attitude, skills, and participation. The objectives of environmental education are to create awareness of environmental problems, develop understanding of human-environment relationships, build knowledge of the environment, identify pro-environmental values, foster positive attitudes toward the environment, and develop evaluation and problem-solving skills. Environmental education is important for self-fulfillment, social development, and understanding ecological relationships and sustainable use of resources.
This document provides an introduction to environmental studies, including definitions of key terms and the relationships between the environment, ecology, and ecosystems. It discusses the components of the environment, including biotic and abiotic factors. It also examines the impact of technology and humans on the environment, including environmental degradation. Important questions are provided on these topics for further study.
Natural resources include materials from the environment that are valuable to humans such as forests, water, and minerals. Humans use natural resources through either consumptive use, which reduces the available supply, or non-consumptive use, which does not. Overuse and mismanagement of natural resources can harm the environment through deforestation, water depletion, and depletion of mineral resources. Proper management of natural resources involves legislative protections, sustainable practices, and developing alternative resources.
sustainable development & the water, energy food security nexus is discussed. The content throws light on sustainable development : Effects on the livelihood of common man.
1. Sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It was first discussed in the 1970s and defined in the 1987 Brundtland Commission report.
2. Issues like climate change, natural disasters, and deforestation are at the core of sustainable development. Ignoring it could lead to risks such as rising seas, droughts, and species extinction.
3. Watershed management is the sustainable use and conservation of land and water resources through practices like soil erosion prevention, afforestation, and grassland development to maximize production while minimizing environmental impacts.
The document discusses environmental economics and related topics. It defines environmental economics as aiming to understand and influence human impacts on the environment. It notes that the main objective of environmental economics is to maintain a balance between economic development and environmental quality. It also discusses how economics relates to the environment, noting that the environment provides resources to the economy and acts as a sink for emissions and waste.
The document discusses the environment, sustainability, and challenges related to ensuring the availability of natural resources for future generations. It notes that least developed countries are more dependent on agriculture and natural resources, and if these resources run out it could have a devastating impact as 1.7 billion people already live in water-stressed countries. The document also discusses issues like deforestation reducing fuel availability and preventing girls' education. It describes the youth organization YouthCan which uses technology to educate and empower youth about environmental issues. Finally, it states that achieving sustainability goals will require giving poor communities more decision-making power, integrating sustainability into all policies, and strengthening protections of natural resources.
Sustainable development aims to balance economic, social, and environmental aspects of human activity. It seeks to meet current needs without compromising future generations by preserving natural resources and ecosystems. The three types of sustainable development are environmental, economic, and social. Sustainable development is important because the rising global population will increase demands for basic needs like food, water, and shelter, as well as city development. It can also help control climate change through lower fossil fuel use and create more financially stable economies.
The challenges of sustainable development andshaham asadi
This document discusses the challenges of sustainable development and architecture. It argues that sustainable development as commonly conceived in the Western world does not adequately consider the social and cultural identities of communities. Sustainable architecture should take a postmodern approach that balances global ideas with local culture, history, climate and infrastructure. The document also examines factors that influence sustainable development such as economics, politics, technology, society and the environment. It presents sustainable development as requiring a balanced, holistic approach across these various domains.
This document discusses various topics related to environmental ethics and issues. It begins by defining key terms like environment, ecosystem, and ecosystem structure and functions. It then discusses various environmental issues at the global level like depletion of natural resources, pollution, ozone layer depletion, climate change, sea level rise, and biodiversity loss. It also examines different approaches to environmental ethics like anthropocentrism, normative ethical theories of consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Finally, it discusses the relationships between environmental ethics and topics like applied theology, animal ethics, and unethical human activities like deforestation and desertification.
The document discusses environmental ethics and various principles related to it, such as respecting all life forms and nature, taking responsibility for human impacts, and considering long-term consequences of actions. It also mentions statistics about environmental problems like global warming, pollution, and loss of forests and species. Specific data is provided on air pollution deaths, waterborne diseases, and economic losses from climate change disasters. The document outlines some Indian environmental legislation and acts aimed at controlling degradation and improving quality of life.
Preservation And Conservation Of The Environment shatrajitshatra
Environmental conservation involves preserving and protecting the natural environment from damage or destruction. It includes actions like maintaining ecosystems, protecting natural resources, and reducing pollution. Trees help conserve the environment by reducing temperatures, removing pollutants, providing oxygen, and decreasing erosion. While trees are sometimes cut down, environmental conservation requires planting new trees to make up for those lost.
This document discusses several key concepts in environmental ethics and management:
- Environmental ethics examines the moral relationship between humans and the environment and defines human obligations toward the non-human world.
- Anthropocentrism views nature as existing for human benefit while biocentrism argues all life has an inherent right to exist.
- Ecocentrism maintains the Earth itself has moral value and humans should treat it with respect.
- Environmental management aims to control human impact on resources to ensure ecosystem services for future generations through approaches like conservation and sustainability.
Improper disposal of solid waste can lead to pollution and disease outbreaks. Proper solid waste management through collection, treatment, and disposal is needed globally. Key methods include sanitary landfills, incineration, composting, and recycling. Industrial and agricultural waste as well as saline water also require specialized treatment methods. Metrics to measure sustainability assess environmental, social and economic impacts over time to guide balanced development.
conservation of natural resources, water ,soil, and forestShilpa Srivastava
As resources are depleting at faster rate, so here are some methods to conserve natural resources as these are the means to satisfy many need of human life .
Water management approaches for sustainable food production (1).pptxShraddha Maurya
The document discusses sustainable water management for agriculture. It notes that agriculture uses most of India's water supply for irrigation but that water resources are limited. It recommends several approaches to sustainable water management: ensuring food security and environmental conservation through efficient irrigation techniques, drought-resistant crops, and wastewater treatment for reuse. Education, policy support, and continued research are also needed to promote sustainable water practices.
1. The document discusses the importance of resource conservation. It defines resources and categorizes them as natural or artificial, renewable or non-renewable.
2. Conservation aims to prevent overexploitation of natural resources so they can be sustained for future generations. It involves proper management and planning to ensure balanced use of resources.
3. As population grows, consumption of resources is increasing rapidly. If not properly managed, this could lead to serious scarcity. Conservation helps maintain balance and biodiversity for all living things.
This document discusses the role of individuals in preserving natural resources. It defines natural resources and classifies them based on origin (biotic vs abiotic) and availability (renewable vs non-renewable). Some key natural resources mentioned are forests, water, minerals, food, land, and energy. The document then outlines various measures individuals can take to conserve forests (e.g. controlled deforestation and planting trees), water (e.g. reducing usage and pollution), minerals (e.g. recycling and substitution), food/land (e.g. organic farming and preventing erosion), and energy (e.g. efficient appliances and insulation). It stresses the importance of sustainability and responsibility of individuals and governments to preserve
Learn about the essential principles of sustainable landscaping and how they can benefit the environment, biodiversity, and overall well-being. Begin your journey to a greener, more sustainable future for your outside space."
This document discusses methods for controlling soil erosion. It explains that maintaining good soil structure, adequate crop cover, and special erosion control practices can effectively control both water and wind erosion. The main methods described are cover methods like mulching and cover crops, and barrier methods like terracing. Cover methods aim to protect the soil surface, while barrier methods disrupt water flow. Choosing appropriate practices based on each erosion problem can provide an effective remedy.
The document discusses solid waste management. It defines solid waste and describes its types, including municipal solid waste and industrial solid waste. It outlines objectives of waste management like protecting human health and environment. Centralized and decentralized management methods are described. The key functions of waste management systems are identified as generation, handling, collection, processing, and disposal. Common disposal methods like sanitary landfills, incineration, composting, and recycling are summarized. The waste management hierarchy and integrated solid waste management are also overviewed.
Waste management refers to the activities of collecting, transporting, and disposing of or recycling waste materials. In India, 62 million tons of waste is generated annually, much of which is improperly disposed of. Effective waste management systems follow the waste hierarchy of reducing, reusing, recycling, and properly disposing of or converting remaining waste. Improving waste management practices can help curb pollution, health impacts, and other environmental issues caused by unchecked waste generation and disposal.
Individuals can play an important role in conserving natural resources through their daily actions and lifestyle choices. Some ways individuals can help include reducing water and energy usage, practicing sustainable agriculture, engaging in activities like tree planting, and following an overall sustainable lifestyle that minimizes waste and the use of non-renewable resources. Living sustainably ensures resources will be available for future generations while improving quality of life.
Introduction to Sustainable Landscaping - Principles and Benefits.pdfGreenlight Landscaping
Explore the principles and benefits of sustainable landscaping in our comprehensive introduction. Learn how environmentally conscious practices in landscaping can enhance the beauty of outdoor spaces while promoting eco-friendly solutions.
Recycling provides numerous environmental benefits such as reducing pollution and conserving resources. It helps minimize waste by diverting materials from landfills, extending their lifespan. Recycling also reduces the need for extracting and processing raw materials, helping to preserve natural habitats. At workplaces and everywhere, applying recycling practices can contribute significantly to a more sustainable society by sorting recyclables properly into bins for paper, plastic, and other materials.
This document discusses different types of solid waste and solid waste management techniques. It describes various categories of solid waste like kitchen waste, e-waste, and plastic waste. It then explains key concepts in solid waste management like reducing, reusing, recycling, collection, transportation, and disposal. The document also summarizes different treatment and disposal methods for solid waste including incineration, landfilling, composting, and anaerobic digestion.
The document discusses various natural resources like water, minerals, food, land, and energy. It provides information on the classification, threats, and conservation methods for each resource. The key natural resources are defined as materials or substances occurring in nature and used by living organisms. The document outlines causes of depletion or pollution for each resource and suggests measures to conserve them, like reducing waste, implementing sustainable farming and mining practices, and increasing renewable energy use.
ROLE OF INDIVIDUAL IN CONSERVATION NATURAL RESOURCES.pptxMonishaReddy31
Natural resources play an important role in a nation's economy and development. While humans can conserve resources through individual efforts, there is currently an inequitable distribution of natural resource use and consumption between developed and developing nations. More developed countries with only 22% of the global population use 88% of resources and contribute greatly to pollution, while less developed countries with 78% of the population use only 12% of resources. This unsustainable imbalance threatens global development, and requires more equitable sharing of resources between rich and poor countries.
Management of natural resources refers to the plan of action related to renewable and non renewable resources. Natural resources like land, soil, water, plants and animals are affected by global warming, overpopulation, industrial expansion and other related reasons. Following are the reasons why the management of natural resources is important 1. To maintain a balance in the ecosystem.2. To avoid further destruction of the environment.3. To avoid over consumption of natural resources.Following are the 3 Rs of waste management 1. Reduce2. Reuse1. Recycle Dr. Sonal G. Bairagi "Natural Resource Management (NRM)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-6 , October 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd51827.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/management-development/51827/natural-resource-management-nrm/dr-sonal-g-bairagi
This document discusses ways to go green and live more sustainably. It begins by defining going green as living without negatively impacting the environment or jeopardizing resources for future generations. It then lists reasons to go green like global warming, pollution, and using non-renewable resources. The document proposes ways to go green such as using renewable resources, recycling, organic farming, and green transportation. It emphasizes educating people on sustainability issues through various means.
This document provides an overview of career planning and career development. It discusses key concepts like career anchors, objectives of career planning, the career planning process, models of career planning, stages of career development, roles in career development, and importance of career development. Initiatives for career development include workshops, counseling, mentoring, and personal development plans. Both individual initiatives like self-assessment and organizational initiatives like employee development programs are important for effective career planning and development.
Human resource development (HRD) involves helping employees grow their skills, knowledge and abilities to improve organizational effectiveness. HRD includes training employees, providing learning opportunities, sharing resources, and other development activities. It is defined as increasing the knowledge, skills and capabilities of all people in a country. HRD is a continuous planned process that helps employees acquire new roles, develop general capabilities, and discover their potential for personal and organizational growth. The focus is equally on building an empowering organizational culture that emphasizes teamwork.
This document discusses fake news and its origins, types, effects, and how to identify it. It notes that fake news is false information published as real news to mislead people. It originated on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp where fake accounts spread misinformation. There are four main types: satire/parody, misleading news taken out of context, sloppy reporting to fit an agenda, and intentionally deceptive fake news. The effects include misleading people, damaging trust in real news and institutions, and negatively impacting culture. It provides tips to identify fake news such as checking sources and evidence. [/SUMMARY]
This document discusses office ergonomics and the components of an ergonomic workstation. It provides a brief history of office ergonomics, noting that issues like musculoskeletal pain were initially dismissed but are now better understood. The basic principles of office ergonomics aim for neutral body positions and less physical strain. Key components of an ergonomic workstation discussed include the monitor, computer, software, keyboard, chair, desk, mouse, and additional resources. Poor ergonomics can negatively impact health through injuries over time from static positions or repetitive motions.
THE POLAR ICECAP AND GLOBAL WARMING.pptxKritikaVats2
Polar ice caps are large dome-shaped sheets of ice found near the North and South Poles that form due to the low temperatures in these high-latitude regions. Global warming is causing the polar ice caps to melt as increasing greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, trap more heat in the atmosphere. This is happening at an alarming rate, with the Arctic sea ice declining by almost 13% each decade and the oldest and thickest Arctic ice declining 95% over the past 30 years. The melting ice caps will have widespread impacts such as rising sea levels, more severe weather events, disruption of global food systems, and threats to wildlife and indigenous communities.
MSD problems with Automobile Cleaners.pptxKritikaVats2
The document discusses musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that automobile cleaners often experience. It defines MSDs as problems affecting muscles, joints, and nerves, including backaches and other issues. Cleaning work can involve heavy lifting, awkward postures, and repetitive motions that over time contribute to MSDs like carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. The document outlines specific risk factors cleaners face and solutions like improved work schedules, training, and equipment maintenance to help prevent MSDs.
Air is a mixture of gases that forms the atmosphere surrounding Earth. It consists mainly of nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and trace amounts of other gases. Air is essential for supporting life on Earth by providing oxygen, regulating temperature, enabling sound transmission, and facilitating processes like photosynthesis, pollination, and the water cycle. It also allows for transportation by air and wind-based electricity generation. Clean air is important for agriculture, vision, and overall health, while pollution can be reduced through measures like afforestation and cleaner production technologies.
The document describes two eco-villages: Crystal Waters in Australia and Payvihir in India. Crystal Waters aims to peacefully share land between humans and wildlife, with sustainable housing and permaculture design. Payvihir village won an award for its forest conservation efforts, including planting trees, check dams, and limiting grazing to restore local forests and biodiversity. Both eco-villages emphasize sustainable living practices and community engagement with the natural environment.
This document summarizes the features and potential problems of a hand blender kitchen appliance. It lists various kitchen tools and selects the hand blender for analysis. The uses, special features, and prospective problems of the hand blender are then described. The special features include its power, versatility, speed settings, ergonomic design, and easy assembly/cleaning. A potential problem is that the product can become loose during blending. Similar hand blender products on the market are also listed.
The document provides information about event management. It defines what an event is and different types of events. It then discusses key aspects of event management like market research, SWOT analysis, event planning using the 5 Ws framework, venue selection, event marketing, evaluation and feedback. Event management is analyzed as the process of planning, marketing, producing and evaluating an event to promote a product, service or idea. Key factors like objectives, activities, timing, location, organizers and audience are discussed in the context of effective event planning.
Human resource development (HRD) involves helping employees grow their skills, knowledge and abilities to improve organizational effectiveness. HRD includes training employees, providing learning opportunities, sharing resources, and other development activities. It is defined as increasing people's capabilities to perform present and future work roles. HRD aims to develop individuals' potential while also fostering organizational culture where teamwork and collaboration benefit employees. The focus is on both individual and organizational development through a continuous learning process requiring cooperative efforts across an organization.
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What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development goals
Types of sustainability
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Need for sustainable development
India’s role
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Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
2. CONTENT
1.What is Environmental Conservation?
2.Need and Importance of Conservation
3.Methods of Environmental Conservation
(a) Methods of Forest Conservation
(b) Methods of Soil Conservation
(c) Methods of Waste Management
(d) Methods of Water Conservation
(e) Methods of Biodiversity Conservation
(f) Methods of Energy Conservation
(g) Methods of Natural Resources Conservation
4. Conclusion
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3. What is Environmental conservation?
It is the wise management and utilization of natural renewable resources in a sustainable manner to ensure
the maintenance of biodiversity.
It is a practice of protecting the natural environment on individual, organizational or government levels, for
the benefit of both the natural environment and humans.
It is the act of conserving or saving our natural resources through careful management, through: reducing
your waste, saving trees, recycling, using renewable resources that don’t deplete our natural resources.
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4. WHY SHOULD WE CONSERVE ENVIRONMENT?
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HUMAN BEINGS ARE
CONSUMING
RESOURCES WITHOUT
GIVING TIME FOR
NATURE TO REPLENISH
THEM.
5. IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION
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It has become inherently important to work towards environmental conservation in contemporary times. The
following pointers elucidate this crucial need to save the environment from further degradation:
•To reduce air, water and land pollution
•To ensure the protection of biodiversity
•To implement sustainable development
•To restore the ecological balance
•To save our planet from harmful
repercussions of global warming
•To facilitate the conservation of natural
resources for our future generations
6. METHODS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION
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1. Methods of Forest conservation
2. Methods of Soil Conservation
3. Methods of Waste management
4. Methods of Water Conservation
5. Methods of Biodiversity Conservation
6. Methods of Energy Conservation
7. Methods of Natural resources
conservation
7. METHODS OF FOREST CONSERVATION
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• Controlled Deforestation
While deforestation cannot be avoided completely, we must look to
control it. Young and immature trees should not be felled as far as
possible. We must look to avoid large-scale commercial deforestation
as well. Adapting practices such as clear-cutting or selective cutting
will be beneficial in the long run.
• Protection against Forest Fires
Forest fires are the most common and deadly cause of loss of forests.
They can start due to natural causes or can be accidents caused by
man or even intentional in some cases. Once a fire spreads in a forest
it is very difficult to control. Precautions must be taken for such
incidents. Making fire lanes, spreading chemicals to control fire,
clearing out dry leave sand trees, etc.
8. METHODS OF FOREST CONSERVATION
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• Afforestation
This is the process by which we plant more trees in the area. We try
to increase the forest cover by manual transplantation, or fresh
plantation of trees. It is an attempt to balance our ecosystem to
reduce the effects of deforestation and environmental pollutions of all
types.
• Better Farming Practices
Slash and burn farming, overgrazing by cattle, shifting agriculture are
all farming practices that are harmful to the environment and
particularly to forests. We must keep all these practices under
control.
Jhoom farming is one such practice we can employ to combat forest
pollution. In the North-east areas of India, where the land is kept
barren after cutting the crops. Weeds and creepers and wild plants
grow on this land and make it fertile again in time. And then
the land is cultivated again
9. METHODS OF SOIL CONSERVATION
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Soil Conservation is a combination of practices used to protect the
soil from degradation. First and foremost, soil conservation involves
treating the soil as a living ecosystem. This means returning organic
matter to the soil on a continual basis.
• Conservation tillage : In conservation tillage, at least 20 to 30
percent of the soil surface is covered in the previous year's crop
residue after planting. The residue reduces wind velocity at the
soil surface and breaks the impact of raindrops. Root systems
hold the soil in place. If practiced across a slope, rows of stubble
act as small dams to slow water as it runs down hill.
• Contour farming involves tilling and planting along the contour,
rather than up and down the slope. The furrows and rows of
plants act as dams which slow down the flow of water moving
down the slope. Unless some type of contour farming is used,
particularly on long slopes, serious field erosion can result..
10. METHODS OF SOIL CONSERVATION
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• Strip cropping involves alternating strips of small grain (e.g.
rye) or forage crops (e.g. clover) with row crops like corn. It is
used to control erosion by reducing the velocity of wind and
water. The forage and cereal grain rows tend to trap sediment
that may otherwise end up in watercourses.
• A windbreak or shelterbelt is a vegetation barrier designed to
reduce or eliminate the velocity of the wind and hence reduce
wind erosion. Crop quality and livestock performance are
improved due to less abrasion from blowing soil. Tree and shrub
rows significantly increase the aesthetics of the landscape which
is proven by higher land values. They also trap snow in the
winter and thus provide a higher moisture content for the
growing season.
11. METHODS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
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• Recycling: refers to both the direct reuse of used products and material
recycling, that is the recovery of raw materials from waste (e.g. production
of new glass from fragments). Downcycling refers to the transformation of
waste to materials of lower quality than the initially used material.
• Incineration: Combustible waste from households and waste wood that is
not suitable for recycling undergo thermal treatment in waste incineration
plants or waste wood furnaces. The heat released in the process is used to
generate electricity and heat buildings. Waste with a high calorific value
and low level of pollutant contamination can be used in industrial plants,
e.g. cement plants, as an alternative to fossil fuels. Waste that is
contaminated with organic pollutants undergoes separate thermal
treatment
12. METHODS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
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• Chemical-physical and biological treatment: The objective of both
chemical-physical and biological treatment is to enable the removal of
pollutants from waste or its safe landfilling. Wastewater and polluted
excavated material are typical of the types of waste that are managed
in this way.
• Landfills: Residues from waste incineration or waste that is not
suitable for material recycling or thermal treatment are deposited in
landfills that are compliant with the legal requirements. If the waste
does not fulfil the requirements for landfilling, it must be pre-treated.
• Collection and logistics: The collection of waste at source (industry,
commerce and households) in suitable transport containers, its
intermediate storage and handover to waste disposal operations. The
treatment of waste is often based on a cascade of specialized plants.
In all cases, smooth logistics are a precondition for the efficient
management of waste. In the case of hazardous waste, in accordance
with the Ordinance on Movements of Waste, the handover must
be documented.
13. METHODS OF WATER CONSERVATION
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● Rainwater Harvesting: In this method of conservation of water, the rain
water is collected and allowed to percolate into a deep pit or a reservoir,
so that it seeps down and improves the ground water table.
● Water Metering: Install water meters and measure the amount of water
that is being used in residential and commercial buildings. The volume of
water is calculated and charged accordingly. Always monitor the water
bills for unusually high usage. It can help detect any leakage.
● Grey-water Recycling: Greywater recycling is a method of saving used
and waste water from kitchen sinks, washing machines and showers,
which is then recycled for usage in toilets, for watering plants, etc.
Environmentalists have demonstrated that the usage of this recycling
system has reduced almost 70% of domestic water usage.
● Pressure reducing Valves: They basically controls the amount of
pressure in a hydraulic system. These valves ensure a pre-set level of
water that is to be used. In this way, downstream components used in the
water system last longer and water consumption is also reduced. This is a
very efficient solution for water conservation in industrial, residential,
commercial and institutional buildings.
14. Simple Tips for Water Conservation
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IN KITCHEN
● Avoid using running water instead, soak the vegetables
in a bowl of water for some time and wash it later.
● When buying a dishwasher, select the one with light-
wash.
● If you have to wash a few vessels by hand, turn off the
water while you are not rinsing.
● Reuse the wastewater from RO water purifiers for
washing cars or watering your plants. You can also use
this water for mopping or pre-rinse laundry.
● Do not drain the leftover water in water bottles. It can
be used for watering plants or filling up water bowls for
birds.
● Do not defrost frozen foods with running water. You
can keep frozen things outside overnight, for defrosting
them.
● Switch to water-efficient appliances at home.
IN BATHROOM
● Install water-efficient showers and taps, to reduce
water usage.
● Turn off the water when you brush your teeth or
shave.
● About 20 to 40 gallons of water is spent during a four-
minute shower. Take shorter showers. You can also
install water-saving showerheads and shower timers.
● Frequently check for leakages in the toilet flushing
systems. This could be simply done by placing dye
tablets or adding drops of food colouring into the tank
and if colour appears in the bowl one hour later, your
toilet is leaking.
● Install dual flush toilet systems in the house, which
have two mechanisms to flush different amounts of
water.
15. Different Traditional Methods of
Water Conservation In India
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● Talab/ Bandhi
● Jhalaras
● Baoli
● Kund
● Bawari
KNOWLEDGE FACT
16. METHODS OF BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
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It involves the in situ conservation where conserving and protecting the ecosystem will protect the entire
biodiversity. It includes ex-situ conservation, which involves conservation measures when an organism is
endangered. Therefore, this means that the conservation methods of biodiversity aim at preservation, maintenance,
conservation, recovery, and enhancement as discussed below:
● Maintain, restore, and increase ecological systems while promoting the implementation of better practices
● Establishing buffer zones to prevent any alteration in the balance of natural ecosystems
● Protection against degradation and destruction of natural ecosystems
● Science, Technology and Research-Tools for conserving biodiversity
● Identification and protection of endangered species
● Captive breeding and Gene banks
17. METHODS OF ENERGY CONSERVATION
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Energy conservation is not about making limited resources last as long as they can, that
would mean that you are doing nothing more than prolong a crisis until you finally run
out of energy resources altogether. Conservation is the process of reducing demand on
a limited supply and enabling that supply to begin to rebuild itself. Many times the best
way of doing this is to replace the energy used with an alternate source.
● Lower the Room Temperature.
● Fix Air Leaks.
● Use Maximum Daylight.
● Get Energy Audit Done.
● Use Energy Efficient Appliances.
● Drive Less, Walk More and
Carpooling.
● Switch Off Appliances When Not
in Use.
18. METHODS OF NATURAL RESOURCES
CONSERVATION
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Natural resources are resources that occur in nature without any manmade
assistance. Any naturally occurring substance qualifies as a natural resource,
including animals, plants, water, oil, coal, minerals, timber, land, light, soil, and
energy. Natural resources can be renewable or nonrenewable
There are several ways to conserve natural resources in your very own home,
such as:
● Use less water.
● Turn off the lights.
● Use renewable energy.
● Recycle.
● Compost.
● Choose reusable goods.
● Manage your thermostat.
● Thrift shop.
19. Government Initiatives Towards Conservation
Governments have enacted Acts and regulations to diminish the rising danger of nature. Various schemes and
policies for the conservation of nature have been proposed by the Government. To make the process rapid, great
emphasis must be paid to environmental mental education, people’s participation, and population control.
World Nature Conservation Day is observed on July 28th every year across the world to create awareness of
natural resources conservation and protect nature. With the rise in the level of deforestation and losing wildlife,
conservation of nature has become a top priority. In India, due to the rise in urbanization, issues like loss of forest
cover, pollution, and loss of wildlife has increased. The government has taken initiative to reverse the situation. Here
are five Initiatives are taken by the Government of India:
● The vision of creating Nagar Van Udyan Scheme is to develop at least one City Forest in each city having
Municipal Corporation or Class 1 Cities to accommodate a wholesome health environment and contribute to
the growth of clean, green, and sustainable India. Its objective is to create 200 City forests in the country and
to create awareness about the plants and biodiversity.
● Waste management under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, a mass movement initiated by the Prime Minister of
India, Mr. Narendra Modi, in the year 2014. The Abhiyan motives lie in the cleanliness of the environment. He
hopes to create a sense of responsibility among the citizens to help achieve Mahatma Gandhi’s aim for Clean
India. The main objective of the Abhiyan is to recover resources for utilization through recycling and creating
employment in the process.
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20. Government Initiatives Towards Conservation
● Project Tiger has been the most successful environmental project by the Government. Project Tiger was
adopted in the year 1973 to improve the decreasing numbers of Tigers in India. It is a scheme sponsored by
the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and assists the tiger states for tiger conservation.
The objectives of the projects are to protect and restore habitat, monitor them day-to-day, eco-development
for local people, and relocation of the people from the habitats of tigers.
● The Government of India initiated the National Wetland Conservation Programme (NWCP) to conserve
and make acute use of wetlands in the country, therefore, preventing its further degradation. The scheme
was introduced with the objectives of undertaking extensive conservation measures in the wetlands that
need immediate help.
● The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change launched the Green Skill Development
Programme in June 2017. Green skills include conserving and protecting the green of nature alongside
creating awareness among the youth to develop skills and gain experience. In May 2018, during the launch
of the GSDP mobile app, Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister for Environment, forest, and climate change
said that 2.25 lakh people will be employed through GSDP by the next year and about five lakh will be
employed by 2021.
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21. CONCLUSION
We often take nature for granted. Once we realize that
the wilderness has a value of its own, this puts the man
in his rightful role as a custodian of nature rather than
the exploiter. Visit a wilderness area, a forest ,
lakeside, waterfall or seashore where man’s hand has
not made drastic change to the ecosystem and one
begins to add value to its beauty. Without the
wilderness, the earth would be a sad, bleak, human
dominated landscape. the problem is how much of the
wilderness can we preserve in the presence of an ever-
growing hunger for land and resources for its
utilitarian value. Unless we can begin to see the
ecological value of the wilderness, an ethnic for its
conservation cannot become part of our daily lives.
And without wilderness, the earth will eventually
become unlivable.
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