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Introduction to environment , ecology & ecosystemKHUSHBU SHAH
1) Environmental studies is the scientific study of our environment and our place in it. It includes the social aspects of environmental issues and has a broader scope than environmental science.
2) The environment consists of biotic and abiotic components that interact in complex ways. The biosphere is where all living things exist and interact, encompassing parts of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
3) Humans have increasingly modified the environment through activities like deforestation, pollution, and overexploitation of resources, degrading the environment and impacting ecosystems. Environmental education and sustainable practices are important to protect the environment.
The document discusses ecology, environment, and sustainable development. It defines key terms like ecology, environment, and sustainable development. It then discusses some of the major environmental problems facing humanity, like global warming. Global warming is caused by increased greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane from human activities. This is trapping more heat in the lower atmosphere and causing issues like melting ice caps and changes to climate and habitats worldwide. The document ends by suggesting some individual actions people can take to help address these environmental challenges.
This presentation introduces the concept of planetary health and the application of the concept to transforming the agricultural sector. The presentation was held by Sam Bickersteth, Rockefeller Foundation Economic Council on Planetary Health at the closing of the Agriculture Advantage 2.0 series at COP24.
The document describes natural resources and their environment. It defines natural resources as naturally occurring materials found in nature that are used by humans. Resources are classified into seven groups: wildlife, air, soil, water, minerals, fossil fuels, and people. Renewable resources like air can be replenished, while nonrenewable resources like minerals are used up. All resources interact with and depend on each other in the environment. Humans impact the landscape and environment through development and use of resources.
The document discusses several major global environmental problems including the destruction of thousands of plant and animal species, widespread deforestation, depletion of mineral resources and oceans, air pollution, damage to the ozone layer, and pollution and disfigurement of landscapes. It proposes solutions like moving to more sustainable production practices, exercising restraint in consuming natural resources, developing alternative energy sources, and increasing international cooperation between countries to address environmental issues.
Introduction to Environment Ecology and Ecosystemchirag yadav
Environmental studies is the scientific study of our environment and our place in it. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes both scientific and social aspects of human impact on the world. Environmental studies requires skills from various disciplines like chemistry, biology, earth sciences, and geography. The environment can be divided into four main segments - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Understanding environmental issues is important for solving problems like pollution, overexploitation of resources, and achieving sustainable development. Public awareness and participation are needed to address environmental degradation.
In July 2014, experts from public, private and research sectors met at the Rockefeller Foundation's "Planetary Health" summit to explore ways to better value ecosystems today to ensure their healthy existence tomorrow.
The document defines and describes the concept of environment. It states that environment refers to the surrounding conditions that affect living organisms, including humans. It comprises both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors. Environment regulates life and humans interact with it more than other species. It is the sum of physical, biological and cultural elements that surround an organism and influence its growth and development. The key components of environment are soil, water, air, organisms and solar energy. Environment provides resources for life. It can be divided into micro and macro levels as well as physical and biotic components.
Introduction to environment , ecology & ecosystemKHUSHBU SHAH
1) Environmental studies is the scientific study of our environment and our place in it. It includes the social aspects of environmental issues and has a broader scope than environmental science.
2) The environment consists of biotic and abiotic components that interact in complex ways. The biosphere is where all living things exist and interact, encompassing parts of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
3) Humans have increasingly modified the environment through activities like deforestation, pollution, and overexploitation of resources, degrading the environment and impacting ecosystems. Environmental education and sustainable practices are important to protect the environment.
The document discusses ecology, environment, and sustainable development. It defines key terms like ecology, environment, and sustainable development. It then discusses some of the major environmental problems facing humanity, like global warming. Global warming is caused by increased greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane from human activities. This is trapping more heat in the lower atmosphere and causing issues like melting ice caps and changes to climate and habitats worldwide. The document ends by suggesting some individual actions people can take to help address these environmental challenges.
This presentation introduces the concept of planetary health and the application of the concept to transforming the agricultural sector. The presentation was held by Sam Bickersteth, Rockefeller Foundation Economic Council on Planetary Health at the closing of the Agriculture Advantage 2.0 series at COP24.
The document describes natural resources and their environment. It defines natural resources as naturally occurring materials found in nature that are used by humans. Resources are classified into seven groups: wildlife, air, soil, water, minerals, fossil fuels, and people. Renewable resources like air can be replenished, while nonrenewable resources like minerals are used up. All resources interact with and depend on each other in the environment. Humans impact the landscape and environment through development and use of resources.
The document discusses several major global environmental problems including the destruction of thousands of plant and animal species, widespread deforestation, depletion of mineral resources and oceans, air pollution, damage to the ozone layer, and pollution and disfigurement of landscapes. It proposes solutions like moving to more sustainable production practices, exercising restraint in consuming natural resources, developing alternative energy sources, and increasing international cooperation between countries to address environmental issues.
Introduction to Environment Ecology and Ecosystemchirag yadav
Environmental studies is the scientific study of our environment and our place in it. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes both scientific and social aspects of human impact on the world. Environmental studies requires skills from various disciplines like chemistry, biology, earth sciences, and geography. The environment can be divided into four main segments - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Understanding environmental issues is important for solving problems like pollution, overexploitation of resources, and achieving sustainable development. Public awareness and participation are needed to address environmental degradation.
In July 2014, experts from public, private and research sectors met at the Rockefeller Foundation's "Planetary Health" summit to explore ways to better value ecosystems today to ensure their healthy existence tomorrow.
The document defines and describes the concept of environment. It states that environment refers to the surrounding conditions that affect living organisms, including humans. It comprises both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors. Environment regulates life and humans interact with it more than other species. It is the sum of physical, biological and cultural elements that surround an organism and influence its growth and development. The key components of environment are soil, water, air, organisms and solar energy. Environment provides resources for life. It can be divided into micro and macro levels as well as physical and biotic components.
The document discusses the key components of the environment - abiotic, biotic, and energy. It defines environment as the sum of living and nonliving things that surround an organism. The abiotic component includes the lithosphere (physical space), atmosphere (climate), and hydrosphere (water). The biotic component refers to living or organic elements. Energy from the sun powers the environment and drives ecological processes and cycles.
The document proposes an ecological communities project in Montpelier, Vermont that includes an organic-permaculture farm, wellness spa, and renewable energy systems. The community would be self-sufficient in food, energy, and construction materials using ecological principles. It would also generate income through selling excess energy and specialized building skills. A natural healthcare model based on prevention and self-healing practices would be implemented and generate additional income through high-quality products and services. The overall project aims to establish a sustainable community as a model for the next phase of civilization through public-private partnerships and in harmony with local governments.
This document provides an overview of environmental studies as an interdisciplinary field. It defines key terms like environment, biotic and abiotic factors. It describes the four spheres of the environment - atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It discusses the interaction between living organisms and their surrounding environment. It also outlines the positive and negative impacts of human activities and technology on the environment. The document emphasizes that environmental studies considers both scientific and social aspects to develop a holistic understanding of environmental issues.
Ecology and Environment- A Comprehensive RelationshipManav Mahajan
This document discusses ecology and the environment. It defines ecology as the relationship between organisms and their physical surroundings. The environment includes the physical world of abiotic and biotic factors, the social world of human activities and relations, and the built world of human constructions. Ecology and the environment are interrelated, as changes in environmental factors can affect entire ecosystems. Organisms and ecosystems are dependent on various physical environmental factors like radiation, temperature, water, gravity, pressure, wind, and soil conditions.
This document provides an introduction and overview of an environmental studies course syllabus. The syllabus covers 5 units: (1) the multidisciplinary nature of environmental science and ecosystems, (2) natural resources, (3) biodiversity and conservation, (4) environmental pollution, and (5) social issues and environmental management. Key topics addressed include different types of ecosystems, natural resources like forests and water, biodiversity threats and conservation, various forms of pollution and their impacts, and approaches to addressing social and environmental issues. The course aims to educate students on interactions between the environment and human activities from diverse perspectives.
Introduction to environment,ecology and ecosystemMaharshi Dave
This document provides definitions and concepts related to environmental studies. It discusses:
1) Basic definitions of key terms like environment, ecology, ecosystem, and environmental science.
2) The objectives and guiding principles of environmental studies according to UNESCO, including creating awareness, imparting knowledge, developing concern for the environment, and attaining harmony with nature.
3) The main components of the environment - atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. It also describes the layers of the atmosphere.
4) The relationship between humans and the environment, and how increased human impacts like pollution, deforestation, and industrialization are placing stress on the environment's ability to sustain life.
The document discusses the physical dimensions of the environment, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. It defines each sphere and describes its composition and characteristics. It also discusses the abiotic components of the environment, such as location, climate, soil, and geology, as well as the biotic components, including producers, consumers, food chains, food webs, trophic levels, and energy flow through ecosystems.
The document describes Earth's major subsystems which include the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. It provides details about each subsystem, such as the atmosphere containing the air and essential gases for life, the hydrosphere containing all of Earth's water, the lithosphere being the solid part of Earth, and the biosphere composed of all living things that interact to support life. It also defines key terms like environment, ecosystem, and ecology.
The Earth Foundation's mission is to create a new vision for a biologically diverse and sustainable future through innovative design and management of natural and artificial systems. It aims to transform the future by following natural laws and principles. The Foundation will establish a Natural Treasury to catalog and protect all life on Earth. It will also work on initiatives related to water, land, air, energy, and human/social systems management to align human activities with planetary goals and the natural order. The ultimate goal is to improve life for all while shaping a better world with environmentally sound economic development.
The document discusses the definition and components of environment, including biotic and abiotic factors that influence organisms. It also discusses environmentalism as a political and social movement aimed at protecting nature through policies and actions to reduce pollution, fossil fuel use, and promote sustainable resource use and biodiversity conservation. Finally, it provides the definition of ecology as the scientific study of relationships between organisms and their surroundings.
This document discusses environmental imbalance and natural disasters. It begins by defining key terms like environment, ecology, and ecological balance. It explains that all components of the environment should be protected and balanced to maintain a good environment. When this balance is disrupted by factors like pollution, overpopulation, or deforestation, it can lead to ecological imbalance and problems like lack of food and increased conflict among people and animals. The document stresses the importance of ecological balance for human survival and calls for better management of natural resources to achieve this balance.
The environment consists of both biotic and abiotic components. Biotic components include living things like plants, animals and humans. Abiotic components are non-living factors such as water, air, soil, rocks and sunlight. Ecosystems involve interactions between living organisms, including producers like plants that produce energy through photosynthesis, primary consumers like herbivores that eat plants, and secondary consumers like carnivores that eat other animals. Abiotic factors also influence ecosystems, with examples being soil, water, air, temperature and sunlight, which different organisms are adapted to in different ways.
the atmosphere, (The cover of the air)
the hydrosphere, (water bodies)
the lithosphere (the earth’s crust)
the biosphere. (the life layer)
Environmental Engineer’s role
Environmental science is a multidisciplinary field that studies the interactions between living organisms and their surrounding natural and man-made environments. It considers physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect organisms. The environment includes biotic components like plants and animals as well as abiotic factors such as air, water, and soil. Environmental studies aims to understand human impacts and develop solutions to issues like pollution, sustainable resource use, and biodiversity conservation. It is a broad field that integrates aspects of many disciplines like science, social science, and management.
Environment - Class 7 - Geography (Social Studies)AnjaliKaur3
This PPT is helpful for class 7 students and for teachers looking for teaching aids. This topic is about Environment and I have explained the same in a very simple and interesting manner.
This document defines key terms related to ecosystems, including producers, consumers, decomposers, food webs, populations and communities. It explains that an ecosystem is made up of both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components that interact, including plants, animals, soil, air and water. Producers are organisms like plants that can produce their own food, while consumers eat other organisms and decomposers break down dead organic matter.
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the environment and seeks solutions to environmental problems. It incorporates areas like biology, ecology, geology, and social sciences. There are several important components of environmental science, including atmospheric science, geosciences, and ecology. Major international organizations that work in environmental science include the Earth System Governance Project, Global Environmental Facility, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and International Union for Conservation of Nature. Key issues addressed in environmental science are climate change, deforestation, waste disposal, loss of biodiversity, and various forms of pollution.
Daksh shandilya ppt our environment class 6 davNarayznGui
This document discusses the biotic and abiotic components of the environment. The biotic environment includes all living organisms like plants, animals, and microorganisms. Plants produce their own food through photosynthesis while animals obtain food by eating plants or other animals. Decomposers break down dead organic matter and return nutrients to the soil. The abiotic environment refers to non-living factors like air, water, soil, light and temperature, which affect living organisms. These biotic and abiotic components interact with each other through food chains, nutrient cycles and other ecological processes.
This document discusses how various disciplines can contribute to understanding and protecting the environment. Chemistry helps minimize pollution and develop green chemicals. Physics analyzes the atmosphere and climate. Ecology shows how human actions impact the environment. Economics studies resource use. History compares past and present environments. Geology addresses pollution and natural hazards. Ethics establishes the relationship between humans and nature. Sociology examines how social patterns affect the environment. Biology helps clean waste and create biofuels. Engineering contributes to sanitation and public health.
The document discusses steps that can be taken to prevent the damaging effects of air pollution, including scientific groups studying its impacts, legislative bodies passing laws to control emissions, and educators teaching about it. Researchers first assess and measure air pollutants to determine safe exposure levels. Regulatory agencies then work to reduce emissions and exposure through legislation and coordination to monitor the environment and control air pollution. Prevention through these agencies' regulatory efforts is also key to controlling air pollution.
The document discusses the key components of the environment - abiotic, biotic, and energy. It defines environment as the sum of living and nonliving things that surround an organism. The abiotic component includes the lithosphere (physical space), atmosphere (climate), and hydrosphere (water). The biotic component refers to living or organic elements. Energy from the sun powers the environment and drives ecological processes and cycles.
The document proposes an ecological communities project in Montpelier, Vermont that includes an organic-permaculture farm, wellness spa, and renewable energy systems. The community would be self-sufficient in food, energy, and construction materials using ecological principles. It would also generate income through selling excess energy and specialized building skills. A natural healthcare model based on prevention and self-healing practices would be implemented and generate additional income through high-quality products and services. The overall project aims to establish a sustainable community as a model for the next phase of civilization through public-private partnerships and in harmony with local governments.
This document provides an overview of environmental studies as an interdisciplinary field. It defines key terms like environment, biotic and abiotic factors. It describes the four spheres of the environment - atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It discusses the interaction between living organisms and their surrounding environment. It also outlines the positive and negative impacts of human activities and technology on the environment. The document emphasizes that environmental studies considers both scientific and social aspects to develop a holistic understanding of environmental issues.
Ecology and Environment- A Comprehensive RelationshipManav Mahajan
This document discusses ecology and the environment. It defines ecology as the relationship between organisms and their physical surroundings. The environment includes the physical world of abiotic and biotic factors, the social world of human activities and relations, and the built world of human constructions. Ecology and the environment are interrelated, as changes in environmental factors can affect entire ecosystems. Organisms and ecosystems are dependent on various physical environmental factors like radiation, temperature, water, gravity, pressure, wind, and soil conditions.
This document provides an introduction and overview of an environmental studies course syllabus. The syllabus covers 5 units: (1) the multidisciplinary nature of environmental science and ecosystems, (2) natural resources, (3) biodiversity and conservation, (4) environmental pollution, and (5) social issues and environmental management. Key topics addressed include different types of ecosystems, natural resources like forests and water, biodiversity threats and conservation, various forms of pollution and their impacts, and approaches to addressing social and environmental issues. The course aims to educate students on interactions between the environment and human activities from diverse perspectives.
Introduction to environment,ecology and ecosystemMaharshi Dave
This document provides definitions and concepts related to environmental studies. It discusses:
1) Basic definitions of key terms like environment, ecology, ecosystem, and environmental science.
2) The objectives and guiding principles of environmental studies according to UNESCO, including creating awareness, imparting knowledge, developing concern for the environment, and attaining harmony with nature.
3) The main components of the environment - atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. It also describes the layers of the atmosphere.
4) The relationship between humans and the environment, and how increased human impacts like pollution, deforestation, and industrialization are placing stress on the environment's ability to sustain life.
The document discusses the physical dimensions of the environment, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. It defines each sphere and describes its composition and characteristics. It also discusses the abiotic components of the environment, such as location, climate, soil, and geology, as well as the biotic components, including producers, consumers, food chains, food webs, trophic levels, and energy flow through ecosystems.
The document describes Earth's major subsystems which include the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. It provides details about each subsystem, such as the atmosphere containing the air and essential gases for life, the hydrosphere containing all of Earth's water, the lithosphere being the solid part of Earth, and the biosphere composed of all living things that interact to support life. It also defines key terms like environment, ecosystem, and ecology.
The Earth Foundation's mission is to create a new vision for a biologically diverse and sustainable future through innovative design and management of natural and artificial systems. It aims to transform the future by following natural laws and principles. The Foundation will establish a Natural Treasury to catalog and protect all life on Earth. It will also work on initiatives related to water, land, air, energy, and human/social systems management to align human activities with planetary goals and the natural order. The ultimate goal is to improve life for all while shaping a better world with environmentally sound economic development.
The document discusses the definition and components of environment, including biotic and abiotic factors that influence organisms. It also discusses environmentalism as a political and social movement aimed at protecting nature through policies and actions to reduce pollution, fossil fuel use, and promote sustainable resource use and biodiversity conservation. Finally, it provides the definition of ecology as the scientific study of relationships between organisms and their surroundings.
This document discusses environmental imbalance and natural disasters. It begins by defining key terms like environment, ecology, and ecological balance. It explains that all components of the environment should be protected and balanced to maintain a good environment. When this balance is disrupted by factors like pollution, overpopulation, or deforestation, it can lead to ecological imbalance and problems like lack of food and increased conflict among people and animals. The document stresses the importance of ecological balance for human survival and calls for better management of natural resources to achieve this balance.
The environment consists of both biotic and abiotic components. Biotic components include living things like plants, animals and humans. Abiotic components are non-living factors such as water, air, soil, rocks and sunlight. Ecosystems involve interactions between living organisms, including producers like plants that produce energy through photosynthesis, primary consumers like herbivores that eat plants, and secondary consumers like carnivores that eat other animals. Abiotic factors also influence ecosystems, with examples being soil, water, air, temperature and sunlight, which different organisms are adapted to in different ways.
the atmosphere, (The cover of the air)
the hydrosphere, (water bodies)
the lithosphere (the earth’s crust)
the biosphere. (the life layer)
Environmental Engineer’s role
Environmental science is a multidisciplinary field that studies the interactions between living organisms and their surrounding natural and man-made environments. It considers physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect organisms. The environment includes biotic components like plants and animals as well as abiotic factors such as air, water, and soil. Environmental studies aims to understand human impacts and develop solutions to issues like pollution, sustainable resource use, and biodiversity conservation. It is a broad field that integrates aspects of many disciplines like science, social science, and management.
Environment - Class 7 - Geography (Social Studies)AnjaliKaur3
This PPT is helpful for class 7 students and for teachers looking for teaching aids. This topic is about Environment and I have explained the same in a very simple and interesting manner.
This document defines key terms related to ecosystems, including producers, consumers, decomposers, food webs, populations and communities. It explains that an ecosystem is made up of both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components that interact, including plants, animals, soil, air and water. Producers are organisms like plants that can produce their own food, while consumers eat other organisms and decomposers break down dead organic matter.
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the environment and seeks solutions to environmental problems. It incorporates areas like biology, ecology, geology, and social sciences. There are several important components of environmental science, including atmospheric science, geosciences, and ecology. Major international organizations that work in environmental science include the Earth System Governance Project, Global Environmental Facility, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and International Union for Conservation of Nature. Key issues addressed in environmental science are climate change, deforestation, waste disposal, loss of biodiversity, and various forms of pollution.
Daksh shandilya ppt our environment class 6 davNarayznGui
This document discusses the biotic and abiotic components of the environment. The biotic environment includes all living organisms like plants, animals, and microorganisms. Plants produce their own food through photosynthesis while animals obtain food by eating plants or other animals. Decomposers break down dead organic matter and return nutrients to the soil. The abiotic environment refers to non-living factors like air, water, soil, light and temperature, which affect living organisms. These biotic and abiotic components interact with each other through food chains, nutrient cycles and other ecological processes.
This document discusses how various disciplines can contribute to understanding and protecting the environment. Chemistry helps minimize pollution and develop green chemicals. Physics analyzes the atmosphere and climate. Ecology shows how human actions impact the environment. Economics studies resource use. History compares past and present environments. Geology addresses pollution and natural hazards. Ethics establishes the relationship between humans and nature. Sociology examines how social patterns affect the environment. Biology helps clean waste and create biofuels. Engineering contributes to sanitation and public health.
The document discusses steps that can be taken to prevent the damaging effects of air pollution, including scientific groups studying its impacts, legislative bodies passing laws to control emissions, and educators teaching about it. Researchers first assess and measure air pollutants to determine safe exposure levels. Regulatory agencies then work to reduce emissions and exposure through legislation and coordination to monitor the environment and control air pollution. Prevention through these agencies' regulatory efforts is also key to controlling air pollution.
The document discusses several topics related to environmental sustainability and laws in the Philippines. It begins by defining environmental sustainability and discussing threats to maintaining valued environmental qualities. It then explains the concepts of environmental ethics and different environmental worldviews, specifically the Western and deep ecology perspectives. Finally, it outlines several important Philippine environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act which aims to protect water bodies from pollution and require wastewater treatment.
Environmental analysis of jagannath universityjoy dey
This document provides an overview of environmental analysis as a subject within geography and environmental studies. It discusses the importance of understanding interactions within the biosphere and biogeochemical cycles. It also outlines several key concepts and approaches in environmental analysis including qualitative and quantitative analysis, background and pollution monitoring, stages of analysis, and implications for related fields like environmental chemistry and geography. The document examines needs and career opportunities in geography with a specialization in environmental analysis.
This document provides information about an environmental analysis course submitted by a student. It includes the course title, number, student and department information. It then discusses key topics in environmental analysis including the components of the environment, biogeochemical cycles, types of pollution, the aims of environmental analysis, types of analysis, stages of analysis, concepts in environmental analysis, environmental chemistry, and green chemistry.
Introduction to environment and environmental studiesSURYAKANTVERMA2
“Environmental studies” is the scientific study of our environment and our place in it.
Definition: “Environmental studies” is the study of environmental issues.
It has broader coverage than environmental science and includes social aspects of environment also.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PRINCIPLE AND LAWS.pptxLOIDJAYKADILE1
Environmental law aims to manage human impacts on the natural environment and its resources. It covers issues like air/water quality, climate change, waste management, and species protection. There are seven key environmental principles: nature knows best, all life is important, everything is connected, everything changes, waste goes somewhere, resources are finite, and humans are stewards of nature. Philippine laws address specific issues like solid waste (RA 9003), air pollution (RA 8794), water pollution (RA 9275), toxic substances (RA 6969), and wildlife conservation (RA 9147). The Philippines is committed to climate action through frameworks that guide development plans and disaster risk reduction. Individual action is also needed to protect the environment we depend on
environmental science ecosystem and natural resourceskriztianibaos3
Environmental law aims to manage human impacts on the natural environment and its resources. It covers issues like air/water quality, climate change, waste management, and species protection. There are seven key environmental principles: nature knows best, all life is important, everything is connected, everything changes, waste goes somewhere, resources are finite, and humans are stewards of nature. Philippine laws address specific issues like solid waste (RA 9003), air pollution (RA 8794), water pollution (RA 9275), toxic substances (RA 6969), and wildlife conservation (RA 9147). The Philippines is committed to climate action under the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol. Individual action is also needed to protect the environment we depend on.
Environmental law aims to manage human impacts on the natural environment and its resources. It covers issues like air/water quality, climate change, waste management, and species protection. There are seven key environmental principles: nature knows best, all life is important, everything is connected, everything changes, waste goes somewhere, resources are finite, and humans are stewards of nature. Philippine laws address specific issues like solid waste (RA 9003), air pollution (RA 8794), water pollution (RA 9275), toxic substances (RA 6969), and wildlife conservation (RA 9147). The Philippines is committed to climate action through frameworks for mitigation and adaptation. Individual action is also needed to protect the environment we depend on.
Scope and aspect of environmental resource managementAl Jubaer
Environmental resource management involves managing the interaction between human societies and the environment. It aims to protect ecosystem services for future generations while balancing human needs. Environmental resources include both natural resources like water, soil, and air as well as socioeconomic and cultural resources. Effective environmental resource management requires consideration of ethical, economic, social, and technological factors. It also requires coordination across many disciplines like geography, biology, ecology, and social sciences.
Environmental management: Introduction and scopeRashmi Yadav
This document discusses environmental management. It defines environmental management as managing an organization's environmental programs in a planned, documented manner. Environmental management is multi-disciplinary and deals with human impacts on the environment. It aims to integrate natural/social sciences and can operate at short/long term and local/global levels. Standards for environmental management systems include ISO 14001 and the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). Environmental management systems can improve compliance, reduce costs and show leadership.
The document provides an overview of solid waste management. It discusses the types and sources of solid waste, as well as categorization based on material and hazard potential. Proper solid waste management is important for environmental and public health. The document also outlines objectives, advantages and disadvantages of solid waste management systems. Key advantages include keeping environments clean and reducing pollution, while disadvantages include high costs and safety issues at waste sites.
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This document provides an introduction to an environmental health course for 2nd year nursing students. It defines key terms like environmental health, ecology, and discusses the scope of environmental health problems. Florence Nightingale is highlighted as a pioneer in environmental health. Nurses are encouraged to help address factors like pollution and toxins that impact patient health.
multidisciplinary nature of enviroment.pptx.pdfRaaniaPalti
Environmental science is a multidisciplinary field that studies the natural environment and how human activities impact it. It draws from disciplines like biology, chemistry, physics, economics and social sciences to understand environmental systems and address environmental problems. The document discusses how environmental science studies the biotic and abiotic components of the environment and their interactions. It also examines how topics like ecology, pollution, natural resource use, and sustainability require perspectives from multiple disciplines. The goal of environmental studies is to promote awareness of environmental issues and solutions through understanding the natural and human systems influencing the environment.
This document provides an overview of environmental studies as an interdisciplinary field. It defines key terms like environment, biotic and abiotic factors. It describes the four spheres of the environment - atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It discusses the interaction between living organisms and their surrounding environment. It also outlines the positive and negative impacts of human activities and technology on the environment. The document emphasizes that environmental studies considers both scientific and social aspects to develop a holistic understanding of environmental issues.
This document provides an overview of environmental studies as an interdisciplinary field. It defines key terms like environment, biotic and abiotic factors. It describes the four spheres of the environment - atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It discusses the interaction between living organisms and their surrounding environment. It also outlines the positive and negative impacts of human activities and technology on the environment. The document emphasizes that environmental studies considers both scientific and social aspects to develop a holistic understanding of environmental issues.
The document provides an overview of environmental economics, including its origins in the 1960s as industrialization led to increased environmental degradation and activism. Environmental economics studies the economic effects of environmental policies and focuses on efficient allocation of natural resources and dealing with environmental damage through policies. It sees the environment as a form of natural capital. Key concepts in environmental economics include sustainable development, market failure, externalities, and valuation of environmental resources using techniques like cost-benefit analysis.
This document discusses the multi-disciplinary nature of environmental studies. It begins by defining the environment and ecology, and explains that all organisms depend on their environment for survival. It then describes the different components of the environment, including the physical/abiotic and living/biotic factors. It outlines the objectives of environmental studies according to UNESCO, including creating awareness, imparting knowledge, developing concern, and motivating participation in protection. Finally, it discusses some key environmental organizations in India and their role in involvement and awareness campaigns.
2. CROWN ECO MANAGEMENT
We are composed of volunteer professionals in the scientific
sector, supported by various agencies around the world. Our
group is an independent organization supporting programs
involving climate change, biodiversity, organic pollutants and
greenhouse gases, to name a few.
3. RELATED LEGISLATION
Features an authoritative source of legislation across the
world that deals with environment preservation through
promulgating policies on
sanctions, regulations, authorizations and restrictions on
natural resources.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
Environmental monitoring details the activities and
procedures involved in ascertaining the condition of a
particular environment. This, in turn, will be used in preparing
or supporting environmental impact evaluations, where
potential detrimental effects of human activities on nature will
be calculated.