The document discusses environmental management as a systematic approach to utilizing renewable resources sustainably through an environmental management system in compliance with laws. It outlines the 3Ps of environmental management as prevention, preservation, and protection. Some causes of environmental degradation include population growth, poverty, waste, and industrialization. Solutions proposed are using renewable energy, waste management, afforestation, and environmental education. Sustainable development is defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.