The document discusses the role of governments in environmental protection and policy making. It explains that governments can help protect environmental interests through policies that address market failures, full-cost pricing, and the tragedy of the commons. The policy making process involves legislation, funding, rule-writing, and enforcement that is influenced by political processes. Individuals can also work to influence environmental policies through civic engagement, voting, and activism. Environmental laws and regulations are used to control pollution, set safety standards, and protect species. International cooperation and treaties are needed to address global environmental challenges but have been inadequate due to lack of funding and enforcement.
REDD+ and its implementation in IndonesiaCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Bimo Dwi Satrio, Senior Research Officer, CIFOR, at "Muda Bersuara 2021: Selamatkan generasi emas 2045 dari krisis iklim" by Foreign Policy Community Indonesia (FPCI) Chapter Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, on 6 August 2021
Environmental management aims to control human impact on the environment to preserve natural resources and improve human welfare. It focuses on developing and implementing environmental policy. Sustainable development meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. India faces many environmental issues like pollution, degradation of land and forests, and loss of biodiversity due to factors like population growth, urbanization, and industrialization. The national environmental policy aims to mainstream environmental concerns in development and achieve conservation, equity, and sustainability.
Transforming REDD+ lessons learned and way forwardCIFOR-ICRAF
1. The document discusses lessons learned from REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) programs and ways to improve their effectiveness.
2. It summarizes findings from the Global Comparative Study on REDD+ which assessed REDD+ policies and projects in 6 countries and found modest impacts on reducing deforestation and mixed effects on community well-being.
3. It argues that for REDD+ to be more effective, programs need to support large-scale reforms that incentivize conservation, economic efficiency, and government budgets, rather than remain as small projects. Impact assessments also need to better evaluate REDD+ outcomes.
The document discusses the Green Economy Initiative (GEI) led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It defines a green economy as one that improves human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks. The UNEP is supporting green economy initiatives in 20 countries and its approach includes establishing enabling conditions through regulations and incentives, promoting investment in key sectors like agriculture and energy, and using modeling to analyze scenarios. Transitioning to a green economy could lead to enhanced wealth, higher GDP growth, more jobs, and reduced poverty according to the analysis.
Fundamentals of Environmental Management and sustainable developmentNelson Kuriakose
here are the fundamentals of environmental managment of a business concern and measures for its sustainable development.
I have also briefly explained an example with regards to toyota.
"all the best"
The document discusses the role of governments in environmental protection and policy making. It explains that governments can help protect environmental interests through policies that address market failures, full-cost pricing, and the tragedy of the commons. The policy making process involves legislation, funding, rule-writing, and enforcement that is influenced by political processes. Individuals can also work to influence environmental policies through civic engagement, voting, and activism. Environmental laws and regulations are used to control pollution, set safety standards, and protect species. International cooperation and treaties are needed to address global environmental challenges but have been inadequate due to lack of funding and enforcement.
REDD+ and its implementation in IndonesiaCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Bimo Dwi Satrio, Senior Research Officer, CIFOR, at "Muda Bersuara 2021: Selamatkan generasi emas 2045 dari krisis iklim" by Foreign Policy Community Indonesia (FPCI) Chapter Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, on 6 August 2021
Environmental management aims to control human impact on the environment to preserve natural resources and improve human welfare. It focuses on developing and implementing environmental policy. Sustainable development meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. India faces many environmental issues like pollution, degradation of land and forests, and loss of biodiversity due to factors like population growth, urbanization, and industrialization. The national environmental policy aims to mainstream environmental concerns in development and achieve conservation, equity, and sustainability.
Transforming REDD+ lessons learned and way forwardCIFOR-ICRAF
1. The document discusses lessons learned from REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) programs and ways to improve their effectiveness.
2. It summarizes findings from the Global Comparative Study on REDD+ which assessed REDD+ policies and projects in 6 countries and found modest impacts on reducing deforestation and mixed effects on community well-being.
3. It argues that for REDD+ to be more effective, programs need to support large-scale reforms that incentivize conservation, economic efficiency, and government budgets, rather than remain as small projects. Impact assessments also need to better evaluate REDD+ outcomes.
The document discusses the Green Economy Initiative (GEI) led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It defines a green economy as one that improves human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks. The UNEP is supporting green economy initiatives in 20 countries and its approach includes establishing enabling conditions through regulations and incentives, promoting investment in key sectors like agriculture and energy, and using modeling to analyze scenarios. Transitioning to a green economy could lead to enhanced wealth, higher GDP growth, more jobs, and reduced poverty according to the analysis.
Fundamentals of Environmental Management and sustainable developmentNelson Kuriakose
here are the fundamentals of environmental managment of a business concern and measures for its sustainable development.
I have also briefly explained an example with regards to toyota.
"all the best"
Assessing progress in national REDD+ policy processesCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation by Monica Di Gregorio, M. Brockhaus, K. Korhonen-Kurki, J. Sehring, T. Cronin, S. Mardiah, L. Santoso, and E. Muharrom during the Forests Asia Summit in the discussion forum "Climate change: Low-emissions development and societal welfare - trade offs, risks and power struggles in forest and climate change policy arenas" focuses on the REDD Global Comparative Study (GCS), key policy challenges and regime types, how progress in REDD+ is actually defined and what conclusions can be drawn.
Join leading pollution experts from around the world for a conversation on the challenges of protecting the world’s marine environment from plastics.
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/events/2019/07/greening-governance-seminar-series-plastics-polluting-ocean
Part of WRI's Greening Governance seminar series.
The document discusses the upcoming Rio+20 conference and issues surrounding the green economy and sustainable development. It outlines the history of international environmental agreements leading up to Rio+20 and examines debates around defining a green economy, transitioning to green sectors, and policy measures. It also discusses proposals for strengthening the institutional framework for sustainable development and critiques approaches that could compromise Rio principles or promote privatization of nature. Alternative proposals are presented for building people-centered sustainable economies.
This document discusses strategies for transitioning to a green economy proposed by various international organizations. It provides examples of green economy initiatives in key areas like buildings, appliances, transportation, lighting, and industry implemented by G8 countries. Specific policies promoted include super insulation standards for new buildings, regulations on standby power and eco-design of appliances, fuel efficiency standards and eco-driving programs for vehicles, phasing out incandescent bulbs, and energy management programs for industry. International consensus indicates these types of coordinated policy measures can significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions over the long term.
REDD+ subnational initiatives: Key findings of CIFOR case bookCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was given by William D. Sunderlin at "REDD+ Emerging? What we can learn from subnational initiatives", a CIFOR Official Side Event at COP 20 in Lima, Peru on Friday, 5 December.
Indonesia’s Efforts in battling the Climate Change CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Djati W. Hadi (Head of Communication Bureau, MOEF) at "Webinar: If forests and peatlands disappeared, would humanity survive?", 21 August 2019.
The document provides information on environmental management programs offered at various universities around the world. It lists the institution, country, degree/certificate offered, duration of study, key features of the program, typical coursework, and weblinks for additional information. Some of the common areas of study included in the programs are environmental policy, sustainability, environmental science, auditing and management systems, impact assessment, and resources management. The programs prepare students for careers in environmental consulting, industry, government, and non-profits.
FOR CS PROFESSIONAL, CA, CMA
Sustainable Development
• Role of Business in Sustainable Development
• Sustainability Terminologies
• Corporate Sustainability
• Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• KYOSEI & TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE (TBL)
• One of the fundamental characteristics of a corporate is perpetuity. In the eyes of law, it is treated as a separate legal entity which can hold assets and bear liabilities, can sue and be sued.
• The word sustainable is derived from sustain or sustained. The synonyms of the word sustained as per the Collins Thesaurus include perpetual, prolonged, steady.
• Sustainable development is a broad, concept that balances the need for economic growth with environmental protection and social equity.
• WCED recognized that the achievement of sustainable development could not be simply left to government regulators and policy makers. It recognized that industry has a significant role to play.
• Four fundamental Principle of Sustainable Development- Principle of Intergenerational equity; Principle of sustainable use; Principle of equitable use or intergenerational equity; Principle of integration.
• Corporate Sustainability is a business approach that creates long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks deriving from economic, environmental and social developments. corporate sustainability describes business practices built around social and environmental considerations • Key drivers need to be garnered to ensure sustainability - Internal Capacity Building strength; Social impact assessment; Repositioning capability; Corporate sustainability.
• Kyosei philosophy reflects a confluence of social, environmental, technological and political solutions. It works in five stages-- First is economic survival of the company. Second is cooperating with labour. Third is cooperating outside the company. Fourth is global activism, and fifth is making the government/s a Kyosei partner
• In 1999 Elkington developed the concept of the Triple Bottom Line which proposed that business goals were inseparable from the societies and environments within which they operate.
• The emergence of corporate responsibility, from being a niche interest of environmentalist and pressure groups to one public. Concern, has in part, stemmed from the realization that corporate governance and social and environmental performance are important elements of sustained financial profitability.
Green Economy and Sustainable DevelopmentAkshita Jain
The document discusses green economy and sustainable development. It defines a green economy as one that reduces pollution and carbon emissions through investments in clean energy and resource efficiency. The goals of a green economy are shared prosperity and societal resilience through economic, social and environmental pillars of inclusive growth. Key areas of a green economy include renewable energy, green buildings, clean transportation, land and water management, and waste reduction through recycling and reuse. Transitioning to a green economy can help achieve the goals of sustainable development.
The document discusses environmental management and development. It covers:
1. The history of development from post-WWII reconstruction efforts to the current focus on sustainable development.
2. Different types of natural resources and their classification as renewable vs. non-renewable, stock vs. flow, and use value vs. non-use value.
3. The prime movers of development, including government, technology, international cooperation, and private sector involvement.
The document discusses Integrated Environmental Management (IEM). It provides definitions of IEM, outlines its basic principles such as informed decision making and public participation. The history and reasons for IEM are presented. Key issues IEM aims to address are improving water quality, waste management, and energy efficiency. The document concludes with proposed environmental strategies and programs to implement IEM including legislation, education, conservation and community involvement.
This document discusses the emergence of the green economy concept and its relevance to corporate strategy. It notes that global issues like climate change, resource scarcity, and unemployment are driving the need for a green economy approach. A green economy is defined as one that improves human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks. The document outlines some key aspects of transitioning to a green economy, including green investment and jobs, renewable energy, green buildings, and energy efficiency. Regulatory frameworks and technological change are important drivers.
To save the Environment, we have to first improve our economy and lead to green economy from present brown economy by the following means shown in presentation.
Green economy a way to deal with climate changesauravkumar das
The aspiration levels of people have skyrocketed in developing economies like India. Gas guzzling automobiles, account for more than 70% of the pollution & the consequent global warming. Corporate gluttony is on the rise. Viewing business activities through the lens of the triple bottom-line paradigm of people, planet & profit is what will make our society progressive.
We all know about the climate change issues, about how our world is in imminent peril. I intend this artifact to be a change driver targeted at policy makers and business leaders alike, as well as the common people to “grow but sustainably”.
Assessment of the Extent to which Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) ca...Shahadat Hossain Shakil
In this study the extent of addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation through SEA will be trying to explore based on available literatures, which is very few due to this domains infancy till date. In doing so present context of climate change will be described concisely. Following that, nexus between climate change and SEA will be highlighted based on SEA principles, guidance and best practice manual and empirical evidences of the integration in several countries. Drawing insights from the prior discussions, deficits and recommendations will be stated for future research agendas.
Green economics considers the economy as part of the natural world and dependent on finite natural resources. It aims to balance human needs with environmental protection now and indefinitely. Key aspects include environmental economics, resource economics, and sustainable development. Green economics is concerned with issues like global warming, pollution, and depleting resources like water and energy.
This document discusses green growth as an approach to economic development that considers environmental sustainability. It defines green growth as low-carbon economic growth that integrates economic, social, and environmental pillars of sustainable development. The document outlines green growth paths like eco-efficiency and eco-effectiveness, and strategies to address climate change through investments in infrastructure, cleaner production, and environmental laws. It also discusses promoting green growth in the Philippines through the Clean Development Mechanism and challenges to implementing green strategies.
China taking over USA and the West in Climate Change Coping amulya123
In 2017, it is crystal clear that China is taking over global leadership with stalwarts of the West: USA and England explicitly dumping Climate Change as not even existing after demonizing China as a "Third World" country exempt from Greenhouse Gases Emissions control in the earlier Kyoto Protocol proposals. But China had been investing in massive non Greenhouse Gases emitting industrial and economy at a scale larger than all of the West as this Indian bureacrat, Sanwal, normally not a friend or admirer of China, pointing this out as early as 2011 before the Rio+20 conference, and my graduate student has done a nice presentation about this Paper.
Green economy aims to increase investments and growth while substantially reducing carbon footprints. It promotes resource efficiency, clean technologies, and sustainable production and consumption patterns. A green economy is driven by investments that reduce emissions, enhance efficiency, and prevent biodiversity loss. It emphasizes the intersection between environment and economy.
Civil society actors from Uganda and the Philippines to learn how they are advancing effective, equitable adaptation finance systems to build resilience in a changing climate.
El documento define el ecosistema como un conjunto formado por organismos, el medio ambiente en el que viven y las relaciones entre ellos. Los ecosistemas están compuestos de elementos bióticos, como plantas, animales y microorganismos, y elementos abióticos como el suelo, agua y clima. Los ecosistemas pueden ser de diferentes tamaños y tipos, incluyendo terrestres como selvas y desiertos, y acuáticos como océanos y ríos. El documento también explica los conceptos de hábitat, el lugar donde
El documento habla sobre los antónimos y cómo formarlos añadiendo prefijos como des-, i-, im-, in. También contiene ejemplos de palabras y sus antónimos, así como actividades para identificar antónimos de palabras dadas y para identificar palabras con tilde. Por último, explica conceptos gramaticales como el sujeto, predicado, verbo y núcleos.
Assessing progress in national REDD+ policy processesCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation by Monica Di Gregorio, M. Brockhaus, K. Korhonen-Kurki, J. Sehring, T. Cronin, S. Mardiah, L. Santoso, and E. Muharrom during the Forests Asia Summit in the discussion forum "Climate change: Low-emissions development and societal welfare - trade offs, risks and power struggles in forest and climate change policy arenas" focuses on the REDD Global Comparative Study (GCS), key policy challenges and regime types, how progress in REDD+ is actually defined and what conclusions can be drawn.
Join leading pollution experts from around the world for a conversation on the challenges of protecting the world’s marine environment from plastics.
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/events/2019/07/greening-governance-seminar-series-plastics-polluting-ocean
Part of WRI's Greening Governance seminar series.
The document discusses the upcoming Rio+20 conference and issues surrounding the green economy and sustainable development. It outlines the history of international environmental agreements leading up to Rio+20 and examines debates around defining a green economy, transitioning to green sectors, and policy measures. It also discusses proposals for strengthening the institutional framework for sustainable development and critiques approaches that could compromise Rio principles or promote privatization of nature. Alternative proposals are presented for building people-centered sustainable economies.
This document discusses strategies for transitioning to a green economy proposed by various international organizations. It provides examples of green economy initiatives in key areas like buildings, appliances, transportation, lighting, and industry implemented by G8 countries. Specific policies promoted include super insulation standards for new buildings, regulations on standby power and eco-design of appliances, fuel efficiency standards and eco-driving programs for vehicles, phasing out incandescent bulbs, and energy management programs for industry. International consensus indicates these types of coordinated policy measures can significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions over the long term.
REDD+ subnational initiatives: Key findings of CIFOR case bookCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was given by William D. Sunderlin at "REDD+ Emerging? What we can learn from subnational initiatives", a CIFOR Official Side Event at COP 20 in Lima, Peru on Friday, 5 December.
Indonesia’s Efforts in battling the Climate Change CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Djati W. Hadi (Head of Communication Bureau, MOEF) at "Webinar: If forests and peatlands disappeared, would humanity survive?", 21 August 2019.
The document provides information on environmental management programs offered at various universities around the world. It lists the institution, country, degree/certificate offered, duration of study, key features of the program, typical coursework, and weblinks for additional information. Some of the common areas of study included in the programs are environmental policy, sustainability, environmental science, auditing and management systems, impact assessment, and resources management. The programs prepare students for careers in environmental consulting, industry, government, and non-profits.
FOR CS PROFESSIONAL, CA, CMA
Sustainable Development
• Role of Business in Sustainable Development
• Sustainability Terminologies
• Corporate Sustainability
• Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• KYOSEI & TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE (TBL)
• One of the fundamental characteristics of a corporate is perpetuity. In the eyes of law, it is treated as a separate legal entity which can hold assets and bear liabilities, can sue and be sued.
• The word sustainable is derived from sustain or sustained. The synonyms of the word sustained as per the Collins Thesaurus include perpetual, prolonged, steady.
• Sustainable development is a broad, concept that balances the need for economic growth with environmental protection and social equity.
• WCED recognized that the achievement of sustainable development could not be simply left to government regulators and policy makers. It recognized that industry has a significant role to play.
• Four fundamental Principle of Sustainable Development- Principle of Intergenerational equity; Principle of sustainable use; Principle of equitable use or intergenerational equity; Principle of integration.
• Corporate Sustainability is a business approach that creates long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks deriving from economic, environmental and social developments. corporate sustainability describes business practices built around social and environmental considerations • Key drivers need to be garnered to ensure sustainability - Internal Capacity Building strength; Social impact assessment; Repositioning capability; Corporate sustainability.
• Kyosei philosophy reflects a confluence of social, environmental, technological and political solutions. It works in five stages-- First is economic survival of the company. Second is cooperating with labour. Third is cooperating outside the company. Fourth is global activism, and fifth is making the government/s a Kyosei partner
• In 1999 Elkington developed the concept of the Triple Bottom Line which proposed that business goals were inseparable from the societies and environments within which they operate.
• The emergence of corporate responsibility, from being a niche interest of environmentalist and pressure groups to one public. Concern, has in part, stemmed from the realization that corporate governance and social and environmental performance are important elements of sustained financial profitability.
Green Economy and Sustainable DevelopmentAkshita Jain
The document discusses green economy and sustainable development. It defines a green economy as one that reduces pollution and carbon emissions through investments in clean energy and resource efficiency. The goals of a green economy are shared prosperity and societal resilience through economic, social and environmental pillars of inclusive growth. Key areas of a green economy include renewable energy, green buildings, clean transportation, land and water management, and waste reduction through recycling and reuse. Transitioning to a green economy can help achieve the goals of sustainable development.
The document discusses environmental management and development. It covers:
1. The history of development from post-WWII reconstruction efforts to the current focus on sustainable development.
2. Different types of natural resources and their classification as renewable vs. non-renewable, stock vs. flow, and use value vs. non-use value.
3. The prime movers of development, including government, technology, international cooperation, and private sector involvement.
The document discusses Integrated Environmental Management (IEM). It provides definitions of IEM, outlines its basic principles such as informed decision making and public participation. The history and reasons for IEM are presented. Key issues IEM aims to address are improving water quality, waste management, and energy efficiency. The document concludes with proposed environmental strategies and programs to implement IEM including legislation, education, conservation and community involvement.
This document discusses the emergence of the green economy concept and its relevance to corporate strategy. It notes that global issues like climate change, resource scarcity, and unemployment are driving the need for a green economy approach. A green economy is defined as one that improves human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks. The document outlines some key aspects of transitioning to a green economy, including green investment and jobs, renewable energy, green buildings, and energy efficiency. Regulatory frameworks and technological change are important drivers.
To save the Environment, we have to first improve our economy and lead to green economy from present brown economy by the following means shown in presentation.
Green economy a way to deal with climate changesauravkumar das
The aspiration levels of people have skyrocketed in developing economies like India. Gas guzzling automobiles, account for more than 70% of the pollution & the consequent global warming. Corporate gluttony is on the rise. Viewing business activities through the lens of the triple bottom-line paradigm of people, planet & profit is what will make our society progressive.
We all know about the climate change issues, about how our world is in imminent peril. I intend this artifact to be a change driver targeted at policy makers and business leaders alike, as well as the common people to “grow but sustainably”.
Assessment of the Extent to which Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) ca...Shahadat Hossain Shakil
In this study the extent of addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation through SEA will be trying to explore based on available literatures, which is very few due to this domains infancy till date. In doing so present context of climate change will be described concisely. Following that, nexus between climate change and SEA will be highlighted based on SEA principles, guidance and best practice manual and empirical evidences of the integration in several countries. Drawing insights from the prior discussions, deficits and recommendations will be stated for future research agendas.
Green economics considers the economy as part of the natural world and dependent on finite natural resources. It aims to balance human needs with environmental protection now and indefinitely. Key aspects include environmental economics, resource economics, and sustainable development. Green economics is concerned with issues like global warming, pollution, and depleting resources like water and energy.
This document discusses green growth as an approach to economic development that considers environmental sustainability. It defines green growth as low-carbon economic growth that integrates economic, social, and environmental pillars of sustainable development. The document outlines green growth paths like eco-efficiency and eco-effectiveness, and strategies to address climate change through investments in infrastructure, cleaner production, and environmental laws. It also discusses promoting green growth in the Philippines through the Clean Development Mechanism and challenges to implementing green strategies.
China taking over USA and the West in Climate Change Coping amulya123
In 2017, it is crystal clear that China is taking over global leadership with stalwarts of the West: USA and England explicitly dumping Climate Change as not even existing after demonizing China as a "Third World" country exempt from Greenhouse Gases Emissions control in the earlier Kyoto Protocol proposals. But China had been investing in massive non Greenhouse Gases emitting industrial and economy at a scale larger than all of the West as this Indian bureacrat, Sanwal, normally not a friend or admirer of China, pointing this out as early as 2011 before the Rio+20 conference, and my graduate student has done a nice presentation about this Paper.
Green economy aims to increase investments and growth while substantially reducing carbon footprints. It promotes resource efficiency, clean technologies, and sustainable production and consumption patterns. A green economy is driven by investments that reduce emissions, enhance efficiency, and prevent biodiversity loss. It emphasizes the intersection between environment and economy.
Civil society actors from Uganda and the Philippines to learn how they are advancing effective, equitable adaptation finance systems to build resilience in a changing climate.
El documento define el ecosistema como un conjunto formado por organismos, el medio ambiente en el que viven y las relaciones entre ellos. Los ecosistemas están compuestos de elementos bióticos, como plantas, animales y microorganismos, y elementos abióticos como el suelo, agua y clima. Los ecosistemas pueden ser de diferentes tamaños y tipos, incluyendo terrestres como selvas y desiertos, y acuáticos como océanos y ríos. El documento también explica los conceptos de hábitat, el lugar donde
El documento habla sobre los antónimos y cómo formarlos añadiendo prefijos como des-, i-, im-, in. También contiene ejemplos de palabras y sus antónimos, así como actividades para identificar antónimos de palabras dadas y para identificar palabras con tilde. Por último, explica conceptos gramaticales como el sujeto, predicado, verbo y núcleos.
The document discusses gravity and its effects. It defines gravity as the force of attraction that causes objects on Earth to fall toward the center. It explains that the mass of an object determines its gravity, while weight has a direct relationship with gravity and varies depending on location. The document provides examples of how weight would differ on other planets and moons compared to Earth due to their different gravitational forces. It includes a chart showing equations to calculate weight on other celestial bodies and prompts the reader to test how gravity affects falling objects.
The document discusses the author's experience with a science fair project for a class. Some key points:
- The author enjoyed doing the project because it allowed exploration of a topic of interest and curiosity. However, the strict format of science fairs is frustrating.
- If implementing a science fair in their own classroom, the author would make it more flexible and allow various presentation styles, rather than requiring one specific mold.
- An alternative proposed is an "Invention Convention" format to encourage creativity and accommodate different learning styles. The traditional science project would still be an option for students preferring structure.
Este manual del usuario describe las características y funcionalidades del programa XLogo. Explica cómo usar la interfaz gráfica, incluyendo el editor de procedimientos y las opciones de menú. También proporciona una lista detallada de las primitivas de XLogo para movimientos, operaciones matemáticas, bucles, y más.
In May 2014, the OGC issued a call for sponsors for the OGC Testbed 11 interoperability initiative to advance OGC’s open framework for interoperability in the geospatial industry. One of the goals is continuing work to advance the use of Linked Data and Semantic Enabling of OGC Web Services. These slides describes the key role of SPARQL and GeoSPARQL for reaching these goals.
Slides presented at RDF and Linked Data workshop held at JIIDE 2014 (Lisbon). In Spanish.
Este documento proporciona información sobre el sistema solar. Explica que el sistema solar incluye el Sol y los planetas como Mercurio, Venus, Tierra, Marte, Júpiter, Saturno, Urano y Neptuno, así como Plutón. También describe que la Luna es el satélite de la Tierra y que tarda 28 días en dar una vuelta completa alrededor de la Tierra.
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The document discusses sustainable development and ethics regarding the environment. It notes that the environment is a stakeholder without a voice and that humans only consider its needs when their own are impacted. It critiques anthropocentrism for viewing nature as resources to exploit rather than having intrinsic worth. The document advocates adopting a sustainable ethic that recognizes environmental limits and treats humans as part of nature. It provides examples of individual, business, community and international efforts that can help overcome anthropocentrism, including the Kyoto Protocol for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
14.02, Wennersten — Lecture intro to industrial ecologyWDC_Ukraine
The document discusses the concept of industrial ecology and outlines several key topics:
1. It defines industrial ecology as the study of technological systems and their interactions with the natural world to enable global sustainability.
2. It provides examples of tools used in industrial ecology like life cycle analysis and material flow accounting.
3. It discusses the dimensions of industrial ecology including its scientific, temporal, spatial, sectoral aspects as well as development in different regions.
4. Specific cases like the industrial symbiosis in Kalundborg, Denmark and the Hammarby Model of an urban residential area with reduced environmental load are examined.
Sustainability And Economic Developmentjohncleveland
The document discusses sustainability and its connections to economic development. It defines sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs. Economic development strategies can support community sustainability initiatives or sustainable business practices. Businesses benefit from improving their environmental performance through eco-efficiency, innovation, and reducing their impacts on natural capital.
This document discusses the fundamentals of sustainable construction. It defines sustainability and sustainable development, noting they were first defined in 1981 and 1987, respectively. Sustainable construction is a subset of sustainable development that focuses on procurement, assembly, and commissioning while embracing waste minimization. The key frameworks discussed are the Brundtland Report, Agenda 21, and the Kyoto Protocol. Seven principles of sustainable construction are outlined, and benefits to contractors are discussed. Whole building design is noted as important to system thinking and life cycle costing.
The document discusses the concept of ecoagriculture, which aims to enhance rural livelihoods and sustainable food production while also conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services. It outlines the vision and mission of Ecoagriculture Partners, which is to scale up ecoagriculture approaches worldwide by catalyzing strategic connections and dialogue among stakeholders. Some of the strategic goals are to understand ecoagriculture through documentation and analysis, build capacity of innovators, and achieve policy changes that advance ecoagriculture. Challenges discussed include designing carbon projects that benefit local knowledge and leverage sustainable production systems.
This document discusses the importance of linking local action to policy work on sustainable consumption and production (SCP). It argues that local action can help deliver strong policy, effective infrastructure, and high levels of engagement, which are all needed to drive lasting change towards SCP. Local initiatives can test innovative solutions, engage more people, and provide evidence to inform national policymaking. While challenges remain, local action delivers practical improvements, engages individuals, and supports achieving national SCP targets.
The document discusses sustainability and the LEED rating system. It defines sustainability and explains that there are three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. It then describes the LEED rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to certify sustainable buildings and professionals. LEED provides standards for environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, addressing factors like site development, water and energy use, materials, and indoor air quality.
The HDR Regenerative Design Framework is a new way of thinking that breaks existing design paradigms and creates net positive buildings through social and ecological systems thinking.
Sustainable Industrial Development: The Role of Networksmicconference
Presentation of Dr. Heinz Leuenberger, Director, Environmental Management, UNIDO
at the Open Dialog for the High- Level Conference of MICs in New York, 6 March 2013
Assignment 2 Micro Analysis Description Using ONLY the info .pdfaakashenterprises
Assignment 2 Micro Analysis Description Using ONLY the info sheet, slide show and your
textbooks and class notes as resources you feel that you can answer BECs micro analysis with an
advice to the Chair of the Organization. Topics to be covered: You have made yourself a partial list
of guiding questions: 1. Which approach would work best for BEC in dealing with its stakeholders?
Why? 2. What stakeholder, ethical, and CSR issues can you foresee in this scenario? 3. Should
BEC establish an ethics/CSR department with a mandate to deal with ethical and shareholder and
CSR issues? If so, how should it look? What approaches would you recommend? 4. Based upon
the above analysis would you recommend BEC. proceed with the proposal? You envision plenty of
challenges but is there a way out? Your career may depend on your answer. An assessment
rubric for this project follows and will be uploaded to the Moodle course management system. THE
BIOSPHERE ECO-CITY APPROACH A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban-centred region
where people and organizations cooperate to build a culture of sustainability. [see Zones of a
Biosphere Eco-City, separate document] The BEC approach grows a culture of sustainability
through engagement. And it strengthens urban-rural balance. Engagement is achieved within the
framework of 10 Themes of Sustainability. And it is promoted through 5 Tools of Engagement.
BEC Themes and Tools have been tested since 2009 in Ottawa, Canada, and have been found to
be effective. CULTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY Cultures strongly affect how we think and act. They
are built on our human experiences, sometimes over thousands of years (e.g., Agri-culture). But
with todays pace of change, cultures can develop quickly. When peoples habits change, so will
their culture (e.g., Cell Phone culture). The Biosphere Eco-City is an intentional approach that
engages people in sustainable activities to create a culture of sustainability. This will in turn
influence thoughts and actions. HUMAN CAPITAL A MAJOR RESOURCE BEC is for any city and
uses human capital its people The Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) model was developed for use in any
city using human capital the energy and ideas of people. It addresses human activities that impact
both people and the environment. ZONES OF A BIOSPHERE ECO-CITY A Biosphere Eco-City
has an urban core and a rural area A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) has an urban core, where human
processes dominate, and a rural zone, where ecological processes are stronger. [See Zones of a
Biosphere Eco-City, separate document] THEMES OF A BIOSPHERE ECO-CITY Themes include
all areas of direct action for sustainability BEC Themes, include all areas of direct action for
sustainability. They are easy to understand and provide a framework for discussion. These
Themes are: Transportation, Energy, Design, Habitat, Food, Natural Capital, Waste, Health,
Recreation and Sense of Place. The framework of BEC Themes ensures all issues are discussed
and that people can connect .
This document outlines the course structure and content for a Business, Society & Environment course. It includes:
- An introduction to the topics of global warming, skepticism about climate change, and businesses' role in society through video clips.
- A definition of sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
- An overview of the course objectives to study the impacts of business on resources and describe systems to influence these impacts.
- A course map listing topics like corporate social responsibility, the environment, renewable energy, and waste management that will be covered.
- Details on group and individual assignments, midterm and final exams, and grading criteria.
Environmental Sustainability by Dr. Vinayak Chavan.pptxvinayak665840
The document discusses environmental sustainability, carbon footprints, and carbon sequestration. It defines key terms like sustainable development, environmental sustainability, carbon footprint, and carbon sequestration. It discusses how carbon footprints can be reduced through strategies like using renewable energy, public transportation, waste reduction, and carbon offsetting. Reducing carbon footprints is important for mitigating climate change and protecting the environment.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on the green economy. It defines the green economy as increasing development without harming natural resources through cleaner industries and more efficient resource use. It discusses green economy indicators, initiatives in countries like China and India, and challenges to achieving a greener economy, including financial barriers and lack of environmental awareness. While a green economy may create jobs and markets for green technologies, critics argue it could increase costs for developing countries. The presentation concludes that green investments and policies are crucial for long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
This document is a paper titled "Sustainable development in India: Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility" written by Arbaaz khan and Suhail khan, students at Al-Barkaat Institute of Management Studies in Aligarh, India. The paper discusses sustainable development in India with a focus on governance, ethics, and corporate social responsibility. It provides background on sustainable development and examines issues like business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and how sustainable development can be achieved through responsible governance and industry practices.
the delicate topic of Sustainable Development through a
book which I have co-authored and give to the audience also a perspective on
how Education can sensitively provide support for this framework.
I will participate in my role of affiliate professor of management and behavior
for Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France ( www.ggsb.com)
by mark esposito (m.esposito@ht.umass.edu)
The State of Jurisdictional Sustainability: Synthesis for Practitioners and P...CIFOR-ICRAF
1) The document analyzes progress toward jurisdictional sustainability across 39 jurisdictions in the tropics. Deforestation has decreased in some jurisdictions like Aceh but increased in others like East Kalimantan.
2) Jurisdictions have made various commitments to reduce emissions and deforestation through international agreements. Progress implementing integrated low-emissions strategies varies across jurisdictions.
3) External support for jurisdictions has included over $2.3 billion in funding but more formal partnerships are still needed between governments and companies. The document provides recommendations to strengthen jurisdictional sustainability efforts.
The Architecture Of Sustainable BusinessLaercio Bruno
The document discusses the architecture of sustainable business. It defines architecture as the design of human environments and sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations. The architecture of sustainability aims to create environments that are ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just, and culturally accepted. It then outlines several initiatives that companies can implement as part of a comprehensive sustainability policy, including energy, waste, water, and emissions management as well as stakeholder engagement and corporate governance.
Put together by
Camille Maxwell, Director of Northeast Shores Development Corporation
Sammy Catania, Development Manager, Tremont West Development Corporation
Ben Campbell, Buciness Development DIrector, Slavic Village Development Corporation
Deepa Vedavyas, Associate Director for Development, Buckeye Area Development Corporation
Matt Lasko, Housing DIrector, Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization
Jeff Ramsey, Executive DIrector, Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization
Anthony Whitfield, Economic Development DIrector, Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation
This document provides an overview of the Aldersgate Group and its six workstreams focused on accelerating the green economy. The Aldersgate Group is a coalition of businesses, politicians, and organizations that promotes high environmental standards and sustainable economic growth. It operates as a think tank and lobbying group. The six workstreams examine issues related to resource use, developing a new green economy, financing green projects, environmental skills, best-value regulation, and transparency in reporting. Ideas are presented for how Wales could analyze sectors to transition to a circular economy, innovate in areas like agriculture and biomass, and potentially reverse its consumption footprint.
1. MANAGING
HUMAN SYSTEMS
Kristina Kelley
Sustainability Strategies in Developing Economies
May 22, 2011
John Halstead, Instructor
2. Managing Business Systems for Sustainability
Resource management systems
Cultural capital means that the people of the area
are the local experts in the good
Combine this with scientific knowledge
Develop a plan of resource management
Incorporation of:
Ecosystem
People and Technology
Local Knowledge
Property Rights
3. Linking Social and Ecological Systems
People and Local Property
Ecosystem
Technology Knowledge Rights
Patterns of Interactions and Sustainable Society
4. Sustainable Outcome
Leads to higher knowledge of the local
resources
People respect what the company is doing,
keeps good image within community
Adds to the overall well-being of the
community to achieve a social outreach
Economically important because can provide
new jobs for people at ZimZam
5. Improving Environmental Performance
Reduction of Carbon Footprint
“Acarbon footprint is the total amount of GHG
(greenhouse gases) emissions, assessed in
carbon dioxide units (tonnes of CO2 equivalent /
year), caused directly and indirectly by an
individual, organization, event or product.” (How to
improve your carbon footprint | Ways to do it!)
Analyze Current Carbon Footprint
Set a Reduction Goal
Amount to reduce
Timeframe for reduction
6. Identifying Goals
Create Credible Environmental Position
Establishcarbon reduction goal
Focus on areas that best help the economy and
environment
Prepare to Comply With Legislation
Investigate local regulations (if applicable)
Have Suppliers on Board
Drivedown cost
Suppliers should have the same standards
7. Suggestions to Meet Goal
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels for Electricity
Environmentally Friendly Dye
Clay/Dirt Dye
Natural Dye
Low-impact Fiber Reactive Dye
Un-dyed clothing
Environmentally Friendly Fabric
Hemp
Organic Cotton
Planning Logistics
Less trips to vendors and suppliers
Planned ordering with suppliers to ensure only what is need is being
shipped – leads to smaller shipments
8. How can the company work with the village and
surrounding areas to strengthen its economy?
Natural Capital Ecosystem Services
Ecological
Economics
Limit Extraction to
Local Economic
What is Needed for
Development
Production
9. Local Economic Development (LED)
“Local economic development (LED) can be
an empowering tool for local communities,
governments, and nongovernment
organizations (NGOs). By working together,
these stakeholders can build local capacity
and infrastructure, become self-sufficient, and
enjoy the goods and services that result from
their labor.” (Economics of Sustainability (2 of 3))
5 Stage Approach
10. Local Economic Development (LED)
According to the World
Bank, “LED World Bank Developed 5 Stage Approach:
encompasses a range
of disciplines including
physical
Organize the effort
planning, economics
and marketing. It also
incorporates many local Assess the local economy
government and private
sector functions
including environmental Develop LED Strategy
planning, business
development, infrastruct
ure provision, real Implement LED Strategy
estate development and
finance. ” (What is
Local Economic Review LED Strategy
Development
(LED)?, 2011)
11. Conclusion for ZimZam
Resource Management
Leads to sustainable outcome
Set a Carbon Footprint Reduction Goal
Change current business practices (ex. energy
source, dyes, cloth materials, logistics)
Practice Ecological Economics
Enforce a Local Economic Development (LED)
plan
Build off of local infrastructure
12. Resources:
Berkes, F., & Folke, C. (2000). Linking Social and Ecological Systems. (J. Colding, Ed.) Cambridge, United
Kingdom: The Press Syndicate of the University of Cambridge.
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