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STUDENT NUMBER:
UNIQUE NUMBER: 387305
MODULE CODE: EED2601
MODULE NAME: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT: 04
DUE DATE: 06 SEPTEMBER 2023
,ACTIVITY 1
1.1.1. Two sustainability indicators
• Economic
• Social
• Ecological
Only take two of the indicators
1.1.2.
Examples of the application of sustainability indicators (Economic)
• Genuine Progress Indicator.
• Distribution of household & personal income.
• Percentage of income needed to pay for basic needs of a person.
• Percentage of children living in households with no adult earner.
• Mortgage repayments & rents relative to median income in region.
• Employment by top 5 companies in the region.
Examples of the application of sustainability indicators (Social)
• Basic services within walking & cycling distances of dwellings.
• Availability of day care for under 5s.
• Levels of education, including literacy & numeracy.
• Life expectancies at birth and at age 20.
• Morbidity rates.
• Crime rates; Homelessness.
• Teaching of indigenous languages in schools.
Examples of the application of sustainability indicators (Ecological)
• Rate of materials flow
• Rate of energy use
, • Total & per capita rate of greenhouse gas emissions
• Vehicle kilometres travelled per capita
• Human population & growth rate
• Area of land degraded & polluted
• Water pollution
• Air pollution
Two examples for each indicator. Choose two indicators
1.2. Sustainable development, as understood from the Brundtland Report, also
known as the "Our Common Future" report published by the World Commission on
Environment and Development in 1987, refersto a holistic approach aimed at
meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs. It involves balancing economic growth,
social progress, and environmental protection to ensure long-term well-being for all.
According to the Brundtland Report, sustainable development is a concept that
integrates economic, social, and environmental considerations, recognizing their
interdependencies. It emphasizes the need for equitable distribution of resources
and opportunities, promoting social inclusivity, and eradicating poverty. It also
recognizes the importance of environmental protection, managing resources
responsibly to minimize depletion and pollution, while safeguarding biodiversity and
ecosystems.
1.3.
Environmental Issue: Lack of Biodiversity in the School's Green Spaces
Lesson Topic: Restoring Biodiversity in Our School's Green Areas
Tbilisi principles Application of the Tbilisi principles
1. promote the value and necessity of Students will learn about the importance
local, national, and international of collaboration in biodiversity
conservation. They will discuss how
individuals, the school, and the
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