EED2601 Assignment 2 2023 (ANSWERS)
1.1 Briefly explain the following concepts using your own understanding after
reading what literature says about them:
1.1.1 The Environment (2)
1.1.2 Environmental Education (2)
1.1.3 The Anthropocene (2)
1.1.4 Sustainability (2)
1.1.5 The Holistic En...
Environment refers to the natural environment and the conditions under which living
organisms exist. It includes everything around us, including air, water, soil, plants, animals,
and even man-made structures. The environment provides essential resources and
ecosystem services that support life on Earth. It is a complex system with many
interconnected components, and its health and stability are vital to the well-being and
survival of all living things.
1.1.2 Environmental education:
Environmental education is concerned with the teaching and learning process that aims to
increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the environment and our
relationship with it. It emphasizes the importance of environmental conservation,
sustainable practices and the interdependence between people and nature. Environmental
education encourages critical thinking, problem solving, and active participation in
addressing environmental challenges. It aims to empower individuals to become
environmentally responsible citizens who can contribute to the protection and sustainable
management of the environment.
1.1.3 Anthropocene:
The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch characterized by significant human
impact on Earth's ecosystems. It has been suggested that human activities, especially
since the industrial revolution, have caused significant and lasting changes in geology,
climate, biodiversity and systems. other nature of the planet. The term "Anthropocene"
highlights the idea that humans have become the dominant force shaping Earth's
environment, often in unsustainable ways. It means recognizing our responsibility to
understand and minimize the negative impacts our actions have on the planet.
1.1.4 Durability:
Sustainability refers to the ability of the present generation to meet the needs of the
present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs. It involves the responsible and balanced use of resources to ensure long-term
environmental, social and economic well-being. Sustainability is concerned with activities
that minimize environmental damage, promote social justice, and maintain economic
viability. It emphasizes the conservation of natural resources, the reduction of waste and
pollution, the promotion of renewable energy, and the adoption of sustainable production
and lifestyle systems.
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