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ELECTIVE ASSIGNMENT 4
SECOND SEMESTER 2023
ANSWERS PROVIDED FOR
ASSIGNMENT 4
💯 PASS GUARANTEE
, ACTIVITY 1
1.1.1. Two sustainability indicators are:
- Carbon footprint: measures the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an
individual, organization, or nation.
- Water footprint: measures the amount of water used in the production of goods and
services.
1.1.2. Examples of the application of sustainability indicators are:
- A company calculates their carbon footprint and sets targets to reduce their
greenhouse gas emissions by 20% over the next five years.
- A municipality measures their water footprint and develops a plan to reduce their water
consumption by 15% by implementing water-saving measures in public buildings, parks,
and streets.
- A country establishes a biodiversity index to monitor the conservation of its natural
resources and sets goals to protect 25% of its land area as protected areas.
- A farm measures its energy use and invests in renewable energy technologies to
reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
1.2. Sustainable development means meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves the
integration of economic, social and environmental considerations in decision-making
processes. The Brundtland Report defines sustainable development as "development
that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs."
1.3. One environmental issue around my school is littering in the school yard and
surrounding areas. To teach a lesson on the consequences of littering and how to
address it, I would apply the following Tbilisi Principles of environmental education:
- Principle 1: Awareness: I would start the lesson by raising awareness among students
about the negative impacts of littering on the environment, wildlife, and human health.
ELECTIVE ASSIGNMENT 4
SECOND SEMESTER 2023
ANSWERS PROVIDED FOR
ASSIGNMENT 4
💯 PASS GUARANTEE
, ACTIVITY 1
1.1.1. Two sustainability indicators are:
- Carbon footprint: measures the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an
individual, organization, or nation.
- Water footprint: measures the amount of water used in the production of goods and
services.
1.1.2. Examples of the application of sustainability indicators are:
- A company calculates their carbon footprint and sets targets to reduce their
greenhouse gas emissions by 20% over the next five years.
- A municipality measures their water footprint and develops a plan to reduce their water
consumption by 15% by implementing water-saving measures in public buildings, parks,
and streets.
- A country establishes a biodiversity index to monitor the conservation of its natural
resources and sets goals to protect 25% of its land area as protected areas.
- A farm measures its energy use and invests in renewable energy technologies to
reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
1.2. Sustainable development means meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves the
integration of economic, social and environmental considerations in decision-making
processes. The Brundtland Report defines sustainable development as "development
that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs."
1.3. One environmental issue around my school is littering in the school yard and
surrounding areas. To teach a lesson on the consequences of littering and how to
address it, I would apply the following Tbilisi Principles of environmental education:
- Principle 1: Awareness: I would start the lesson by raising awareness among students
about the negative impacts of littering on the environment, wildlife, and human health.
