PRELIM - PPT 2 Flashcards
It is essential to make the public aware of the formidable consequences of the ____, if not retorted and reformative measures undertaken would result in the extinction of life.
Environmental Degradation
When the use of renewable resources exceeds its natural replenishment rate, destruction of ecosystem and extinction of wildlife that makes the supply drops is ____
Environmental Degradation
5 Challenges of Environmental Degradation
- Growing Population
- Poverty
- Agricultural growth
- Need to Ground water
- Development and forests
A population of over thousands of millions is growing at ____% every year. Over 17 million people are added each year.
2.11% (Growing Population)
____has often been described as a rich land with poor people. ____ and environmental degradation have a nexus(connection) between them. The vast majority of ____people are directly dependent on the nature resources of the country for their basic needs of food, fuel shelter and fodder
India (Poverty)
The people must be acquainted with the methods to sustain and increase ____ with damaging the environment. High yielding varieties have caused soil salinity and damage to the physical structure of soil
Agricultural Growth
It is essential to rationalize the use of ____. Factors like community wastes, industrial effluents and chemical fertilizers and pesticides have polluted our surface water and affected the quality of the
groundwater (Need to Groundwater)
____ serve catchments for the rivers. With increasing demand of water, plan to harness the mighty river through large irrigation projects were made.
Forests (Development and forests)
List of Environmental Degradation
- Land and Soil Degradation
- Water Degradation
- Atmospheric Degradation
- Natural Resources Degradation
- Loss of Biodiversity
Cause of Land and Soil Degradation
- Poor Farming Practices
- Excessive use of Fertilizers and Pesticides
Cause of Water Degradation
- Disposal of large amount of industrial waste
- Illegal dumping
Cause of Atmospheric Degradation
Depletion of the Ozone Layer
Cause of Natural Resources Degradatio
- Overpopulation and
- Exploitation of resources
Cause of Loss of Biodiversity
Destruction of Wild Forests
Is the degradation on quality and quantity of the natural resources; can be noise, heat, or other organisms
Environmental Pollution
Two source of Pollutants in Environmental Pollution
Point Source and Non-Point Source
Comes from a single place
e.g. factories and powerplants
Point Source
Comes from many places, all at once.
E.g during thunderstorm, from rainwater, etc.
Non-Point Sources
Republic Act 9003
This law aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program; law ensures proper segregation, collection, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste.
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
Republic Act 9275
law aims to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution from land-based sources.
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
Republic Act 8749
Law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the national air quality guideline for criteria pollutants, throughout the Philippines.
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
Republic Act 6969
Law aims to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures that presents unreasonable risk to human health.
Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
Republic Act 9512
An act to promote environmental awareness through environmental education for other purposes.
National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
Republic Act 10121
An Act strengthening the Philippine disaster risk reduction and management system.
Philippine Disaster Risk and Reduction and Management Act of 2010
Republic Act 9729
An act mainstreaming climate change into government policy formulations, establishing the framework strategy and program on climate change.
Climate Change Act of 2009
____ contribute to promoting sustainability by establishing legal frameworks and regulations aimed at protecting natural resources, reducing pollution, and preserving ecosystems for future generations.
Environmental laws
A development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable Development
3 Pillars/Components of Sustainable Development; 3Ps of Sustainability, Triple Bottom Line
- Environment = Planet
- Social = People
- Economic = Profit
The ____Pillar involves regulations, laws, and other tools used to deal with ____ facts and issues such as the management of land, freshwater, oceans, forests, air, natural resources, and wildlife.
Environmental Pillar
The ____ Pillar refers to initiatives, public policies, planning, and regulations supporting social issues. These include things such as fighting poverty, social justice, peace, promoting diversity, quality of living, access to healthcare, education, community development, cultural heritage, and some aspects of religion.
Social Pillar
The ____ Pillar of sustainability is essential for the business’s existence: a business needs to be economically viable to be sustainable.
Economic Pillar
List the Sustainable Development Goals
FAMILIARIZE WITH ATLEAST 7
- No poverty
- Zero hunger
- Good health and well-being
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Affordable and clean energy
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Reduced inequalities
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
- Peace, justice, and strong institutions
- Partnerships for the goals
What is the reason why UN members created these SD goals?
To end poverty, to protect the planet and to ensure that all people will enjoy peace and prosperity
CCC
Climate Change Commision
DENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
OCD
Office of Civil Defense
NDRRMC
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
EMB
Environmental Management Bureau
PAGASA
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
PHIVOLCS
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
PCEPSD
Philippine Center for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, Inc.
