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Environmental Sustainability - Coggle Diagram
Environmental Sustainability
Related theme
Neighbourhood gardens
solar panel on top of housing blocks
eco-gardens or solar panels on top of carparks
Transport
Car-lite nation
Active mobitily
encouraged use of public transport
more carbon efficient
cheaper
Preservation sites
Sungei Buloh Wetland reseverve
rich in biodiversity
Eco-Link@BKE
It lets animals cross safely between the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve, allowing wildlife to expand their habitat and genetic pool and increase their survival chances.
Definition
Sustainability
ability to maintain or support a process over time
Climate Change
significant variations in global weather patterns that persist over an extended period of time
overconsumption
the excessive consumtion of resources such as food which would lead to wastage
stewardship
the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. stewardship of natural resources
biodiversity
all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area. The variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world
How is this achieved
Modern cities
Singapore
New York
Less developed cities
Indonesia
Discussion question
What are your views on travelling on public transport?
What are the benefits to having green spaces
How far do you agree that efforts to mitigate climate change are futile
How can we change the mindsets of consumers to adopt environmentally friendly practices
how are the current generations impacted by climate change
the increase in temperature
worsen air quality due to pollution from factories and vehicles
youths
vulnerable to health effects of climate change
respiratory problems due air pollution
heat stroke due to warm weathers
severe weather events would disrupt schooling
missed classes
reduced educational gains
psychological effects
stress
anxiety
middle aged
financial burden due to climate related disasters
property damage
loss of income (lose jobs)
increased healthcare costs
elderlies
social isolation
loss of company (community)
health risk
more vulnerable to heat-related illness
what the current generation can do to combat climate change
raise awareness
through social media
to motivate others to take action against climate change
encourage use of renewable energy
reduce carbon footprint
use reusable plastics (for packing food and groceries)
opt for public transport as they are more carbon efficient
recycle
reducing consumption of meat , opting for plant based diet
conserving water
engage sustainable practices
be climate resilient
adaptation strategies to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of climate change in their communities