EED2601 Assignment 4 2023 (ACCURATE ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS)
QUESTIONS ASKED:
ACTIVITY 1
1.1 Progress towards achieving sustainability can be gauged using sustainability
indicators.
1.1.1. Mention any two sustainability indicators. (2)
1.1.2. State four examples of the application of the above...
, ACTIVITY 1 1.1 Progress towards achieving sustainability can be gauged using
sustainability indicators. 1.1.1. Mention any two sustainability indicators. (2) 1.1.2.
State four examples of the application of the above-mentioned sustainability
indicators. (4) 1.2 Define sustainable development using your own understanding
after reading what Brundtland Report says about it. (4)
1.1.1 Mention any two sustainability indicators. (2) Sustainability indicators are used to
gauge the progress of a community, business, or nation toward sustainable development.
Two common sustainability indicators include:
1. Carbon Footprint: Measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or
indirectly by an individual, event, organization, etc.
2. Water Usage: Tracks the consumption and management of water resources.
1.1.2 State four examples of the application of the above-mentioned sustainability
indicators. (4) The above-mentioned sustainability indicators can be applied in the
following ways:
1. Carbon Footprint: Used by corporations to measure and reduce their emissions as
part of sustainability reporting.
2. Carbon Footprint: Governments can track national carbon emissions to implement
policies that reduce pollution.
3. Water Usage: Agriculturists can monitor and manage water consumption in
irrigation to preserve water resources.
4. Water Usage: Urban planners can evaluate water usage in cities to develop more
efficient water distribution systems and conservation programs.
1.2 Define sustainable development using your own understanding after reading
what Brundtland Report says about it. (4) Sustainable development, as per the
Brundtland Report, is the process of meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves a
balanced approach to economic advancement, social inclusivity, and environmental
protection, ensuring that development efforts today do not deplete resources or harm
ecological systems, thereby restricting opportunities for future generations. It emphasizes
long-term planning, responsible resource management, and the integration of
environmental considerations into all aspects of decision-making.
1.3 Identify an environmental issue around your school and discuss how you will
apply any five Tbilisi Principles of environmental education in teaching the lesson
topic of your choice. (15) Use the table below to present your answers.
Environmental issue: Lesson topic: Tbilisi principles Application of the Tbilisi
principles 1. EED2601/101 23 2. 3. 4. 5.
Environmental issue: Improper Waste Management and Recycling
Lesson topic: The Importance of Recycling and Waste Reduction
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