C8 Flashcards
Tragedy of the Commons
When a resource is used or taken at a higher rate than what can regenerate, breed or grow.
Conservation of the environment
Conservation is the sustainable use and management of natural resources including wildlife, water, air, and earth deposits, both – renewable and non-renewable.
Preservation of the environment
In contrast to conservation, attempts to maintain in their present condition areas of the Earth that are so far untouched by humans.
The 3 P’s of sustainability
People - Having people at the heart of decisions
Profit - Companies have to make a profit
Planet - Protecting and keeping the planet healthy
Businesses should consider all three P’s before making decisions, the three P’s make understanding sustainability easier
The triple bottom line
People + Planet = Profit
SLO
Social License to Operate -
An informal acceptance or approval by a community of a development.
ESD
Ecological Sustainable Development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Principles of ESD
Principle of sustainable use
Principle of integration
Precautionary principle
Intergenerational and Intragenerational equity
Conservation of biological diversity/ecological integrity
Internalisation of external environmental costs
Precautionary principle
Actions taken if a policy poses serious or irreversible damage to the environment. These actions attempt to prevent environmental degradation. Scientific uncertainty cannot be used as an excuse.
Protected in Tasmania under the EPBC Act 1999
Full Cost Pricing
Paying for the wrapper, the carbo miles and the impact on the earth that comes with something such as a nut bar as an example.
- The use of natural resources should be considered, not just the financial value.
Efficient use of resources
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Increasing the use of renewable resources.
Things such as a house star rating.
Intergenerational equity
Things being able to pass from one generation to the next.
(Health, diversity and productivity)
Considering the youth.
Intragenerational equity
Considerations of equity in the present generation
Working together as one world generation
One planet, impact on other countries and classes.
Ecological integrity
Conserve nature so it does not affect:
- Species diversity
- Genetic diversity
- Ecosystem diversity
Tools of ESR (Environmental and Social Responsibility)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
