giel Flashcards
(16 cards)
sense of place
when people associate meanings and memories with locations, acquired with repeated encounters with objects and people
economic sustainability (GIEL)
high enough population density → support local businesses + keep transport costs low, infrastructure located close together
social sustainability (GIEL) + e.g.
ensure residents feel included + shared identity by having shared community spaces to promote regular social interactions
e.g. Residents’ Networks in SG → promote neighbourliness and community cohesiveness by organising regular activities
environmental sustainability (GIEL)
ample protection for nature, waste minimisation + recycling, energy and water efficiency
list ecosystem services + definition
provisioning, regulating, cultural, supporting
ecosystem services are benefits brought by nature to people
provisioning ecosystem services
resources that nature provides (food/water/wood etc.) and agriculture e.g. community gardens
regulating ecosystem services
microclimate regulation (shade, rainfall), water flows (reduce surface runoff), remove pollutants
cultural ecosystem services + e.g.
intangible benefits (aesthetic/educational/recreational experiences), improve group identity and sense of place
e.g. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve provides space for hiking/educational fieldwork
supporting ecosystem services
soil formation/pollination/photosynthesis
fire hazards causes + impacts
caused by unattended cooking and faulty electrical appliances/wiring
impacts: burn injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, property damage
air pollution hazards causes + impacts
caused by burning vegetation, motor emissions
impacts: respiratory infections/heart disease/cancer, NO2 → higher asthma risk in children, lung function decline
traffic hazards causes + impacts
caused by speeding, red light running, drink-driving
impacts: injury/disabilities/loss of life
environmental stewardship definition +e.g.
actions taken by individuals/groups to protect/care for/responsibly use the environment
e.g. NParks ground-led initiatives (Friends of the Parks) → greater community ownership
recycling: NEA and public/private stakeholders work together for efficient recycling
disaster risk definition
likelihood of damage to properties, injuries, or loss of lives from a disaster in a given period of time
product of interaction of nature of hazard/vulnerability/exposure
disaster risk management e.g.
reduce exposure/vulnerability: SCDF responding to disasters to prevent disease/injury, SCDF Public Warning System
improving emergency preparedness: SCDF Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP) for key lifesaving skills and important emergency procedures
community resilience definition + e.g.
the ability of a community to resist/adapt to/recover from impacts of disasters in a timely/efficient manner
e.g. People’s Association (PA) organises community activities to foster positive relationships (emergency preparedness/community sports activities)
e.g. Community First Responders (CFRs) volunteers support government in search and rescue/relief work/simple firefighting
