Module 3

Question 1

Introduction
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Answer 1

This modules explains the seven environmental principles (EP’s) and shows how they can be used to protect the environment while pursuing a better quality of life for the citizens of this planet. It also covers discussion of the paradigm, concept, principles and tools of sustainable development (SD) and how these can be applied by students.

Question 2

Seven Environmental Principles (Eps)
#1

Answer 2

1. Balance of Nature
   Nature Knows Best
   Ang Kalikasan ang Mas Nakakaalam

Question 3

Seven Environmental Principles (Eps)
#2

Answer 3

2. Biodiversity
   All Forms of Life are Important
   Ang Lahat ng May Buhay ay Mahalaga

Question 4

Seven Environmental Principles (Eps)
#3

Answer 4

3. Interconnectedness
   Everything is connected to everything else
   Ang lahat ng Bagay ay Magkakaugnay

Question 5

Seven Environmental Principles (Eps)
#4

Answer 5

4. Change
   Everything Changes
   Ang Lahat ay Nagbabago

Question 6

Seven Environmental Principles (Eps)
#5

Answer 6

5. Materials Cycle
   Everything Must Go Somewhere
   Ang Lahat ay May Patutunguhan

Question 7

Seven Environmental Principles (Eps)
#6

Answer 7

6. Finiteness
   Ours is a Finite Earth
   Ang Lahat ay May Hangganan

Question 8

Seven Environmental Principles (Eps)
#7

Answer 8

7. Stewardship
   Nature is Beautiful, and we are Stewards of God’s Creation
   Ang Kalikasan ay Maganda, at Tayo ang Tagapangalaga ng Nilikha ng Diyos

Question 9

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This puts man at the center of all development efforts.

Answer 9

Primacy of Developing Full Human Potential.

Question 10

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This implies the development of appropriate technology to solve development problems with due consideration to its impact on society and ecology.

Answer 10

Holistic Science and Appropriate Technology.

Question 11

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This considers the inherent strengths of local and indigenous knowledge, practices, and beliefs while respecting cultural diversity, moral standards and the spiritual nature of the Filipino society.

Answer 11

Cultural, Moral, and Spiritual Sensitivity.

Question 12

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This requires respecting the rights and capabilities of the people and nation to decide on the course of their development.

Answer 12

Self-determination.

Question 13

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This pertains to self-determination at the national level to pursue social and ecological concerns in its governance to achieve human, environmental and food security.

Answer 13

National Sovereignty.

Question 14

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This recognizes the importance of complementary roles and empowerment of both women and men in development.

Answer 14

Gender Sensitivity.

Question 15

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This make sure that the right if everyone to a peaceful and secure existence is respected.

Answer 15

Peace, Order and National Unity.

Question 16

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This pertains to the equal distribution of resources to everyone and the provision of equal access to development opportunities and benefits to all.’

Answer 16

Social Justice, Inter-and Intra-Generational Equity and Spatial Equity.

Question 17

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This puts value and support to the participation of all in the decision-making process.

Answer 17

Participatory Democracy.

Question 18

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

Since SD is everyone’s concern, institutional structures should promote joint responsibility, unity and partnership among all.

Answer 18

Institutional Viability.

Question 19

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This requires working for development that is based on stable economy, where everyone equally shares the benefits of progress.

Answer 19

Viable, Sound and Broad-based Economic Development.

Question 20

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This requires the needs to maintain a number of people that can be supported by the limited capacity of our natural resources.

Answer 20

Sustainable Population.

Question 21

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This requires that we recognize the earth as a common heritage that belongs to all of us, and everyone should care for its capacity to support us and the future generations.

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Ecological Soundness.

Question 22

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This means entrusting to the people residing near or within n ecosystem the primary right to manage its resources.

Answer 22

Biogeographical Equity and Community-based Resource Management.

Question 23

Principles of Sustainable Development (SD):

This requires international solidarity of every nation’s effort to build a better life and safer environment.

Answer 23

Global Cooperation.

Question 24

Dimensions of Sustainable Development (SD)

Answer 24

1. Economic Dimension
2. Human Dimension
3. Political Dimension
4. Environmental/Ecological Dimension
5. Technological Dimension (Science and Technology)