Environmental science chapter 1
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Interconnections in the environment
Cod Fishery of North Atlantic
Economic and social mainstay
Predictions of collapse
Management strategies
Earth not doomed to tragedy of the commons
Ecosystems can renew resources
Tragedy of the commons oversimplification
Examples of sustainably managed resources
Sustainable fisheries in Mexico
Forest stewardship in Nepal
Montreal Protocol
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Definition of the environment
Environmental science studies all aspects of the environment
Sustainable actions and changing perspectives
Managing resources through scientific studies
Conflict for resources and policies to address conflicts
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Sustainability and accommodating change
Definition of sustainability
Triple Bottom Line (TBL) - Planet, People, and Profit
TBL dimensions: environmental, social, economic
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Example of a company practicing TBL - DIRTT
DIRTT's focus on the environment, employees, and profit
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Definition of ecosystems
Ecosystems as integrated systems
Ecosystems at different scales
Ecosystem services provided to humans
Provisioning services
Regulating services
Cultural services
Supporting services
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More examples of cultural and supporting services
Principles of ecosystem function
Matter and energy flow in ecosystems
Self-regulation and inevitability of ecosystem change
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Understanding boundaries and maintaining balance
Embracing change and avoiding interference
Uncertainty, science, and systems thinking
Sources of uncertainty and reducing it with science
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Scientific thinking and reducing uncertainty
Sustainable development goals
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health & Well-Being
Quality Education
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Goal 4: Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education
Promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality
Empower all women and girls
Goal 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Goal 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
Build resilient infrastructure
Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization
Foster innovation
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Goal 13: Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Goal 14: Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development
Goal 15: Life on Land
Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Sustainably manage forests
Combat desertification
Halt and reverse land degradation
Halt biodiversity loss
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Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development
Provide access to justice for all
Build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation
Revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable D