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- 1. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING TOPIC: SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICE BY: AFZALUL HODA Environmental Specialist DATE: 29th June’ 2024
- 2. PROJECT: NRC1- 10 K (RAS AL-SHEIKH HAMID) Topics Sustainable living Pillars of sustainability. Goals of sustainability. Importance of sustainability. Essential practices for sustainable living
- 3. Sustainable Living Sustainable living are methods and lifestyle choices aimed at reducing one's environmental impact to ensure the long-term health of the planet and its resources. These practices encompass various aspects of daily life, from energy consumption to waste management.
- 4. Pillars of Sustainability 1. Environmental Sustainability: This involves the responsible interaction with the environment to avoid natural resources and allow for long-term environmental include reducing pollution, minimizing waste, protecting biodiversity, and addressing climate change. 2. Economic Sustainability: This focuses on practices that support long-term economic growth without negatively environmental, and cultural aspects of the community. It resources, creating jobs, fostering innovation, and are viable in the long term. 3. Social Sustainability: This dimension emphasizes maintaining and improving social quality with concepts social inclusion, and community development. It involves treatment, providing basic health and education, and improving the overall quality of life for individuals
- 5. Goals of Sustainability Conservation of natural resources. Reduction of pollution Biodiversity protection Enhancing quality of life Preserving and promoting cultural heritage and diversity Employment opportunity Encouraging responsible consumption and production Community development.
- 6. Importance of Sustainability (Continued) Environmental Impact • Resource Conservation: Sustainability practices help in conserving in conserving natural resources like water, minerals, and forests, ensuring they are available for future generations. • Climate Change Mitigation: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions emissions through sustainable practices helps combat climate change and its adverse effects. • Biodiversity Protection: Sustainable practices help protect ecosystems protect ecosystems and biodiversity, maintaining the balance necessary for life on Earth.
- 7. Economic Benefits • Long-Term Viability: Businesses adopting sustainable practices can practices can reduce costs through energy efficiency and waste reduction, ensuring long-term profitability. • Innovation and Competitiveness: Sustainability drives innovation, drives innovation, leading to new products and services that can open up new markets and improve competitiveness. • Risk Management: Sustainable practices help businesses manage risks businesses manage risks related to resource scarcity, regulatory changes, and social license to operate. Importance of Sustainability (Continued)
- 8. Importance of Sustainability Social Well-being • Health and Safety: Sustainable practices reduce pollution and waste, pollution and waste, leading to cleaner air, water, and soil, which directly benefits human health. • Equity and Fairness: Sustainability promotes social equity by ensuring equity by ensuring that resources are used in ways that benefit all parts of society, including marginalized communities. • Quality of Life: By focusing on sustainable urban planning, transportation, planning, transportation, and energy systems, communities can enhance the quality of life for their residents.
- 9. Essential practices for sustainable living (Continued) Water Conservation Efficient Water Use Installing water-saving fixtures Adopting smart irrigation practices Rainwater Harvesting Supplementing water supply sustainably Mitigating urban runoff and flooding
- 10. Waste Management Source Segregation Facilitating recycling and composting Reducing landfill waste Upcycling and Repurposing Extending product lifecycles Fostering creativity and innovation Essential practices for sustainable living (Continued)
- 11. Sustainable Housing Energy-Efficient Design Passive solar architecture Insulation and natural lighting Green Building Certifications LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Method) Setting standards for eco-friendly construction Essential practices for sustainable living (Continued)
- 12. Consumer Choices Eco-Friendly Products Sustainable materials (bamboo, recycled plastics – Fairtrade and ethically sourced goods Minimalism and Conscious Consumption Reducing overall consumption Valuing quality over quantity Essential practices for sustainable living (Continued)
- 13. Sustainable Food Choices Local and Organic Produce Reducing food miles Supporting sustainable agriculture Plant-Based Diet Lower carbon footprint Conserving water resources Essential practices for sustainable living (Continued)
- 14. That’s All from todays training. Thank you all for your presence and attending the training