Republic of the Philippines

Western Philippines University

Puerto Princesa Campus

Subject: SOC.TUD. 116

Topic: Environmental Education
Sub topic:
• Conceptual foundation of environmental education
• Environmental Issues
• Sustainable development
Instructor: Dr. David Perez
Reporters:
• Renielyn Hermina
• Raffy Laban
• Christy Faith Luchaves
Objectives

• To develop concern and awareness among world

population about the total environment and its
associated problems.
• To create awareness among the people on
environmental problems and conversations
• To create an atmosphere so that people participate in
decision-making and develop the capabilities to
evaluate the developmental programs
• To understand the meaning of Sustainable
Development and its goals
Definition of terms

Environment
-the sum total of all conditions and influences
affecting the life and development of organisms

Education
-is forming desirable, attitudes, values, skills,
understanding and interest.
What is Environmental Education?

Environmental education -forming desirable belief ,

attitude, value, interest and understanding about the
environment so as to preserve it and improve it for
survival of the present and future mankind.

Environmental education is a life-long learning

process that increases awareness about the
environment and its systems while developing
critical-thinking skills that enable responsible
decision-making.
• Is a inter-disciplinary field that integrates fields
such as biology, ecology, earth science, geography,
atmospheric science and mathematics because
understanding how environment works and
keeping it healthy require knowledge and skills
from many disciplines.

• Education is learner-centered

• It is intended for all types of learners, students, out

of school youth, community leaders, policy makers
and the general public to develop appropriate
environmental related skills.
Environmental education provides opportunities
for students to learn outside of the classroom
 Awareness

Knowledge

Attitudes
Skills
Participation
• Increases student engagement in science

• Critical and creative thinking skills are

enhanced

• Improves student achievement in core subject

areas.

• Helps address “nature deficit disorder

• Students and teachers are empowered

• Responsible action is taken to better

the environment

• Meeting 21st Century Needs

Environmental education must be:

1.Action oriented
It should involve finding solutions to real
environmental problems and issues;
2.Experiential
It should use variety of approaches and
environments;
3.Future-oriented
It must be concerned with the present and
the future.
Environmental education must be:

5. Holistic
It must deal with the natural and man-
made aspect of the environment.

6. Interdisciplinary
It must relate to all disciplines; and

7.Issue-oriented
It must deal with local, regional, national
and global perspectives.
Major Environmental Issues
and Concerns
Climate Change
Climate change is yet another environmental
problem that has surfaced in last couple of
decades. It occurs due to rise in global warming
which occurs due to increase in temperature of
atmosphere by burning of fossil fuels and release
of harmful gases by industries. Climate change
has various harmful effects but not limited to
melting of polar ice, change in seasons,
occurrence of new diseases, frequent occurrence
of floods and change in overall weather scenario.
Pollution
Pollution of air, water and soil require
millions of years to recoup. Industry and motor
vehicle exhaust are the number one pollutants.
Heavy metals, nitrates and plastic are toxins
responsible for pollution.
While water pollution is caused by oil spill,
acid rain, urban runoff; air pollution is caused by
various gases and toxins released by industries
and factories and combustion of fossil fuels;
Soil pollution is majorly caused by
industrial waste that deprives soil from essential
nutrients.
Global Warming
Environmental asset abuse is also an
important environmental concern. Fossils
fuel utilization brings about discharge of
green house gasses, which causes
environmental change. However, individual
are taking endeavors to move to renewable
energy resources.
Overpopulation
The number of inhabitants in the planet is
arriving at unsustainable levels as it confronts
deficiency of assets like water, fuel and food.
Over population is one of the most important
environmental concerns.
Waste Disposal
The over consumption of resources and
creation of plastics are creating a global crisis
of waste disposal. Developed countries are
notorious for producing an excessive amount
of waste or garbage and dumping their waste in
the oceans and, less developed countries.
Nuclear waste disposal has tremendous health
hazards associated with it. Plastic, fast food,
packaging and cheap electronic wastes threaten
the well being of humans. Waste disposal is
one of urgent current environmental problem.
Loss of Biodiversity
Is another casualty due to the impact of
human being on the environment. It is the result
of 3.5 billion years of evolution. Habitat
destruction is a major cause for the biodiversity
loss. Habitat loss is caused by deforestation,
over pollution and a global warming
Mining
Results in extraction of minerals from earth core.
These minerals also bring out harmful chemical from
deep inside the earth to the earth surface. The toxic
emissions from mining can cause air, water and soil
pollution.
Urban Sprawl
Alludes to relocation of populace from
the thickness urban ranges to low density
provincial zones which bring about spreading
of city over more rustic area. Urban Sprawl
brings about expanded movement,
environmental concerns and well being
concerns.
Public Health Issues
The current environmental concerns
represents a considerable measure of danger to
well being of people, creatures. Dirty water is
the greatest well being danger of the world and
poses a risk to the health and lifespan of people
and animals.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sustainable development
is a development that
meets the needs of the
present without
comprising the ability of
future generations to meet
their own needs .
• Development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs
Bruntland Report

• economic development that is conducted

without depletion of natural resources.
Sustainable Development Goals

• Universal- for ALL countries

• 17 goals,169 targets, integrating 3 dimensions
of sustainable Development
• Negotiated by Member States with stronger
country ownership
• Mol inter-governmentally negotiated, global
architecture and monitoring system being
shaped
, What is the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development?

Started : 01 – January – 2015

Life span : 2030, 15 years
Including 17 goals – 169 targets
Objective

“ A set of universally applicable goals that

balances the three dimensions of sustainable
development : Environmental, Social and
Economic……..
GOAL 1. No poverty
GOAL 2. Zero hunger
GOAL 3 Good health and well being
GOAL 4. Quality Education
GOAL 5. Gender Equality
GOAL 6. Clean water and sanitation
GOAL 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
GOAL 8. Decent work and Economic Growth
GOAL 9. Industry, innovation and
infrastructure
GOAL 10. Reduce inequalities
GOAL 11. Sustainable cities and communities
GOAL 12. Responsible consumption and
production
GOAL 13. Climate action
GOAL 14. Life below water
GOAL 15. Life below water
GOAL 16. Peace and justice strong institutions
GOAL 17. Partnerships for the goals
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