Project on Environment Managemnet

8/8/2019 Project on Environment Managemnet

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A PRESENTATION ON

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

MEMBERS:

1. Selvi G

2. Nikita Gorawal

3. Archana Irny

4. Parichay Malvankar

5. Kapil Makhija


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RESOURCES


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Introduction

Natural resources: naturally forming

substances which are valuable in their

relatively unmodified form.

Examples: soil, timber, oil and so on and so

forth.


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Depletion of natural resources is a major sourceof social unrest and conflicts between the

developing nations.

Major Focus- Conservation of natural resources


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Resources

Resources have mainly three characteristics:

(1) Utility

(2) Quantity

(3) Use in production


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Value and Importance

(1) Needs of people: Human needs are not uniform all over the world.

Over the years, they have grown and become more complex with

the progress of human society. In very developed societies, people

use a variety of products which are highly processed.

(2) Level of technology possessed by people: The level of technology

also influences the utilization of resources.

(3) Time: The value of the resource changes with time as well. For

example, water was used by early man purely for his personalneeds.


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Types ofresources

(1) Renewable Resources

Renewable resources are the ones which can be replenished or

reproduced easily. Some of them, like sunlight, air, wind, etc., are

continuously available and their quantity is not affected by human

consumption.

(2)Non renewable resources

Non-renewable resources are formed over very long geological periods.

Minerals and fossils are included in this category.


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On the basis of origin resources can be divided into:

(1) Biotic Biotic resources are the ones which areobtained from the biosphere. Forests and their

products, animals, birds and their products, fish and

other marine organisms are important examples.

(2)Abiotic Abiotic resources comprise of non-living things. Examplesinclude land, water, air and minerals such as gold, iron, copper, silver etc.


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On the basis of the stage of development, natural resources

can be divided into the folllowing

Potential Resources - Potential resources are those which exist in a region

and may be used in the future. For example, mineral oil may exist in many

parts of India having sedimentary rocks but till the time it is actually drilled

out and put into use, it remains a potential resource.

Actual Resources are those which have been surveyed, their quantity

and quality determined and are being used in present times. For example,

the petroleum and the natural gas which is obtained from the Bombay

High Fields.


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Human Resources

Human beings are also considered to be resources because they have the

ability to change raw materials into valuable resources. The term Human

resources can also be defined as the skills, energies, talents, abilities and

knowledge.

The following things are kept in mind while taking into

account humans as resources

The size of the population.

The capabilities of the individuals in that population.


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Difference betweenwealth and

resources

Resources: Out of endowment resources come into existence i.e. when

endowments are utilized it gets converted into a resource. For e.g.: Coal

Wealth: When resources are utilized to the optimum extent it createswealth i.e. wealth is generated out of resource. For e.g.: Arab countries

source of income is out of soil.

Resources: Some countries are endowed with many resources like

fertile soil, minerals, water, natural beauty which becomes source ofincome. For e.g.: Himalayan mountains, Jammu and Kashmir are endowed

with beauty which is a resource to society/people of that region.


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Wealth: It is largely found in countries exploiting these resources to the

maximum extent. For e.g.: USA and UK. But at the same time Africa having

ample amount of resources is not wealthy because it has failed to manage

these resources properly.

Resources: Proper management of resource is termed as capital formation

leading to economic development and welfare. It is not quantity

endowment but quality endowment which plays an important role in the

development.

Wealth: Proper management of resources by Pvt. Enterprises has naturallygenerated a large amt of flow of money into the economy creating wealth

for generation to come. It is technological development where utilizing the

worst resource into the best manner creating wealth. For e.g.: Finding of

gold in Canada in ice-water.


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Exploitationofresources

Some exploitation of natural resources is an essential condition of the

human existence. This refers primarily to food production and necessities.

However, the exploitation of nature is often done in an unsustainable way,

which is causing increasing concern

The following are the causes of exploitation of resources:

Increase in sophistication of technology enabling natural resources to be

extracted quickly and efficiently.

A rapidly increasing population. This leads to greater demand for natural

resources. Materialistic societies (industrially based) that promote mass consumption

and unnecessary use of these resources. Examples are gold, diamonds

etc.


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Some exploitation of natural resources is an essential condition of thehuman existence. This refers primarily to food production and necessities.

However, the exploitation of nature is often done in an unsustainable way,

which is causing increasing concern, as the depletion of natural resources

from economic growth and population growth ultimately threatens

human existence.


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Nature as anEconomicExternality

The economic significance of natural resources has been acknowledged by

sustainability science through the use of the expression ecosystem

services to indicate the market relevance of nature which can no longer

be regarded as both unlimited and free.

This only applies when the product or service falls within the market

system.

Green economics encourages alternatives to free market capitalism by

supporting a gift economy, local currencies and local exchange tradingsystems.


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ListofEnvironmental Issues

This is a list of environmental issues that are due to human activity. These

articles relate to the anthropogenic effects on the natural environment.

Climate change Global warming Fossil fuels Sea level rise

Greenhouse gas.

Dams- Environmental impacts of dams

Energy- Energy conservation Renewable energy Efficient energy use

Renewable energy commercialization


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Intensive farming Overgrazing Irrigation Monoculture

Environmental effects of meat production

Land degradation Land pollution Desertification

Soil Soil conservation Soil erosion Soil contamination Soil salination

Overpopulation Burial

Ozone depletion


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Global HumanImpacton

Biodiversity

Land for humans - Chicago

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment provides one type of synthesis of the

state of the Earths ecosystems. It concludes that human activity is having anescalating and significant impact on the biodiversity of ecosystems, reducing

both their resilience and capacity thereof.


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CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES:

The earth's resources are being stressed by human activities.

Nearly every news publication we read describes seemingly

insurmountable environmental problems. Many of these

problems are global issues, which appear to be beyond our

personal control or responsibility. The Earth Day motto think

globally; act locally gives educators a model for teaching

students how each person can help to slow the degradation of

the earth.


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Recycling:

Teachers can help students get involved with recycling at

school, and students can help their parents start recycling at

home. Glass, aluminum, paper and plastic can be separated

and returned to recycling centers in many communities.

How does recycling help the earth? Recycling keeps cans,

bottles, paper and plastic out of our already full landfills.


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StopLittering:Many kinds of litter are not only eyesores but dangers to

wildlife. Discarded plastics end up in the water and are

responsible for the deaths of fish, sea birds, sea turtles and

marine mammals.

Reduce Pollution:- Walk or ride bikes.

Carpool with friends to school functions.


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Buy Wisely:

- Avoid buying prepackaged articles whenever possible.

Packaging makes up 1/3 of the garbage sent to landfills. Ask for paper bags instead of plastic. Paper comes from

trees, which are a renewable resource. Reuse your paper bags

and bring canvas bags to carry groceries.

Avoid Styrofoam packaging. Styrofoam is not biodegradable

and the production process contributes to the loss of our

ozone layer.

Rather than discarding old toys, books and magazines, share

them with a friend or have a yard sale. Also many household

goods can be donated to Goodwill, Salvation Army, homeless

shelters and other charitable organizations in your

community.


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Conc

lusion

:

Resources are our wealth and it is our duty to utilize it in a

proper manner. It has its own advantages that can help

humans at a larger extent and at the same time has

destruction capacity. Today working towards the optimumutilization of resources available we can secure the lives of

future generation.

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