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Learning Intention:
To investigate the main environmental, economic or social concerns with this geographical event
Why Care?
Why Care?
What is Sustainability?
What is Sustainability?
"Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising / destroying the ability of future generations to meet their needs".
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
✍Student Task #1
✍Student Task #1
Watch the video & examine the graphic above showing the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Think about how three of the SDGs might apply to your chosen Geographical event.
With a partner / class group - discuss how three of these goals might apply to your chosen Geographical Event.
Note: Use the useful links below to discover more about the UN Sustainable Goals.
Environmental, Economic & Social concerns
Environmental, Economic & Social concerns
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental sustainability is the management of our physical environment in a way that supports living, protection of natural resources, and meeting the needs of communities without compromising / destroying the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Economic Sustainability
Economic Sustainability
Economic sustainability refers to practices that support long-term economic growth without negatively impacting social, environmental, and cultural aspects of the community.
Social Sustainability
Social Sustainability
Social sustainability encourages communities & individuals to promote social development and develop communities. Examples might include respecting social & cultural diversity / differences,
✍Student Task #2
✍Student Task #2
The Venn Diagram below shows examples of environmental, economic and social concerns.
- Download the blank Venn Diagram below.
- Use it to identify the main environmental, economic and social concerns associated with your chosen geographical event.
NOTE: A PowerPoint version is also available for teachers to download and use / edit as required.
Other Useful Resources
Other Useful Resources
'Ireland's Environment / Sustainable Economy' - (Environmental Protection Agency) - See HERE
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