Technological Fix 3. What is the role of technology in the management of the contested planet ? a) The impacts of intermediate / appropriate technology with hi-tech megaprojects b) Role of technology in global issues c) Chances of technology contributing to a more environmentally sustainable future d) The technological future – convergence or divergence? Learning Objectives: Understand that technology needs to be employed sustainably and used to achieve sustainable development Question whether an increasing use of technology and achievement of a sustainable future can be reconciled

Starter Recap ways in which technology is trying to fix the issue of global warming

How can sustainability be measured?

Ecological footprints

Equality Does it benefit everyone? Futurity Will it last? Technology should produce minimal waste and pollution It should not deplete resources during manufacturing Materials used should be recyclable at end of life People must be involved in decision making Technology imposed from above e.g. CCTV make lack public support Choosing to adopt a technology is better than being forced to Technology needs to last. Replacement after a few years uses up resources Low-income groups need technology they can maintain and run themselves to avoid long-term costs Megaprojects involve both winners and losers Technology must be cheap or grants and subsides made available to low income groups Negative externalities must be minimised Equality Does it benefit everyone? Futurity Will it last? Environment Is it eco-friendly? Public Participation Is it bottom-up?

Energy security in Eastern Europe - Slovakia Synoptic Question -Using p.256-259 OUP Explain the factors that led to Slovakia’s energy supply being dependant on imported oil and technology (12 marks) Assess the sustainability of Slovakia’s current energy sources (16 marks) To what extent do renewable energy resources provide a technological fix that will provide energy security and independence to Slovakia (12 marks)

Plenary – Annotate map of Slovakia with ideas on energy security