Unit 4 Sustainable outdoor Relationships In this unit we will explore key characteristics of healthy environment and explore some of the threats to maintaining and sustaining healthy environments.

4.1.1 Sustainability and sustainable development.

Sustainability or Ecological Sustainable development (ESD) According to our text book sustainability refers to: “the practice of ensuring and equitable, healthy future for all people and natural environments” However this Brundtland Commision definition 1987 "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". It contains two key concepts: the concept of 'needs', in particular the essential needs of the world's poor, to which overriding priority should be given; and the idea of limitations imposed by the state of technology and social organization on the environment's ability to meet present and future needs.

 Biosecurity  A term often used to refer to the preventative measures used to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases, quarantined pests and invasive species. In the context of this study, that definition is used in conjunction with a consideration of the security of food and other natural resources.  Integrated farming  An approach to farming that combines the best traditional methods with modern technology. Generally integrated farming combines both livestock and crop production and involves a more diverse method of farming than monoculture approaches. The aim of integrated farming is to achieve high productivity and a low environmental impact. Nation building The process of

Sustainability in action Voluntary action taken by people Ecotourism sustainable tourism that promotes cultural, environmental and conservation understandings. Organic food Organic farmers use only sustainable methods, and therefore have no need for chemicals. Buying organic supports farmers and encourages others to go chemical free. Land care, coast care, land for wildlife Voluntary community organisations working together to address environmental issues such as habitat loss and land degradation. Sustainable living Reduce energy consumption, less transport, veggie garden, recycle and compost, renewable energy,

Sustainability in action Political intervention and mitigation CARBON TAX -$23 per tonne on industries that pollute/create carbon. (gas, power, fuel etc) -Cost will be passed onto consumers BUILDING AND PLANNING LAWS Houses become more efficient using solar heating, recycled water, double glazed window and ventilation, recycled and less hazardous materials. Planning laws that set aside ‘green wedge’ areas around urban areas. GREEN POWER Solar, hydro, wave, tidal, wind etc

Criticisms of Sustainability Vagueness of definition -Possibly open floods gates to more laws on people and less freedom. Consequences -Poor will most likely suffer the most. -Who is willing to give up their lifestyle, human do not generally change until it is forced upon them (think 2012 the movie) Who benefits -Is this just a sham to protect large multinational corporations that control most of the worlds wealth and resources.

Other options Extinction of human race Sustainable de-growth People are the basis of all pollution and destruction. What is the people of reducing our car emissions by 5% if every year the amount of people and cars on the road increase by 5%. GROWTH ITSELF IS UNSUSTAINABLE -What do you think? Work task 1 Unit 4 Research Sustainability/Ecological Sustainable Development Come up with your own opinion and support your stance. (Is it real, should we be, how to achieve it etc) Climate change, water resources, biosecurity