1. Global Sustainability and Prosperity
Chapter 15: In a globalizing world, how can we balance sustainability and prosperity?

2. Sustainability
What are some perspectives on sustainability and the environment?

3. What does Sustainability mean for People, the Economy and the Environment?
Sustainability is maintaining environmental and social equity and economic demands
Prosperity is an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
The relation between sustainability and prosperity is the environment, people and economy. They cannot be achieved without these 3 factors.

4. Perspectives on Sustainability
In addition to political, ideological, or economic perspectives…
Stewardship:
The obligation to maintain resources in a sustainable manner
It helps prevent resources from be wasted and builds prosperity
Spirituality:
The consideration of matters beyond the purely material, such as beliefs, values, thoughts, ideas, etc.
Affects sustainability because it keeps people’s objectives positive towards a good and clean society
They both compel individuals and groups to protect their land
Rethink – Sustainability:

5. Sustainability and Urbanization
Globalization has led to increased urbanization; more people live in cities now than ever before
What are some challenges to sustainability that exist in an urban setting?
If globalization has contributed to these problems, can it be used to help solve them?

6. Making Sustainability Work
How can cities achieve prosperity through globalization and at the same time protect their environment to achieve sustainability?
Rely on citizens to help them achieve sustainability
For example: waste disposal problems  encourage citizens to generate less waste via recycling programs
German Green Initiatives Lead Worldwide Sustainability:
Encourage sustainability through globalization by tying international trade agreements to environmental protection
Mexico City: As part of NAFTA, Mexico is obligated to bring its environmental protection standards in line with those of Canada and the US.
Now: Centre for Sustainable Transport to develop a plan for public transportation based on clean, efficient technology and useful service.

7. Sustainability and Prosperity in a globalizing world
What are the impacts of globalization on sustainability and prosperity?

8. Canada’s Sustainability Development Objectives
When we look at sustainability, prosperity, and globalization, we are often dealing with ______________ ________________.
Sustainable development: development that meets the needs of the present without ____________ the ability of future.
The perspectives of Canadian gov’t, business, developers, scientist, citizens and culture groups are rarely the same.
Each goal shown in the diagram must be achieved in order for the others to succeed. Why is it important to look at all 5 goals when considering sustainability?
Promoting Equity
Improving our Quality of Life and Well-being
Sustaining our Natural Resources -- Sustainable Jobs, Community, and Industries
Protecting the Health of Canadians and of Ecosystems
Meeting our International Obligations

9. What Sustainability Means to Canadians?
Voices, page 258
“A Canadian Environmental Perspective”–David Suzuki

10. Perspectives on Conservation
Many natural resources are finite, or limited.
They are consumed faster than they develop, they can become depleted.
When resources can no longer meet demand, alternatives are sought – however, alternatives are unavailable or in short supply.
For many years, natural resources were not monitored.
Canadians are becoming more concerned with conserving.
Aboriginals were given special fishing rights that are protected by treaties.
The cod industry in N&L stock was reduced due to over fishing, devastated the area economically.
Aboriginal fishing also must be monitored for the purpose of conservation.
Conservation plans are strategies to protect and preserve resources.

11. Sustainability and Prosperity in a Globalizing World
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that the needs of people worldwide are being met in a sustainable way?

12. Sustainability as a Global Issue
What is your Ecological Footprint?
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13. Food for All!
Clean water, air, shelter, and food are the basic needs of life – poverty deprives people of these needs.
Some believe in increasing farming and agriculture to provide food for the world.
How does farming impact the environment?
Farmers can practice sustainable farming techniques and non-sustainable avenues…harmful effects include effects of pesticides and fertilizers on soil, ground water, wildlife, and people.

14. Food for All cont’d
Agribusiness – large-scale agricultural businesses.
In order to feed growing populations, massive commercial farms clear land to grow crops specifically for markets in other parts of the world.
What are some impacts of agribusiness?
RMR: Rick’s Rant – Meat Recall
Did you know it was all about the corn?

15. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
A major international organization “made up of 30 countries that work together to meet the challenges of globalization)
Purpose: “to help governments achieve sustainable economic growth While maintaining financial stability”