sustainable development charline
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What is sustainable development ?
• Meeting the need of today’s population without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
• To protect the nature and the environment
What are some causes of our environmental degradation?
• Pollution• Over-consumption of electrical energy• Carbon emissions • Pesticides
What is already being done thanks to the kyoto treaty
• Kyoto treaty • 1997• In japan• to enforce the use of more renewable
energy
What some non profit organisations do
• Safeguarding nature• Tackling climate change• Campaigning• Working with gouvernments, local
authorities , schools and businesses
What is being done at a european level
• European green capitals• Most of european citizens live in cities• Trying hard to protect environment • 40 cities • May 22, 2008• Criteria of cities • The panel of experts• The winner
What king of devasting consequences can we expect if we don’t change the way we live now ?
• Global warming• Natural disasters• Droughts• Over population • Disease