I.
Science and
Environment
Environmental Science
multi-disciplinary science
comprises various branches of studies like
chemistry, physics, medical science, life science,
agriculture, public health, sanitary engineering etc.
physical phenomena in the environment
Related Fields
Environmental studies – incorporates more of the
social sciences for understanding human
relationships, perceptions and policies towards the
environment.
Environmental engineering – focuses on design
and technology for improving environmental quality.
Environmental ethics – a branch of environmental
philosophy, which studies the ethical relationship
between human beings and the environment
Environmental Science VS. Environmentalism
Environmental Science - The use of scientific
methods to study processes and systems in the
environment in which we live
Environmentalism - It is working to influence
attitudes and policies that affect our environment
Goals
three main goals of environmental science are:
1. to learn how the natural world works
2. to understand how humans, interact with the
environment
3. Determine how human actions affect the
environment.
Resource Management and Resource
Technology
Environmental resource management
the management of the interaction and impact of
human societies on the environment.
aims to ensure that ecosystem services are
protected and maintained for future human
generations
maintain ecosystem integrity through considering
ethical, economic, and scientific (ecological)
variables
Significance
Environmental resource management is an issue of
increasing concern, as reflected in its prevalence in
several texts influencing global sociopolitical
frameworks such as the Brundtland Commission's Our
Common Future, which highlighted the integrated
nature of environment and international development
and the World Watch Institute's annual State of the
World reports
Scope
It involves the management of all components of the
biophysical environment, both living (biotic) and non-
living (abiotic), and the relationships among all living
species and their habitats.
also involves the relationships of the human
environment, such as the social, cultural and economic
environment, with the biophysical environment.
The essential aspects of environmental resource
management are ethical, economic, social, and
technological. These underlie principles and help make
decisions.
Technology on the Environment
Despite the negative impact of technology on
environment, a recent rise in global concern for
climate change has led to the development of new
environmental technology aiming to help solve some
of the biggest environmental concerns that we face as
a society through a shift towards a more sustainable,
low-carbon economy.
Environmental technology
also known as ‘green’ or ‘clean’ technology and refers
to the development of new technologies which aim to
conserve, monitor or reduce the negative impact of
technology on the environment and the consumption
of resources.
Environmental education
a process that allows individuals to explore
environmental issues, engage in problem solving,
take action to improve the environment
individuals develop a deeper understanding of
environmental issues
have the skills to make informed and responsible
decisions
The components of environmental education are
Awareness and sensitivity
Knowledge and understanding
Attitudes of concern and motivation to
improve or maintain
Skills
Participation in activities
Environmental education does not advocate a
particular viewpoint or course of action. Rather,
environmental education teaches individuals how to
weigh various sides of an issue through critical
thinking and it enhances their own problem-solving
and decision-making skills.
