Ecological integrity and what this means for educators
5. Protect and restore the integrity of Earth's ecological systems, with special concern for biological diversity and the natural processes that sustain life.
This principle should include teaching students to safeguard and protect 'viable nature and biosphere reserves, including wild lands and marine areas' in order to teach students to protect earths biodiversity. it should also include teaching students about endangered species and ecosystems. Students should also be taught to manage renewable resources such as water, soil and forest products.
6. Prevent harm as the best method of environmental protection and, when knowledge is limited, apply a precautionary approach.
This principle includes protecting the environment to the best of our ability by creating a sustainable future and taking action to prevent serious to irreversible environmental harm. It also includes issues of pollution such as radioactive build up and other hazardous substances.
7. Adopt patterns of production, consumption, and reproduction that safeguard Earth's regenerative capacities, human rights, and community well-being.
This principle incorporates the idea of reduce, reuse and recycle materials and the use of renewable energy. it suggest that the access to halted care should be looked after to promote responsible reproduction and lifestyle choices in the finite world.
8. Advance the study of ecological sustainability and promote the open exchange and wide application of the knowledge acquired.
This suggest that sustainability should be promoted and developed with specific need to developing nations and recognise the various cultures that contribute to environmental protection and ensuring that information should remain available for future generations.
This principle should include teaching students to safeguard and protect 'viable nature and biosphere reserves, including wild lands and marine areas' in order to teach students to protect earths biodiversity. it should also include teaching students about endangered species and ecosystems. Students should also be taught to manage renewable resources such as water, soil and forest products.
6. Prevent harm as the best method of environmental protection and, when knowledge is limited, apply a precautionary approach.
This principle includes protecting the environment to the best of our ability by creating a sustainable future and taking action to prevent serious to irreversible environmental harm. It also includes issues of pollution such as radioactive build up and other hazardous substances.
7. Adopt patterns of production, consumption, and reproduction that safeguard Earth's regenerative capacities, human rights, and community well-being.
This principle incorporates the idea of reduce, reuse and recycle materials and the use of renewable energy. it suggest that the access to halted care should be looked after to promote responsible reproduction and lifestyle choices in the finite world.
8. Advance the study of ecological sustainability and promote the open exchange and wide application of the knowledge acquired.
This suggest that sustainability should be promoted and developed with specific need to developing nations and recognise the various cultures that contribute to environmental protection and ensuring that information should remain available for future generations.