Environmental Problems, Environmental Laws and Sustainability
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destruction of ecosystem and extinction of wildlife that makes the supply drop
Environmental Degradation
challenges in environmental degradation
growing population, poverty, agricultural growth, need to ground water, development and forests
Sources of Pollutants
Point Source and Non-Point Source
comes from a single place
Point Source
comes from many places, all at once
Non-Point Sources
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
RA 9003
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
RA 9275
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
RA 8749
Toxic Substances, Hazardous, and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
RA 6969
National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
RA 9512
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
RA 10121
Climate Change Act of 2009
RA 9729
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Sustainable Development
Pillars of Sustainable Development
People, Planet, Profit
involves regulations, laws, and other tools used to deal with environmental facts
Environmental Pillars
initiatives, public policies, planning, and regulations supporting social issues
Social Pillar
Environmental Pillar includes
management of land, freshwater, oceans, forest and air, natural resources and wildlife
Social Pillar includes
fighting poverty, social justice, peace, promoting diversity, quality of living, access to healthcare, education, cultural heritage
Economic Pillar includes
economic viability and profit, profitability
17 SDGs
No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land; Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; Partnerships for the Goals
reason why SDGs were created
To end poverty, to protect the planet and to ensure that all people will enjoy peace and prosperity