OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY Hydrosphere

Our Global Community What does the word “sustainable” mean? What does it mean to maintain sustainability in a region? Read the Intro on pg. 3 of your text Think about terms: Sustainable Indicator

Our Global Community One of the most critical global issue of our time is how to live in ways that will sustain our planet’s systems & resources Most sustainability problems are a result of people’s overuse and misuse of the earth’s resources

Our Global Community Sustainable Ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs Or, the ability to continue a defined behavior indefinitely

Our Global Community What is an indicator? An observation or calculation that shows the preset state of a condition or a trend EX: Amount of crime in a city is an indicator of how safe the city is for its residents

3 Dimensions to Sustainability 1. Economic 2. Environmental 3. Social

Economic Dimension MONEY: Employment…income…inflation…interest rates…wealth Influence buying behavior We need a sustainable economic model that ensures fair distribution and efficient allocation of our resources. Growth balanced with resource use

Environmental Dimension Natural resources are not unlimited Reducing Pollution Deforestation Fossil fuel consumption and emissions Recycling Waste management Renewable energy

Social Dimension Ethical responsibility to take care of people Education Standard of living Health Poverty Clean drinking water Human rights

8 Global Regions

What is the percent population by region? Asia Sub Saharan Europe and Eurasia Greater Middle east North America South America Central America/Caribbean Australia and Oceana 53% 12% 11% 10% 6.5% 6% 1% .5%