1. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Chapter 1 Sustainability

2. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Sustainable development Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

3. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Three pillars for sustainable development Environmental protection Economic growth Social equality

4. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Intergenerational equality

5. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Climate change In the past 100 years, Australia’s temperature has risen by 1°C Climate-driven natural calendars are changing

6. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Ice melt Arctic ice has been measure by satellite since the 1980s In 2012, it was half the original size

7. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Key elements of climate Sun – the energy to drive weather Ocean currents – the main store of the Earth’s heat Atmosphere – a protective barrier between the sun and the Earth

8. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Greenhouse effect

9. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Effects of climate change Global temperature rises Sea level rises More extreme weather events (drought, hurricanes, floods)

10. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo How can we stop climate change? Implementation of the Kyoto Protocol Greater use of renewable resources

11. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo The Precautionary Principle ‘Where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation.’

12. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Role of the public Making comment Demanding change Green Bans

13. © Cambridge University Press 2014 Fiona Tonizzo Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Care for the environment Fire-stick management Mabo and land rights Recognition of customs