1. Globalization and Sustainability
Chapter 11

2. Key Terms ecological footprint sustain sustainability stewardship
flag of convenience

3. Sustainability
Humans use fuels, resources, etc. as part of our daily living.
To live sustainably means to live life now and have our needs met without compromising the lives of future generations by the way we live.
Is oil use sustainable?
Is use of natural gas sustainable?
Are using trees for paper. Lumber, etc sustainable?

4. Ecological Footprint
Dividing the bio productive area of Earth by the total population reveals that 1.89 hectares of productive area are available for each person
Canadians use 7.25 hectares per person
If everyone consumed as much as Canadians, four more planets like Earth would be needed to meet our needs

5. Consumption in Canadian Cities
Why do you suppose Edmonton & Calgary consume the most in Canada?
Consumption in Canadian Cities

6. Bangladesh’s Footprint
People in Bangladesh use 0.6 hectares for each person
It is one of the worlds least developed countries
Only 33% of people have access to electricity
Consumption of resources
is far lower than that of
Canada
Less production of waste
as well

7. Global Footprint

8. The Kogi
“We Mamas see you are killing [the world] by what you do. We can no longer repair the world. You must.”

11. The Resource Gap
The gap between the resources the earth can reasonably supply — 1.89 hectares per person and what the people of the world now consume — 2.8 hectares per person

12. Population Growth
Over the next four or five decades, the world’s population is expected to
grow by 2 to
5 billion.
The Problem is that earth’s resources are fixed

13. Consumption of Resources
The United Nations is
warning that consumption at the current rate will affect sustainability
These individuals and groups are promoting the idea of environmental stewardship
Which means accepting responsibility to make sure earth resources remain sustainable