1. OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Hydrosphere

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 3 Dimensions to Sustainability
1. Economic 2. Environmental 3. Social

7. 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

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

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

10. 8 Global Regions

11. 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%