Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

14.1 International Cooperation

Similar presentations


Presentation on theme: "14.1 International Cooperation"— Presentation transcript:

1 14.1 International Cooperation
Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future “Act, act, act. You can’t just watch.” Angeles Serrano Community Activist May 29, 2009 Sanders

2 The Goal of Environmental Education
Attain a sustainable future by solving environmental problems Individual education And group action May 28, 2019 Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future

3 Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future
The Earth Summit 1992, United Nations sponsored a conference on Environment and Development. Held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 12 days long 118 heads of state International agreements Agreed to Earth Charter 27 broad agreements May 28, 2019 Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future

4 Earth Summit Agreement
Agenda 21 Blue Print for protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. Biodiversity Treaty Inventory and protect endangered species. Rich nations compensate poor nations. Earth Charter Set forth principles of for preserving ecosystems Global Warming Convention Agree to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. May 28, 2019 Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future

5 Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future
1992 Earth Day Summit Intended to develop worldwide environmental policy and foster solutions to current environmental policies. Intended to help nations Developed Indigenous peoples May 28, 2019 Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future

6 Other International Agreements
Antarctic Treaty and Convention Antarctica may only be used for peaceful purposes. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) Classifies endangered and threatened species worldwide. Law of the Sea Provides new treaties on controlling ocean pollution RAMSAR The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, Especially as Waterfowl Habitat. MARPOL May 28, 2019 Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future

7 Other International Agreements
Migratory Species on the Convention the Conservation of Species of Wild Animals Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone. Ocean Dumping: The Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter May 28, 2019 Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future

8 Differing Views on Ecology
Wealthy nations find recycling a means to cut down on the strain on the environment. Poorer nations recycling may be a means of survival. May 28, 2019 Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future


Download ppt "14.1 International Cooperation"

Similar presentations


Ads by Google