Lesson Learning GoalsAt the end of this lesson you should be able to:In your own words, define and state the conception of EnvironmentDefine and state the purpose of environmentalimpact assessment(EIA)Specify the benefits of EIADiscuss the role of EIA in supporting sustainable environmentalmanagement decision making
Lesson Learning Goals At the end of this lesson you should be able to: In your own words, define and state the conception of Environment Define and state the purpose of environmental impact assessment (EIA) Specify the benefits of EIA Discuss the role of EIA in supporting sustainable environmental management decision making
1.1EnvironmentWhat isThe Environment??Humans have always inhabited two worlds-Natural World-Social World
1.1 Environment • What is “The Environment”? Humans have always inhabited two worlds. - Natural World - Social World
1.1EnvironmentWhat is The Environment?Environment can be defined as:(1) the circumstance or conditions that surround an organism orgroup oforganisms(2) the complex of social or cultural conditions that affect anindividual or community
1.1 Environment • What is “The Environment”? Environment can be defined as: (1) the circumstance or conditions that surround an organism or group of organisms (2) the complex of social or cultural conditions that affect an individual or community
1.1 EnvironmentGlobal Environmental IssuesHow many global environment issues do you know?> Climate Change and Global Warming> Biodiversity> Acid Rain> Marine Pollution> Ozone Layer Depletion> GEFood> Population Explosion
1.1 Environment • Global Environmental Issues How many global environment issues do you know? Climate Change and Global Warming Biodiversity Acid Rain Marine Pollution Ozone Layer Depletion GE Food Population Explosion
Why does environment matter?烤电夜HistoricalBackgroundPopulation GrowthNatural Resource PressuresUrbanizationIndustrialization
Why does environment matter? Historical Background Population Growth Natural Resource Pressures Urbanization Industrialization