Environmental Ethics 902

Quality of life and our decisions

By Elynn Wong

Earth Charter

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​"The choice is ours: form a global partnership to care for Earth and one another or risk the destruction of ourselves and the diversity of life. Fundamental changes are needed in our values, institutions, and ways of living. We must realize that when basic needs have been met, human development is primarily about being more, not having more. We have the knowledge and technology to provide for all and to reduce our impacts on the environment. The emergence of a global civil society is creating new opportunities to build a democratic and humane world. Our environmental, economic, political, social, and spiritual challenges are interconnected, and together we can forge inclusive solutions."

​- Plato

" Good actions give strenght to ourselves and inspire good actions in others" 

Take a look at the images to answer:

What is quality of life?

Our decisions impact our future.

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What is quality of life?

​Let´s watch this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWxe_GDZ2DE​

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Why is it important to think about quality of life?

​THINK-PAIR-SHARE

How does quality of life relates to our decisions?

Discuss with a partner for 3 minutes and then share aloud.

What is your ecological footprint?

The Ecological Footprint is a simple metric. It is also uniquely comprehensive. Not only does it measure humanity's demand on our planet's ecosystems, but it is also key to understanding the inter-related pressures of climate change on the natural ecosystems on which humanity depends.

​https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en

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When you have finished, please come back to this presentation. ​

Submit your results to Manage Bac

Answer the next questions

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What surprised you about your results?

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What are 3 things that you will start or continue doing?

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What are 2 things that you will stop doing?

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What is one idea that shows your understanding of this lesson?

Remember, every action has consequences.

Thank you.