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Environmental Protection Sustainable Development * Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile 5.2.0.0. Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. §1.1 Encouraging Signs/Continuing Challenges §1.2 Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development §1.3 Meeting human needs while protecting the environment Chapter 1 Living Sustainably on the Earth * Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile 5.2.0.0. Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. 1.2 Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development * Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile 5.2.0.0. Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. 1.3 Meeting human needs while protecting the environment Principles of Sustainable Development Ecological Principles Social/Ethical Principles Political Principles Dependence--Humans are dependent on a clean healthy environment for many goods and services vital to our personal and economic well-being. Biophysical Limits--Very real biophysical limits exist in the planet’s ability to supply resources and absorb wastes from human civilization. Living within the Carrying Capacity of the Environment--Living sustainably on the Earth will require steps to live within the Earths biophysical limits. Interdependence--The fate of the environment is in our hands. What we do or dont do will profoundly affect the natural environment in ways that could have serious consequences for virtually all living things, including ourselves. Intergenerational Equity--Present generations have an obligation to meet their needs in ways that do not foreclose on future generations. Intragenerational Equity--Present generations also have an obligation to act in ways that do not prevent or impair others who are alive today from meeting their needs. Ecological Justice--Human actions should not endanger other species, which also have an inherent right to the resources they need to survive. Participation--Building a sustainable future will req