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Interdependence

Explore the intricate web of interdependence between humanity and the Earth, from food production to clean air and inspiration, highlighting the critical need for biodiversity and sustainable practices. Learn about the essential role of ecosystems and the looming threats of desertification, biodiversity loss, and global warming. As we face growing challenges such as water scarcity and the impact on homeland security, the question arises: Whose responsibility is it to safeguard our planet's future? Embrace the values of sustainable development and recognize that our actions today shape the world for tomorrow. Discover the power of our interconnectedness with the natural world in this urgent call to protect and preserve the Earth.

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Interdependence

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  1. Interdependence

  2. How we depend on a healthy earth … • For food … without it we starve. • For clean air … without it we choke. • For inspiration … without it we wither. • For treating illnesses … without it we ultimately die. • Biodiversity is essential for pollination, pest-control, waste-disposal, pollution control, agriculture, energy-production, clean water ….

  3. Millennium Ecosystem AssessmentOverview

  4. Food Water Food production must increase to meet the needs of an additional 3 billion people over the next 30 years 1/3 of global population now subject to water scarcity. Number will double in next 30 years Growing Demand For Ecosystem Services Timber Wood is the only source of fuel for 1/3 of global population. Wood demand will double in next 50 years.

  5. Desertification Bio-diversity Global Warming Over 1/3 of the earth’s surface, and 250 million people directly affected by desertification. 5,000+ animal & 6,800 plant species now threatened with imminent extinction. Oceans likely to warm 2°- 6° by 2050, melting ice-caps, raising sea-levels more than 20 ft. Growing Threats to Homeland Security

  6. Whose world is it anyway?

  7. Whose world is it anyway?

  8. Whose world is it anyway?

  9. Whose world is it anyway?

  10. Whose fault is it anyway?

  11. Sustainable Development

  12. Whose world is it Anyway?

  13. Values affects action: a sign in an Indian bird reserve

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