Module 2: Earth's resources and Environment
Natural resources are on the verge of getting extinct! This module will help understand the different types of natural resources, and what led to its depletion.
Overview
This module has been designed to cover the types of natural resources, what led to its depletion and why it is important to conserve and manage it. Resources are all forms of sources we are utilizing every day, either as a survival source or for making our lives better and comfortable. These can be water, air, trees (forest), minerals, oils, or even food materials we are getting from nature, or the constructions, structures, technologies we use and commute from day to day life.
What you will learn :
- Different types of resources.
- The causes and effects of depletion of resources.
- How are these resources managed efficiently?
- The environmental policies related to the conservation and protection of earth's resources.
Natural resources , SDG , Ecology , Environment , Resources , Resource Management
Topics:
1: Natural resources
A brief definition on natural resources, its classification based on its origin and renewability and how it differs from man-made resources. This part will cover the basics of the Resources and its various types.
2: Depletion of natural resources
Here we will see the current trends of the natural resources around us and the real cause for its depletion.
3: Management of resources
The depletion of resources by human activities has created a need for resource management. How are these resources managed? In this part you will get an overview on the major resources and its management.
4: Environmental policies and Acts in India
Overlooking few of the Indian policies and regulation in effect till date to preserve, conserve and protect the environment.