3. Carbon Footprint
This a new term that emphasizes more on one's individual action to wards the environment. So, here we will see ways to reduce carbon footprint and its relation to
the global Greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions.
2. Greenhouse gases and Greenhouse effect
An explanation of what is greenhouse gas, different types of green house gases and global warming potential. In this part you will earn about the various greenhouse gases and its effects to keep the planet warm.
1. Climate vs Weather
Weather and climate are two different term but mostly considered having the same meaning. This part will give an brief introduction to what is climate change and the factors affecting climate change as well as difference between climate and weather.
Module 3: Climate change
Climate change is the most trending topic today. But do we know what exactly causes it. This module will help take you one step closer to understand why global temperatures continue to rise and how we should tackle this before this gets much worse.
3. Pillars of sustainability
The focus here is on the 3 main pillars to create a bigger impact like : Environmental Protection, Social Equity and Economic Viability.
2. Sustainable Development Goals
A detailed introduction on what these 17 Goals are about and an insight on some of the main pillars and priority goals.
1. What is sustainability?
A brief definition of "sustainability" and how these goals came into existence. In this part we will look into the timeline of events that led to the development of these sustainable goals.
Module Intro: Introduction to Sustainability
Introducing the concept of sustainability and its various pillars.
2. Integrated Solid Waste Management
To achieve the municipal solid waste management goals, it is necessary to establish an integrated and sustainable system that meets the needs of the entire urban population. In this part of the waste management module we will understand the system in place for solid waste management.
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 Natural Resources and its various types.
Module 1: Solid Waste Management
We generate billion of tonnes of waste each day. But do we know where the waste goes once we dump it in our dustbins. This module willl help in understanding the entire in -depth process from source to disposal.
1. The problem of waste
The waste generation rate is increasing drastically with rising urbanization and population growth. This part of the waste mangement module will shed light on the overarching problem of waste around us and understandign the need for immediate attention.