ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

AMADO, Coleen M. IV-37 BSE Physics

Global Warming

Ozone Layer Depletion

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Pollution Threat to Biodiversity Waste Management

GLOBAL WARMING
climate change MANIFESTATIONS extremely high/low temperatures droughts typhoons no more delineation between dry and wet seasons

OZONE LAYER DEPLETION

In the late 2000, up to 70% of the ozone layer above North Pole has been lost The hole seen in 2012 was the smallest in 10 years It is expected to fully recover on 2025

STATUS

OZONE LAYER DEPLETION

skin cancer eye damage damage in immune system accelerated skin aging causes mutations in some plants and animals

EFFECTS

POLLUTION
fifty major rivers are already considered biologically dead
STATUS

POLLUTION
STATUS

TSP (total suspended particulate) levels are above the standard by as much as 200%

POLLUTION
EFFECTS

adverse health impacts threat in biodiversity

WASTE MANAGEMENT
STATUS

In 2000, 76 M Filipinos generated over 10 million tons of municipal solid wastes

WASTE MANAGEMENT
STATUS

In 2007, waste projection is at 12.45 million tons

WASTE MANAGEMENT
STATUS

In 2012, waste projection is at 13.83 million tons

THREAT IN BIODIVERSITY
The Philippines is: 4th in bird endemism 5th in mammal endemism 8th in reptile endemism
STATUS

THREAT IN BIODIVERSITY
more than 400 plant and animal species found in the Philippines are currently threatened with extinction only 3% of the original forest cover is left
STATUS

THREAT IN BIODIVERSITY
only 5% of coral reefs remain in excellent condition 30-50% of seagrass beds were lost in last 50 years only 112,400 hectares of mangroves are left
STATUS

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable development is defined as the human development in which resources are used to meet humans needs while ensuring the sustainability of the natural systems and the environment.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
(according to the World Commission on Environment and Development)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
In Hongkong, sustainable development is: finding ways to increase prosperity and improve quality of life while reducing overall pollution and waste meeting our own needs and aspirations w/o doing damage to the prospects of future generations

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
reducing the environmental burden we put on our neighbors and helping to preserve common resources

RECENT MILESTONES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development ASEAN Environmental Education Action Plan National Environmental Education Action Plan Republic Act 9512 National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Environmental education refers to organized efforts to teach about how the natural environment functions and how human beings can manage their behaviors and ecosystems in order to live sustainably.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
The goals of environmental education are: increase peoples knowledge and awareness about the environment and associated challenges encourage active participation in the protection, preservation and rehabilitation of the environment

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
develop skills, knowledge and values that promote behavior in support of a sustainable development

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Responsible Centers
DepEd, CHED, TESDA

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
DENR DSWD DOST

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Environmental education encompasses: environmental concepts and principles environmental laws the state of international and local environment local environmental best practices

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
the threats of environmental degradation and its impact on human well-being the responsibility of the citizenry to the environment the value of conservation, protection and rehabilitation of natural resources the environment in the context of sustainable development

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
It shall cover both theoretical and practicum modules comprising activities, projects, and programs including: tree planting waste minimization, segregation, recycling and composting freshwater and marine conservation

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
forest management and conservation relevant livelihood opportunities and economic benefits

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

issuance of policies in support of environmental education programs
DepEd Order No. 52 s.2011 Strengthening Environmental Education in Public and Private Schools DepEd Order No. 93 s.2011 establishment of YES-O in schools

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

implementation of greening programs
DepEd Memo No. 234 s.2008 planting of malunggay trees in school Div Memo No. 69 s.2012 Division Tree Planting Program of Alternative Learning System

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

National Greening Program Goals: poverty reduction food security biodiversity conservation climate change mitigation

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

National Greening Program DepEd Components: Gulayan sa Paaralan
8,424 out of 17,689 schools have vegetable gardens

Tree Planting
Students 3,564,129 Teachers 266,962 Total Trees 15,621,331

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

National Greening Program ALS Lingap Kalikasan Total number of trees planted 189,590 Land Area Covered 2,980,234 square meters

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

enhancing the curriculum by integrating environmental concepts materials development activities on various aspects of environment and natural resources management
Posters, Modules, Manuals, Guidebooks, Facts sheets, Brochures, Newsletters, Journals, Pamphlets

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

providing support to the conduct of celebrations and programs in observance of sustained efforts for the protection of the countrys environment and natural resources

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

War on Waste (WoW) a cleanliness campaign and aesthetic makeover in schools by greening the campus Zero Basura Olympics
towns, schools, subdivisions, markets and industrial establishments are offered recognition for best practices in waste management

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

National Ecosavers Program children are asked to bring recyclable wastes in school and are given points equivalent to the weight of the recyclable waste incentives are in form of cash or in kind (e.g. school supplies)

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools open to all elementary, high school and tertiary school levels, both public and private aims to encourage academic institutions to become more actively involved in environmental issues at a practical and local level

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools aims to develop skills and understanding among students, faculty and school administrators to initiate active responses and increase community awareness and involvement on environmental concerns

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

holding of science fairs and science camps as alternative awareness in learning about the environment

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

YES CAMP participated by elementary and high school students and science teachers consolidates all other environmental and/or ecological clubs or organization in schools with programs or projects for the environment

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

YES CAMP Objectives: learn more about global warming and climate change and the various mitigation and adaptation efforts develop students and teachers deeper awareness on the state of environment

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

YES CAMP Objectives: encourage active participation in the protection, preservation and rehabilitation of the environment

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

YES CAMP Activities: seminars/forums environmental quiz speech choir debate SAYAWIT

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

YES CAMP Activities: poster making contest slogan making contest search for lakan and lakambini ng kalikasan exhibits

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

establishment of organizations that promote environmental awareness and conservation towards sustainable development

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

PATLEPAM stands for Philippine Association of Tertiary Level Educational Institutions in Environmental Protection and Management

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

PATLEPAM Objectives: enhance environmental awareness and skills of tertiary level students and faculty members assist in curriculum development for environmental management among tertiary level educators

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

PATLEPAM Objectives: conduct collaborative programs on instruction, research and development and extension in environmental management

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

PATLEPAM Achievements:
developed prototype curriculum materials for the integration of environmental education in tertiary level endorsed a resolution to CHED on the integration of a 3-unit course on environment and sustainable development into the general education curriculum

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

PATLEPAM Achievements:
conducted trainings on environmental impact assessment, environmental education, environmental manage systems and biodiveristy conservation

ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

participation of the public in the different environmental programs and activities inconsistent, inadequate and weak enforcement of programs