Environmental Protection

CHOOSE, THINK AND SHARE!
Everything is connected to
everything else.
All forms of life are important
Everything must go somewhere
Ours is a finite earth
Nature knows best
Nature is beautiful and we are
stewards of God’s creation.
Everything changes.
Chapter IV:
Environmental Protection
THE SEVEN ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES
(According to the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands,
Inc.)
1. Everything is connected to everything else.

2. All forms of life are important (thus, the need for
biodiversity).
3. Everything must go somewhere (thus, too much can cause
pollution)
4. Ours is a finite earth (thus, the need for conservation).
5. Nature knows best (thus, the need for ecological
technology).
6. Nature is beautiful and we are stewards of God’s creation.
7. Everything changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND
MANAGEMENT
The study of environmental problems and their solutions

has never been more important.
1. Modern society in 2009 is hooked on oil.

2. Production has decreased while demand has
increased, and the population of the world has been
increasing by more than 70 million each year.
3. The emerging energy crisis is producing an economic
crisis as everything produced from oil increases in price
beyond what some people can pay. Energy and economic
problems come as a time of unprecedented
environmental concerns from the local to global level.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this chapter, the student is expected to:
Determine various environmental laws, concepts,

and principles related to environmental protection
and management;
Create an action plan that will address

environmental concerns particularly in their home,
school, and the community;
Participate and contribute in the vertical

gardening/planting activity
MANAGEMENT
The study of environmental problems and their solutions

has never been more important.
1. Modern society in 2009 is hooked on oil.

2. Production has decreased while demand has
increased, and the population of the world has been
increasing by more than 70 million each year.
3. The emerging energy crisis is producing an economic
crisis as everything produced from oil increases in price
beyond what some people can pay. Energy and economic
problems come as a time of unprecedented
environmental concerns from the local to global level.
MANAGEMENT
Impact of Population
World population = 7.8 Billion
PH Population as of today = 109,581,078

people
MANAGEMENT
Trees are as important as our lives.

PHILIPPINE AGENDA 21
THE KEY TO PHILIPPINES’ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
1. Philippine Agenda 21 (PA 21) is a program of action into

the 21st century for bringing the Earth into a sustainable
future.
2. It was adopted by the participating governments of the
world in the United Nations Conference on Environment
and Development (UNCED), otherwise known as the Earth
Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 1992.
3. PA 21 is the Philippines’ commitment to the UNCED. It also
lays down the mix of strategies that integrate areas (or Action
Agenda), from the national to the regional level, with the
corresponding implementing platforms and plans.
It is basically made up of:
1. The Principles of Unity;
2. The Action Agenda; and
3. The Implementation Strategies.
THE VISION OF PHILIPPINE AGENDA 21
PA 21 envisions a better quality of life for

all through the development of a just, moral,
creative, spiritual, economically-vibrant, caring,
diverse yet cohesive society characterized by
appropriate productivity, participatory and
democratic process and living in harmony within
the limits of the carrying capacity of nature and
the integrity of creation.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable development as defined in

the PA 21 (1996) is “harmonious integration of a
sound and viable economy, responsible
governance, social cohesion and ecological
integrity, to ensure that development is a life-
sustaining process.”
THE GOAL ELEMENTS OF THE ENHANCED PA 21
The Enhanced PA 21 has five goal

elements, as follows:
1. Poverty Reduction.
2. Social Equity
3. Empowerment and Governance
4. Peace and Solidarity
5. Ecological Integrity.
THE PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT (PCSD)
The Philippine Council for Sustainable

Development (PCSD) is a multi-sectoral body formed to
coordinate and monitor the fulfillment of the
commitments of the Philippine to the UNCED, and later,
the WSSD. It has spearheaded the formulation of PA
21.
THE KEY ACTORS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
WORK
1. Business
2. Government
3. Civil Society
7 Key Principles Of Environmental Management
1. Polluter Pays Principle (PPP)

2. User Pays Principle (UPP)
3. Precautionary Principle (PP)
4. Principle of Responsibility
5. Principle Of Effectiveness and Efficiency
6. Principle of Proportionality
7. Principle Of Participation
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
1. Deforestation
2. Water Crisis
3. Pollution
1. Air
2. Water
4. Climate change
5. Global Warming
WATER SANITATION AND CONSERVATION
(USES OF WATER)
1. Agriculture Use. Improved irrigation could reduce

agricultural withdrawals by 20 to 30%. Because agriculture
is the biggest water user, this would be a tremendous
savings.
2. Domestic Use. Domestic use of water accounts for only
about 10% of total national water withdrawals. However,
because domestic water use is concentrated in urban
areas, it may pose major local problems in areas where
water is periodically or often in short supply. Most water in
homes is used in the bathroom and for washing clothing
and dishes.
How do you save water?
THE ROLE OF YOUTH IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND
MANAGEMENT
RIGHTS OF CITIZENS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
 The right to breathe clean air.

 The right to utilize and enjoy all-natural resources according
to the principles of sustainable development.
 The right to participate in the formulation, planning,
implementation and monitoring of environmental policies
and programs and in the decision-making process.
 The right to participate in the decision-making process concerning development
policies, plans and programs projects or activities that may have adverse impact
on the environment and public health.
MANAGEMENT
 The right to be informed of the nature and extent of the

potential hazard of any activity, undertaking or project and
to be served timely notice of any significant rise in the level
of pollution and the accidental or deliberate release into the
atmosphere of harmful or hazardous substances.
 The right of access to public records which a certain citizen
may need to exercise his or her rights effectively.
MANAGEMENT
 The right to bring action in court or quasi-judicial bodies to

enjoin all activities in violation of environmental laws and
regulations, to compel the rehabilitation and cleanup of
affected area, and to seek the imposition of penal sanctions
against violators of environmental laws.
 The right to bring action in court for compensation of
personal damages resulting from the adverse
environmental and public health impact of a project or
activity (Republic Act 8749).
We won't have a society if we destroy the
environment. Environment is no one's property to
destroy; it's everyone's responsibility to protect.

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CHOOSE, THINK AND SHARE!

1. Everything is connected to everything else.

The study of environmental problems and their solutions

1. Modern society in 2009 is hooked on oil.

At the end of this chapter, the student is expected to:

Determine various environmental laws, concepts,

Create an action plan that will address

Participate and contribute in the vertical

The study of environmental problems and their solutions

1. Modern society in 2009 is hooked on oil.

World population = 7.8 Billion

PH Population as of today = 109,581,078

Trees are as important as our lives.

1. Philippine Agenda 21 (PA 21) is a program of action into

PA 21 envisions a better quality of life for

Sustainable development as defined in

The Enhanced PA 21 has five goal

The Philippine Council for Sustainable

1. Polluter Pays Principle (PPP)

1. Agriculture Use. Improved irrigation could reduce

RIGHTS OF CITIZENS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 The right to breathe clean air.

RIGHTS OF CITIZENS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 The right to be informed of the nature and extent of the

RIGHTS OF CITIZENS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 The right to bring action in court or quasi-judicial bodies to

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