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Towards a Sustainable Future — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 10 · Environmental Science
Towards a Sustainable Future revision notes for ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Global Interdependence
- Global interdependence means mutual dependence at an international level.
- Countries depend on one another for food, energy, minerals, manufactured goods, financial support, and trade.
- Economic global interdependence became stronger as world trade, transport, and information flow increased.
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International Cooperation
- Many environmental problems are global, so nations need international agreements.
- The Montreal Protocol was signed in September 1987 by 27 nations.
- It required a 50% reduction in CFC production by 1999 and froze five CFC species and three Halons at 1986 levels.
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Sustainable Development
- Sustainable development means meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- It has three dimensions: ecological, economical, and social.
- The World Commission on Environment and Development gave the widely accepted definition of sustainable development in 1987.
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Role of Non-Governmental Organisations
- NGOs are non-profit organisations that fill the gap where governments will not or cannot function.
- They have played a major role in pushing for sustainable development at the international level.
- NGOs influence governments, international negotiations, and even large corporations.
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Key topics in Towards a Sustainable Future include Global Interdependence, International Cooperation, Sustainable Development, Role of Non-Governmental Organisations. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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