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Sustainable Handprint Actions

ICSE · Class 9 · Environmental Science

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Key Topics to Revise

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Environmental Handprint and Footprint

  • The handprint concept was introduced by Gregory Norris of the Harvard School of Public Health.
  • A handprint refers to any sustainability action that improves environmental and social conditions.
  • Environmental handprint is linked to three pillars of sustainability: environmental protection, social well-being, and economic development.
2

Individual-led Actions

  • Individuals can reduce their carbon footprint by walking, cycling, carpooling, or using public transport instead of private cars.
  • Switching to electric or hybrid vehicles supports cleaner transportation and improves air quality.
  • Turning off lights and appliances when not in use saves electricity.
3

Community-led Actions

  • Community-led sustainability means people working together to protect the environment, improve social well-being, and strengthen the local economy.
  • Communities can organise awareness programs, workshops, school activities, and campaigns about pollution, waste management, climate change, and conservation.
  • Sustainable resource management includes water conservation, rainwater harvesting, community gardening, and sustainable agriculture.
4

Meenangadi Case Study and Indian Examples

  • Meenangadi is a panchayat in Kerala's Wayanad district.
  • Meenangadi launched a community-led mission in 2016 to become carbon neutral.
  • The mission focused on tree plantation, renewable energy, waste management, and biodiversity conservation.

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An environmental handprint refers to positiveA carbon footprint represents the negativeEnvironmental protectionIndividuals can reduce transport emissionsCommunities can organise awareness programmes

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