The Global Environment:

The Global Environment:

Using the Canadian Action Guide insert in Rescue Mission, there are infinite ways to take Agenda 21 issues dealing with the global environment and get students working in art, science, georgraphy, math, social studies... the list is endless!

Atmosphere

Ocean and Seas

Forests

Biodiversity

"Our atmosphere is under increasing pressure from greenhouse gases which threaten to change the climate and holes in the ozone layer which causes cancers in humans and animals." Agenda 21, chapter 9 "All social and economic activity relies heavily on fresh water. Water is becoming scarce in many countries. The management of water resources is of paramount importance in the 1990s and beyond..." Agenda 21, chapter 18

"Forests world-wide are now threatened by uncontrolled exploitation by human beings. They are being turned into farms or destroyed for timber and other uses" Agenda 21, chapter 11 "Biological resources feed and clothe us, provde us with housing, medicines and spiritiual nourishment. The loss of biodiversity continues at a faster rate as a result of human activity." Agenda 21, chapter 15

The Global Environment:

Using the Canadian Action Guide insert in Rescue Mission, there are infinite ways to take Agenda 21 issues dealing with the global environment and get students working in art, science, georgraphy, math, social studies... the list is endless!