ENVR 1000 University of Alberta Canadian Sustainable Development Ecological Footprint Project There are two parts to the assignment. Part A (worth 20 marks

ENVR 1000 University of Alberta Canadian Sustainable Development Ecological Footprint Project There are two parts to the assignment. Part A (worth 20 marks) provides you with the opportunity to become familiar with basic concepts associated with ecological footprints and sustainability. In Part B (worth 20 marks), you will defend your decision as to whether the statement relating to sustainability is true or false and explain your decision based on your independent research. International College of Manitoba
ENVR 1000 Environmental Science 1: Concepts Summer 2020
Assignment 1 – Ecological Footprint Assessment and Sustainable Development Goals
This assignment is worth 20% toward your final grade in the course. There are two parts to the
assignment. Part A (worth 20 marks) provides you with the opportunity to become familiar with basic
concepts associated with ecological footprints and sustainability. In Part B (worth 20 marks), you will defend
your decision as to whether the statement relating to sustainability is true or false and explain your decision
based on your independent research.
The due date for the assignment is June 1st by 4:30 p.m. Use the available submission box on Moodle.
By completing the assignment you will:
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demonstrate critical evaluation of lifestyle choices, sustainability as well as global and national trends;
understand and describe concepts of sustainability and evaluate Canada’s efforts in achieving
sustainable development; and
understand and appreciate your role in contributing to environmental impact and lifestyle choices that
offer remedies to this.
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Your assignment should include your name and student number, be a maximum of 5 pages, and it MUST
include in-text citations as well as a reference list at the end of your assignment. You can use paragraphs/full
sentences or point form to answer each question. Remember that the assignment is worth a significant value
(20% toward your course total) and therefore you will be evaluated on the completeness of your
answers. You should therefore spend time to ensure that you’ve provided a complete and robust answer,
and include at least 5 references based on your own independent research. (The textbook, recommended
websites listed in the assignment, and on-line class notes do not contribute to these 5 references).
In completing the assignment, be sure to provide reference sources for your information to avoid plagiarism
by using a standard citation system as described in the following:
http://umanitoba.ca/Advoc-Cheat-Booklet-rev04-web.pdf
https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/citingandwriting
http://tim.thorpeallen.net/Courses/Reference/Citations.html
Note that scientific style in writing does not include quotations. You must summarize technical information in
your own words.
Useful websites as a starting point to your research (but note that these cannot contribute to your 5
independently sourced references):
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On-line Course Materials – Unit 1; Chapters 1 and 2 from textbook
Canada Sustainability Indicators – https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climatechange/services/environmental-indicators/about-sustainability.html
Global Footprint Network – https://www.footprintnetwork.org/
Sustainable Development Goals – https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainabledevelopment-goals/
The Environmental Impacts of Over-Population – https://www.thebalancesmb.com/howoverpopulation-impacts-the-environment-4172964
Some videos
o Mathis Wackernagel – Natural capital and ecological footprint https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=425&v=5ZnGYDlYKdY&feature=emb_logo
o BC Youth Voices on Making a Sustainable Canada https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=31&v=r_1d797S2fI&feature=emb_logo
o Do We Fit our Planet? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_aguo7V0Q4
Part A. Definitions and Trends (20 marks)
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Define each of the following concepts and describe how it applies to our understanding of renewable
resource management (8 marks):
• Ecological Footprint and Biocapacity;
• Human Development Index; and
• Sustainable Development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
2.
Find on-line calculators that you can use to determine your ecological, water, and carbon
footprints. With this information make evaluations and comparisons of your results with (6 marks):
• Canadian trends (e.g., are you like other Canadians?)
• Your home country’s trends (e.g., are you like others in your home country?)
• Global trends (e.g, Your country vs. Canada; vs. other developed nations; vs. developing nations);
and
• Changes observed over time (e.g., historical vs. current trends in these calculators)
3.
Based on the above calculators and your observations by making comparisons, what do you feel are
logical and significant changes you need to make to ensure your lifestyle choices are more
sustainable? Be sure to speak about the key components of the ecological footprint: built up land,
marine resources, agriculture (crop, pastoral), forests, and carbon. (6 marks)
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Part B. Has Canada or your home country achieved sustainability? (20 marks)
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Do you believe that Canada or Your Home Country has achieved sustainability? (Yes or no; 1
mark). Defend your answer based on your research and findings. Please note that you will be
evaluated on the completeness of your answer and your justification based on the research you’ve
done and the references you provide. (19 marks)

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