(par 5.2.1.5.2) Human nutrition: Key to health and development (taken from Wikipedia)
Human nutrition: Key to health and development http://www.fao.org/docrep/u8480e/U8480E04.htm#Nutrients and where to find them The right to an adequate diet is as fundamental as the right to life itself, World Food Day, on 16 October every year, is a symbolic reminder of this right. Pregnant women and nursing mothers need a higher calorie intake than others […]
(par 5.2.3 ) Plight of the poor in fragile ecosystems
Fragile ecosystems & the poor Supporting article R: A report by the ‘Conference on Hunger and Poverty’ highlighting the plight of the poor in fragile ecosystems and the responsibility of the developed world in this regard. http://www.ifad.org/events/past/hunger/envir.html Combating Environmental Degradation Introduction The landmark report of the World Commission on Environment and Development, entitled “Our Common […]
(par 5.2.3 ) Human Impact on the Environment
Human Impact on the Environment & Environmental Impact on Humans http://www.fewresources.org/ecological-footprints–human-impact-factors.html Human beings have an enormous impact on the natural environment, and ultimately on each other. The way we chose to house, clothe, shelter, and meet the needs for vital resources such as food, energy, and water, not only affect the long-term availability of those […]