resource managemnt

• resource


  is a supply of smth w/a value

  it can be essential for human life (food water energy) or just maintains a decent standard of living
• social wellbeing


  basic human needs and the development of human interactions + relationships w/ ppl
• economic well being


  present + future financial stability
• carbon footprint 


  amount of greenhouse gases released by humans

  (can be by an individual, business or country )
• water surplus 


  supply of water exceeds demand
• water deficit 


  demand of water exceeds the supply
• water stress


  water resources r insufficient for the needs of the area
• energy mix 


  range + amount of diff energy sources used
• ground water


  water stored within the rocks
• food security

  all ppl at all times have access too safe nutritious food to live an active + healthy lifestyle
• food insecurity 


  not all ppl at all times have access too safe nutritious food to live an active + healthy lifestyle
• irrigate


  to water
• famine


  widespread scarcity of food
• in 2050 50+ countries will be facing water scaricty
• 45% of the UKs food is imported
• 11% of the UKs CO2 emissions r caused by food transport
• 70% increase for the demand of water sicne 1985
• UKs population has increased to 67 mil
• domestic energy consumption had decreased by 12%
• IBIS started in 1850 + is the worlds largest irrigation system including 3 large dams 80 smaller dams + 12 canal system
• sustainability 


  the needs of the current gen is met w/ out harming the needs of the future gen
• sustainable food


  food that is produce w/ out damaging the environment + has social benefits + benefits the local economy
• urban farming initiatives is 15 times more productive then large scale farming