Ecological Footprinting in an Ib School
Environmental Systems and Societies
Research Question: In terms of an ecological-footprint, do the members of SIS form a ‘large footprint’ and, if so, what steps can the school take to improve its situation, via Social Responsibility or otherwise?
By Shoumi Mittra
003510-022
SVKM International School
Word count: 3943 words
Investigating SVKM International School and its ecological footprint
Table of contents: Title | Page Number | Abstract | 3 | Introduction | 4 | * Research Question | 5 | Rationale | 6 | Research | 6 | Results | 9 | * Summary of Results | 13 | Interpretations and Discussion | 15 | Conclusion and Recommendations | 21 | Bibliography | 23 | Appendix 1 | 24 |
Abstract:
The earth has formed arduously over billions of years, going through continental drifts, volcanic eruptions and cooling, growth of organisms and successions spanning over a million years and various other processes, to become the habitable planet that it is today. There is a ‘sphere’ (hydro-, litho- or atmo-) for every living being to live in, and the entire earth belongs to every organism on earth- The ecocentric belief. It is, however, the anthropocentric and its corresponding technocentric belief that has begun what can only be called an Environmental Crisis.
It is to address this crisis that I have formulated my research question. It states: In terms of an ecological-footprint, do the members of SVKM International School (SIS) form a ‘large footprint’ and, if so, what steps can the school take to improve its situation, via Social Responsibility or otherwise?
Thus, the aim of this research paper is to perform a small-scale estimation of such an ecological footprint of the highest-earning members of a very varied school. It is the part that I am a part of and thus, am most motivated to ameliorate. It is a common aspiration to always Act Locally and Think Globally. To be aware of one’s local impact on the environment is the key to
Research Question: In terms of an ecological-footprint, do the members of SIS form a ‘large footprint’ and, if so, what steps can the school take to improve its situation, via Social Responsibility or otherwise?
By Shoumi Mittra
003510-022
SVKM International School
Word count: 3943 words
Investigating SVKM International School and its ecological footprint
Table of contents: Title | Page Number | Abstract | 3 | Introduction | 4 | * Research Question | 5 | Rationale | 6 | Research | 6 | Results | 9 | * Summary of Results | 13 | Interpretations and Discussion | 15 | Conclusion and Recommendations | 21 | Bibliography | 23 | Appendix 1 | 24 |
Abstract:
The earth has formed arduously over billions of years, going through continental drifts, volcanic eruptions and cooling, growth of organisms and successions spanning over a million years and various other processes, to become the habitable planet that it is today. There is a ‘sphere’ (hydro-, litho- or atmo-) for every living being to live in, and the entire earth belongs to every organism on earth- The ecocentric belief. It is, however, the anthropocentric and its corresponding technocentric belief that has begun what can only be called an Environmental Crisis.
It is to address this crisis that I have formulated my research question. It states: In terms of an ecological-footprint, do the members of SVKM International School (SIS) form a ‘large footprint’ and, if so, what steps can the school take to improve its situation, via Social Responsibility or otherwise?
Thus, the aim of this research paper is to perform a small-scale estimation of such an ecological footprint of the highest-earning members of a very varied school. It is the part that I am a part of and thus, am most motivated to ameliorate. It is a common aspiration to always Act Locally and Think Globally. To be aware of one’s local impact on the environment is the key to
Bibliography: 11. Environmental Systems and Societies Course Companion, Oxford (2009), by Jill Rutherford 12 b. 10000-20000 c d. 30000-40000 e If house size given in square feet, multiply by 0.0929. 1500 square feet is approx