Sustainability is a method that uses the natural resources in a smart way, in a way that they can benefit us as well our upcoming generations. One of the biggest resources for sustainability that the world has is forest. That is because 30 percent of the earth is forest and that’s why companies who work on sustainability use the forests.
Sustainable use of natural resources helps in environmental management and benefits the whole human community. The main focus and goal of sustainable development is to provide resources for today’s generations without sacrificing the needs of future generations. Which means to save up resources for the future generations.
Natural resources used for the process include air, water and sunlight. Also known as the 3 main elements of life. Other than these there are more elements such as minerals, raw materials and soil.
Why is sustainability of natural resources important?
The sustainability of these natural resources are important. The world will always need things like food, water and air. Till the time humans exist they will be needing these essential and basic things, which means never ending! By living sustainably, we will have a healthy lifestyle for us as well as our offspring. This practice helps to maintain a healthy and clean environment that protects our ecosystem.
Strategies To Sustain Natural Resources
Here are the strategies used to sustain natural resources in the face of global challenges;
Boosting Natural Resource Efficiency:
One of the best natural resources that can be used for it is water! Use water-saving methods in households, industry, and agriculture such as drip irrigation and low-flow fixtures. Even if there is any water leak, repair it as soon as possible. According to research most of the water in a house is wasted while washing the dishes. Work on it and reduce the water pressure while doing it.
Energy Efficiency:
You can use smart energy management systems, efficient appliances, and improved insulation. While constructing new buildings, transport, and industry we can modernly function them in a way that they can all be made to operate more efficiently.
Sustainable Agriculture:
Heavy amounts of chemical based fertilizers are used on the crops while practicing agriculture. Such fertilizers also ruin the health of the soil and while the crops are harvested and go to the public for sale, it impacts them. Once they come in the form of vegetables or fruits the harsh fertilizers are all sprayed on them and even after we wash them the chemical still is not always all removed. Instead of using organic farming, crop rotation and precision agriculture can be practiced.
Put in place efficient governance and policies:
Manage together different kinds of resources including energy, land, and water in consideration of their interdependencies. This process is known as integrated resource management.
Follow the environmental laws and regulations that restrict pollution, over-harvesting, and habitat destruction.
Restricting Interests over Natural Resources
Taking interest over the natural resources should be turned limited. It includes property and rights. It should not be given to every other company or person. Before giving the property or interest right to everyone the government must investigate the use of it and make sure whether they are being used in a beneficial way or not.
In property rights there comes license or rights to use a resource, hunt, cut the trees. There is always a specific season of hunting and even fishing, if you do it in the off-season it limits the reproduction of the certain breed and this is also the reason why fishes and animals go instinctively.
While giving the right and allowance to the public or to companies to do such things the above factors must be considered.
Organic Farming
Organic farming is one of the best agricultural practices. This practice encourages the use of natural resources while reducing the use of synthetic inputs. This type of farming mainly focuses on maintaining the soil fertility and health, and reducing the environmental footprint of farming. Farmers who practice this method do not use herbicides, synthetic pesticides, and (GMOs). This promotes a sustainable and environmentally friendly method for agriculturing.
Precision Agriculture
Precision agriculture is one of the commonly used modern agricultural practices which utilizes technology. This includes sensors, GPS and imagery. Farmers first analyze the soil health, crop growth as well as irrigation where they are needed and then start with the farming process.
This method is quite targeted and reduces waste, increases efficiency, and reduces the environmental effect of agricultural activities.
Sustainable Land Management
Sustainable land management practices aim to conserve and boost the productivity of agricultural lands while also minimizing soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and water pollution. Methods such as contour plowing, cover cropping, and crop rotation help maintain the structure of the soil. It improves water infiltration, and minimizes soil erosion. These are the practices that contribute to climate change adaptation by promoting the long-term productivity of agricultural lands.
Conclusion:
There are many effective strategies for sustaining natural resources in the face of global challenges. These are not only the strategies but they must use ways to make the world better and save resources for the future!
