IPLUSO 22199

Sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This curricular unit aims to adopt a systemic approach, integrating environmental issues holistically into all educational activities aimed at early childhood education and elementary school teaching. The scope covers raising awareness and educating children about the importance of sustainability and preserving the environment, including promoting an understanding of ecosystems, natural resources, and the interdependence between human beings and nature. It also helps to encourage the adoption of sustainable behaviors and practices.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1 Environmental sustainability. Concept    Historical perspective of the concept of environmental sustainability 2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)   Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG15 (Life on land) 3. Terrestrial ecosystems. Structure and functioning. Transfer of matter and energy in ecosystems. Social and economic importance of terrestrial ecosystems The human dimension of ecosystem protection and management 4. The challenges facing terrestrial ecosystems Ecosystem degradation. Loss of biodiversity The impact of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems Current situation and scenarios. Case studies. Discussion 5. Management Systems for Terrestrial Ecosystems Protected Area Management Sustainable Forest Management Other strategies 6. Programmes. Projects. Public policies Local/regional/national and interplanetary actions 7. Practical activities  
• ObjectivosObjectives

  This U.C. aims to promote knowledge, skills, and competencies to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. It is based on the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda, especially SDG 13 (Action against Global Climate Change) and SDG 15 (Terrestrial Life). The objectives are defined: 1. Analyze the historical perspective of the concept of environmental sustainability. 2. Discuss the factors that reduce the resilience of a terrestrial ecosystem in the face of its defense against climate change, human activities, and others. 3. Investigate the nature of the factors, their characteristics, and related impacts, to change individual behavior and the management of local and international territorial resources. 4. Discuss ways of integrating environmental sustainability into current environmental policies 5. Promote skills to support the conservation and preservation of local land resources
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Carlotto, M. (2016). A Natureza na Educação Infantil . Papirus Editora Direção-Geral de Educação [DGE]. (2016). Educação ambiental para a sustentabilidade . http://www.dge.mec.pt/documentacao-de-referencia ICNF (2020). Descubra as nossa áreas protegidas . Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas, I. P. (ICNF) https://www.icnf.pt/noticias/descubraasnossasareasprotegidas Kishimoto, T. (2011). Educação Ambiental no Jardim de Infâ ncia.Cortez Editora Oliveira, N. V., & Navega, F. (2017). Relatório nacional sobre a implementação da Agenda 2030 para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável . M. dos Negócios Estrangeiros UNESCO. (2017). Educação para os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Objetivos de Aprendizagem . https://ods.imvf.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/12/Recursos-ods-objetivos-aprendizagem.pdf Wright, R. T. (2010). Environmental science. (11th ed). Pearson Education Zabalza, M. (1998). Qualidade em educação infantil . Tradução Beatriz Affonso Neves. Artmed
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Theoretical-practical classes using a variety of active methods: discussion, problem-solving, flipped classroom, and analysis of conceptual issues and real cases. Reading and research work oriented towards environmental problems are proposed in groups, project work, and discussion of controversial issues, among others
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  3
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não