Class 10 Green Skills Notes | Complete Study Material

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Class 10 Green Skills Notes | CBSE Employability Skills Class 10

Introduction to Green Skills

Green skills refer to plan the use of resources in a sustainable manner so that we and our future generations can enjoy the good environment.

Session1: Sustainable Development

What is sustainable development

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
• Ensures a balance between economic growth, environmental care, and social well-being.

Importance of sustainable development

Sustainable development encourages careful resource utilization and eco-friendly practices.

Problems Related to Sustainable Development

1. Food: Fertile land is decreasing; soil nutrients deplete due to chemical fertilizers.
2. Water: Rivers and ponds are polluted by garbage, making clean water scarce.
3. Fuel: Excessive use of wood leads to deforestation and extreme weather conditions.

Key practices for sustainable development

• Reduce excessive use of resources
• Recycle and reuse waste materials
• Scientific management of renewable resources
• Plant more trees
• create green spaces between concrete buildings
• Use biodegradable and eco-friendly materials
• Employ technologies that optimize resource use
• Organic farming

Class 10 Green Skills Notes | CBSE Employability Skills Class 10

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Launched by the UN in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• 17 goals addressing poverty, gender equality, energy, climate change, water, and biodiversity.
• Aim: Ensure a sustainable, secure, and affordable economy globally.

Sustainable Development Initiatives

• Biodegradable bags by Mr. Avasth Hedge from municipal corporation of Manglore.
• Edible cutlery by Narayana Peesapaty.

Class 10 Green Skills Notes | CBSE Employability Skills Class 10

Session-2: Our Role in Sustainable Development

1. Quality Education:
   • Ensure school attendance, help friends study, prevent dropouts.
2. Clean Water and Sanitation:
   • Build toilets, promote awareness, prevent water pollution.
3. Affordable and Clean Energy:
   • Use solar power, biogas, and other renewable sources.
4. Decent Work and Economic Growth:
   • Acquire skills, find good jobs, and contribute to society.
5. Reduced Inequalities:
   • Be inclusive, helpful, and friendly to all regardless of class, caste, or gender.
6. Sustainable Cities and Communities:
   • Save energy, use natural light, adopt energy-efficient appliances.
7. Responsible Consumers and Producers:
   • Reuse and recycle, carry cloth bags, donate unused items, repair leaking taps, sort and treat garbage, buy seasonal local produce.
8. Protect Life Below Water:
   • Reduce plastic pollution, safeguard marine life.
9. Protect Life on Land:
   • Prevent deforestation, plant trees, prevent soil erosion.

Key Takeaways