Understanding the COVID-19 Global Lockdown Through IEM Principles.pptx

Understanding coivd 19 though environmental management

1. BOROKO KC 202120587 Chelo LM 201908809 Shai MM 202113051 Matabane MM 202132234 Understanding the COVID-19 Global Lockdown Through IEM Principles

2. What is Integrated Environmental Management (IEM)? IEM is an all-encompassing method for managing the environment that considers social, economic, and environmental aspects in decision-making. The IEM goal is to attain sustainable development by maintaining a balance among these three pillars: - Sustainability involves maintaining the environmental well-being and availability of resources for the long term. - Inclusivity is when all stakeholders are included in the process of making decisions. - Adaptive Management involves consistently observing and modifying tactics in order to enhance results.

3. Why is IEM Important? Holistic Decision-Making involves considering all impacts - social, economic, and environmental - to achieve more sustainable outcomes. Engaging with stakeholders ensures that the opinions and worries of all involved parties are taken into account, resulting in fairer and more embraced results. Flexibility and Adaptability: Enables practitioners to adjust management strategies based on changing conditions and new data.

4. Impact of the COVID-19 Global Lockdown The global lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on all areas of society, the economy, and the environment worldwide. Social implications: -Rise in mental health problems as a result of being isolated. - Interruption of educational and medical services. Effects on the economy: - Widespread job losses during a global economic recession. - Global supply chains being disrupted. Effects on the environment: - Short-term decrease in pollution and emissions of greenhouse gases. - Alterations in animal behaviour as a result of decreased human activity.

5. Using IEM Principles to Understand Social Consequences Social Assessments: In evaluating the long-term social impacts of the lockdown, EAPs can utilize IEM to assess changes in community resilience, mental health, and social cohesion. Involving stakeholders: Connecting with impacted communities to grasp their experiences and requirements. Adapting tactics: Putting in place plans that deal with current social issues, as well as preparing for future strength.

6. Using IEM Principles to Understand Economic Consequences Economic Assessment - Examining the financial effects on different industries such as small businesses, tourism, and international trade. Sustainable economic recovery. - Creating strategies for recovery that support eco-friendly employment opportunities and long-term sustainable businesses . Balancing Short and Long-Term Goals: - Making sure that the efforts towards economic recovery do not jeopardize environmental sustainability.

7. Using IEM Principles to Understand Environmental Consequences Environmental Monitoring - Evaluating the short-term environmental advantages of the lockdown, such as decreased air and water pollution. Long-term Environmental Planning - Utilizing lessons from the lockdown to drive sustainable environmental enhancements. Incorporating Environmental Lessons - Utilizing learnings from the lockdown to shape upcoming environmental management tactics.

8. Conclusion IEM offers a strong structure for EAPs to evaluate the diverse effects of the COVID-19 lockdown. Through the incorporation of social, economic, and environmental elements, EAPs have the ability to formulate more thorough and enduring approaches for upcoming emergencies. We shuld Promote the incorporation of IEM principles in post-pandemic recovery strategies for equitable and lasting results.