Environmental Issues of South Asia

Ch. 25.2

Environmental Problems

• Wildlife– Losing land to deforestation

and irrigation; over hunting

(tourists & farmers…why?)– Reserves are being created, stricter laws, and

financial incentives for cooperation

Elephant orphanage in

Sri Lanka

Park in India

Environmental Problems

• Water– 80% of Indians have NO

access to clean water• Worse in Pak. & Bang.!

– Some battle flooding while others face droughts need for dams

• Problems with dams? • Narmada River debate

Ganges R.

Portion of dam on Narmada R.

Environmental Problems

• Forests– Name 5 causes of deforestation in S. Asia…– Name 4 effects of deforestation in S. Asia…– Chipko movement (70s):

• Teaches impt. of trees• Provides seedlings for

reforestation• Pushes govn’t action

Environmental Problems

• Silt Erosion– Coastal areas/deltas face severe flooding

displace 2 billion tons of silt each year– People constantly moving homes– Using satellite imaging to find solution

Environmental Flow Charts• You will create different cause & effect flow charts over at least 4 issues

in Ch 25.2• Must have at least 3 connections (bare minimum)• Example of format:

CAUSE EFFECT