Environmental Sustainability

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Enviromental Sustainability

Social-scientific issues

Social-scientific issues are open problems that are controversial social issues related to science.

Green technology

Green technology is the development and application of products, equipment and systems used to conserve the environment and nature, as well as minimising and reducing the negative effects of human activities.

Main pillars of national green technology

Main Pillars of National Green Technology

Energy	Promoting energy efficiency and seeking energy independence
Environment	Minimising negative effects and conserving the environment
Economy	Enhancing the country's economy through the use of technology
Social	Improving the quality of life for all

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency refers to the use of less energy to carry out work at the same or higher rate without affecting the production and the quality of the desired outcome.

Initiatives and efforts carried out in the implementation of energy efficiency:

The implementation of energy efficiency labels for electrical appliances
Green Building Index (GBI)
Energy efficiency technology campaigns
Using electricity from solar source campaigns
Consumer awareness campaigns through energy-saving practices

Sectors in green technology

Energy
Waste and wastewater management
Building
Transportation
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Agriculture and forestry
Industrial and manufacturing