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| Definition of Green Technology |
| Refers to the development and application of products, equipment and system to preserve the environment and nature while minimising or reducing the negative impacts of human activities. |
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| The Use of Green Technology in Environmental Sustainability |
- Green technology is the portfolio of the Ministry of Science,
- Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) which was established on 27 March 2004 which takes into account the long-term and short-term effects of any human activity on the environment.
- The National Green Technology Policy (2009) states that any product, equipment or system that meets the criteria as stated blow is categorized as green technology.
- Minimize environmental degradation.
- Has low or zero greenhouse gas emissions.
- Safe to use and provides a healthier and better environment for all living things.
- Save energy and natural resources.
- Encourage the use of renewable resources.
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| National Green Technology Policy (NGTP) |
- The National Green Technology Policy (NGTP) launched in July 2009 emphasizes the country's economic growth and sustainable development.
- Sustainable development must meet the needs of today's society without neglecting the needs of future generations.
- NGTP is based on four pillars, namely energy, environment, economy and social.
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| Natural Resources and Its Uses |
| Natural Resources |
Uses |
| Solar energy |
Solar panels convert solar energy into electrical energy for example for indoor lighting. |
| Water |
Rainwater retention systems are used when watering trees and washing toilets. |
| Building materials |
Encourage the use of recycled materials. |
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| Application of Social Science to Solve Environmental Problems and Challenges |
- The field of social sciences uses scientific methods to study the field of Humanities.
- One of the branches in the social sciences is education. In the
- Third Malaysia Plan, an emphasis on Environmental Education was introduced in the Malaysian education system.
- Environmental Education aims to form a generation of people who are aware and concerned about the state of the environment as well as environmental problems.
- The objectives of the environmental education is as stated below:
- To increase the awareness of individuals and society on the state of the environment and its problems.
- Provide knowledge to individuals and society about the environment, problems and the roles and responsibilities of each individual.
- Acquire skills to solve environmental problems.
- Caring for the environment and willing to protect and promote the environment.
- Communication is also a branch in the field of Social Science that plays an important role in solving environmental problems and challenges through the use of mass media, pamphlets, magazines, posters and films.
- Various activities are carried out to encourage people to take care of the environment.
- For example, campaigns to encourage residents to reduce tree felling, awareness campaigns to conserve water and land resources, large-scale gotong-royong activities in residential areas, schools, recreational parks and beaches as well as garden hygiene and fun competitions at schools or backyards.
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