# Stewardship of the Environment: A Religious Perspective
> Explore environmental stewardship through biblical teachings and Bahamian conservation, covering pollution, global warming, and local wetland protection.

Tags: environmental-stewardship, the-bahamas, religion, conservation, pollution, global-warming, wetlands, mangroves
## Stewardship of the Environment | A Religion Class Presentation
* Introduction to human responsibility and God’s creation.

## What is a Steward?
* Stewardship is the care of the planet on behalf of God based on Genesis 1:26-31.
* Historical context: Biblical commands for land rest and protecting trees.

## Environmental Degradation & Pollution
* Defines degradation as the reduction of environmental capacity to meet social and ecological needs.
* Types of pollution covered include Water, Land, Air, Noise, and Marine pollution.
* Key fact: Over 80% of marine pollution comes from land-based activities.

## Global Warming & The Greenhouse Effect
* Discusses climate change, rising temperatures (approx. 0.8°C since the 20th century), and the Kyoto Protocol (1997).

## Conservation Steps & Solutions
1. Education through schools and media.
2. International and voluntary agreements.
3. Sustainable energy (solar, wind, geothermal).
4. The Triple R Rule: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
5. Water conservation and sustainable transportation.

## Environmental Organizations
* UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme roles and implementation.
* BEST Commission: National focal point for environmental strategies in The Bahamas.
* Bahamas National Trust: Manages 27 national parks covering over 1 million acres.

## Bahamas Wetlands & Mangroves
* Importance of wetlands for ground water recharge, flood control, and biodiversity.
* Four types of mangroves in the Bahamas: Red, Black, White, and Buttonwood (Grey).

## Conclusion — Our Call to Stewardship
* Summary of responsibilities to protect the Earth for future generations.
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