Princess Mae B.

Balaba BSME 4-A

Reaction paper on the Group 1's report, Multidisciplinary Approach in Environmental Studies:

Environmental Studies is about looking at the big picture. Studying the

environment means looking at everything around us, not just nature. When we talk about
studying the environment, it's like trying to understand a big puzzle with many pieces. It's not
just about looking at trees or animals. It's about seeing how everything, from the air we breathe
to the cities we live in, is linked and affects each other. This is why the Multidisciplinary
Approach is useful. It means using knowledge from lots of different areas and fields, like natural
sciences, social sciences, health sciences, engineering, society, law and policy, and business.
This way, we can see the full story of what's happening to our environment and the challenges
it faces.

In my opinion, adopting a Multidisciplinary Approach in Environmental Studies is

not just beneficial, but essential. When we only look at things from one point of view, we might
miss something important. Given the complexity and connection of our planet with human
activities, a single discipline cannot provide a solution that envelops the entirety of
environmental challenges. Problems like climate change or cutting down too many trees have
many sides to them. By using knowledge from different disciplines, we can better see the whole
problem.This broader view can help us think outside the box and helps us come up with more
effective and smarter solutions.

In general, putting the Multidisciplinary Approach to work can make a big

difference. Considering the problem of waste in our place. If we combine insights from how
trash is managed, what materials are used in packaging, design, people's habits, and even
health concerns, we can craft strategies to reduce plastics and recycle more. In addition, take
the problem of not having enough clean water. By using ideas from water science, politics, and
even how communities work, we can find better ways to share and use water. Another example
is city pollution. Combining what we know about weather, city design, health, and
transportation can help us make cities cleaner and healthier. Or let's take the issue of
disappearing forests. By looking at the trees, the animals, the nearby communities, business
interests, and local laws, we can create plans that both protect the forest and meet people's
needs. In short, when we draw from different areas of knowledge, we're better equipped to
find solutions to environmental problems. Thus, by embracing this approach, we can create a
path to a more sustainable and harmonious coexistence with our environment without causing
harm to it.