SCI 362: Simulation And Environmental Justice Issues

Simulation Paper

For SCI/362 January 4, 2013

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Proper management of environmental resources is a concern faced by everyone living on the planet. Technological and industrial advances have continued to put the fragile environment at risk. Most industry sectors continue to increase the organization’s environmental exposure. Organizations and individuals have an ethical responsibility to ensure proper management of surrounding natural resources for both the present and future generations. In this paper, I will compare the relationship between the simulation and environmental justice including identifying key stakeholders and describe the philosophy and priorities of these stakeholders. The main focus of the environmental justice issue in this simulation is regarding the Prunus Africana, a tree that grows in the Aberdares Mountains in the eastern highlands of Kenya. The Prunus Africana grows up to 30 meters tall after a 20-year growth cycle. The Prunus Africana is the only African variety of more than 200 species and is the only plant useful for manufacture of drugs for prostate issues.
Colney & Pitts, a California-based pharmaceutical company, would like to set up a
EcoSmiles’ primary mission is to challenge any project initiatives that could harm the delicate ecosystem of these forests. Once EcoSmiles’ understands that a government agency is involved, EcoSmiles puts together a proposal of conditions for Colney & Pitts to follow, including sustainable harvesting of the trees. Though EcoSmiles’ main priority is protecting the environment, EcoSmiles is successful in also assisting with developing a reasonable balance between the Colney & Pitts and environmental and tribal initiatives. This helps balance the priorities of the various stakeholders while minimizing tensions among the