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Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of “enoughness” in his saying “the earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not for every person’s greed” According to World Commission on Environment and Development, Our Common Future (1987) , Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to … Read more
Distribution of natural Resources World Distribution of forest reserves Forests cover 31 percent of the world’s land surface, just over 4 billion hectares. (One hectare = 2.47 acres.) This is down from the pre-industrial area of 5.9 billion hectares. According to data from the U.N. Food and agriculture Organization, deforestation was at its highest rate … Read more
Biodiversity Conservation & Rural Livelihood Improvement Project (BCRLIP): A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Development Introduction The intricate web of life on Earth, known as biodiversity, is facing unprecedented threats. Habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and overexploitation are driving species extinctions at an alarming rate, jeopardizing the delicate balance of ecosystems and the well-being of humanity. … Read more
Biodiversity with its sustainable use. They are internationally recognized, nominated by national governments and remain under sovereign jurisdiction of the states where they are located”. In 1971, UNESCO launched a global programme to formalize the scientific interaction between man and his natural environment. This programme is called the Man and the Biosphere … Read more
Eco-System-An ecosystem is defined as a structural and functional unit of Biosphere consisting of community of living beings and the physical Environment, both interacting and exchanging materials between them. It includes Plants, trees, animals, fish, birds, micro-organisms, water, Soil, and people. When an ecosystem is healthy (i.e. sustainable) it means that all the Elements live … Read more
Navigating the Environmental Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to Environment Management Plans In an era marked by increasing environmental awareness and regulatory scrutiny, businesses are facing growing pressure to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. This pressure extends beyond mere lip service, demanding concrete actions and measurable results. Enter the Environment Management Plan (EMP), a crucial tool … Read more
The major causes of the Environmental Degradation are modern Urbanization, industrialization, over-Population Growth, deforestation etc. Environmental pollution refers to the degradation of quality and quantity of natural Resources. Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of “enoughness” in his saying “the earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not for every person’s greed” According to World Commission … Read more
Biodiversity is defined as the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic Ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems. Basically biodiversity is the total number of genes, species and ecosystems of a region. It includes … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE and protection of forests and wildlife. Under this scheme 1.74 lakh claims with an extent of 10.26 lakh acres are received. Of which 1.63 lakh claims with an extent of 9.81 lakh acres are surveyed. Remaining are under progress. Plantation Activities: Eucalyptus Plantations: The APFDC has been raising Eucalyptus Clonal plantations and … Read more
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: Safeguarding Biodiversity in a Genetically Modified World The world is increasingly reliant on biotechnology, with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) playing a growing role in agriculture, medicine, and industry. While these advancements offer potential benefits, they also raise concerns about the potential risks to biodiversity and human health. Recognizing this complex … Read more