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Environment, Natural Resources and Sustainability

By Abdulla Israr & Simran Rani
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Environment, Natural Resources and Sustainability Introduction to Environment The word environment refers to everything that surrounds and influences living organisms. It includes living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components. Environment provides the conditions necessary for life, growth, development and survival . It includes: Air Water Land and soil Plants Animals Microorganisms Environment is dynamic , meaning it continuously changes due to natural and human activities. Concept of Environment Environment is a system of interconnected elements . Changes in one component can affect other components. Humans depend on the environment for: Food Water Oxygen Energy Raw materials Shelter Economic activities Human activities can also modify the environment through: Agriculture Industrialization Urbanization Mining Transporta...
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Environmental Governance, Assessment and Sustainable Management in India

By Abdulla Israr & Simran Rani
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Environmental Governance, Assessment and Sustainable Management in India NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL (NGT) Introduction ·        The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized environmental judicial body in India established to provide effective and speedy justice in matters related to environmental protection, conservation of forests and other natural resources . ·        The NGT was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 . ·        Its purpose includes resolving environmental disputes, enforcing environmental rights, and providing relief and compensation for environmental damage. ( Green Tribunal ) Why was NGT needed? Environmental disputes often involve: Air pollution Water pollution Industrial pollution Forest destruction Illegal mining Waste management Biodiversity loss v Ordinary courts may have large numbers of cases and...
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