Environmental economics

in the field of business and politics as well as in the public sphere. This trend is the growing concern with the increased interest in the environmental issues. This has become an immense concern for the organizations since the success of the company is nowadays determined not only by the financial and economic factors but also by the social and environmental factors. The sustainability is thus becoming the central concern of the leaders of the companies, and they need to develop respective…

are a part of this ecosystem ("Why Should We Protect Mangroves."n.p., n.d.). Biodiversity is extremely important to the economy, medical research and genetic diversity. Furthermore, this aspect of biodiversity also introduces other aspects of environmental politics like management of resources and control of the environment. These 3 aspects are highly interconnected and work together to frame the narrative in Mumbai. The presence of mangroves leads to the many different species of fish and…

In our current time, our planet is facing severe environmental crisis. The future of the human race is uncertain to our indiscriminate consumption of resources and irresponsible pollution on Earth. Environmental problems such as climate change account for one of the biggest issues in the world today. Due to the lack of exposure and education, most people are often unaware or misinformed. Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment for the benefit of all living…

inspiration from Mathai, I decided to further explore an interdisciplinary education, leading me to my chosen field: environmental studies. Becoming a scientific diver changed my educational direction. The ocean took my breath away with its wide variety of life and showed me the many dimensions of the underwater world which created a special interest in me for the marine and coastal environmental fields. After spending…

Ecological imperialism delineated as the intentional destruction, through exploitation, taking out and transmit of natural resources of the colonized lands in the fascination of scientific and economic progress. The main objective of this article is to show that the loss of the natural environment and agrarian culture and the evils of the rapid urbanization and industrial activity, Green Imperialism through the two famous fictions of George Orwell. It also focuses on the ecological dimension of…

Apart from showing the social inequality, a smaller percentage of the world’s population having access to practically all the resources, this statements also challenges the environmental impacts brought by that uneven consumption. The fact that the pollution caused by 25% of the population represents nearly 70% of the total pollution means that the current way of consuming and disposing of the world’s resources is far from sustainable…

and to understand the relations between the society, their industries and their companies together with their own responsibility in the Natural system (Nattrass 1999). Similarly, Natural Capitalism is a concept which aims at developing natural environmental growth and success. It is based on a change in the following 4 business practices (Lovins, Lovins and Hawken 2007): 1. Improving efficiency of natural resources 2. Move to biologically motivated models of…

knowledge, skill, attitudes, motivation and commitment to work individually and collectively towards the solutions of current problems and prevention of new ones”(UNESCO UNEP IEEP Environmental Education Series6,1990). The need of the time is to make people sensitive towards nature through a strong programme of environmental education. It is a way of creating knowledge, understanding values, attitudes, abilities, skills and awareness among individuals and social groups towards the environment…

Environmental Education & Sustainability in Schools Many school districts are debating whether or not to include some form of environmental education in their curriculum. Environmental education not only benefits student health and knowledge, but encourages them to develop into citizens who are prepared to make a positive impact in local and global communities. According to the United Stated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Environmental education is a process that allows individuals…

With the rapid economic development and social environment, people consume natural resources at a faster pace and the negative effect on the nature is becoming more and more severe. Environmental issues, such as air pollution, water pollution, decreasing biodiversity, and deforestation have become prominent in many regions of China. In recent years, haze has become a popular term among Chinese people, especially in north China. The environmental problems can be harmful to residents, animals, and…