1. Environment?
The term is derived from a french word 'Environ' which means
ENCIRCLE.
Scientifically Environment means all of the outside forces,
events, and things that act on a thing. The environment is
everything that is around something.
It is the complex set of physical, geographic, biological, social,
cultural and political conditions that surround an individual or
organism and that ultimately determines its form and nature of
its survival.
WHICH INCLUDES
All factors living and nonliving that affect an individual organism
or population at any point in the life cycle.
Set of circumstances surrounding a particular occurrence.
All the things that surrounds
2. Environmental Studies ?
Environmental studies deals with every
issue that affects an organism living on the
earth.
It is an applied science as its seeks
practical answers to making human
civilization sustainable on the earth's finite
resources.
It is essentially a multidisciplinary approach
Its components include Biology, Geology,
Chemistry, Physics, Engineering,
Sociology, Health Sciences, Anthropology,
Economics, Statistics and Philosophy.
3. INTRODUCTION
Environmental studies play a crucial role in
addressing environmental challenges such
as climate change, pollution, resource
depletion, and loss of biodiversity.
Here are some reasons why
environmental studies are important:
4.
5. 1. Promoting sustainability:
Environmental studies help us to
understand the interconnections
between human activities and the
natural world. This knowledge can be
used to develop more sustainable ways
of living that meet the needs of the
present without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own
needs.
6. 2. Understanding complex
environmental problems: Environmental
issues are complex and interconnected,
and cannot be solved by one discipline
alone. Environmental studies integrate
knowledge from various fields such as
biology, ecology, geology, chemistry,
sociology, economics, and politics to
provide a holistic approach to solving
environmental problems.
7. 3. Developing solutions: Environmental
studies provide the knowledge and tools
needed to develop innovative solutions
to environmental challenges. For
example, understanding the science of
climate change can help us to develop
renewable energy sources, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt to
the impacts of climate change.
8. 4. Raising awareness: Environmental
studies help to raise public awareness
about environmental issues and the
importance of environmental protection.
By understanding the impacts of our
actions on the environment, we can
make more informed decisions and take
responsibility for our own environmental
footprint.
9. 5. Policy and regulation: Environmental
studies provide the scientific basis for
environmental policy and regulation.
Policy and regulation can help to protect
the environment by setting standards
and guidelines for industries,
governments, and individuals to follow
10. Environmental sustainability aims to improve the
quality of human life without putting unnecessary
strain on the earth's supporting ecosystems. It’s
about creating an equilibrium between consumerist
human culture and the living world. We can do this
by living in a way that doesn’t waste or unnecessarily
deplete natural resources
Environmental sustainability is important because of
how much energy, food and human-made resources
we use every day. Rapid population growth has
resulted in increased farming and manufacturing,
leading to more greenhouse gas emissions,
unsustainable energy use, and deforestation.
13. Importance of Environmental
Awareness
Environmental awareness is a fundamental
issue that needs to be addressed. One of the
first steps to becoming more environmentally
conscious is reducing your energy usage. This
may also mean driving a less polluting car or
bike.
Environmental awareness is critical because it
can help to minimise pollution and global
warming. It can also lead to a more
sustainable world by promoting renewable
resources such as solar, wind, and water.