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Multidisciplinary Nature of

Environmental Studies

D r. H i m a n s h u J o s h i
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology
School of Engineering and Technology (SET)
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies
Definition

• E n v i r o n m e n t a l S t u d i e s d e a l s with e v e r y a s p e c t that affects a


living o rga n i s m .

• It is essentially a Multidisciplinary a p p r o a c h that bri ngs about a n


appreciation of our natural world a n d h u m a n impact o n its integrity.

• It is a n applied sci ence a s it s e e k s practical solutions to


e n v i r o n m en t - re l a t e d p r o b l e m s
Importance
• To c l a r i f y t h e i d e a that what is to
b e d o n e in the environmental context.

• To bring a w a r e n e s s a n d knowledge about environment


in individuals a n d social groups.

• To m a k e them p a r t i c i p a t e in solving the real- time


environmental problems.
Importance
E n v iro n m en ta l
Va l u e s

Direct Indirect
values values

Fuel, Flood
Tim ber Wetland
food resista
nce
Fresh air
O2
S c o p e of E V S

• Include science and social studies.

• Our l a n d s c a p e in which we live is mountain, river, forest,


etc. which is modified by humans.

• D u e to the increase in population these resources are getting


d ep leted gradually

• But our needs like food, and w a te r depend on the


existence of natural landscapes in good condition.

• If we continue to use natural resources in an


uncontrolled manner it will affect nature negatively.
Scope of Environmental Science
• Conservation of nature and natural resources.

• Conservation of biological diversity.

• Control of environmental pollution.

• Stabilization of h u m a n population and environment.

• Social issues in relation to development and environment.

• Development of a non-polluting renewable energy s ys t e m


and providing a new dimension to nature’s security.
Scope of Environmental Science
• There is a need to understand and ma k e ourselves aware of
our natural assets and get concerned about our environment
and sustainable utilize the resources.

• The s cope of environmental studies is very wide and nearly


covers s o m e aspects of every major discipline (biology,
chemistry, physics, geography, resource management,
economy, etc.)
Objectives
•Awareness
•Knowledge
•Attitude
•Skill
•Participation
N e e d for Public Aw areness
• S t r e s s o n n a t u r a l r e s o u r c e s a n d quality of life d u e to
development activities a n d rapid urbanization.

• D e t e r i o r a t i o n o f the air a n d water quality, high noise


level, increasing vehicular emission, etc.

• Protecting our environment is economically mor e


v i a b l e t h a n c l e a n i n g it u p o n c e it i s d a m a g e d .
N e e d for Public A w a r e n e s s

• Pollution of different types (soil, air, water) is


growing day by day

• Awareness of these problems is


necessary to develop a sense of
responsibility and ethics a mo n g people

• This will help to tackle the challenges


related to the environment
Renewable and non-renewable source of
energy
I n s t i t u t i o n s in
Environment
B o m b a y Natural History Society (BNHS), M u m b a i

– A n N G O founded in 1883.
– Wildlife policy building, research, popular publications and
people’s actions have been unique features of this
multifaceted society.
– Works towards conservation of wildlife species and
ecosystems.
– Publications: HORNBILL, journal on natural history, Salim
Ali’s handbook on birds, JC Daniel’s book on Indian reptiles,
S H Prater’s book on Indian m a m m a l s and PV bole’s book on
Indian trees.
– Assisting the government in the framing of wildlife-related
laws.
– ‘S AV E TH E S ILE N T VA LLE Y’c am paig n ( P alakkad dis trict
of K erala, India) .
W o r l d W i d e F u n d for N a t u r e ( W W F - I ) , N e w D e l h i

– Initiated in 1 9 6 9 in M u m b a i a n d t hen m o v e d to N e w Delhi with


several b r a n c h offices all o v e r India.

– Wildlife education a n d a w a r e n e s s .

– O rg a n i z e s nature cl ubs of India p r o g r a m for children.

– Wo r k s a s a think t ank a n d l obby force for e n v i r o n m e nt a n d


d e v e l o p m e n t i ssues.
C e n t e r f or S c i e n c e a n d E n v i r o n m e n t ( C S E ) , N e w
Delhi

– Organizing campaigns, holding workshops/conferences, and


producing environment-related publications are s o m e of its
activities.

– It published ‘State of India’s Environment’, the first of its kind to


be produced a s a Citizen’s Report on the Environment.

– It publishes the popular magazine ‘DOWN TO E A RTH ’ ’a


S cience and E nv ironm en t fortnightly.

– It is also involved in the publication of material in the form of


books, posters, and video films and also conducts workshops
and seminars on biodiversity-related issues.
S a l i m Ali Center for Ornithology a n d
Natural History ( S A C O N ) , Coimbatore
– Dr. Salim Ali wished to support a group of committed
conservation scientists on permanent basis and that dream
became a reality only after his demise.

– It is an independent organization and has been bas ed in


Coimbatore since 1990.

– It h a s instituted a variety of field programs that have added


to the country’s information on our threatened biodiversity.
P e o p l e in E n v i r o n m e n t
S a l i m Ali
Indian ornithologist and naturalist

– He h a s written several great books


including the famous ‘Book of Indian
Birds’.
– His autobiography, ‘Fall of a Sparrow’
should be read by every nature
enthusiast.
– He w a s our country’s leading conservation
scientist and influenced environmental
policies in our country for over 5 0 years.
Indira Gandhi
- A s a PM, s h e h a s played a highly significant role in the
preservation of India’s wildlife. Project Tiger is a wildlife
conservation movement initiated in India in 1973.

-It w a s during her period a s a PM, that the network of


protected areas (Pas) grew from 65 to 298.

-The Wildlife Protection Act w a s formulated during the


period when s h e w a s P M and the Indian Board for Wildlife
w a s extremely active.

-India gained a n a m e for itself b y being a major player in


CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
and other International Environmental Treaties and
Accords during her tenure.
M S Swaminathan
Father of India’s Green Revolution

– One of India’s foremost agricultural


scientists and has also been
concerned with various aspects of
biodiversity conservation both of
cultivars and wild biodiversity.

– Founder of the M S Swaminathan


Research Foundation in Chennai,
which works on the conservation of
biological diversity.
Madhav Gadgil
– A well known ecologist in India.

– His interests range from broad ecological


issues such as developing Community
Biodiversity Registers and conserving
sacred groves to studies on the behavior
of mammals, birds, and insects.well-known
Medha Patkar
– Founder member of the movement called
Narmada Bachao Andolan.
-Founder member of the movement called
Narmada Bachao Andolan.

Sunderlal Bahuguna

• Chipko movement leader


• Anti-Tehri Dam movement
Thank you

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