DEFINITION
sum of all living and non-living things that surround an organism, or group of organisms.
all elements, factors , and conditions that have some impact on growth and development of certain organism.
Abiotic factors
light, temperature, water, atmospheric gases
Biotic factors
all surrounding living species
MULTIDISCIPLINARY NATURE
Natural systems – Physical Forces and Chemistry of
Ecosystems
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere and Top Soil
Oceanic circulation
Rainfall patterns
Temperature
Land use and Land cover
Species within ecosystems and their impact by physical-chemical inputs
Population genetics and interactions with other species
Development and use of technology
Production – Industrial and Agricultural
Scope of Environmental Science
• Conservation of nature and natural resources – Sustainable Development
• Conservation of biological diversity
• Control of environmental pollution and Waste Management
• Stabilization of human population and environment
• Social issues in relation to development and environment
• Development of non-polluting renewable energy system and providing new dimension to nation’s security
Importance of Environment Studies
There is a proverb “If you plan for one year, plant rice, if you plan for 10 years, plant trees and if you plan for 100 years, educate people.”
If we wish to manage our planet earth, we have to make all the persons environmentally educated.
THEMES – TOPICS FOR AWARENESS
Climate change — Global warming
Sea level rise
Greenhouse gas
Urban Heat Islands
Change in Agricultural Pattern
Conservation — Species extinction • Pollinator decline • Coral bleaching • Holocene extinction • Invasive species • Poaching • Endangered species
Energy — Energy conservation • Renewable energy • Efficient energy use • Renewable energy commercialization • Environmental impact of the coal industry
Air pollution
— Environmental impact
Smog
Tropospheric ozone
Indoor air quality
Volatile organic compound
Atmospheric particulate matter
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Water Pollution
Acid Rain
Eutrophication
Marine pollution
Ocean dumping
Oil spills
Thermal pollution
Urban runoff
Water crisis
Marine debris
Microplastics
Wastewater
Fish kill
Algal bloom
Mercury in fish
Awareness through Education & Institutions
Government - Ministry of Environment and Forest, Central and State Pollution Control Board
Academic Institutions - Schools and University level curriculim
Non-Government Organizations - NGO
UNEP
Journals and Magazines
Judiciary - Green Benches
sum of all living and non-living things that surround an organism, or group of organisms.
all elements, factors , and conditions that have some impact on growth and development of certain organism.
Abiotic factors
light, temperature, water, atmospheric gases
Biotic factors
all surrounding living species
MULTIDISCIPLINARY NATURE
Natural systems – Physical Forces and Chemistry of
Ecosystems
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere and Top Soil
Oceanic circulation
Rainfall patterns
Temperature
Land use and Land cover
Species within ecosystems and their impact by physical-chemical inputs
Population genetics and interactions with other species
Development and use of technology
Production – Industrial and Agricultural
Scope of Environmental Science
• Conservation of nature and natural resources – Sustainable Development
• Conservation of biological diversity
• Control of environmental pollution and Waste Management
• Stabilization of human population and environment
• Social issues in relation to development and environment
• Development of non-polluting renewable energy system and providing new dimension to nation’s security
Importance of Environment Studies
There is a proverb “If you plan for one year, plant rice, if you plan for 10 years, plant trees and if you plan for 100 years, educate people.”
If we wish to manage our planet earth, we have to make all the persons environmentally educated.
THEMES – TOPICS FOR AWARENESS
Climate change — Global warming
Sea level rise
Greenhouse gas
Urban Heat Islands
Change in Agricultural Pattern
Conservation — Species extinction • Pollinator decline • Coral bleaching • Holocene extinction • Invasive species • Poaching • Endangered species
Energy — Energy conservation • Renewable energy • Efficient energy use • Renewable energy commercialization • Environmental impact of the coal industry
Air pollution
— Environmental impact
Smog
Tropospheric ozone
Indoor air quality
Volatile organic compound
Atmospheric particulate matter
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Water Pollution
Acid Rain
Eutrophication
Marine pollution
Ocean dumping
Oil spills
Thermal pollution
Urban runoff
Water crisis
Marine debris
Microplastics
Wastewater
Fish kill
Algal bloom
Mercury in fish
Awareness through Education & Institutions
Government - Ministry of Environment and Forest, Central and State Pollution Control Board
Academic Institutions - Schools and University level curriculim
Non-Government Organizations - NGO
UNEP
Journals and Magazines
Judiciary - Green Benches
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