ENVIRONMENT BY GREEN YATRA

Environment : 

Environment BY GREEN YATRA

Human Rights & Environment : 

Human Rights & Environment Rights inherent in our nature as human beings and without which we cannot live as human beings First Generation Political and Civil Second Generation Social, Economic and Cultural Third Generation - Development Environment Peace Access to Resources, information

What is Environment : 

What is Environment Your environment is the sum total of everything outside you (Internal environment ?). It includes Living and nonliving things Natural and man-made Physical, Biological, Psychological…

Environmental Damage Today : 

Environmental Damage Today We are losing 300 km2 of rainforest, (1 acre / second) 186 km2 land due to desertification, 40 to 100 species And we are adding 250,000 people 2,700 tons of CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) 15 million tons of carbon. Tonight the Earth will be a little hotter, its waters more acidic, and the fabric of life more threadbare."

Global Ecological foot prints : 

Global Ecological foot prints

Importance of Environment : 

Importance of Environment Natural Environment is Responsible for life on earth Evolved through millions of years of evolution Provides Invaluable Ecosystem services

Ecosystem services : 

Ecosystem services Oxygen and water Detoxification and decomposition of wastes Conserve soils and their fertility Pollination of flowers & Dispersal of seeds Protection from the ultraviolet rays Maintenance of biodiversity Moderation of weather extremes and their impacts Provision of aesthetic beauty and intellectual and spiritual stimulation for the human spirit

Threats to Environment : 

Threats to Environment Severest threat is from us, humans Pollution Air, water, Soil, solid wastes, effluents Destruction of Natural Habitats Deforestation, Hunting, reclamation, Alter the Environment Green house Gases, Ozone depleting substances Natural calamities Earth Quakes, Forest fires, Volcanoes, Cyclones, ….

Residues & Wastes from Humans : 

Residues & Wastes from Humans Factors contributing urbanization industrialization human population growth production and use of disposable products

Hazardous Waste : 

Hazardous Waste Wastes potentially dangerous to life/ environment Management Secured landfill - least expensive Deep well injection Incineration of Hazardous waste Hazardous Waste Recycling and Neutralization Source Reduction

Chromium VI - Dahisar : 

Chromium VI - Dahisar Severe Ground water pollution Occupational health hazards Septum perforation Chrome holes Dermatitis Labour Issues Non payment of wages

Agriculture : 

Agriculture One of the largest environmental Damage over the last 10,000 years

Pollution : 

Pollution Air/ Atmosphere CO2, SO2, NO, CFC, Water Industrial effluents, Sewage, Pesticides, Fertilizers, Soil Solid wastes, Effluents, sewage, … Noise pollution, Radiation

Pollution & Damage to Life : 

Pollution & Damage to Life Natural Flora and Fauna Forests, Wildlife Human beings, domestic animals, plants Health impacts Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual

Radiation : 

Radiation Nuclear weapons and power plants Danger damage living cells & tissues Nuclear waste disposal is highly controversial

Noise Pollution : 

Noise Pollution Measure by annoyance factor Frequency cycles per second hertz vibrations per second Amplitude decibels (dB) Noise abatement Policy - Noise Control Act of 1972 Education programs Environmental changes

Hunting/ Poaching : 

Trade in tiger bone Major factor that threatens survival Used for thousands of years in Asian medicine for treatment of rheumatism Ivory trade Decimated Indian Elephant populations and skewed sex ratio Tiger bone wine Hunting/ Poaching

Shrinking ranges : 

Shrinking ranges Siberian Tiger Bengal Tiger Asian Elephant

Endangered Indian Wildlife : 

Endangered Indian Wildlife

Therapeutic pollution : 

Therapeutic pollution

Environmental Rights : 

Environmental Rights Environmental Damages Caused by the Rich and Powerful Rich/developed Nations, Corporates, Industries Affect the poor and Marginalised Developing countries, laborers, tribals, Environmental services and ill-effects are disproportionately distributed

Environmental Laws : 

Environmental Laws Indian Forest Act 1927 Wildlife protection Act 1972 Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1977 Forest Conservation Act 1980 Environmental Protection Act 1986 CRZ Rules 1992 EIA Notification 1994 Article 51(A)g of the Constitution Precautionary & Pollutor-pays principles, Sustainability

Env. Protection Rules 1986 : 

Env. Protection Rules 1986 Overarching legislation Give powers to Pollution Control Boards Industry siting regulations Environmental Labs, Govt. Analysts Restrict use of Hazardous substances Yearly Env Audit reports by Industries

EIA Notification 1994 : 

EIA Notification 1994 EC for all 29(+2) types of listed industries Clause for Public Hearing For clearance EIA/EMP reports Risk analysis Report NOC from SPCB Electricity, Water commitments Filled questionnairs for Env appraisal Rehabilitation plan (if > 1000 people affected)

Tradition of Conservation : 

Tradition of Conservation Animal worship Snake, Peacock, Rat, Cow, Sacred groves Sthala Vruksha Concept, Sacred flowers, leaves etc for Pooja Bishnoy Community Known to lay down lives for plants/wildlife Budhism and Gandhism & Universal Brotherhood concepts Emperor Ashoka established Animal Hospitals in 3rd Century BC

Man-Animal Conflicts : 

Man-Animal Conflicts Examples Leopard menace at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivili our interference with the wildlife habitats Crop raiding by elephants Destruction of Wildlife Corridors Bharatpur (Keoladeo National Park) Wrong conservation decisions avoiding people

Myth and Reality : 

Myth and Reality “Nature conservation is Against development ?” Truth Ultimately no development is sustainable without taking care of Nature, On the other hand people participation is vital Sustainable Development “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”* *World Commission on Environment and Development (1987) Our Common Future

How can we help Environment : 

How can we help Environment Practise the 3Rs Reduce Reuse & Recycle Avoid Wildlife products Avoid Ivory, Fur, leather, etc, Minimise the use of wooden/paper materials. Avoid Non-bio degradables; Plastics, Plant trees/plants Participate in decision making through EIAs Respond positively to conservation efforts Join hands with concerned organizations which are working for Environment

Contd… : 

Contd… Visit Natural forests and Sanctuaries and feel the Environment at its natural state Recognize everyone's right to have equal share of environmental resources and risks Spread the conservation message Think beyond Economics – Ethics, Human rights, Ecofriedly nature of products Be aware of laws and react to violations

About Green Yatra : 

About Green Yatra Green Yatra is a non-profit, Non-Government Organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of the Mother Nature Earth and Environment in order to maintain the integrity of the ecosystems for the benefit of all living creatures by adopting Green Eco friendly Ideas, Tips, Life, Living in day to day daily life. Green Yatra is concern with all kind of Social and Environmental issues and give platform to Green innovative Ideas for better environment. Join us face to face in facebook : http://www.facebook.com/greenyatra Write directly to green yatra in: greenyatra09@gmail.com

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