E-Content Environmental Studies Paper code:

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E-Content Environmental Studies Paper code: VAC0101002 Total Marks:30 No. of Credits:2 ©Lakshmi K. Singh, ADP College, Nagaon, Assam Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Studies 5 lectures Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies Scope and importance Basic concepts: Renewable resources, non-renewable resources, Common Property resources, Tragedy of commons, Climate change, global warming Concept of sustainable development Environmental studies Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores the interactions between humans and the environment, combining perspectives from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to address environmental issues. Importance of Environmental Studies Interconnectedness of Nature and Society: It helps us understand how human actions affect the environment and how environmental changes, in turn, affect human health, economies, and social systems. Solving Global Challenges: Environmental Studies provides the knowledge and tools needed to address critical issues like climate change, resource depletion, pollution, and food security. Sustainable Development: The field promotes practices that ensure the long-term health and well-being of both humans and the environment, encouraging a shift from exploitative practices to more sustainable ones. Environmental Studies plays a critical role in educating individuals to become environmentally conscious citizens who can contribute to solving the pressing environmental challenges of our time. Multidisciplinary nature of Environmental Studies Natural Sciences: Environmental Studies integrates disciplines like biology, ecology, geology, and atmospheric sciences to study the Earth's physical processes and how ecosystems function. Topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, water resources, and energy use are central to the field. Social Sciences: The field also draws from economics, sociology, political science, and geography to understand how human societies interact with the environment. It examines topics like resource management, environmental policy, and how economic systems contribute to environmental problems. Humanities: Ethics, philosophy, and history are included to explore human values, beliefs, and cultural practices regarding nature. This perspective helps in understanding the environmental ethics that guide decisions about conservation, environmental justice, and sustainability. Scope of Environmental Studies Understanding Environmental Processes Environmental Management Sustainability and Development Pollution Control and Waste Management Biodiversity Conservation Climate Change and Global Environmental Issues Environmental Policy and Law Environmental Education and Awareness Human-Environment Interaction Environmental Ethics and Justice Importance of Environmental Studies The importance of Environmental Studies lies in its ability to provide the knowledge and tools necessary to address the environmental crises facing our planet. By integrating insights from various disciplines, EVS helps promote sustainable development, protect ecosystems, and ensure the long-term survival of both human