Green Yatra is a non-profit, Non-Government Organisation 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.
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2. 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
3. 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…
4. 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."
6. Importance of Environment
– Natural Environment
is Responsible for life on earth
Evolved through millions of years of evolution
Provides Invaluable Ecosystem services
7. 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
8. 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, ….
9. Residues & Wastes from
Humans
Factors contributing
– urbanization
– industrialization
– human population growth
– production and use of disposable products
10. 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
11. Chromium VI - Dahisar
Severe Ground water pollution
Occupational health hazards
– Septum perforation
– Chrome holes
– Dermatitis
Labour Issues
– Non payment of wages
12. Agriculture
Traditional Modern
Productivity Low High
Labour High Less
Environmental Pollution Low High
Genetic Diversity High Low
Sustainability High Low
Scale of Operation Small/medium Large
One of the largest environmental Damage over the last 10,000 years
14. Pollution & Damage to Life
Natural Flora and Fauna
– Forests, Wildlife
Human beings, domestic animals, plants
Health impacts
– Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual
15. Radiation
Nuclear weapons and power plants
Danger
– damage living cells & tissues
– Nuclear waste disposal is highly controversial
16. 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
17. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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)
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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