Question

how environmental protection can be achieved

Answer 1

Prevent and control degradation of land, water, vegetation and air. Conserve and enhance natural and man-made heritage, including biological diversity of unique ecosystems. Improve condition and productivity of degraded areas. Raise awareness and understanding of the link between environment and development.

Answer 2

Public awareness about environment is meant to help social groups and individuals to acquire a basic understanding of environment and its associated problems. Educationists and environmental specialists have repeatedly pointed out that any solution to the environmental crisis will require environmental awareness and understanding to be deeply rooted in the education system at all levels.

(a) Environmental awareness at primary school level to impart elementary knowledge about environmental issues and problems.

(b) Relevance of real-life situations of environment at secondary school level for understanding of environmental problems.



(c) Management of natural resources at senior secondary school level to develop skills to tackle the management problems of natural resources.

(d) Environmental issues and sustainable development at college and university levels for experimentation and solution to environmental problems and methods for conservation of natural resources.