Concept of Environmental Impact Assessment and Idea of Sustainable Development

Madhya Pradesh Samajic Shodh Samagrah, pp. 1-56, 2011

7 Pages Posted: 1 Feb 2012

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Parveen Ara Pathan

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore; D.A.V.V. University - School of Law

Date Written: December 31, 2011

Abstract

The Rio treaties broadened the concept of common concern and global responsibility for protection of environment. Economic growth and environmental degradation can be de-linked by promoting more eco-efficient growth patterns. Despite the rapid economic growth the concern of environmental sustainability is the challenge of every country. This paper highlights the direct relation of government role in the monitoring process of environmental impact assessment towards sustainable development. The signs of unsustainable growth include high future infrastructure costs, an increasing tendency to produce waste and continuing declines in natural capital of country. Environment and its protection needs a wide approach irrespective of boundaries. An economic and social justification characterize all environmental protection measures aiming to protect human health and safety. Through effective legislation on environment issue and with national instrument of environmental impact assessment (EIA) the path of sustainable development can be easily achieved. The right to decent, healthy or viable environment is not only the right of present generation but is the right of human race on earth. This right becomes the root word for sustainable development. Effective implementation of Law and people participation is required to ensure environmental governance in India.

Keywords: Environment, Environmental Impact Assessment, sustainable development, liability, environmental governance

JEL Classification: K10, K32

Suggested Citation

Pathan, Parveen Ara, Concept of Environmental Impact Assessment and Idea of Sustainable Development (December 31, 2011). Madhya Pradesh Samajic Shodh Samagrah, pp. 1-56, 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1996506

Parveen Ara Pathan (Contact Author)

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore ( email )

Takshshila Campus, Indore
Rnt, Marg, Indore, India
Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001
India

D.A.V.V. University - School of Law ( email )

Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001
India

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