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Legal Provisions for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development in India?

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Pub. Date	: Oct' 2023
Product Name	: The IUP Journal of Law Review
Product Type	: Article
Product Code	: IJLR031023
Author Name	: Shivani Johri
Availability	: YES
Subject/Domain	: Arts & Humanities
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No. of Pages	: 12

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Abstract

The year 2022 is significant for international environmental law (IEL) and governance as it marks the 50th anniversary of United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, 40th anniversary of adoption of United Nations Convention on the Law Of the Sea (UNCLOS), 30th anniversary of Rio Declaration, and the adoption of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Convention on Biological Diversity. Despite these and numerous other international efforts, India is currently facing a number of environmental difficulties that distance us from meeting international commitments like Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nonetheless, there is still a chance for us to overcome these problems through radical transformation. What was intended by the Indian Constitution is directly reflected in the country's environmental laws. India's constitutional system and international commitments both take into account the need for environmental preservation, protection, and sustainable resource usage. The study focuses on the legal provisions in this regard.

Introduction

Environmental regulation is an essential part of any ruling body. It consists of a set of rules and legislation pertaining to environmental factors, including water quality, air quality, and others. The detailed and developed framework for environmental protection came after the 1972 UN Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm. Under the science and technology division, this resulted in the establishment of the National Council for Environmental Policy and Planning in 1972. India has a population of 1.4 billion, making it the most populous nation in the world. As its economy and population expand, so do its pollution and environmental issues. Indian cities are examples. In fact, urbanization has made the effects of climate change worse.