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Environment and 
Sustainable Development
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Environment and 
Sustainable Development
Introduction
Environmental Interdependence
The environment supplies essential resources and absorbs our waste.
Economic Development
Rapid growth frequently strains natural systems, risking long-term 
sustainability.
Escalating Concerns
Overextraction and unchecked pollution push ecosystems beyond their 
carrying capacity.
Sustainable Imperative
Balancing development with conservation is vital to safeguard 
resources for present and future generations.
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Environment and 
Sustainable Development
Introduction
Environmental Interdependence
The environment supplies essential resources and absorbs our waste.
Economic Development
Rapid growth frequently strains natural systems, risking long-term 
sustainability.
Escalating Concerns
Overextraction and unchecked pollution push ecosystems beyond their 
carrying capacity.
Sustainable Imperative
Balancing development with conservation is vital to safeguard 
resources for present and future generations.
Environment 
Environment
All biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) elements on 
Earth.
Biotic: Plants, animals, forests, fisheries.
Abiotic: Air, water, land, sunlight, minerals.
Importance
Everything is interconnected; damage to one element 
can affect the whole system.
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Environment and 
Sustainable Development
Introduction
Environmental Interdependence
The environment supplies essential resources and absorbs our waste.
Economic Development
Rapid growth frequently strains natural systems, risking long-term 
sustainability.
Escalating Concerns
Overextraction and unchecked pollution push ecosystems beyond their 
carrying capacity.
Sustainable Imperative
Balancing development with conservation is vital to safeguard 
resources for present and future generations.
Environment 
Environment
All biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) elements on 
Earth.
Biotic: Plants, animals, forests, fisheries.
Abiotic: Air, water, land, sunlight, minerals.
Importance
Everything is interconnected; damage to one element 
can affect the whole system.
Functions of the Environment
Resource Supply
Renewable (forests, fish, solar energy)
Non-renewable (coal, petroleum, minerals)
Waste Assimilation
Natural processes break down or recycle waste.
Life Support
Maintains biodiversity and ecological balance.
Aesthetic & Cultural
Scenic beauty, cultural values, recreational spaces.
Carrying Capacity
The environment can handle resource extraction and waste only up to a limit.
Exceeding this leads to environmental crises (e.g., pollution, climate change).
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Environment and 
Sustainable Development
Introduction
Environmental Interdependence
The environment supplies essential resources and absorbs our waste.
Economic Development
Rapid growth frequently strains natural systems, risking long-term 
sustainability.
Escalating Concerns
Overextraction and unchecked pollution push ecosystems beyond their 
carrying capacity.
Sustainable Imperative
Balancing development with conservation is vital to safeguard 
resources for present and future generations.
Environment 
Environment
All biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) elements on 
Earth.
Biotic: Plants, animals, forests, fisheries.
Abiotic: Air, water, land, sunlight, minerals.
Importance
Everything is interconnected; damage to one element 
can affect the whole system.
Functions of the Environment
Resource Supply
Renewable (forests, fish, solar energy)
Non-renewable (coal, petroleum, minerals)
Waste Assimilation
Natural processes break down or recycle waste.
Life Support
Maintains biodiversity and ecological balance.
Aesthetic & Cultural
Scenic beauty, cultural values, recreational spaces.
Carrying Capacity
The environment can handle resource extraction and waste only up to a limit.
Exceeding this leads to environmental crises (e.g., pollution, climate change).
State of India's Environment
India faces a dual challenge of poverty-induced degradation (overuse of forests, land) and pollution from affluence (industrial 
emissions, vehicular pollution).
Rich Natural Resources
Fertile soil, rivers, forests, mineral deposits.
Land Degradation
Deforestation, soil erosion, overgrazing, 
improper irrigation, excessive chemicals.
Biodiversity Loss
Habitat destruction, poaching, loss of 
genetic variety.
Air Pollution
Vehicle emissions, industrial & power plant 
smoke, especially in urban centers.
Water Contamination
Untreated sewage, industrial effluents, 
excessive fertilizer/pesticide run-off.
Solid Waste Management
Growing urban waste, poor disposal 
systems, plastic pollution.