Environment and Natural Resources
Uttar Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science
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This chapter explores how environmental issues and natural resources have become central to world politics since the 1960s. It examines the political nature of environmental problems, the different approaches of developed and developing countries, global environmental movements, resource geopolitics
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Environmental issues became politically significant from
Environmental issues became politically significant from the 1960s onwards. They are political because they raise questions about who causes environme
Resources that are not owned by
Resources that are not owned by any single state but shared by the international community, including Earth's atmosphere, Antarctica, ocean floor, and
The principle established at Rio Summit
The principle established at Rio Summit (1992) that acknowledges developed countries bear greater responsibility for environmental degradation due to
Development that meets present needs without
Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs. It combines economic growth with ecological
The study of how control over
The study of how control over natural resources influences international relations and conflicts. Oil and water are particularly strategic resources t
Learning Objectives
- Understand the political significance of environmental issues in world politics
- Analyze the difference between Northern and Southern approaches to environmental problems
- Examine the concept of global commons and common property resources
- Evaluate India's position in international environmental debates
- Study the geopolitics of resource competition, especially oil and water
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