Nine Country Conference (NCC) Treaty India with an area of 3.3 million sq. km., is a subcontinent. It is the second most populated country in the world, with over one billion inhabitants. ... This can be a daunting task for a country that has an overwhelming 300 million people at the poverty level. ... The Ministry is also the Nodal agency in the country for the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). ... At the same time, these actors have made environmental policy more participatory in at least some issues areas."3 Although India has had some success in finding ways to deal with...

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While developing countries across the globe consume less energy per capita, developing countries consume mass amounts. ... Similarly, the increasing demand for energy in developed countries as opposed to underdeveloped countries creates an unfair imbalance in the energy market. ... Though emissions are said to be 'cleaner' in developed countries, greenhouse emissions from these countries exceed those of underdeveloped countries. ... The demand and economic availability, along with the lack of natural resources of developed countries, drives the exports from developing countries. ......

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It is true in the idea that developing countries that develop through industrialisation are going to produce a lot more pollution, through carbon emissions and use up natural resources such as forestry in order to produce more goods and grow their economy. ... In addition, developing countries tend to be more inclined to develop heavy industry which naturally has higher pollution rates, while economies of countries that are already developed rely on relatively clean advanced technology as well as service sector businesses. ... Hence in rich countries more environmental costs are internalized i...

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Many people consider nature's wealth unlimited especially in developed countries like the United States where the welfare of their people is closely related with over consumption. ... The population's demands in developed countries such as the United States exceed their real necessities for survival. ... Although developed countries contain less than a quarters of the world's population, their exaggerated consumption provokes most of the environmental damages as well as the depletion of the natural resources in their own countries and in many developing countries that suppo...

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I personally agree to this opinion not only because the economic growth helps fight against poverty and ignorance, but also because it means progress for both developed and developing countries. ... To begin with, globalization with its trait of free trade must not be stopped for the sake of developing countries" future as well as the environment. ... Such level of pollution is unknown to the developed countries. ... In most cases people in developed countries are open to a better access to education, healthier life and better means to control their lives. ... In this context, globalizatio...

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As industrialized countries continue to enjoy their lavish lifestyles and maintain their perception as virtual icons, many developing countries are also trying to achieve the same standard of living created by the first world nations. ... Due to the thrive to develop a country to a better standard of living, land degradation has resulted, thus leading to many environmental problems. ... For example, if all developed countries use up all of the worlds supply of wood then all of the trees will be gone, resulting in a disastrous situation. ... This once again starts the vicious cycle of env...

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In order to survive, we must develop alternatives to the natural resources normally used for fuels and make the best use of land that we possibly can. ... On a global level, the World Economic Forum's Global Leaders for Tomorrow, Yale University, and Columbia University have developed an Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI). The ESI was developed for 142 countries to measure the overall progress towards environmental sustainability. ... Finland has ranked at the top of the index because of the country's success in minimizing air and water pollution and comparatively low level...

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Due to this, the development of third world countries will again become delayed. ... The People-Centered development view suggests an alternate definition of sustainable development may be identified in the declarations of environmental improvements in some developing countries (pg 160). ... In order to maintain a better environment for present as well as future generations, all nations must work together and environmentally develop every nation, so that they are all on the same level. ... The third worlds environmental status does not seem to be changing for the better due to big capitali...

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And if such attitude continues then, one day our country might lose its independence and sovereignty like Tibet. ... But it can results to an increase in the unemployment rate in the country. ... People develop and improve technology to help solve the problem and lessen the work to make life more fun and easier. ... It can be taken into account that developmental activities in the country can also affect pristine natural environment. ... People have discovered and developed new techniques and methods to improve the production. ...

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Through developing scrubbers that eliminate more carbon soot and sulfuric emissions than do presently, these operations could be able to produce cleaner power. ... To initiate the use of these facilities in developing countries, (especially ones which have no hold on fossil fuels), will help start a revolution which the US would then follow or possibly be an example of. The drawback to solar power in poor countries is the expensive cost. ... For the human population to become more environmentally friendly, we must start with children and help them develop good habits. ... I believe that be...

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Gain income and improve in technology is the example of the advantages of the globalization where if the trade occurs between country it will help the country generate some income and improve the technology of the country by take a look at the another country those have a good technology. ... Some experts believe that globalization will lead to the spreading of infectious disease such AIDS because people outside from the country will travel or work in different country. ... The trade between countries around the world will give advantages to those countries where they can do export and im...

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It is also arguable that the cooperation (or corruption many would argue) of many state governments, in a combined effort with MNCs in many countries is having an adverse effect on the environment. ... The Rio convention added to this that we could only reach sustainable development through the "integration"2 of the environment with development.3 Governments in many developing countries such as Nigeria and Peru are keen to attract new industry into their country to achieve sustainability through a better economy. ... But in reality, what may seem like an immediate solution for a developing cou...

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Minamalists such as the English Green Party have developed different approaches to conventional economics, they have criticised current economic indicators such as GNP and GDP on the basis that they take no account of environmental costs. ... Because of the above points Maxamalists such as Kropotkin challenge nearly all ideologies in the rejection of modern Industrialisation claiming that in order for it to serve a countries population, it needs to exploit ever more resources e.g. human resources/ environmental resources etc. A good example on an international level that illustrates such a poi...

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While there were many important ideas and concepts covered there are three main issues that have changed my view of the world and my place in it: (1) Humans have altered the earth's natural systems and are doing it at an increasing rate, (2) Environmental problems can impact our culture and our economy and (3) the survival of our future generations depends upon our developing better behaviors and new technologies that will sustain rather than destroy the earth's natural systems. ... In developing countries where people depend on farming for their livelihood, increasing temperatures...

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For instance, many third world countries in Africa are polluted because countries like United States and Netherland are dumping wastes there. With that being said, it's not the people living there that caused the problem, but it's the people from countries that polluted Africa. ... In order to develop a sustainable community, people must cooperate to solve all the problems that prevent the community from becoming sustainable. ... I probably think differently because I came from Thailand, a third world country, so I know how difficult life can be to live in a poor country. ...

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Nowadays, societies of developed countries are organized around the unprecedented consumer appetite and display of commodities through which individuals gain their identity and prestige. Despite the obvious positive financial effect on the economy and corporations, where the economy develops by generated demand for goods and services, creating innovation, convenience and employment opportunities, consumer society is often a topic of debate and criticism. ...

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Progress on developing the concepts of sustainable development has been rapid since the 1980s. ... Throughout the rest of the 1990s, regional and sectoral sustainability plans have been developed. ... Under the "Rio bargain," developing countries would participate in multilateral environmental agreements; in return, developed nations would help oil the wheels through capacity building, technology transfer, removal of trade barriers and action on debt. ... Countries have responded in a lukewarm fashion to their environmental commitments. ...

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Being a Southeast Asia developing country, Vietnam has changed the economic status from an agricultural country to an industrial one. ... The boycott let to deterioration of Vietnam's food industry and disturbance for local market. 2.2 If a solution is enacted Although the Vietnam's government is likely to resolve certain parts of the environmental problems, the increase in expenses seems to become a burden for such a developing country. ... However, it leads to another debate that such strict laws will push the foreign investors away and Vietnam will lose a huge monetary source to ...

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From there a framework must be laid out in order to develop fruitfully while at the same time paying close attention to the bigger picture involving future generations. ... While resources are abundant they can not be taken for granted; as countries begin and others continue to develop, technology becomes more advanced, the population expands and all appears to be running smoothly. ... Alternatives to our natural resources are being explored and although many adequate alternatives have been developed and explored they have yet to be adequately implemented into the system. ... Together with...

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This "man vs. nature" attitude has morphed into a "man-developing-nature" attitude , where the environment is sacrificed for the sake of the development of society. ... Carr argues, however, that not signing the protocol will cause Australia to loose future investors, as they will be looking for protocol countries, to potentially enter the carbon credit market. ... For large, developing countries like Russia and China, this is a huge commitment. ... It would appear that complying with the protocol would be harder for these countries than it would be for Australia. ... There is no point in Aust...

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Though the principles are being formulated, however, every individual is obliged to develop virtuous character solely to accomplish the desired goals. The Earth Charter is the fundamental ethical principles declaration in the 21st century for the purpose of developing a sustainable, peaceful and a just society. ... Also worth noting is the fairness of wealth distribution amongst the countries. As some multinational companies operate in Pacific island countries, it tends to exploit the labor in terms of low wages and the exploitation of the natural environment for industrial development. ... Wi...

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Though the principles are being formulated, however, every individual is obliged to develop virtuous character solely to accomplish the desired goals. The Earth Charter is the fundamental ethical principles declaration in the 21st century for the purpose of developing a sustainable, peaceful and a just society. ... Also worth noting is the fairness of wealth distribution amongst the countries. As some multinational companies operate in Pacific island countries, it tends to exploit the labor in terms of low wages and the exploitation of the natural environment for industrial development. ... Wi...

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Animals that are in captivity can develop stereotypical behaviors that are expressed by rocking, pacing, excessive grooming or other similar behaviors. ... Zoos have become popular around the world since people think it's a great way to learn about animals from different countries. ... Loneliness and stress can develop in the animal's life, which is not healthy. ...

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This information can then be used to develop strategies and plans for sustainable tourism development. ... The government and the planning authorities have implemented spatial zoning, a management strategy, to concentrate tourism and its impact in one particular area so that the majority of the region or country feels little of the negative impacts of the industry. ... An example would be, non-governmental organisations such as the International Eco-tourism Society developing guidelines, conducting training courses, providing technical assistance and publishing research papers related to touri...

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Table of Contents Page Description 1. Title page 2. - - - - - - - - 3. Introduction 4. What is tourism? What ...

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