Overview of issues arising out of the threats to the environment posed by technological advances which put into question man’s relationship with the environment and the environment’s moral status‚ eg: the preservation of endangered species‚ the conservation of natural habitats‚ overfishing‚ deforestation‚ depletion of ozone layer‚ pollution from machines and cars‚ greater negative effects on world’s poor than those who are rich (80% of resources controlled by 20%). Issues complicated by differing
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Ecotourism is responsible travel to fragile‚ pristine‚ and usually protected areas that strive to be low impact and (often) small scale (as an alternative to mass tourism). Its purpose is to educate the traveller; provide funds for ecological conservation; directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities; and foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavour by environmentalists
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The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/0959-6119.htm IJCHM 18‚4 Hotels’ environmental management systems (ISO 14001): creative financing strategy Wilco W. Chan and Kenny Ho School of Hotel and Tourism Management‚ Hong Kong Polytechnic University‚ Hung Hom‚ Hong Kong Abstract Purpose – Environmental concerns have been increasing in the travel industry. However‚ most hotels are unwilling to develop an international environmental management
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The environmental movement‚ a term that includes the conservation and green politics‚ is a diverse scientific‚ social‚ and political movement for addressing environmental issues. Environmentalists advocate the sustainable management of resources and stewardship of the environment through changes in public policy and individual behavior. In its recognition of humanity as a participant in (not enemy of) ecosystems‚ the movement is centered on ecology‚ health‚ and human rights. The environmental
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ideals for many years to come. These pioneers of the concept of "harmony between men and land" (Leopold‚ 1949‚ p. 217) constructed a new wave of thinking towards conservation. Their work provided the foundations of contemporary thinking‚ which is more concerned with globalization and education than moral obligation. Although conservation is still a well discussed issue‚ many steps have yet to be taken to align society with the goals necessary to preserve a lush natural world. Pinchot held that the
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1. How can Environmental Law be effectively enforced in Kenya? For environmental law to be effectively enacted in Kenya their needs to be emphasis on the need for a universal environmental ethic. There needs to be a concern on the ability to provide information that changes behaviour towards the environment i.e. not stopping at awareness creation but to also go through education & advocacy. This led to the enactment of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act. (EMCA). With the enactment
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spaces—parks‚ riverbanks‚ schoolyards‚ sidewalks‚ playing fields‚ and even parking lots. II. Objectives * To increase public awareness and education on the importance of tree planting and conservation of natural forest resources for environmental protection. * To enhance environmental conservation and community cleanliness both in rural and urban areas. * To promote youth participation and self-awareness on the importance of the environment for the future generations. III. Target
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Is anyone concerned with what our world will be like in years to come? With the effects global warming is causing to the environment‚ it’s hard to say that our planet Earth will be the way it is today. Because we are concerned with our environment and the effects global warming is having on our environment‚ we should all be inclined to do what we can to help improve the future of our planet Earth. Through extensive research‚ I have learned what is in store for our environment along with simple things
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its very theoretical foundation. Objectives of the Study General: -To assess the respondents environmental consciousness by means of broadcast media - To assess the level of affectivity of broadcast media in promoting environmental conservation Specific: - To determine the TV Programs
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countries. This paper examines some of the beliefs and practices underlying traditional Hindu religions’ attitude towards nature and its strategic extension as a tool for Environmental conservation. The paper also looks at the evolving concern of the spiritually satiated individual towards environmental conservation exhibited globally. Environmental protection and development are often projected as two regimes that cannot operate without conflict. Rapid development is desirable only if it sustains
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