TOPIC:
Meaning ofEnvironmental Management
Scope of Environmental Management
Meaning of Environmental Management
System (EMS)
Scope of Environmental Management
Systems (EMS)
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Environmental Management -refersto the systematic
process of planning, implementing, monitoring, and
evaluating strategies and actions to protect and improve
the natural environment while supporting sustainable
development.
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Natural
Resource
Management
• Focuses onthe sustainable use of resources such
as water, soil, forests, fisheries, minerals, and
energy.
• The goal is to prevent overexploitation and
degradation, ensuring that resources remain
available for future generations.
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Pollution
Control and
Prevention
• Involvesreducing emissions and waste that
contaminate air, water, and soil.
• Includes developing cleaner technologies,
enforcing emission standards, and promoting
eco-friendly products.
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Waste
Management
• Concerned withthe collection, segregation,
treatment, recycling, and safe disposal of solid and
hazardous waste.
• Promotes the “3Rs” (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to
minimize environmental impact.
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Environmental
Policy, Law, and
Governance
•Refers to the creation and enforcement of rules,
laws, and international treaties that safeguard the
environment.
• Encourages compliance and accountability from
individuals, businesses, and governments.
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Climate Change
Mitigation and
Adaptation
•Mitigation reduces greenhouse gas emissions (e.g.,
renewable energy use).
• Adaptation involves preparing communities for the
impacts of climate change (e.g., flood control systems).
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Environmental
Education and
Advocacy
• Raisesawareness and builds environmental
responsibility among citizens.
• Encourages participation in environmental
protection and sustainable practices.
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Impact
Assessment and
Risk
Management
• Usestools like Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
and audits to evaluate potential effects of projects.
• Helps decision-makers avoid harmful environmental
consequences.
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International
Cooperation
• Deals withglobal environmental challenges that
cross borders, like climate change and pollution.
• Encourages nations to collaborate on solutions.
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Monitoring and
Evaluation
• Measuringenvironmental performance using
indicators like energy use, waste levels, or emissions.
• Ensures compliance with standards and identifies
areas for improvement.
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Documentation
and Reporting
• Keepingrecords of environmental performance
and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Enhances transparency and accountability.