Ethics and Policies in Environmental Conservation

Study Notes

Ethics of Environmental Conservation

Conservation is crucial for preserving ecosystems and biodiversity.
Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental protection.

Environmental Policy and Laws

Environmental policies address issues like pollution and resource management.
Corporate environmental policies are essential for responsible business practices.
Key legislation includes the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, the Factories Act, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, the Air (Prevention and control of pollution) act 1981, and the Public Liability Insurance Act 1991. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notifications are also significant.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

EIA processes and methodologies assess the environmental effects of projects.
Administrative procedures for environmental clearances are crucial.

Environmental Economics

Environmental economics uses taxation, cess, and water charges to address environmental problems.
Assessing the economic costs of biodiversity loss is essential.

Safety Philosophy

Safety factors include physical, physiological, and psychological aspects.
Safety education and training are vital for improving safety.
Worker participation in safety programs is beneficial.
Factors like economics of safety, behavioral safety culture, and motivation are key.

Safety Laws

Laws like the Factories Act and the Employees' State Insurance Act govern safety standards.

Planning for Safety

Strategic planning and tools are used to implement safety programs.
"Management by objectives" plays a crucial role in SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) management.
Policy formulation and implementation are essential for effective safety management.

Organizing for Safety

Effective organizational structures, functions, and responsibilities are necessary.
Coordination between safety, health, and environmental components is essential.
Line and staff roles for SHE aspects are important.

Directing for Safety

Leadership is crucial for safety. Leaders' roles, functions, and attributes are vital.
Effective communication processes, methods, and channels are essential.
Two-way communication and avoiding communication barriers are important.
Strong communication, group dynamics, and team-building.

Principles of Accident Prevention

Accident prevention involves understanding incidents, accidents, injuries, dangerous occurrences, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, errors, oversight, and mistakes.
Measurement of safety performance data is critical.

Safety Management Systems

Key elements of safety management systems like ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 need to be understood.
ILO (International Labour Organization) conventions and recommendations for safety, health, and environment are important.
Safety, health, and environment as human rights issues must be noted.

Description

This quiz covers the ethical aspects of environmental conservation, including sustainable development and the role of environmental policies and laws. Key legislation and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes are also explored, highlighting their importance for protecting our ecosystems. Test your knowledge on how economics interacts with environmental issues as well.