Introduction

Environment management is basically a science to manage the environment appropriately and efficiently .It implies rational use of resources.

The government of all developed countries

, as well as the majority of developing countries have government department or agencies devoted to monitoring and protecting the environment

Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)

US Federal agency

National Environmental Policy Act[1969]

Encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man his envt

Prevent or eliminate damage to the envt and biosphere

Stimulate the health and welfare of man

EarthScan

Founded by UNEP in 1976

Its headquarters are in London

Its first director was Mr. Jon Tinker

That commissions original articles on environmental matters ,and sells them as features to news papers and magazines ,especially in developing countries

Earthscan was originally founded by International Institute for Environment and Development

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Independent federal agency

Established in 1970

Dealing with the pollution of water,air,soil and with nuisances caused by noise

Its headquarters are in Ireland

European Economic Community(EEC)

Established in 1957

Initially the community was joined by six countries

In 1973 ,these six were joined by Britain and Denmark and Ireland then by Greece in 1981 .Spain and Portugal were the last two countries to join

Now, it has become community of 12 democratic nations

The community has concrete political and economic structure

The social objectives of EEC include the construction and implementation of a coordinated policy for envtl improvement and conservation of species and natural resources'

Food and Agricultural Organization(FAO)

It was founded as a specialized agency of UN in 1945

FAO oppose the destruction of ecosystem as a consequence of agricultural expansion

It assist organizations that protect the agricultural from grain-devouring birds

Prevention of envtl ill effects from the use of fertilizers,pesticides,herbicides

Other environmental related activities of FAO are:

_ preparation of world soil map

_ Establishment of regional forestry commission

_ Technical assistance in land use planning

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

IAEA is an independent intergovernmental organization within the United National System

Objectives To accelerate and enlarge the contribution of

atomic energy in to peace ,health and prosperity throughout the world

To deal with scientific and commercial utilization of atomic energy

To ensure that as assistance provided by it or under its supervision is not used for military purpose

International Labour Organization (ILO)

UN agency -1919

140 member nations as of January ,1980

Safety and health of employees in the occupational envt

Since 1969 a joint ILO_WHO committee on occupational health has studied problems and standards of air –borne pollutants

Its headquarters are in Geneva and Switzerland

International Maritime organization (IMO)

International UN agency

It was established in 1948

It has 101 member nations as of January 1,1980

In 1982 its name was changed from Intergovernmental maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO)

To regulate the aspects of operation of ship including pollution seas, primarily by oil.

To prevent pollution

To provide remedies when prevention fail

To assist development of jurisdictional powers to prescribe and enforce pollution control standards through intergovernmental cooperation

Natural Conservancy council (NCC)

The official body ,founded by Britain by Act of Parliament in 1973

Responsible for conservation of flora and fauna ,geological and physiographical features throughout Great Britain

It establishes and maintains National Natural Reserves

Gives advice and education on nature conservation and carries out research in to related topics

It is financed by the Department of Environment

The NCC has replaced the Natural Conservancy ,formed in 1949

Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF)

It is an Indian government ministry

The ministry is responsible for planning, promoting ,coordinating and overseeing the implementation of envmtl and forestry programmes in the country

The main activities undertaken by ministry include conservation and survey of the flora of India and fauna of India ,forests and other wilderness areas; prevention and control of pollution ;afforestaion ,and land degradation mitigation

It is responsible for the administration of the national park of India

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