Environmental education aims to cultivate an understanding of the natural world and its interconnectedness, promoting responsible actions and behaviors that minimize negative impacts on the environment.

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming and strengthen countries' ability to deal with climate change impacts.

NEPA requires federal agencies to evaluate the potential environmental effects of their proposed actions and consider alternatives that minimize harm to the environment.

The National Sustainable Development Strategy outlines India's commitment to achieving sustainable development by integrating economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection.

The 'polluter pays' principle holds that those responsible for pollution should bear the costs of preventing, reducing, and cleaning up the pollution they generate.

UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the sustainable development of the environment, and provides leadership and guidance on environmental issues.

The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement that aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, is the primary legislation in India that aims to prevent and control water pollution and maintain or restore the wholesomeness of water.

EIA is a process that assesses the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project before it is approved, allowing decision-makers to consider these impacts and take appropriate measures to minimize them.

The National Forest Policy, adopted in 1988, aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable management of forests in India, including afforestation, reforestation, and the protection of forest biodiversity.

Sustainable development is a concept that aims to balance economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection, ensuring that the needs of the present generation are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming and strengthen countries' ability to deal with climate change impacts.

The Ramsar Convention, also known as the Convention on Wetlands, aims to conserve and protect wetlands and their biodiversity, recognizing their ecological, cultural, and economic importance.

The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan outlines India's commitment to conserving and sustainably using its biodiversity, including the development of conservation strategies, sustainable use practices, and public awareness campaigns.

Circular economy is a concept that aims to reduce waste and pollution by designing products and processes that can be reused, recycled, or composted, minimizing the use of virgin materials and the generation of waste.