Environmental Policy

Presented By Abdullah Mansoor L1F13BSME0042Danish Anwar L1F13BSME0043M. Fakhar Hayat L1F13BSME0049

Contacts: Environment Environment Policy History ISO EMS Environment in the world Environment Policy In Pakistan How to change Environment in Pakistan Action Required Message to youth

Environment

Environmental Policy

Environmental policy refers to the commitment of an organization to the laws, regulations, and other policy mechanisms concerning environmental issues.

These issues generally include air and water pollution, solid waste management, biodiversity, ecosystem management, maintenance of biodiversity, the protection of natural resources, wildlife and endangered species

HistoryThe 1960s marked the beginning of modern environmental policy making.After the publication of Silent Spring By Rachel Carson and 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, the stage had been set for change in environment.

In July 1970, President Nixon had signed Reorganization Plan No. 3 calling for the establishment of EPA .

At that time, Environmental Policy was a bipartisan issue and the efforts of the United States of America helped spark countries around the world to create environmental policies.

President Nixon signed the Clean Air Act in 1970 which set the USA as one of the world leaders in environmental conservation.

ISO 14001 The goals of EMS are To increase compliance and reduce waste Compliance is the act of reaching and maintaining

minimal legal standards. By not being compliant, companies may face fines, government intervention or may not be able to operate.

Waste reduction goes beyond compliance to reduce environmental impact. The EMS helps to develop, implement, manage, coordinate and monitor environmental policies. Waste reduction begins at the design phase through pollution prevention and waste minimization. At the end of the life cycle, waste is reduced by recycling

Environment in world

WHAT ABOUT IN

PAKISTAN

A variety of environmental problems now affecting our Pakistan.  As globalization continues and the earth's natural processes transform local problems into international issues

Environmental issues of PakistanSome of the largest problems now affecting the Pakistan are: Acid Rain Air Pollution Global Warming Hazardous Waster Ozone Depletion Smoke Water Pollution Overpopulation Rain Forest Destruction

Environmental Policy, Regulatory

Health problems (expenditure on health and production loss due to lost working days) caused by water pollution cost Pakistan US$ 759 million per year.

Health problems caused by air pollution cost Pakistan US$ 301 million per year.

Loss of agricultural production due to land degradation costs Pakistan US$ 300 million.

The cost of pollution to Pakistan economy=> US$ 2.2 BILLION PER YEAR

Environmental strategy in Pakistan

National Conservation Strategy (NCS)

National Environnemental Action Plan (NEAP)

National Environnemental Policy (NEP)

NCS (National Conservation Strategy )

It has three Objectives

Conservation of natural resources

Sustainable development

Improved efficiency in the use and

management of resources

NCS

14 Core Programme Areas A total 68 specific programmes Each with long-term goal, expected

results, and resource investments Rs.150.7 billion recommended

investment including Rs.52 billion from private sector

NEAP (National Environnemental Action Plan )

NEAP narrows the Government's policy focus on the environment to four core programs:

Clean Air Clean Water Solid Waste Management Ecosystems Management

NEP (National Environnemental Policy )To protect, conserve and restore Pakistan's environment in order to  improve  quality of life of citizens through sustainable development

OBJECTIVES▪ Conservation and efficient management of environment 

resources▪ Integration of environmental consideration in policy 

making and  planning process▪ Creation of demand for environment through mass 

awareness

We can save the environment in Pakistan by

In Pakistan we also need to strengthen the motor vehicle testing program in which private sector should be invited to setup testing stations and it should be made mandatory for cars to get fitness certificate every year without which they should not be allowed to come on roads.

Exploiting IT technology for Environment Protection

There must be software programs developed for registering industrial data on environment. This program should be linked to every industry with the Internet and it may be given access to a centralized database in Islamabad.

Demand for Environmental Managers – There is a lot of demand for environmental managers especially from the lenders i.e. World Bank and ADB.

Youngsters, both male/female, should do Masters in environmental studies as this field has a great future in Pakistan.

Formulate and implement “Environmental Friendly Schools Policy” for public and private sector to ensure the provision of best physical school environment along with provision of safe drinking water, sanitation, lighting, play grounds, air and noise pollution free environment facilities, proper heating, air conditioning & ventilation systems.

Incorporate the subject of “Environmental Science” in all classes from primary to higher education.

Induction of “Environment Teachers” at school and college levels.

All public sector universities should launch Ph.D and M.Phil programs in the subject of Environment to promote research in the field of Environment.

Actions Required

Introduction of short courses / diplomas in public and private sector universities in the field of Environment to enhance professional capabilities.

The new educational institutes / schools should be established off road sides at least 150 meters from road sides to save the students from traffic noise, vehicular emissions and to avoid the disturbance during educational activities.

Establishment of “Environment Clubs” in all educational institutes.

Capacity building of teachers in the field of “Environmental Management”.

Message for the youth This environmental movement is your movement and we can

fight environment degradation through a movement because of the young people of Pakistan.

If we want to make a better Pakistan for upcoming

generation, youngsters, both male/female, should take part actively and learn about the environmental issues and try to tackle the problems.

One of the best solutions to the environment is to change our bad habits of wastage of water, electricity and dispersal of garbage etc.