Ecology: Perspectives and Prospects for India

J S Singh, Hema Singh, Anuj Kumar Singh

Abstract


The present article recounts historical perspectives and discuss recent developments in the field of ecology, global environmental challenges and the concept of sustainability. The key environmental issues and strategies and approaches for sustainable development are discussed with special reference to India.


Keywords


Ecology; Ecosystem; Planet boundaries; Sustainable development

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