Environmental Issues and Terrorism:A Call for Sustainable Development

According to the Article 51 A of the Indian Constitution, maintains that Environmental protection is the fundamental duty of every citizen of the country and states that: "it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes and wild life, and to have compassion for all living creatures." Now the question arises whether we being the citizens of India are actually abiding by the amendments and laws constituted by our nation? As per the topic, "Environmental Issues and Terrorism", the presentation focuses on the major environmental issues faced today and how it is linked with Terrorism (adverse an thropogenic activities) creating a whole new dimension which can be termed as environmental terrorism. As the population all over the world is increasing, the existing resource base is exploited more and more and is being consumed at an alarmingly faster rate. With this ever increasing socio-economic growth, our biodiversity is under serious threat so as to meet with the demands of the ever rising population. Further this paper points out on the advancement of the principle of sustainable development which is a sine quo non for the maintenance of symbiotic balance between man and nature. Considering the present day scenario, the paper is further substantiated with the help of two case studies. One of them emphasizes on the environmental challenges and human in security in the Himalayas while the other focuses on the displacement m Tribal areas. It also highlights on vital judicial and legislative doctrines which emphasis on the importance of sustainable development. It is our duty and privilege as social workers to protect and safeguard this rich and diverse resource o four nature so as top reserve it for the future generations to come.