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The debate between economic growth and environmental protection in developing countries is complex and essential . On one hand, economic growth is essential for improving living standards, reducing poverty, and providing better infrastructure, education, and healthcare. Many developing nations relyRead more
The debate between economic growth and environmental protection in developing countries is complex and essential . On one hand, economic growth is essential for improving living standards, reducing poverty, and providing better infrastructure, education, and healthcare. Many developing nations rely on industrialization, urbanization, and exploitation of natural resources to fuel this growth. This often comes at the cost of environmental degradation, including deforestation, air and water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. On the other hand, environmental protection is crucial for ensuring long-term sustainability and the health of populations. Developing countries face the challenge of balancing these competing priorities. A focus only on economic growth can lead to severe environmental damage, which in turn can undermine future economic prospects by depleting natural resources and causing health problems. Likewise , stringent environmental regulations can hinder economic development by increasing costs and limiting industrial activities. So, the solution lies in adopting a sustainable development model that integrates economic growth with environmental stewardship. This includes investing in green technologies, enforcing environmental regulations, and promoting practices that minimize ecological footprints. International support, through financial aid and technology transfer, is also important to help developing countries achieve this balance.
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Our mother earth is getting warmer day by day due to natural as well as anthropogenic activities leading to climate change. we have already breached 1.5 degrees Celsius according to International data which was agreed upon in the Paris Agreement (2015) to reduce emissions. In 1992 the global wake hRead more
Our mother earth is getting warmer day by day due to natural as well as anthropogenic activities leading to climate change. we have already breached 1.5 degrees Celsius according to International data which was agreed upon in the Paris Agreement (2015) to reduce emissions.
In 1992 the global wake happened which led to the formation of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change and Conservation (UNFCCC) which explicitly addresses climate change, establishing an annual forum (the Conference of the Parties or COP) for international climate negotiations. recently we addressed COP 28 which was held in DUBAI. COP28 explicitly addressed the need to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It also established a Loss and Damage fund which will help developing countries to have strong financial support to transform energy and technology sustainably.
although many treaties and conventions have been signed, we cannot achieve them because of the rigid nature of developed countries like the United States, which is backing out from financial assistance. also, we are living in an unstable world with lots of war which shifts the focus from sustainability to warfare.
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