Environment Management

& Integrated Environment

Management(IEM)Dr. Murali G. RanjitkarVisiting fellow, NASC

Environment ManagementIts an attempt to control human impact on and interaction with the environment in order to preserve natural resources

Environmental management focuses on the improvement of human welfare for present and future generation

Environment ManagementAdministrative functions that develop, implement and monitor the environmental policy of an organization

Optimal utilization of the finite resources between different possible uses.

Environmental criteria and economic considerations demand that such an allocation be efficient. (protection from degradation & protection for scarce and diminishing resources)

Environment ManagementPerspectives on the Environmental Challenge

Examples of Environmental Aspects & Impacts

Three Key Environmental IssuesEnvironment-related ProvisionsGeneral and Sect oral Acts

Importance of Environmental management

Environment ManagementAs suchProtection of naturePragmatic resource conservation

Moral and aesthetic nature preservation

Environment and development

Integrated Environment Management(IEM)Concept and principles of IEMGoals of IEMBenefits of IEMParticipants in IEMComparison TMA & IEMAPrinciples and process of IEM

Perspectives on the Environmental Challenge

Examples of Environmental Aspects & Impacts

Three Key Environmental IssuesThe world’s population continues to grow

The United Nations estimates that world population with grow from 5.8 billion to 9.4 billion by 2050

Global demand for food, water and other natural resources is risingCurrently, most natural systems are under

stress

The earth’s climate is changingEvidence exists that a significant amount of

the increase in temperature since the industrial revolution is caused by human economic activity

Environment-related ProvisionsGeneral and Sectoral Acts

Environment Protection Act and Rules 1997

Forest Act 1983Water Resource Act 1992Vehicle and Transport Management Act 1992

Industrial Enterprises Act 1992Local Self Government Act 1992Electricity Act 1992Pesticides Act 1991

Importance of Environmental managementImprove management of environmental

impactsSet targets to reduce energy use, water use &

waste to landfillInitiate and maintain procedures to improve

efficiencies Define key responsibilities for achieving

targetsMonitor and measure environmental

performance against key indicators Regularly assess progress towards achieving

set objectivesEnsure due diligence and ongoing

consideration of legal and other environmental requirements

Concept and principles of IEMAs a philosophy, IEM prescribes a code of practice for ensuring that environmental consideration are fully integrated into all stages of the development process in order to achieve a desirable balance between environment concern and development

Ecological complexity and interdependency of human and nature

Concept and principles of IEMFunctionally- IEM is management oriented approach to control environment disruption amidst the process of sustainable development

All action taken during project planning , implementation, and maintenance

It should be insure that non of their consequences are overlooked or underestimated

Concept and principles of IMESustainable and equitable development is combined with sound environment practice for healthy environment

Sustains people and natureProvide protection for our unique resources

Result in an enhance quality of life for all

Goals of IEM

Objectives of IEM isEnsure that development does not compromise environmental sustainability, health and safety and does not endanger natural and cultural resources

Ensure that the environmental consequences of the development proposals are understood and adequately considered in the planning, implementation and management of all development programmes

Goals of IEMEstablish a framework of cooperation between the government organization, the public sector, the private sector and the public so that sustainable development can take place

Stimulate responsible and justifiable decision making and action, and creative thinking in the planning and initial design stage

Goals of IEMGuide the development process by

implementing and encouraging the collection of objective information and reliable data with respect to environment related aspects and ensuring that it can be easily understood by all interested and affected parties in the development

Resolve or lessen any negative environmental impact and to enhance positive aspects of development proposals

Benefit of IMEImproved land productivityEfficient water managementBiodiversity conservationConservation of natural resourcesEnhance environment protectionImprove productivity and activities based on sustainable development

Participation in IEMThe communityNon governmental institutions

IndustriesLocal government

Comparison between TMA and IEMASector TNA IEMA

Goal Economic growth higher productivity and profit shareholders wealth

Sustainability and quality of life stakeholders welfare

Values Anthropocentric, patriarchal values, rationality and packaged knowledge

Centered around sustainable development concernEgalitarian and democratic valuesIntuition and understanding

Products Designed for function style and priceWasteful packaging

Design with concern for the environmentEnvironment friendly packaging

Production system Energy and resource intensiveTechnical efficiency

Low and efficient energy and resource useEnvironmental efficiency

Comparison between TMA and IEMA

Organization Top-down decision makingCentralized authority

Participatory decision makingDecentralised authority

Environment Domination over natureEnvironment manage as resourcePollution and waste are external to the project

Harmony with natureResource regarded as strictly finitePollution and waste elimination management

Participation Owner, Manager, Worker

Community, Institution, Industries, Local state and union government bodies, politician law maker etc

Business function Marketing aims at increasing consumptionFinance aims at short term profit maximizationAccounting focuses on conventional costHuman resource management aims at increasing labour productivity

Marketing for consumers educationFinance aims at long term sustainable growthAccounting focuses on environmental cost as wellHuman resource management aims to make work meaningful and safe and improve the quality of life

Principles and Process of IEMPrinciplesPro-active planningInformed decision makingAn open and participatory approach

A broad understanding of the term environment

Accountability

Process of IEMDevelopment and assessment of the proposal

Decision on whether to accept the development project proposal or not

Implementation of projects

Major principles for implementation of IEMEnvironment and economic

integrationMaintenance of biological diversity

and conservation of natural resources

Precaution, prevention and evaluate of human effects on environment

Cooperation, partnership and participation of communities

Educate, training and awareness generation of people

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