National Environmental Policy (NEP)

Question 1

What is the goal of the National Environmental Policy (NEP) 2006?

Answer 1

Environmentally sustainable development

Question 2

What are the objectives of the National Environmental Policy (NEP) 2006?

Answer 2

Prevent, reduce, or recycle pollution

conserve biodiversity; develop within carrying capacity

change public attitudes toward pollution

require industries to implement Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

empower communities in environmental decisions

integrate sustainability in policies.

Question 3

How is pollution defined?

Answer 3

Introduction of substances, noise, heat, or vibration into air, water, or land due to human activity, causing harm.

Question 4

What are the basic principles of the NEP?

Answer 4

Respect for life and environment

stay within carrying capacity

polluter pays principle

precautionary principle.

Question 5

What is carrying capacity?

Answer 5

The maximum load an environment can support.

Question 6

What is the precautionary principle?

Answer 6

If serious environmental harm is possible, lack of full scientific certainty should not delay preventive measures.

Question 7

What is the polluter pays principle?

Answer 7

Polluters must bear the cost of damage they cause.

Question 8

How is sustainable development defined according to the Brundtland Report (1987)?

Answer 8

Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations.

Question 9

What are the key aspects of sustainable development?

Answer 9

Balance of economic, environmental, and social factors.

Question 10

When were the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted?

Answer 10

2015, by 193 UN member nations.

Question 11

What are some of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Answer 11

Climate action

clean water and sanitation

sustainable cities and communities

responsible consumption & production.

Question 12

What is the difference between Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Answer 12

MDGs focused on social development (poverty, education, gender)

SDGs are more comprehensive, including economic and environmental sustainability.

Question 13

What is the MAPS approach for implementing SDGs?

Answer 13

Mainstreaming: Integrate SDGs into national policies;

Acceleration: Identify priority areas;

Policy Support: UN guidance and resources.