To develop an understanding of the relationship between
• To develop an understanding about the present status of the environment.
• To acquire knowledge of the role of the social worker towards environmental awareness, and working out strategies for maintaining ecological balance.
Environment and Ecology and their linkages, relationship with people and society.
Social behaviour and environment (consumerism and energy intensive life style, etc.)
Environmental Issues and Problems :
• Land degradation and depletion
• Water Pollution and Degradation of Fresh Water Reserves
• Air pollution and depletion of ozone layer
• Deforestation and depletion of forest cover
Environment Movements and People’s initiatives to save their environment : Chipko Movement, Save Forests Movement.
Anti Nuclear Struggles.
Mitti-Bachao, Andolan, Movements against Big Dams-Narmada and Tehri.
Eco-farming-Natural Farming Efforts.
Environmental action : Need, Importance, Scope and Problems of People’s participation in protection and promotion of their environment.
Government Policies and programmes; Legislations regarding environment protection
Women and Environment
Role of Voluntary Action in Environment
Approaches in Environmental Management
• Role of Traditional, State Controlled, People controlled and Jointly managed system.
• Waste Management
• Role of the Social Worker
a) As a concerned citizen, as a mass educator, Campaigner
b) As a worker with NGOs
c) As a welfare officer in industry / government.