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Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development: Traditional Knowledge and Contemporary Practices in India

Author(s) Ms. Kunika Goyal
Country India
Abstract The increasing frequency of melting glaciers, natural calamities, climate change, and water scarcity are indicative of the planet’s ecological distress. These issues have far-reaching implications for humanity and the planet. While environmental conservation and sustainable development are distinct, they are deeply interconnected. Environmental conservation entails protecting and managing natural resources to maintain ecological integrity. In contrast, sustainable development emphasizes responsible resource usage to meet present needs without compromising the needs of future generations. International policies and protocols such as the Earth Summit, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the Montreal Protocol, and the Kyoto Protocol have been adopted to promote these goals. Traditional Indian water conservation techniques such as Johads, Jhalaras, Taankas, and Kunds demonstrate time-tested practices for sustainable resource management. Climate-resilient agriculture, based on indigenous knowledge and modern technology, enhances food security and livelihood sustainability. Sustainable architecture based on Vastu Shastra principles also contributes to ecological well-being.
Keywords Environment, Environmental conservation, Sustainable development, Climate resilience, Indigenous knowledge, Rainwater harvesting, Vastu
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-04

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