Environmental degradation and sustainability challenges have emerged as major global concerns in the 21st century. Rapid industrialization, urbanization, population growth, and unsustainable consumption of natural resources have led to climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and ecological imbalance. To address these challenges, various national and international legal frameworks have been enacted to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. This research paper examines major environmental and sustainability issues and analyses the role of legal acts, with special reference to Indian environmental laws and international conventions. The paper highlights the importance of law in balancing development with environmental protection and ensuring intergenerational equity.
Dr. K. M. Desai (Fri,) studied this question.