The present study is an attempt to understand the problems and the magnitude of marine pollution faced by India and Canada and the initiatives taken by both the countries over the years. India and Canada represent contrasting levels of development in terms of economy, technology, industrialization, mass participation and public interest groups, north-south inequalities, “Northern†and “Southern†perspectives on the global environment regimes and different ...
The book tries to analyse India’s reference to marine environment. India with its long coastline and twenty five percent of its population living in the coastal areas is a party to many international conventions to protect the marine and coastal environment over the past two decades. India has attempted to provide some constructive leadership on international environment policy. Among South Asian nations, India, particularly has taken the cognizance of the ...