Poverty and Environment: An Introduction

The poverty-environment nexus is an important issue for developing countries but the seriousness and urgency that it deserves is still far from satisfactory. In fact, a majority of people in these countries are not even aware of the existence of such a nexus. And those in the higher echelons of decision- making who should be aware of it, are still groping their way around the dilemma of rapid growth or environmental protection. It has been observed many a time almost all projects for growth invariably degrade the environment to some extent. Consequently, the environmental capital on which the poor depend for their sustenance is degrading and perishing at an unsustainable pace. This book is a compendium of articles written by eminent people in national and international organizations, which explain the concept of the poverty-environment nexus. They also collate plans and policies put down by eminent people that could help break this.This book helps spread the concern for poverty-environment linkage, thereby enabling a wider dissemination of its knowledge, so that society can develop in a manner where development can be more inclusive and sustainable for several generations.