Environmental policy

Environmental policy refers to a statement committing an organization to the laws, regulations, and other policy mechanisms concerning environmental issues and sustainability. These issues generally include air and water pollution, solid waste management, ecosystem management, maintenance of biodiversity, the protection of natural resources, wildlife and endangered species. Policies concerning energy or regulation of toxic substances like pesticides and many types of industrial waste are included in the topic of environmental policy.

Environmental preservation

Environmental preservation is the act of maintaining the natural state of a particular habitat. In terms of policy making this often means setting aside areas as nature reserves (otherwise known as wildlife reserves). These area usually restrict or prohibit activities that may cause damage to habitat or wildlife. Such activities may include: logging, hunting, fishing, mining and so on. A government's environmental policy will determine which areas are protected and how.

See also

• Environmental science

External links

• Tellus Institute Nonprofit environmental policy research organization.