Environmental Studies: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Abstract

Environmental pollution and degradation have become a looming crisis in recent years and threaten to endanger the Earth and all life on it. Climate change, pollution, natural disasters, extinction of species, behavioural changes in living things, etc., are all pointing towards a huge environmental catastrophe. The only solution is the combined effort of people, governments, and nations to protect the environment, and this needs mass mobilization, which can be achieved through educating people. Environmental studies is a subject that plays an important role in spreading awareness about and finding solutions for environmental issues. This is an interdisciplinary subject that integrates disciplines like biology, chemistry, physics, geography, economics, political science, engineering, sociology, etc. Together, learners and professionals of these disciplines contribute towards bringing about positive changes in the environment. This chapter explores the interdisciplinary nature of Environmental Studies and highlights its importance.