Remote Sensing, EIA, EMS, Environmental Legislation and Organizations

Flashcards about Remote Sensing, EIA, EMS, Environmental Legislation and Organizations

What is Remote Sensing?

A technology to gather information and analyze an object or phenomenon without making any physical contact.

What are the steps/process of Remote Sensing?

Energy Source, Radiation and the Atmosphere, Interaction with the Target, Recording of Energy by the Sensor, Transmission, Reception, and Processing, Interpretation and Analysis, Application

What is Geographic Information System (GIS)?

A computer system that analyses and displays geographically referenced information, designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data.

What is Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

The study to predict the effect of a proposed activity/project on the environment.

What are the steps of Phase I of EIA?

Organizing the job, Performing the assessment, Writing of EIS (Environmental impact statement), Review

What are the steps of Phase II of EIA?

Screening, Scoping, Impact analysis, Mitigation measures, Reporting, Decision-making, Post monitoring, Review of EIA

What is Environmental Management System (EMS)?

A set of processes and practices that enable an organization to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency.

What cycle does EMS follow?

Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)

What is ISO 14001?

An internationally agreed standard that sets the requirements for an environmental management system (EMS).

What does the ISO 14001 standard aim to do?

Reduce an organization’s waste, pollution, and energy consumption.

What is Environmental Stewardship?

The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through active participation in conservation efforts and sustainable practices.

What are the three roles of Environmental Stewards?

Doers, Donors, and Practitioners

What is an NGO?

A non-governmental organization or a non-profitable group that functions independently with the objective of improving social conditions.

What are some examples of NGOs?

HelpAge India, Chipko movement, Care India, CRY (Child Rights and You), Smile Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Akshaya Patra, Red Cross society, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), PETA, CUPA, People for Animals (PFA)

What is Environmental Legislation?

The collection of laws and regulations pertaining to air quality, water quality, endangered wildlife, and other environmental factors.

What are some examples of Environmental Acts?

Wildlife [Protection] Act, 1972, Water [Prevention and Control of Pollution] Act, 1974, Forest [Conservation] Act, 1980, Air [Prevention and Control of Pollution] Act, 1981, Environment [Protection] Act, 1986, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

What are some examples of International bodies?

United Nations, The World Health Organization, The Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, United Nations Children's Fund, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

What does WWF stand for?

World Wide Fund for Nature

What does UNEP stand for?

United Nations Environment Program

What does UNDP stand for?

United Nations Development Program