Story highlights
- The opinion piece stated that environmental protection is not the sole responsibility of governments, but that local people also have a key role to play.
- Taking the example of the Chennai Pallikaranai wetlands, it explained that natural resources can be effectively protected if civil society, environmental activists and scientists work together.
- It suggested that environmental impact assessments should be given priority in urban development plans.
The opinion piece stated that environmental protection is not the sole responsibility of governments, but that local people also have a key role to play. Taking the example of the Chennai Pallikaranai wetlands, it explained that natural resources can be effectively protected if civil society, environmental activists and scientists work together. It suggested that environmental impact assessments should be given priority in urban development plans. It stated that the conservation of natural resources is essential for the benefit of future generations. It stressed the need to strike a balance between development and environmental protection.
