It is published by Oxford University Press that reinforces importance of environment education. The launch included a thought-provoking panel discussion on the topic ‘Environmental Education and Humanity's Ethical Stewardship’
University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Dr M. Jagadesh Kumar unveiled the latest edition of the book 'Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure', published by Oxford University Press India.
The book is authored by Prof. R. Rajagopalan, a former professor at IIT Madras. It is a bestseller and is widely regarded as a fundamental resource for environmental studies.
Sumanta Datta, Managing Director, Oxford University Press India, expressed, “At Oxford University Press, we are committed to raising awareness about social and environmental issues among learners and researchers worldwide. We aim to harness the power of publishing to educate future generations, promote critical thinking and informed decision-making, and drive positive, long-lasting change. Reiterating the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s mission of Lifestyle for Environment (LIFE), the book serves as a gentle nudge for individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment."
Sumanta added, “As a publisher, we are focusing on reducing the impacts of our manufacturing supply chain—including papermaking, printing, and freight—as well as minimizing the environmental footprint of digital publishing.”
Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure Book Details
The book is currently in its fourth edition. It fully covers the UGC Guidelines and Curriculum Framework for Environment Education 2023, developed under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and seeks to reshape how students discern and engage with the environment.
The book focuses on climate change as the most significant challenge of our times. It also includes new content on topics such as climate adaptation, circular economy, disaster management, and the government's 'Lifestyle for the Environment (LIFE) Movement,' which aims to promote environmental awareness.
On the sidelines of the book launch, a panel discussion titled 'Environmental Education and Humanity's Ethical Stewardship' was organized. The discussion centred on the crucial role that environmental education plays in shaping humanity's moral perspective regarding the prudent use of our planet's resources.
The panelists included notable figures such as Nitin Sethi, Journalist & Founding Member of The Reporters’ Collective; Dipankar Saharia, Senior Director at The Energy Research Institute; and Vimlendu Jha, one of India's leading Environmentalists. The discussion was moderated by Urmi Goswami, Assistant Editor at the Economic Times.
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