Handbook of Environmental Laws and Acts

Handbook of Environmental Laws and Acts is a thoughtfully curated resource designed to demystify the complex network of legal provisions that govern our interaction with the environment. This book brings together a wide range of national statutes, key legislative acts, and important rules that form the backbone of environmental governance. By compiling these laws in a single, accessible volume, the book serves as a ready reference for law students, legal practitioners, environmental professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding how environmental protection is enforced through legal mechanisms.
Beyond presenting bare acts, this handbook provides readers with valuable context and practical insights into how these laws are implemented, interpreted, and enforced by courts and regulatory bodies. It highlights landmark cases, important amendments, and evolving policy frameworks, helping readers grasp not only the letter but also the spirit of environmental law.
The book covers a wide array of themes including air and water pollution control, waste management, forest conservation, wildlife protection, coastal zone regulation, climate change mitigation, and emerging concerns like plastic waste and hazardous substances. It also touches upon the role of international conventions and their integration into domestic law.
Whether you are preparing for academic examinations, drafting policies, advising clients, or simply seeking to understand your rights and duties in safeguarding the environment, this handbook offers a reliable foundation. It encourages readers to see environmental law not merely as a set of rules, but as an evolving tool for achieving balance between development and ecological integrity. Through this book, we hope to contribute to an informed community that recognizes the power of law in protecting the planet for current and future generations.