Environmentalism - Pathways to Life for Humanity and Sustainability

This is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse challenges and solutions related to environmentalism and sustainability. It bridges the gaps between theory and practice, offering practical insights for academics, policymakers, and change agents. It also inspires informed action and collaborative efforts for creating a sustainable future, offering new knowledge to those who care deeply about the planet and humanity’s future.

The book begins with the evolution of environmentalism; tracing how ecological awareness has shaped global movements and policies. It also delves into theories of sustainability, demonstrating their relevance in addressing contemporary environmental crises. Central to the discussion is the concept of resource inequality, revealing how disproportionate resource access hinders global development and sustainability. It also explores the sustainable development goals (SDGs), presenting them as vital frameworks for policy and action, alongside climate change mitigation strategies like renewable energy, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity conservation. In the context of social equity and environmental justice, it addresses global disparities, underscoring the need for inclusive and fair solutions.

Technological innovation is presented as a key driver for transforming economies into more sustainable models, including the circular economy and green finance. Furthermore, the book highlights behavioral change, mental health, and well-being as integral to advancing environmentalism.

Corporate responsibility and global cooperation are examined for their roles in driving collective action, and the book emphasizes the importance of these stakeholders in addressing the environmental crisis. It also introduces the epistemology of the development economy, providing a fresh lens on sustainability that can inform both academic inquiry and practical applications.

Dr. Medani P. Bhandari is a widely recognized humanitarian, professor, author, and editor who has significantly contributed to social and environmental sciences. With expertise in social equity, inequality, inclusion, innovation, feminism, sustainability, climate change, and social and environmental policies and management, Dr. Bhandari has dedicated his career to these important areas. In addition to his extensive scholarly work, Dr. Bhandari is a poet, essayist, and advocate for the environment and social causes. His expertise expands to global and international environmental politics and justice, climate change, sustainable development, public/social policy, the non-profit sector, renewable energy, nature, culture, and power. He has gained field experience across diverse regions, including Asia, Africa, North America, Western Europe, Australia, Japan, and the Middle East. Dr. Bhandari has authored and co-edited several books, including Green Web-II: Standards and Perspectives from the IUCN, 2nd Edition, Getting the Climate Science Facts Right: The Role of the IPCC, Reducing Inequalities Towards Sustainable Development Goals: Multilevel Approach, Educational Transformation, Economic Inequality - Trends, Traps, and Trade-offs, Social Inequality as a Global Challenge, and many others. Furthermore, Dr. Bhandari’s creative writing encompasses a vast collection of poems and essays. He has published three volumes of poetry in collaboration with Prajita Bhandari. Professor Bhandari holds five master’s degrees in social and environmental sciences and a Ph.D. in sociology. For 45 years, he has been actively involved in environmental conservation and humanitarian efforts through nonprofit and academic platforms. Guided by the philosophy that all living and non-living beings are interconnected (＂＂Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam＂＂) and the principle of ＂＂Live and Let Others Live,＂＂ his work reflects a deep commitment to the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants. He serves as an International Program Director at the New York-based NGO Atlantic State Legal Foundation in Syracuse, NY; a professor at Akamai University, USA, and Sumy State University, Ukraine; and is an advisor to Gandaki University, Nepal. He is also the UNEP Civil Society Regional Facilitator for North America and the Lead Author of UNEP GEO 7. He is also the editor-in-chief of Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, the books series editor at the River Publisher, and the books series editor at Nova Publishers.