Introduction to Environmental Studies(EVS)

Environmental studies (EVS) is a multidisciplinary field of study that examines the relationship between humans and the environment. Environment includes which we are directly or indirectly dependent for our survival, whether it is living component like animals, plants or non living component like soil, air and water. It uses scientific methods and ethical principles to understand, analyze, and solve environmental
problems.Environmental studies as a subject has a wide scope .It encompasses a large number of areas and aspects such as ; Natural Resources, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental pollution and control , social issues in relation to development and environment and Human population and environment.Environmental studies can also be highly specialized concentrating on more technical aspects like environmental science , environmental Engineering or environmental management.