All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the NDIEAS-2024 during 22nd and 23rd January 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document...

This research paper delves into the transformative potential of green energy in developing regions like sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, contrasting it with the environmental consequences of the developed world’s reliance on fossil fuels. The primary objectives are to evaluate green energy’s potential to...

This paper presents current viewpoints on the socio-cultural factors contributing to the lack of human behaviour change necessary to combat the global environmental challenges of the climate crisis. The focus of the paper is on how we can develop embodied agency to better understand the more-than-human...

The Limi Valley with almost 1000 indigenous people living in an area of 1200 square kilometres, nestled in the remote mountainous region offers a unique and captivating glimpse into the interplay between environment, livelihood and traditional social ties. It is an ecologically sensitive area in the...

The pervasive consequences of climate change, marked by the relentless ascent of global temperatures, present an unequivocal challenge in the contemporary era. Among its multifaceted impacts, the escalating rise in sea levels poses an imminent threat to the viability of coastal regions and islands. This...

At the recently held Conference of Parties (COP-28) UN Climate Summit in Dubai, India remained non-committal on reducing fossil fuel use or making any firm commitment to reducing carbon emissions, although under tremendous pressure from the developed countries. This is due to India’s concerns regarding...

The wake of the new millennium has been rather tumultuous with the world splitting with wars, conflicts and prejudices but none have a greater and far-reaching consequence than the acts of violence against nature. Consumerism, materialism and the industrial boom have led to a global crisis that has adversely...

The pace of biodiversity degradation of Mangalajodi wetland in Odisha has been very high and has a direct impact on the local livelihoods. A large part of the people living around depend on the wetland and nearby Chilika Lake for their food and other requirements. However, the nature and extent of the...

Addressing the environmental change is not only the responsibility of the scientists. The global environmental change is now a collective consciousness and responsibility as the effect and the consequences are felt by all. Environmental issues are of multifaceted dimensions. Barry Commoner’s first law...

Literature can be defined as a reflection of society. Society is a dynamic entity like Literature. The influence of Literature in Modern society is indisputable. Each piece constitutes some form of expression. A Gulf News article asserts, “In an era of Modern media, such as television and movies, people...

Forest constitutes a major source of natural capital of the country. Minor Forest Products (MFPs) are a key source of employment in India, both in directly and indirectly, through collection, processing, and sale. The MFPs have had a significant positive impact on the lives of people who reside in and...

The focus of this research is on the harmonization of technology, socio-economic, and legal measures to achieve sustainable human-elephant coexistence. It explores the integration of advanced technologies such as software applications, GIS mapping, drones, and sensor networks with socio-economic initiatives...

The transition away from fossil fuels as the predominant source of energy in the world is arguably the 4th great energy transition in human history. It is necessitated by rising global temperatures and changing climactic patterns caused by the emission of Greenhouse Gases, with carbon dioxide being the...

In the 21st century, green crime is a cause of concern and a major challenge for environmentalists, political leaders, scientists and policymakers around the globe. It is not only a concern of the Global North but also a serious concern of the Global South as they have experienced the impact of climate...

This research article delves into the multifaceted realm of “Green Crime,” exploring its various dimensions, implications, and regulatory challenges. As environmental degradation accelerates globally, the study investigates criminal activities that harm the environment, examining both conventional and...

Sustainable Finance aims at the concept of incorporating various ESG factors into the process of investment decision-making in the financial domain. The concept of sustainable financing aims at increasing long-term investments in sustainable economic activities & projects. India’s G-20 presidency...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives being undertaken by organizations all over the world are instrumental in contributing to sustainable development. These activities can further be classified into external CSR (ECSR) and internal CSR (ICSR). ECSR refers to CSR initiatives aimed at boosting...

Climate-resilient agriculture has mostly been financed by public funding ventures, which include state and central governments, and multilateral R&D finance institutions, through climate finance instruments such as grants, loans, and long-term equities. However, in the backdrop of a rapid pace of...

The territoriality approach of the indigenous people across the globe enabled them to grow accustomed to the sources of survival out of the natural resources with the biodiversity of their territories and accordingly manifest their genetic confirmation of the natural selection process within their health...

The frequencies of natural calamities such as drought, flood, and cyclones are projected for the next years. These are expected to have adverse effects on the livelihood of the most vulnerable group of the population in the Kendujhar district of Odisha (marginal and small farmers, and forest dwellers)....

Forest dwellers in India have been known to serve as the primary stakeholder in forest governance with their livelihoods and subsistence depending on it. Forest landscapes have shaped the identity and traditions of numerous forest-dwelling communities, especially in India. Yet, forest governance in India...

Environmental harm encompasses actions that have detrimental effects on the welfare of humans and other species, though not classified as criminal acts. As Lynch observes, instances of environmental harm and crimes exceed those of street crimes in terms of prevalence, impact on victims, and magnitude...

The Climate change currently is perhaps the extreme challenge to which the world is exposed. The impact of climate change is multi-layered and multi-dimensional adding to the poverty and vulnerability of the underdeveloped counties. As per the Global Climate Risk Index of 2021, the economically underprivileged...

The environment Protection and preservation have been a deep rooted tradition in India as the women in the country irrespective of their religion, race & caste; participate actively to protect the environment. The effect of environmental pollution has been observed as challenges on health, livelihood...

The needs and wants of the people have been increasing at an alarming rate. For the overall development of society and individuals, people must actively participate in the endeavor for community empowerment. It creates healthy relations and also emphasizes the priorities of work to be done. The article...

In the discourse surrounding environmental and climate justice, it’s crucial to distinguish between the terms ‘environment’ and ‘climate’ as they represent distinct yet interconnected concerns. The environment has undergone substantial changes due to developmental and economic growth, leading to ecological...

The Green crime, encompassing a variety of offences against the environment, has emerged as a critical global concern in the context of rapid industrialization. This theoretical paper focuses on the examination of green crime within the unique socio-economic, diverse geography and environmental landscape...

The policies regarding urbanization and urban sprawl significantly impact the environment, mainly underground water resources. The impact of urbanization and urban sprawl on underground water is multifaceted. Increased impervious surfaces, altered hydrology due to construction, and contamination from...

A core intellectual property politics at international level is the tug of war between biodiversity rich nation who complain that intellectual property regime promotes commercialization and exclusivity over their national resources and technology rich nations who term such access to biological resources...

The Indian government after 31 years had stepped into another big economic reform that all the non-strategic sector assets (Plant and Machinery, Land and Buildings) and its surplus lands (which remained un-utilized and underutilized), in the Central Public Sector Enterprises/State PSE’s, PSUs, closed...

This comprehensive article delves into the pressing issue of plastic and microplastic pollution, a global environmental crisis that has severe implications for human and marine life. The focus is on India, a major contributor to plastic waste, and the legal measures it has taken to manage and mitigate...

Eco-feminism combines ecological concerns with feminist ones, arguing that both emerge from the patriarchal nature of society. Vandana Shiva contends that the eradication of biodiversity and the marginalization of women are mutually exclusive. This paper attempts to conduct a postmodern legal analysis...

According to a report published in the Times of India in October 2023, during the 2022-23 financial year, 23% of the Indian corporate houses, allocated and prioritized their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for environmental projects. It has been found that Indian corporate entities are increasingly...

Since the 1990s, social forestry has been adopted in India. It aims at diverse outcomes, such as ensuring food security, afforestation, and availability of fodder and fuel wood. In the wake of the onslaught of climate change, it is considered one of the formidable methods to contain and curb the degradation...

Plastic is an essential item of every Indian household and during this pandemic the usage of plastic is unavoidable. India produces almost 3.3 MMT of plastic waste every year which is quite alarming. This article provides a comparative analysis of the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021...

The greatest example of cultural diversity in the globe is Indigenous people who are the primary contributors and caretakers to protect the environment. Their identity depends upon the environment in terms of land, forest, natural resources and all living things. The Agenda 2030 of Sustainable Development...

The unprecedented climate change at the global level has impacted on environmental crisis in India. Since, the 1950s, it has been noticed that human-made actions caused climate change. As a consequence of climate change, every year, a series of catastrophic cyclones/super cyclones occur in the Indian...

Globally, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become more popular as an essential component of business strategy and a means of addressing societal and environmental challenges. In India, the CSR landscape has grown significantly after the enactment of the CSR law in 2013, with companies launching...

Waste consists of a variety of materials ranging from household, plastic, electronic, construction, and medical to hazardous waste. Every country produces waste that falls under more than one of the above-mentioned categories. Collectively more than 2 billion metric tons of municipal solid waste is produced...

Environment Social Governance (ESG) is an intangible key assessing parameter in evaluating the performance of companies by socially aware investors and screening their investments across different sectors. India, being a developing country, heavily relies on foreign investment and competes in global...

The NDIEAS-2024 symposium, organized by KIIT School of Law in collaboration with Atlantis Press-a part of Springer Nature, provided a platform for insightful discussions on the complex interplay between human anthropology and environmental sustainability. Emphasizing the significance of understanding...