Authors :
Dr. Tejaswi Avhad
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14534216
Abstract :
Understanding and studying green
criminology is essential given the growing number of
environmental issues, particularly in India, such as
pollution, climate change, deforestation, water scarcity,
and habitat destruction. This is because the study of this
field helps in identifying the criminal activities that may
lead to these issues and their effects on the ecosystem
and environment. The study of environmental law that
focuses on offenses against the environment is known as
"green criminology." This topic looks at and investigates
how human activity might degrade the environment and
hurt its inhabitants in the process. This paper addresses
the concept of 'Green Criminology', which is concerned
with environmental crimes and Earth jurisprudence.
Crimes against the environment are rapidly growing as a
result it is important to understand function, core areas
and significance of green criminology. Humans can
cause lasting environmental damage through both
development and ignorance of nature. The lack of
appropriate legislation in this regard also makes it
possible for opportunists to harm the environment. The
punishment imposed for environmental violations is
likewise quite light, giving criminals the option of
avoiding prosecution by paying a small sum of money.
The researcher examines the impact of environmental
crimes and also examine legal barriers, providing a
comprehensive overview of India's legal framework in
environment. However, strict legislation and government
implementation are necessary for this to occur.
Countries must work together to protect the
environment and follow principles outlined in
international environmental conventions.
Keywords :
Green Criminology, Environment, Green Crimes, Justice, Climate Change, Earth Justice.
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Understanding and studying green
criminology is essential given the growing number of
environmental issues, particularly in India, such as
pollution, climate change, deforestation, water scarcity,
and habitat destruction. This is because the study of this
field helps in identifying the criminal activities that may
lead to these issues and their effects on the ecosystem
and environment. The study of environmental law that
focuses on offenses against the environment is known as
"green criminology." This topic looks at and investigates
how human activity might degrade the environment and
hurt its inhabitants in the process. This paper addresses
the concept of 'Green Criminology', which is concerned
with environmental crimes and Earth jurisprudence.
Crimes against the environment are rapidly growing as a
result it is important to understand function, core areas
and significance of green criminology. Humans can
cause lasting environmental damage through both
development and ignorance of nature. The lack of
appropriate legislation in this regard also makes it
possible for opportunists to harm the environment. The
punishment imposed for environmental violations is
likewise quite light, giving criminals the option of
avoiding prosecution by paying a small sum of money.
The researcher examines the impact of environmental
crimes and also examine legal barriers, providing a
comprehensive overview of India's legal framework in
environment. However, strict legislation and government
implementation are necessary for this to occur.
Countries must work together to protect the
environment and follow principles outlined in
international environmental conventions.
Keywords :
Green Criminology, Environment, Green Crimes, Justice, Climate Change, Earth Justice.