The global warming : An urbanization effects

Abstract

“Access of anything is bad” Mahatam Gandhi suggested to store only the basic required goods and services. To avoid the excess. Global warming and ozone depletion are clear examples of “Excess” exploitation of nature. These are times of great volatility and anxiety from the melting of polar ice caps to the meltdown of financial markets, numerous common challenges compete for the attendance of the human race. However, the major question for the survival of humans is the challenge of a sustainable environment. As the world is facing issues like climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion. Now, we have reached at the times when sustainable development should be the sole mission for all the nation. If different countries of the world will not change their current patterns of consumption and production, the negative consequences will outweigh the economic benefits soon. To achieve a sustainable environment on must adopt Green Growth Strategy. Green Growth approach aims to put environmental issues at the forefront of policy decisions, which, in line with current issues and challenges, cannot be overstated. That is why the Green Growth strategy is extremely pertinent. The extent and rate of global environmental changes are driven largely by rapid population growth, uncontrolled urbanization, and unplanned industrialization. According to 2011, Gujarat is a highly urbanized state with 42 percent of the population resides in the urban region of the state. The case study of Ahmedabad- now mega-city and Financial hub of Gujarat, cultural city Baroda and the rapidly growing Surat will help to throw some light on the current scenario of Environmental Issues and probable solution. Although on 31st August 2009, Gujarat Government makes a very important announcement i.e. “PLASTIC FREE GUJARAT” which surely is a step towards Sustainable Development. The current epidemic of COVID-19 is also result of the exploitation of natural resources.