International Journal of Environmental Planning and Management
Articles Information
International Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Vol.1, No.1, Apr. 2015, Pub. Date: Mar. 31, 2015
The Environmental Concerns and Issues
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Authors
[01] Arshad Ali, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
[02] Shahid Iqbal, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
[03] Ali Khan, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Abstract
Environment challenges and issues of Pa are associated primarily with an imbalanced social and economic development in recent decades. This challenge is further compounded with rapid urbanization due to a shift of population from rural to urban areas. Thus, all major cities of Pakistan face haphazard, unplanned expansion leading to increase in pollution. This unchecked growth has led to creation of slums areas around city peripheries and low lying area. Since the municipal authorities and utility service providers have limitations in extending their facilities, urban congestion is the prime reason of ever deteriorating ambient air and water quality, solid waste management and loss of biodiversity. Under the present scenario, Pakistan is facing rising difficulties in developing their management plans to cope impending environmental threats and provide adequate water and sanitation facilities and health services to ensure a healthy living environment.
Keywords
Pakistan, Environment, Hazards, Climate Change
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