Environmental Neglect Crisis argues that governance failures, rather than solely technological shortcomings, are a primary driver of global environmental degradation. The book explores the critical links between ineffective environmental policy, corruption, and a lack of accountability, highlighting how these systemic issues accelerate the decline of ecosystems. For example, even with increased environmental awareness, degradation continues due to regulatory loopholes and weak enforcement. The book examines key areas such as poorly designed regulations that lead to resource depletion, the role of corruption in undermining environmental protection, and the consequences of weak institutional capacity.
It progresses from defining core concepts like environmental governance to presenting case studies that illustrate the impact of governance failures, including analyses of regulatory gaps and the environmental consequences of corruption. The book uniquely emphasizes the systemic nature of these failures, shifting the focus from symptoms to root causes to enable more effective interventions.
Ultimately, Environmental Neglect Crisis underscores that robust and accountable governance is essential for environmental sustainability. Without addressing systemic failures, efforts to combat climate change and biodiversity loss will fall short. The book culminates in a framework for strengthening environmental governance, stressing transparency, accountability, and participatory decision-making.
