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Give any two reasons as to why issues of environment and natural resources have become a part of the world politics.

Answer:

Environment concern in global politics is a very serious issue. This concern is based on the following facts:-

1. The Human Development Report (2006) of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) clearly states that over 2.6 billion people have no proper sanitation in developing states. Similarly 1.2 billion people in such states do not have safe water. It has resulted in death of over 3 million children every year.

2. Natural forests which are essential for stabilizing climate, moderating ?water supplies and harbouring majority of the displacement or people. Loss of biodiversity? has led to destruction or certain species which live in that particular habitat.

If the environment protection is not taken seriously, it would have serious political repercussions. No government can handle this issue single-handedly. Therefore, the issue becomes a part of world politics.