Discover Environment (Feb 2024)

Addressing global environmental pollution using environmental control techniques: a focus on environmental policy and preventive environmental management

  • Jonathan Awewomom,
  • Felicia Dzeble,
  • Yaw Doudu Takyi,
  • Winfred Bediakoh Ashie,
  • Emil Nana Yaw Osei Ettey,
  • Patricia Eyram Afua,
  • Lyndon N. A. Sackey,
  • Francis Opoku,
  • Osei Akoto

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-024-00033-5
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 1
pp. 1 – 20

Abstract

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Abstract Global environmental pollution presents formidable obstacles to the long-term viability of the planet. This study synthesized current relevant literature with statistical snapshots from pollution statistics and reports and presented feasible recommendations to address the ramifications of global environmental pollution. A central focus is laid on the importance of preventive environmental management (PEM) and the strategic enforcement of environmental policies (EP), with a detailed exploration of history evolution and current application challenges. Specifically, the study centers on the significance of environmental policy and preventive environmental management in combatting global pollution. The examination encompasses an overview of environmental pollution and its implications for the environment and human health. It explores the role of environmental policy in mitigating environmental pollution, scrutinizes the principles underlying preventive environmental management, and evaluates the effectiveness of environmental management systems in curbing pollution. Furthermore, the study identifies and analyzes the challenges of implementing environmental control techniques, offering recommendations to overcome these obstacles. The outcomes of this research contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the potential of environmental control methods in tackling global environmental pollution. The study underscores the crucial nature of robust environmental policies and proactive approaches to prevent pollution and foster sustainable development. Additionally, it offers insights into the necessity for collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders at various levels to attain effective pollution control and environmental management.

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