The environment is fundamental to human existence and social life. Human beings depend on the natural environment for air, water, food, land, forests, minerals, and other resources, while human activities continuously influence environmental conditions. In the contemporary world, issues such as environmental pollution, resource depletion, biodiversity conservation, climate change, environmental justice, sustainable development, and disasters have acquired increasing social, economic, and political significance. Therefore, understanding the environment requires not only ecological knowledge but also an understanding of society, political institutions, public policies, governance, rights, movements, and human responsibilities.

The book Environment and Politics has been prepared to provide students with a systematic and accessible understanding of the relationship between environment and political and social life. It introduces fundamental environmental concepts and gradually develops the discussion towards environmental theories, movements, sustainable development, governance, governmental policies, climate change, and disaster management. The book is primarily designed for undergraduate students of Political Science, Environmental Studies, and related disciplines.