First, social movements are developed by the broader political constraints and opportunities unique to the national context in which they emerge. The emergence of social movements depend on the dynamic interaction of three broad sets of factors. In its recognition of humanity as a participant in ecosystems, the movement is cantered on ecology, health, and human rights. Environmentalists supported the sustainable management of resources and stewardship of the environment through changes in public policy and individual behavior. Tong, Yanki (2005) indicated that environmental movements are also an example of social movements.
Environmental movement is a type of "social movement that involves an array of persons, groups and coalitions that observe a common interest in environmental protection and act to bring about changes in environmental policies and practices" (Tong, Yanki 2005).
The environmental movement also including conservation and green politics, is a dissimilar scientific, social, and political movement to address environmental issues. There are numerous hazardous and disastrous incidents that led to ecological crisis in the human history such as Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984, nuclear disaster at Chernobyl (Russia) in 1986, Alaskan oil spill from Exxon Valdez tanker in 1989, and the Gulf War in the early 1990s. This has resulted to widespread protest movements by aggrieved communities and concerned inhabitants. With the augment of ecological crisis, there has been a consistent increase in the consciousness and concern about it around the globe. There are cases where people have revoked and adopted non-violent action movements to protect their environment (Arne Kalland, Gerard Persoon, 2013). Great efforts are being made in order to regain the environment by people through voluntary organizations, which have concerns about the environment. All these factors lead to worsening of environment. Nonetheless, due to technical advancement and other reasons, there is a lot of misuse of these natural resources, in the form of land degradation, water pollution, air pollution, and deforestation. It is responsibility of populace to protect the natural resources. The environment comprises of all the natural resources such as air water, land, forests, and minerals. The environment plays a vital role in human living.
Humans can survive in healthy environment.
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