Environmental Ethics in India and the Role of Teacher Badesaba*, Dr. Govil Punita** *Research Scholar, Deptt. of Education, A.M.U., Aligarh **Associate Professor, Deptt. of Education, A.M.U. Aligarh Online published on 27 September, 2019. Abstract Environment is everything that is around us. It refers to the circumstances or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant live in harmony with one others. Ethics have an important place in all areas of life. These are the moral codes that govern a person's behavior. Environmental ethics is a branch of environmental philosophy that studies the conceptual foundation of environmental values and is related to the relationship between the human and the environment. It studies the effect of human activities on environment. The entire Indian civilization imbibes with harmonious relationship, coexistence and mutual care and concern with environment. Our scriptures manifest congenial relationship with the environment as the essence of life. All the scriptures (Vedas, Upanishads, Smritis, and Puranas etc.) directly or indirectly point out the interdependence of human being and environment. Their protection and nourishment have been regarded as a sacred duty or a ritual, which is to be performed by every person. But in the present time, due to lust and lack of awareness, we have caused great harm knowingly and unknowingly to the environment. If we want to protect our environment, we have to create awareness and develop values about the environment. School system provides a platform where learners may be given education about the importance of environment. A number of approaches and strategies may be used to develop environmental ethics so that they may regard it as their sacred duty to protect it. Teacher is the central figure who may play an active role in this regard. The present paper describes how Indian culture moves round the environment in a friendly manner and what role a teacher may play in imbibing appropriate environment related values among the learners. Top Keywords Environmental Ethics, Indian Culture, Role of Teachers. Top |