Population and rural‐urban environmental interactions in developing countries

Abstract

The link between population proliferation and environmental degradation continues to be a critical issue in many developing countries. Such a link has dented the development process and produced unpleasant marks on the socio‐economic fabric of the society. These marks are quite distinct to rural and urban regions. Any efforts to rectify the situation first require regional‐wise identification of the problems and the causal socio‐economic factors. Based on this information a sustainable development approach can be formulated, with environmental concerns such as protection of natural resources from depletion and degradation and ensuring an adequate resources base to secure a decent standard of living. Further, implementation of this kind of integrated strategy needs commitment from institutions ranging from local to international level.

Citation

Jegasothy, K. (1999), "Population and rural‐urban environmental interactions in developing countries", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 26 No. 7/8/9, pp. 1027-1055. https://doi.org/10.1108/03068299910245804