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Natural Resource Preservation Policies

Definition

These are policies designed to protect and conserve natural resources for future generations. They aim to prevent overuse, destruction, or neglect of these resources.

Analogy

Think of it like a shared cookie jar in your house. If everyone takes cookies without thinking about the others, soon there will be no cookies left. But if rules are set on how many cookies each person can take per day, the cookies will last longer and everyone gets a fair share.

Related terms

Environmental Policy: This refers to the commitment of an organization or government to the laws, regulations, and other policy mechanisms concerning environmental issues and sustainability.

Sustainable Development: This is a type of economic development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Conservationism: This is a political, environmental and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.