Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
7. Deliberate upon the development of green intellectual property and explain its significance in achieving environmental sustainability in India. (250 words)
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
The question is based on the theme of developing green intellectual property.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss development of green intellectual property and explain its significance in achieving environmental sustainability in India.
Directive:
Deliberate – Weigh up to what extent something is true. Persuade the reader of your argument by citing relevant research but also remember to point out any flaws and counter- arguments as well. Conclude by stating clearly how far you agree with the original proposition.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with what you understand by Green intellectual property.
Body:
The term ‘Green Intellectual Property’ refers to the protection of innovations in the field of green technology. It is a concept where innovations which are helpful to environment in one or the other way are legally protected.
India has slowly begun to realize pollution is not only an inconvenient by-product causing environmental degradation but it is also a fundamental threat to growth and development. If not taken seriously and contained, it will have a deep impact on the economy.
This led to a significant change in the mindset of people and political will. Major developments in clean energy technology have paved the way for business opportunities from the ‘green economy transition’
Discuss the benefits in detail, give examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude that robust IP protection facilitates green technology creation, adaptation and distribution. Depletion of non-renewable resources is taking place at a very fast pace and the availability of the same is finite. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt a change towards a more sustainable lifestyle based on green technologies, which is part of the development of new global environmental policies and a stronger protection of IP rights is an integral part of this process.
