<P> An ecosystems approach to resource management and environmental protection aims to consider the complex interrelationships of an entire ecosystem in decision making rather than simply responding to specific issues and challenges . Ideally the decision - making processes under such an approach would be a collaborative approach to planning and decision making that involves a broad range of stakeholders across all relevant governmental departments, as well as representatives of industry, environmental groups and community . This approach ideally supports a better exchange of information, development of conflict - resolution strategies and improved regional conservation. Religions also play an important role in conservation of environment. Ref - Hadiya Habib (Role of religious education and different religions in conservation and maintenance of environment, www.oiirj.org) vol 07, July 2017, special issue . </P> <P> Many of the earth's resources are especially vulnerable because they are influenced by human impacts across many countries . As a result of this, many attempts are made by countries to develop agreements that are signed by multiple governments to prevent damage or manage the impacts of human activity on natural resources . This can include agreements that impact factors such as climate, oceans, rivers and air pollution . These international environmental agreements are sometimes legally binding documents that have legal implications when they are not followed and, at other times, are more agreements in principle or are for use as codes of conduct . These agreements have a long history with some multinational agreements being in place from as early as 1910 in Europe, America and Africa . Some of the most well - known international agreements include the Kyoto Protocol and others . </P> <P> Discussion concerning environmental protection often focuses on the role of government, legislation, and law enforcement . However, in its broadest sense, environmental protection may be seen to be the responsibility of all the people and not simply that of government . Decisions that impact the environment will ideally involve a broad range of stakeholders including industry, indigenous groups, environmental group and community representatives . Gradually, environmental decision - making processes are evolving to reflect this broad base of stakeholders and are becoming more collaborative in many countries . </P> <P> Many constitutions acknowledge the fundamental right to environmental protection and many international treaties acknowledge the right to live in a healthy environment . Also, many countries have organizations and agencies devoted to environmental protection . There are international environmental protection organizations, such as the United Nations Environment Programme . </P>

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