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The basis and raison d'être of the concept of Ecological Security lies in the linking of two substantive words 'ecology' and 'security', connoting an ecological condition in safe-keeping, firmly fastened and guaranteed against minimum loss or damage. Ecology is the science concerned with the relationships among and between organisms and all aspects-living as well as non-living-of their environment. Security stands for that which is safe, sure and guaranteed. This volume contains papers based on in-depth studies by eminent persons on different aspects of a wide ranging, complex and contemporary subject. The book is an essential reading for all those who are concerned about securing a firm and sound foundation for sustainable development. Table of Contents : Preface Introduction Ecological Security,Issues and Challenges Amrita Patel Faiths and Ecological Security Karan Singh Dimensions of Ecological Security L.M. Singhvi Governance for Ecological Security Ashok Khosla Policy and Planning for Ecological Security Shekhar Singh Gender and Ecological Security Vandana Shiva Livelihoods and Ecological Security N.C. Saxena Lifestyles and Ecological Security R. Rajamani The Earth Charter and Ecological Security Kamla Chowdhry Human Rights and Ecological Security J.S. Verma Globalization and Ecological Security Jairam Ramesh Ecological Security: Backbone of National Food Security M. S. Swaminathan Political Process and Ecological Security Najma Heptulla Education and Ecological Security Erach Bharucha Institutional Framework for Ecological Security Dilip K. Biswas Natural Resource Management and Ecological Security P.S. Ramakrishnan Media for Ecological Security N. Bhaskara Rao Accounting for Ecological Security R.K. Pachauri Contributors About author : Samar Singh was a member of the Indian Administrative Service (1962-2000). He held several senior positions in Madhya Pradesh, his cadre state, and with the Government of India, where he worked first in the Ministry of Agriculture and then in the Ministry of Environment & Forests. Thereafter, for seven years, he was on deputation as the Secretary-General of the World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India), the country's largest conservation NGO, and retired in June 2000 at the level of Secretary to the Government of India. A recipient of the 'Order of the Golden Ark', an international award for exceptional work done in the field of nature conservation, he has authored many books, among which are Conserving India's Natural Heritage (1987), World Charter for Nature (2000), Religion and Conservation (2000) and Maintenance of Public Order (2004). Presently, he is the President of WPA-India, the Samarpan Foundation and the Tourism & Wildlife Society of India and is associated with several other conservation bodies, including the Foundation for Ecological Security.