Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dsouza, Salu Title A name given to the resource Beyond the Balance: Ethics, Justice, and Governance in the Environment-Society Nexus Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Global Nexus Handbook, Volume 1-3;Volume;3;pp.881-903 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394248087.ch48" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394248087.ch48</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032648186?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032648186?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Dsouza S., School of Law, Christ University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource This chapter discusses the dynamic relationship existing between the environment and human societies, conceptually defined as the Environment-Society Nexus. It explores how different environmental conditions come to shape social structures, policies, and cultural narratives while documenting the ways in which human activities and institutions shape environmental outcomes. Drawing on a multidisciplinary approach, this study synthesizes key findings emanating from ecology, sociology, political science, and economics to put forward a holistic understanding of this interrelationship. It does so by pointing out critical themes, such as resource governance, environmental justice, and sustainable development, through an explanation of how decisions developed by society pertaining to land use, resource extraction, and economic development contribute to or detract from ecological resilience and biodiversity. The book chapter also looks into the changes that result from environmental changes, such as climate change, pollution, and habitat degradation, with regard to social inequalities and how resilience occurs among communities. It then gives case studies and theoretical models to show how often marginalized communities bear the brunt of environmental degradation when, as a matter of fact, they are those who contribute the least to its causes. It supports the argument for equitable policies. This chapter concludes by saying that an integrative perspective on the solution of contemporary environmental problems defines the need for frameworks of ecological sustainability combined with social equity for the long-term resilience and well-being of human and natural systems. 2026 John Wiley &amp; Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource communities; development; environment; ethics; governance; human society; justice; nexus Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wiley Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-139424808-7; 978-139424805-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online