<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> 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>
who has the prime responsibility for environmental protection
who has the prime responsibility for environmental protection
government , legislation law enforcement
government , legislation law enforcement