Green Belt concept of South Korea: A lesson for urban environmental management in South Asian Developing Countries (SADC)

Abstract

There are many urban environmental problems in South Asian Developing Countries. This research will discuss some of those issues and challenges of South Asian Developing Countries which are related to their urban environment and the Green Belt concept which is used in South Korea to protect urban environment of South Korea. The research problem is: what are the lessons we can learn from South Korea’s Green Belt concept for the green management in South Asian Developing Countries (SADC)? The hypothesis of this research is “South Asian Developing countries can find lessons and guidance from South Korean Green Belt concept for their Green Management.” And the research is qualitative research and based on the theoretical aspect and details which are related to the topic. Thus secondary data which are published in internet, paper articles, elements and views of International Environmental Law, Acts and other legislations as well as books and research of other authors which are relevant to the topic will be used. Finally results of the research is based on the comparison between facts what are relevant to those countries. According to the research, the concept of the Green Belt is very important concept to find solutions for urban environmental issues and to find protection of the environment of SADC. SADC can use Green Belt concept to mark boundaries among states, to develop beauty as well as shade and find some natural foods and walking parks for people for their leisure time, to reduce their urban pollution, to make natural border among their cities and to find natural air and healthy place to spend their leisure times.