Biodiversity Hotspots: Global and Indian Perspectives
Concept and criteria by Conservation International, global distribution, India’s four biodiversity hotspots—Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland—and their importance in conservation planning and environmental governance.
Basics of Biodiversity: Meaning, Importance, Threats and Conservation
Genetic, species and ecosystem diversity, importance of biodiversity, ecological stability, economic and cultural significance, major threats, biodiversity hotspots, and conservation strategies in India.
Ecological Succession: Process, Types, Stages and Ecological Significance
Understand Ecological Succession in depth with definitions, stages, hydrosere and xerosere succession, ecological theories, and applications in conservation and climate change.
Ecotone and Edge Effect: Ecological Transition Zones and Their Significance
Definitions, characteristics, biodiversity, habitat fragmentation, climate change, and ecological significance.
Keystone and Flagship Species: Ecological Significance and Conservation Importance
Definitions, ecological importance, examples, biodiversity conservation, and related ecological concepts.
Biodiversity Levels: Genetic, Species and Ecosystem Diversity
Genetic diversity, species diversity, ecosystem diversity, important ecological terminologies, threats, and conservation strategies.
