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UNIT 6. Energy resources

BLOCK 2: ECOSYSTEMS, BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

UNIT 1. Concept, Structure and function of an ecosystem

UNIT 2. Basic awareness on various ecosystems
UNIT 3. Definition and levels of Biodiversity

UNIT 4. Brief note on India as a mega-diversity nation
UNIT 5. Threats to biodiversity

UNIT 6. Biodiversity conservation at global, national and local levels.

BLOCK 3: SOCIAL ISSUES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

UNIT 1. Environment and human health

UNIT 2. Epidemiological issues in health

UNIT3. Need for public awareness on aspects related to environment
UNIT4. Current environment conservation activities

UNIT 5. Population growth, population explosion and associated issues

UNIT 6. Sustainable development: definition and concept

BLOCK 4: ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

UNIT 1. Concept of Environmental ethics
UNIT 2. Overview of solid waste segregation and management

UNIT3. Concept of global warming and climate change

UNIT4. Concept and definition
UNIT 5. A brief overview of prominent natural disasters in India

UNIT 6. List of important Acts and Rules for the conservation of environment

References

1. Agarwal, K.C. 2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi Publ. Ltd. Bikaner.
2. Agarwal,S.K. 2005. Green Management, APH Publishing corporation, New Delhi.
3. Barceló, Damià, Kostianoy, Andrey, G., 2020.The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, Book
series. Springer (Pub).
4. Bharucha Erach, The Biodiversity of India, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd.,Ahmedabad –380 013,

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