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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 III: SOCIAL ISSUES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

UNIT 1. Environment and human health
UNIT 2. Epidemiological issues in health

UNIT 3. Need for public awareness on aspects related to environment
UNIT 4. Current environment conservation activities

UNIT 5. Population growth, population explosion and associated issues

UNIT 6. Sustainable development: definition and concept.

BLOCK IV: 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

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