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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

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INR 1000yesAMU Aligarh

The Syllabus

  • Introduction of Course Structure of Biodiversity Conservation
  • Definition and Types of Biodiversity
  • Threats to Biodiversity
  • Mega Biodiverse Nation
  • Biodiversity and Climate Change
  • Ecological Interactions and Concept of Genus Species and Habitat

  • In-situ conservation of Biodiversity
  • Ex-situ conservation of Biodiversity
  • Protected Area Network- (Part I)
  • Protected Area Network- (Part II)
  • Trans Boundary issues in Biodiversity Management

  • IUCN Categories of Threats
  • Captive Breeding Programs & Population Reintroduction
  • Biodiversity values in different Biogeographic zones of India- (Part I)
  • Biodiversity values in different Biogeographic zones of India- (Part II)
  • Biodiversity values in different Biogeographic zones of India- (Part III)

  • Biodiversity Hotspots - (Part I)
  • Biodiversity Hotspots -Part II)
  • Biodiversity Hotspots - (Part III)
  • Biodiversity Hotspots - (Part IV)
  • Biodiversity Hotspots - (Part V)

  • Introduction to Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Part I)
  • Introduction to Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Part II)
  • National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP)
  • Components, Structure and Scope of NBAP
  • Global goals for Biodiversity Plan 2050

  • International Policies on Biodiversity Conservation: A Global Perspective
  • Nature, formation, and participation in treaties
  • Interpretation and reservation in treaties
  • Obligation of treaties on the part of member countries
  • Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its objectives

  • Identification and Monitoring under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
  • Conservation of Biodiversity and its sustainable use
  • Access to genetic resources, impact assessment and mitigation
  • Nagoya Protocols on Access & Benefit Sharing
  • Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity

  • Aichi Targets and its linkage with Ramsar Convention
  • Aichi Biodiversity Targets and Their Linkage with IUCN Species Survival Commission
  • Linkage of Aichi Targets with IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA)
  • Linkage of Aichi targets with FAO, UNESCO and who
  • Strategies to Achieve CBD and Aichi targets

  • Women and Biodiversity (Part I)
  • Women and Biodiversity (Part II)
  • Direct and Indirect use of Biodiversity
  • Role of local community in Biodiversity Management
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

  • Sampling Methods for Mammals
  • Sampling Methods for Birds
  • Plot and Plot less sampling Techniques for habitat utilisation studies
  • Role of Camera Traps in Biodiversity Conservation (Part I)
  • Role of Camera Traps in Biodiversity Conservation (Part II)

  • Introduction to Herbarium
  • Types of Herbarium
  • Field and Herbarium Techniques (Part I)
  • Field and Herbarium Techniques (Part II)
  • Importance and Care of Herbarium

  • Importance of RS and GIS in Biodiversity Conservation
  • Impact of Urban Heat Islands on Biodiversity
  • Adaptive Strategies for UHI Mitigation and Biodiversity Enhancement in India
  • Endangered Species Management
  • Sustainable Practices and Mission Life
  • Conclusion of the Biodiversity Conservation Course (Recap)

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