Environmental Ecology

This chapter defines the meaning of environment and ecology. It illustrates the components of an ecosystem, the major biomass of the world, the interaction among species in an ecosystem and ecosystem services.

This chapter encompasses the concept of biodiversity and its types. It furthermore describes the characteristics and the salient features of biodiversity. The coastal ecosystem is also discussed here.

This chapter describes the in-situ and ex-situ methods of conservation. The importance of the national park, sanctuaries, and biosphere reserve is discussed. It also illustrates the legal measures of national and international bodies.

This chapter gives an introduction to environmental pollution, its sources and its harmful effects. Moreover, it demonstrates the e-waste management system and its rules. Major pollutants and their sources are also discussed.

This chapter talks about climate change and its vulnerabilities. It describes the impact of climate change and its consequences in different sectors. It also discusses India's action on climate change and the terms associated with it.

Through this chapter, we will understand the objectives and features of different organisations that work for the welfare of our environment. It illustrates the role of the Antarctic Treaty, the Ramsar Convention, and the Basel Convention.

This chapter comprises a practice set based on the concepts of biodiversity, biodiversity conservation, pollution and its control, climate change, etc. It helps us in the evaluation of our preparation level.