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wild life management system Limitations to Hunting Legal issues related to hunting are addressed in other parts, such as those on regulation of hunting, on licences and on ownership of wildlife. This section is limited to aspects which are not addressed elsewhere. Among the most common protection rules are those which … Read more
The Special Climate Change Fund: A Vital Tool for Climate Action The global climate crisis is a pressing issue, demanding urgent and coordinated action from all nations. To address this challenge, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has established various financial mechanisms, including the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF). This fund plays … Read more
Biodiversity-Defination, types, importance, hotspots, threats and conservation The term biodiversity was coined as a contraction of biological diversity by E.O. Wilson in 1985. Biodiversity may be defined as the variety and variability of living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they exist. In other words, biodiversity is the occurrence of different types … Read more
The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more
The following are the subtopics of the Bonn Climate Change Conference – COP 23, 2017: Adaptation Mitigation Finance Technology Capacity building Loss and damage Transparency Gender Local communities and indigenous peoples Small island developing states Least developed countries Africa Non-state actors Implementation Follow-up and review Dispute settlement Institutional arrangements Outreach and engagement Other matters The … Read more
Navigating the Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Guide to EIA Risk Assessment Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical tool for ensuring sustainable development. It involves a systematic process of identifying, predicting, evaluating, and mitigating the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects. A crucial component of this process is EIA risk assessment, which plays a pivotal role … Read more
The Enchanting World of Marine Organisms: A Journey Through Diversity and Importance The vast expanse of our oceans, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, teems with life in a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and sizes. This underwater realm, often referred to as the “blue planet,” is home to a staggering diversity of organisms, collectively … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Mycorrhiza: Arbuscular mycorrhiza Ectomycorrhiza Endomycorrhiza Ericoid mycorrhiza Glomeromycota Mycorrhizal fungi Mycorrhizal networks Mycorrhizal symbiosis Orchid mycorrhiza Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) I hope this helps! Mycorrhizae are a type of symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. The fungi provide the plants with water and nutrients, while … Read more
Delving into the Underground: A Comprehensive Guide to Root Types The roots of a plant, often hidden from view, are the unsung heroes of the plant kingdom. They anchor the plant, absorb water and nutrients, and even store food reserves. But beyond their basic functions, roots exhibit a remarkable diversity in form and function, reflecting … Read more
The Coral Reefs: Jewels of the Ocean, Facing a Bleak Future Coral reefs, vibrant underwater ecosystems teeming with life, are often called the “rainforests of the sea.” These intricate structures, built by tiny colonial animals called coral polyps, provide a vital habitat for a quarter of all marine species, contribute significantly to coastal protection, and … Read more