Conservation of biodiversity: Learn about the concept

Learn about the concept, need, methods, and challenges of biodiversity conservation , and its importance for human well-being and ecosystem services. Explore the difference between in-situ and ex-situ conservation , and the examples of each method. Biodiversity and its conservation are now vital environmental issues of international concern as more and more people around the world begin to realise the critical importance of biodiversity for our survival and well- being on this planet. 13.1.1 How Many Species are there on Earth and How Many in India? Biodiversity includes genetic variations within species, the richness of plant and animal life, and diverse ecosystems, all essential for ecological balance. This calls for the need for biodiversity conservation for the survival of all living things and their natural habitat. Hence, biodiversity conservation is all about protecting all organisms and species within their natural habitats with the aim of ensuring intragenerational and intergenerational equity. Activities such as habitat fragmentation, human disturbance, and habitat loss must be adequately curtailed to enrich biodiversity conservation measures. Herein are the types, importance, and ...