GS III · Prelims + Mains
Environment and Ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution and climate change.
4 detailed chaptersRead the module
- 61Ecosystems, food webs and biogeochemical cyclesEnvironment and Ecology · GS III · 7 min readSavedRevised
- 62Biodiversity and conservation approachesEnvironment and Ecology · GS III · 7 min readSavedRevised
- 63Pollution, waste and environmental assessmentEnvironment and Ecology · GS III · 7 min readSavedRevised
- 64Climate change, mitigation and adaptationEnvironment and Ecology · GS III · 7 min readSavedRevised
THE SUBJECT AT A GLANCE
The illustrated revision collection.
Keep these distinctions clear
| Concept | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mitigation | Reduce net emissions or increase sinks | Low-carbon electricity |
| Adaptation | Reduce climate vulnerability | Heat-resilient public services |
| Maladaptation | Action unintentionally worsens risk | Protection that shifts danger to poorer communities |