Course Topics

Two principle instructors and four selected experts as guest lecturers will deliver this course.

Module I. Overview of key forest ecosystems, flagship species and their traditional use in Asia  

Topic 1.1: Overview of socio-economic and biodiversity status in Asia

Topic 1.2: Distribution, status and ecology of key forest ecosystems in Asia

Topic 1.3: Distribution, status and ecology of key flagship species in Asia

Topic 1.4: History of conservation and traditional knowledge and use of biodiversity in Asia

Module II: Major Issues and challenges of conservation in Asia

Topic 2.1. Deforestation, forest degradation and land use land cover change in Asia

Topic 2.2. Desertification and land degradation in Asia

Topic 2.3. Illegal timber and wildlife trade in Asia

Topic 2.3. Emerging threats in Asia

Module III. The development of key conservation policies and practices in Asia

Topic 3.1: Introduction to the conservation governance systems

Topic 3.2: The development of key forest restoration policies and practices in Asia

Topic 3.3: Market based conservation policies and practices in Asia

Topic 3.4: Key global policies and agreements to address conservation issues

Module IV: Critical analysis of selected case studies of key ecosystem and threatened species in Asia

Topic 4.1: An introduction to policy making and analysis

Topic 4.2: Application of key tool and best practice frameworks for assessment of ecosystem and threatened species conservation

Topic 4.3: Socio-environmental analysis: One horned rhinoceros conservation in Nepal

Topic 4.4. Conservation development in the context of climate change and disturbances- Case study analysis of Giant Panda conservation in China