Biodiversity and ecosystems
A rich biodiversity and healthy ecosystems ensure that nature continues to provide food and water, regulate climate, and protect societies from extreme weather events.
Key topics
- Biodiversity change
- Ecosystem services
- Terrestrial ecosystems
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
Recent projects
Integrating climate and biodiversity priorities into urban planning through capacity building: Advancing a collaborative approach for urban planners and forest officials in Assam, India
Promoting adoption of circular economy in agriculture for sustainable development in northern mountainous region of Vietnam
LEAD41PH(Leadership for Environmental Action and Development Through Foresight-One-Planetary Health): A multi stakeholder capacity building on policy and practice for sustainable use of aquatic resources integrating foresight-one-planetary health approach
Peer-reviewed publications
Microplastic abundance in the surface water of tropical estuarine fronts
Assessing vulnerability to cyclone hazards in the world’s largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans: A geospatial analysis
Factors influencing mangrove carbon storage and its response to environmental stress
Integrating traditional and local knowledge into disaster risk reduction policies: Insights from Nepal, India and Bangladesh
Contribution of mangrove ecosystem services to local livelihoods in the Indian Sundarbans
