The lecture was titled "Desert Biodiversity and Strategies for Conservation."
The Department of Life Sciences at GD Memorial College organized a guest lecture on August 30, 2024, featuring Professor (Dr) Pawan Kasera, a retired professor and former Head of the Department of Botany at JNVU, Jodhpur. The lecture was titled "Desert Biodiversity and Strategies for Conservation." In his insightful lecture, Dr. Kasera delved into the unique and fragile ecosystems of desert regions, with a particular focus on the Thar Desert. He emphasized the rich biodiversity found in these arid landscapes, highlighting the various plant and animal species that have adapted to survive in harsh conditions. Dr. Kasera also discussed the critical challenges faced by desert biodiversity, including climate change, habitat degradation, and human activities. He provided detailed strategies for the conservation of these ecosystems, stressing the importance of community involvement, sustainable practices, and the need for further research to understand the complex interactions within desert habitats.