23-05-2025
Mangalore University observes International Day for Biological Diversity
Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, in collaboration with the Karnataka Biodiversity Board, organised a programme 'Vaividhya' to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025, on Thursday.
The event was aimed at spreading awareness on the importance of biodiversity and to celebrate the vast diversity of life forms on Earth, especially in the context of conservation and sustainable use.
Speaking on the occasion, P.L. Dharma, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, stressed the critical role universities and academic institutions will have to play in fostering biodiversity research and conservation through education and community involvement.
M.J. Govardhan Singh, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Karnataka Biodiversity Board, spoke on the pressing environmental issues.
Various events like spot photography, installation, treasure hunt, documentary, product launch, poster making and quiz were conducted to spread awareness on the need for the conservation of biodiversity, in which over 200 students from various colleges and departments participated.
Prizes were distributed to the winners on the occasion, K. S. Sreepada, Chairman of the Department of Applied Zoology, said in a release.
