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Biodiversity, Geodiversity and Preservation
Courses Master's Degree in Environmental Citizenship and Participation
Cod: 22006
Department: DCET
ECTS: 6
Scientific area: Biological and Geological Sciences
Total working hours: 156
Total contact time: 26

Following the analysis of the concepts of biodiversity and geodiversity, related issues are discussed, such as criteria for their valuation (intrinsic, cultural, aesthetic, economic, functional, scientific and educational), threats to geodiversity and biodiversity, promotion of biodiversity conservation and geoconservation at the global, European and national level.
 
 
 

Biodiversity and conservation
Geodiversity and conservation
Nature Conservation
Conservation of Marine Resources

It is expected that on completion of this course the student is able to:

1. Define the concepts of biodiversity and geodiversity.

2. Recognize the values ​​of biodiversity and geodiversity (intrinsic, cultural, aesthetic, economic, functional, scientific and educational).

3. Identify the main threats to biodiversity and geodiversity.

4. Recognize the concepts and strategies of nature conservation, on a national, European and international scale.

5. Know the concept and strategy for conserving biodiversity in urban environments.

1. Geodiversity: Concept, values ​​and threats

2. Biodiversity: Concepts, values ​​and threats

3. National, European and international nature conservation strategies

4. Biodiversity in urban spaces

Learning materials will be available on-line.

Reference bibliography:

Bacelar-Nicolau, P. (2019). Biodiversidade e Serviços de Ecossistema em espaço Urbano. Universidade Aberta.

Bacelar-Nicolau, P. (2019). Como colocar em prática o que sabemos sobre biodiversidade urbana? Universidade Aberta.

Brilha, J. (2005). Património Geológico e Geoconservação. Palimage.

Brilha, J., Gray, M., Pereira, D. I., & Pereira, P. (2018). Geodiversity: An integrative review as a contribution to the sustainable management of the whole of nature. Environmental Science and Policy, 86, 19-28.

Gray, M. (2004). Geodiversity: valuing and conserving abiotic nature. Wiley.

Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005). Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Biodiversity Synthesis. World Resources Institute.

Sharples (2002). Concepts and Principles of Geoconservation. Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Services.

Wilson, E. O. (Ed.) (1988). Biodiversity, National Academy Press.Sachs, J. (2015). A Era do Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Actual Editora. ISBN 9789896941321. 1-560.

Evaluation is made on individual basis and it involves the coexistence of two modes: continuous assessment (60%) and final evaluation (40%). Further information is detailed in the Learning Agreement of the course unit.

Some learning materials may be in English.