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Salesian College Interacts with Scientists on Biodiversity and Climate Change
Students of Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, had a rare opportunity to engage with scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) during an interactive seminar on biodiversity and climate change. The visiting team, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was led by Dr. Suresh Chandra, Dr. Santosh Kumar, and Dr. Kubendran.
The discussion centred on India’s biodiversity hotspots and the ecological changes brought about by climate change in recent decades. Dr. Chandra highlighted the ten major biodiversity divisions in India, underlining the Northeast—particularly Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh and Shillong in Meghalaya—as critical regions for conservation and research. The talk drew attention to the vulnerability of Nagaland’s flora and fauna under shifting climatic conditions.
The scientists shared insights from their ongoing surveys across districts, including Mon, Longleng, Tuensang, and Dimapur. Dr. Kubendran explained the role of insects as bio-indicators of environmental health, including their value in assessing water quality. Complementing this, Dr. Santosh Kumar discussed the often-overlooked role of microbes in aquatic ecosystems.
The day before the seminar, the team had studied the Salesian College campus, exploring its diversity of insects, plants, and microbial life. Students were encouraged to recognize the importance of biodiversity conservation and understand how even small ecological changes can have far-reaching effects.
The session concluded with a decision to initiate collaborative studies between the ZSI and Salesian College, marking a step forward in fostering scientific awareness and action on climate change among young scholars.
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