Chronic human impacts resulting in the loss of biodiversity and the disruption of an ecosystem’s structure, composition, and functionality.
Chronic human impacts resulting in the loss of biodiversity and the disruption of an ecosystem’s structure, composition, and functionality.
Biodiversity loss refers to the decrease in genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity in a specific area due to death, destruction, or removal. It can occur at various scales, leading to reduced overall diversity.
Learn moreImpacts refer to the effects a company's operations and value chain have on the environment, people, and human rights. These effects can be positive or negative, intended or unintended, reversible or irreversible, and can occur over different time periods. Impacts indicate the company's contribution to sustainable development.
Learn moreHabitat fragmentation is the process of dividing continuous habitats into smaller, isolated patches due to habitat loss. It can occur naturally or through human activities like forestry, agriculture, and urbanization.
Learn moreAn ecosystem is a dynamic system where plants, animals, microorganisms, and their environment interact. The IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology 2.0 categorizes different types of ecosystems.
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