The many processes that drive the decline or loss in biodiversity, ecosystem functions or their benefits to people and includes the degradation of all terrestrial ecosystems.
The many processes that drive the decline or loss in biodiversity, ecosystem functions or their benefits to people and includes the degradation of all terrestrial ecosystems.
Chronic human impacts cause biodiversity loss and disrupt the structure, composition, and functionality of ecosystems.
Learn moreBiodiversity 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 moreLand use refers to how humans utilize a particular area for various purposes, such as housing, farming, or industry. It is different from land cover, but changes in land use can result in changes in land cover.
Learn moreLand degradation in arid regions caused by climate change and human actions. Desertification excludes the natural growth of deserts.
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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