Definition(s)
Adjustment in natural or human systems to a new or changing environment. (Source: IPPC,4th Assessment Report,WG II, Appendix 1, Glossary, 2007)
Hierarchy
Alternative labels:
acclimation
acclimatisation
acclimatization
adaptation measure
ecological adaptation
environmental adaptation
Related concepts:
In other languages
French
adaptation écologique
Russian
экологическая адаптация
Spanish
adaptaciones ecológicas
Arabic
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 decision |
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Basel Convention | 2 documents |
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Nagoya Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds | 1 decision |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 4 articles and paragraphs5 decisions |
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Kyoto Protocol | 1 article or paragraph12 decisions |
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Protocol on Heavy Metals | 1 article or paragraph |
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Carpathian Convention | 1 decision |