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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
التكيف البيئي

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with adaptation

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Convention on Biological Diversity
Basel Convention
Nagoya Protocol
Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Kyoto Protocol
Protocol on Heavy Metals
Carpathian Convention