Biological diversity
Definition(s)
The variability among living organisms from all sources, including inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; including diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems. (Source: CBD, Art. 2) 1) Genetic diversity: the variation between individuals and between populations within a species; species diversity: the different types of plants, animals and other life forms within a region; community or ecosystem diversity: the variety of habitats found within an area (grassland, marsh, and woodland for instance. 2) An umbrella term to describe collectively the variety and variability of nature. It encompasses three basic levels of organisation in living systems: the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. Plant and animal species are the most commonly recognized units of biological diversity, thus public concern has been mainly devoted to conserving species diversity. (Source: GEMET/ WRES / GILP96)
Hierarchy
Broader: Ecosystems
Narrower: AgrobiodiversityCoastal biodiversityForest biodiversityGenetic diversityIsland biodiversityMarine biodiversityMountain biodiversityPolar biodiversitySpecies
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Strategic Plans:
Target 15.9
Target 1: Plan and Manage all Areas To Reduce Biodiversity Loss
Target 12: Enhance Green Spaces and Urban Planning for Human Well-Being and Biodiversity
Target 15.5
Target 15.c
Target 7: Reduce Pollution to Levels That Are Not Harmful to Biodiversity
Target 6: Reduce the Introduction of Invasive Alien Species by 50% and Minimize Their Impact
Target 18: Reduce Harmful Incentives by at Least $500 Billion per Year, and Scale Up Positive Incentives for Biodiversity
Target E6
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 article or paragraph1 document |
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Stockholm Convention | 2 documents |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |