Definition(s)
The flow of energy and materials through the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem. It includes many processes such as biomass production, trophic transfer through plants and animals, nutrient cycling, water dynamics and heat transfer. (Source: IPBES Sustainable use assessment, 2020).
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Strategic Plans:
Target 3: Conserve 30% of Land, Waters and Seas
Target 10: Enhance Biodiversity and Sustainability in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
Target 12: Enhance Green Spaces and Urban Planning for Human Well-Being and Biodiversity
Target 13: Increase the Sharing of Benefits From Genetic Resources, Digital Sequence Information and Traditional Knowledge
Target 2: Restore 30% of all Degraded Ecosystems
Target 11: Restore, Maintain and Enhance Nature’s Contributions to People