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Biological diversity

Definition(s)

The interacting systems of the biological communities and their nonliving environmental surroundings located in the regions where the air temperature is perennially below 10° Celsius, usually at and near the North and South Poles. (Source: TOE / DOE / EOC)

Hierarchy

Broader: Ecosystems
Narrower: Glaciers
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:

In other languages

French
écosystème polaire
Russian
экосистема полярной области
Spanish
ecosistema polar
Arabic
النظام الإيكولوجي القطبي

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Polar ecosystems

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with Polar ecosystems. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
World Heritage Convention
Governing Council