Biological diversity
Definition(s)
An ecosystem is Vulnerable when the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the criteria A to E for Vulnerable. It is therefore considered to be at a high risk of collapse (Source: Guidelines for the application of IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Categories and Criteria, 2016)
Hierarchy
Broader: Ecosystems
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
In other languages
French
écosystème vulnérable
Russian
уязвимая экосистема
Spanish
ecosistema vulnerable
Arabic
نظام إيكولوجي سريع التأثر
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Vulnerable ecosystems
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 1 decision |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |