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adaptation

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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

Related terms: adaptation measure, acclimatisation, acclimatization, acclimation
Used for: climate change adaptation

Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/en/terms/adaptation

In other languages

French:
  • adaptation
  • adaption
Russian:
  • адаптация
Spanish:
  • adaptación
Arabic:
  • تكيف
Chinese, Simplified:
  • 适应
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with adaptation

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with adaptation. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Basel Convention2 documents
Nagoya Protocol1 article or paragraph
Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds1 decision
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture2 articles and paragraphs
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change4 articles and paragraphs5 decisions
Kyoto Protocol1 article or paragraph12 decisions
Protocol on Heavy Metals1 article or paragraph
Carpathian Convention1 decision