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biocapacity

Definition Source References

The definition that follows is for the purpose of this assessment only: Biocapacity has a variety of definitions, but is defined by the Global Footprint Network the as the ecosystems' capacity to produce biological materials used by people and to absorb waste material generated by humans, under current management schemes and extraction technologies. The ‘biocapacity' indicator used in this report is based on the Global Footprint Network unless otherwise specified.

Asia-Pacific assessment

The ecosystem's capacity to produce biological materials used by people and to absorb waste material generated by humans, under current management schemes and extraction technologies. The biocapacity indicator used in the present report is based on the Global Footprint Network, unless otherwise specified.

Americas assessment

The capacity of a country, a region, or the world, to produce useful biological materials for its human population and to absorb waste materials.

Europe and Central Asia assessment, Land degradation and restoration assessment