overexploitation
| Definition | Source | References |
|---|---|---|
Overexploitation means harvesting species from the wild at rates faster than natural populations can recover. Includes overfishing, and overgrazing. |
Asia-Pacific assessment, Sustainable use assessment | IPBES core glossary, 2021 |
Harvesting species from the wild at rates faster than natural populations can recover. Includes overfishing, and overgrazing. |
Africa assessment, Europe and Central Asia assessment, Americas assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme) |