The study of dynamic relationships among peoples, biota, and environments, as encoded in the knowledge held by different societies and individuals. Its multidisciplinary nature allows it to examine complex, dynamic interactions between human and natural systems, and enhances our intellectual merit and broader impacts.
General agreement although only a limited number of studies exist but no comprehensive synthesis and, or the studies that exist imprecisely address the question.
Essential Biodiversity Variables are promoted by the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON). The idea behind this concept is to identify, using a systems approach, the key variables that should be monitored in order to measure biodiversity change. The EBVs are an intermediate layer of abstraction between raw data, from in situ and remote sensing observations, and derived high-level indicators used to communicate the state and trends of biodiversity.
Places identified with as having a high erosion potential.
The ease with which a soil erodes, defined by its resistance to two energy sources: the impact of raindrops on the soil surface, and the shearing action of runoff between clods in grooves or rills.
Fairness of rights, distribution, and access. Depending on context, this can refer to resources, services, or power.
Equity comprises three interlinked dimensions: Distributive equity highlights the need to consider not just the allocation of benefits, but also of costs and risks. Decisions about distribution can be justified on the basis of equality, social welfare, merit or need. Procedural equity encompasses fairness in political processes and participation in decision-making.
A disease outbreak affecting a species’ population at the same time.
Epistemology is the theory of knowledge. It is concerned with how we know what we know; in other words, it relates to methods for producing knowledge (their assumptions, methods, scope).