sustainable use (of biodiversity and its components)
| Definition | Source | References |
|---|---|---|
The use of components of biological diversity in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity, thereby maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations. |
Land degradation and restoration assessment, Asia-Pacific assessment, Americas assessment, Africa assessment, Europe and Central Asia assessment | Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992 |