Change in the size of population influenced by natality, mortality, immigration and emigration. Adapted from (population dynamics) Oxford Dictionary of Ecology 2010 1

A generic term for treaties, conventions, protocols and other binding instruments related to the environment. Usually applied to instruments of a geographic scope wider than that of a bilateral agreem [..]

The application of the most appropriate combination of environmental control measures and strategies. Stockholm Convention 2009 1

Very large regions of coastal, benthic or pelagic ocean across which biotas are internally coherent at higher taxonomic levels, as a result of a shared and unique evolutionary history. Realms have hig [..]

A category on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species which indicates there is inadequate information to make a direct, or indirect, assessment of a taxon's risk of extinction based on its distri [..]

Cultural and/or natural significance which is so exceptional as to transcend national boundaries and to be of common importance for present and future generations of all humanity. As such, the permane [..]

Any biological entity capable of replication or of transferring genetic material. European Union 2001 1

A category of management for areas that can both provide protection to natural resource systems and to certain natural resources and yet contribute significantly to a nation's economic needs. Ori [..]

The form and structure of an organism or land-form, or any of its parts. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2007 1

The continuous or frequent standardised measurement and observation of the environment (air, water, land/soil, biota), often used for warning and control. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation an [..]