Biosphere
The biosphere (from Greek βίος bíos "life" and σφαῖρα sphaira "sphere"), also known as the ecosphere (from Greek οἶκος oîkos "environment" and σφαῖρα), is the worldwide sum of all ecosystems. It can also be termed the zone of life on Earth. The biosphere is virtually a closed system with regards to matter, with minimal inputs and outputs. With regards to energy, it is an open system, with photosynthesis capturing solar energy at a rate of around 130 Terawatts per year. However it is a self-regulating system close to energetic equilibrium. By the most general biophysiological definition, the biosphere is the …
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World Bank Group · 3 May 2024 English
multi- jurisdiction workshop to prepare the Yungas Biosphere Reserve management plan, c) the Islote Lobos …
World Bank Group · 2 May 2024 English
The "Zangezur" state reserve of the Zangezur biosphere complex is located about 1 km away from the site …
EU: European Union · 2 May 2024 English
The aim of this report is to investigate the potential for harnessing key features of Transformative Innovation to improve the design and the implementation of Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) strategies …
Kampinos National Park, which is a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve, is located in the Mazovia region, most …
World Bank Group · 1 May 2024 English
project is not located on protected areas or biosphere reserves. Two sites along the route are considered …
GFI: Green Finance Institute · 24 April 2024 English
The objective of this project was to assess the materiality of nature-related risks to the UK financial sector both in the near-term and the longer-term. At least half of global …
and includes biodiversity, ecosystems and the biosphere. This definition is used whilst acknowledging that …
CMS: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals · 23 April 2024 English
(2014) Handbook of the Birds of the World and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. [...] The latest online version used as the basis for the …
Canchungo and Caio. In 2022, 50 headless Gadabeji Biosphere Reserve- home to the six species of vulture covered …
CSEP: Centre for Social and Economic Progress · 22 April 2024 English
The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) conducts in-depth, policy-relevant research and provides evidence- based recommendations to the challenges facing India and the world. [...] CSEP is based in …
Biodiversity Model for policy support GLOBIOM Global Biosphere Management Model GLOFRIS Global Flood Risk with … urbanisation levels, quintiles and detailed modelling of biosphere, land cover, of income levels, etc. Policy and … blending is modelled to better reflect the emissions BIOsphere Management (GLOBIOM), and the for- and sector- …
France Strategie · 18 April 2024 French
desquels seuls les exigences de santé, de salubrité publique, de sécurité civile et d’alimentation en eau Les besoins des écosystèmes potable et les besoins des milieux naturels peuvent En France …
d’eau dans l’atmosphère et 0,0001 % d’eau dans la biosphère, c’est-à-dire dans les êtres vivants. 7. C'est-à-dire …
UNDP: United Nations Development Programme · 16 April 2024 English
The HIV and Health Annual Report showcases the progress made in the face of profound global turbulence at the halfway mark to Agenda 2030. Accelerating action on the Sustainable Development …
to that of natural systems within the Earth’s biosphere. It contends that the health of all species, …
WBCSD: World Business Council for Sustainable Development · 15 April 2024 English
By adapting these indicators to the unique contexts of the electronics sector and getting the sector to employ them, the guidance creates a clear path for the industry's transition to …
the rest of this guidance as materials from the biosphere are 1 Close the Loop not expected to have a significant …
