Sustainable (or Healthy) Ecosystems

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Definition

Ecosystems that are largely intact and functioning, and on which human demand for ecosystem services does not impinge upon the capacity of them to maintain future generations.

Source

Sudmeier-Rieux, K. & Ash, N. (2009). Environmental guidance note for disaster risk reduction: healthy ecosystems for human security. IUCN.

See also: Ecosystem Services

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