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

Species that gather in globally significant numbers at a particular site and at a particular time in their life cycle for feeding, breeding or resting (during migration). Langhammer et al. 2007 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 [..]

An international treaty that aims to promote and achieve the protection, scientific study and rational use of Antarctic seals, and to maintain a satisfactory balance within the ecological system of th [..]

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

The Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity, [..]