Recognizing ecological limits
- Increasing recognition of ecological limits
Description
Recognizing ecological limits involves systematically identifying and respecting the natural boundaries of ecosystems to prevent overexploitation and degradation. This strategy requires monitoring resource use, enforcing sustainable quotas, and integrating ecological thresholds into policy and planning. Its practical intent is to maintain ecosystem health, ensure long-term resource availability, and remedy problems such as habitat loss, species extinction, and resource depletion by aligning human activities within the planet’s carrying capacity.
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SDG
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Global strategies
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral strategies
Subject
- Geography » Ecology
- Societal problems » Restrictions
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Language
English
1A4N
V4524
DOCID
13245240
D7NID
203858
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Last update
May 20, 2022