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Adaptive capacity

Definition(s)

The resilience of an ecological, social or social-ecological system to unexpected or unpredictable shocks. (Source: IPBES, Sustainable Use Assessment, 2022)

Hierarchy

Broader: Ecosystems
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
Resilience
Ecological integrity

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