BIODIVERSITY

Biodiversity

The variability among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and aquatic ecosystems, encompassing diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.

Genetic Diversity

The differences in the genetic composition of individuals belonging to the same species or population.

Species Diversity

The variety of different species in a particular area, including species richness and abundance of individuals per species.

Ecosystem Diversity

The variety of ecosystems present in the biosphere, including both abiotic and biotic components and their interactions.

Spatial Patterns

The distribution of biodiversity components in space, influenced by external factors such as abiotic and biotic characteristics.

Temporal Patterns

The changes in biodiversity over time as organisms adapt to a constantly changing environment.

Provisioning Services

Material benefits extracted from nature, such as food, wood, and water.

Cultural Services

Non-material benefits that provide aesthetic, educational, recreational, and spiritual experiences, such as forests and ocean parks.

Regulating Services

Processes that maintain a clean, sustainable, and balanced environment, including pollination and waste decomposition.

Supporting Services

Fundamental ecosystem services that provide habitat, retain biodiversity, and facilitate nutrient cycling.

Mangrove Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem services provided by mangrove ecosystems, which support coastal protection and biodiversity.

Cordillera Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem services from the Cordillera region, known as the Watershed Cradle of North Philippines.

Bioremediation

The use of microorganisms to clean up contaminated environments and recycle waste.

Habitat Loss

The primary cause of biodiversity loss due to urbanization and fragmentation of natural habitats.

Over-exploitation

Unsustainable harvesting of biodiversity at a rate faster than its reproduction.

Invasive Species

Species introduced to a new habitat that can disrupt local ecosystems.

Pollution

An unusual increase in harmful substances in the environment, considered pollutants.

Climate Change

Changes in environmental conditions that affect the growth and development of organisms, influencing biodiversity patterns.

Population Growth

An increase in human population leading to overconsumption of resources and pressure on biodiversity.

In-situ Conservation

Conservation of species in their natural habitats, such as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

Ex-situ Conservation

Conservation of species outside their natural habitats, often in man-made environments.