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Equivalent: Ecosystème |
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An ecosystem is a system in which the interaction between different organisms and their environment generates a cyclic interchange of materials and energy.
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Groups of organisms and the physical environment they inhabit. Three main types of ecosystem assets are recognised in the SEEA; terrestrial ecosystems, aquatic ecosystems and atmospheric systems.
United Nations, European Commission, International Monetary Fund, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, World Bank , 2005, Handbook of National Accounting: Integrated Environmental and Economic Accounting 2003, Studies in Methods, Series F, No.61, Rev.1, Glossary, United Nations, New York, para. 7.73 EA.3
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Glossary of Environment Statistics, Studies in Methods, Series F, No. 67, United Nations, New York, 1997.
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Theme: Environmental statistics |
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