UPSC Notes

The Global Initiative for the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) is a worldwide effort aimed at enhancing awareness of the economic advantages of global biodiversity. 

Ecosystems play a vital role in sustaining our long-term health and prosperity. 
Essential resources such as food, water, timber, air purification, soil formation, and pollination are just a few examples of the myriad benefits humans derive from ecosystems

Aquatic productivity pertains to the speed at which energy is transferred to organic substances through the activities of photosynthetic and chemosynthetic autotrophs. 

Aquatic organisms are interconnected living entities that thrive in aquatic environments, encompassing oceans, rivers, and various water bodies. 

The desert ecosystem stands as one of the Earth’s crucial ecosystems, covering approximately 17% of the planet’s surface. 

The tropical rainforest stands out as the world’s most intricate biome, showcasing unparalleled structural complexity and species diversity.

The Sudan Climate, also referred to as the Savanna Climate, represents a transitional climate type situated between equatorial forests and hot deserts influenced by trade winds. 

Divergent from equatorial wet climates, the monsoon climate displays explicit wet and dry seasons marked by the seasonal reversal of winds. 

The Mediterranean Climate is characterized by its mild, wet winters and warm to hot, dry summers. This climate type is typically found on the western sides of continents, situated between the latitudes of 30° and 40°. 

Steppes are expansive flat grassland areas located in moderate climates, positioned between the tropical and polar regions.