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All of the living material in a given area, often refers to vegetation. Also called “biota”. Source: World Bank

A treatment technology that uses bacteria to consume waste. This treatment breaks down organic materials. Source: World Bank

The way bacteria and microorganisms feed on and decompose complex organic materials. Used in self-purification of water bodies and in activated sludge wastewater treatment. Source: World Bank

In pest control, the use of animals and organisms that eat or otherwise kill or out-compete pests. Source: World Bank

The chemical interactions that take place among the atmosphere, biosphere , hydrosphere, and geosphere. (Source : Glossary of climate Change Terms- EPA)

The ability to break down or decompose rapidly under natural conditions and processes. Source: World Bank

Substances that increase in concentration in living organisms (that are very slowly metabolized or excreted) as they breathe contaminated air, drink contaminated water, or eat contaminated food. (See: biological magnification.) Source: World Bank

The emissions that would occur without policy intervention (in a business-as-usual scenario). Baseline estimates are needed to determine the effectiveness of emissions reduction programs (often called mitigation strategies). (Source : Glossary of climate

Large fabric bag, usually made of glass fibers used to eliminate intermediate and large (greater than 20 microns in diameter) particles. This device operates in a way similar to the bag of an electric vacuum cleaner, passing the air and smaller particulat

(Singular: bacterium) Microscopic living organisms which can aid in pollution control by consuming or breaking down organic matter in sewage or by similarly acting on oil spills or other water pollutants. Bacteria in soil, water or air can also cause huma