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The International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) was a scientific initiative from 1987 to 2015, focusing on Earth system processes and human impact. It aimed to understand interactions within the Earth's components and how human actions alter global cycles. Key projects like PAGES and AIMES contributed to this mission, with the synthesis report 'A Planet Under Pressure' highlighting the urgency of addressing human-induced changes.

Introduction to the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP)

The International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP), which operated from 1987 to 2015, was a major scientific initiative aimed at understanding the Earth system and the impact of human activities on its processes. It was established by the International Council for Science (ICSU) to promote and coordinate global environmental research. The IGBP's mission encompassed the study of interactions among the Earth's biological, chemical, and physical components, as well as their connections with human systems. Its primary objective was to improve our understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of the Earth system and to provide scientific insights into how human actions affect vital global cycles, such as those of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, water, and phosphorus. The knowledge generated by the IGBP was intended to inform sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
Scientific equipment for research in a natural landscape with weather station, water sampler and three researchers at work.

Research Framework and Principal Initiatives of the IGBP

The IGBP's research framework was organized into core projects that addressed various aspects of the Earth system, including terrestrial, atmospheric, and marine environments, and their interactions. Notable among these were the Past Global Changes (PAGES) project, which focused on understanding Earth's past climate variations, and the Analysis, Integration and Modelling of the Earth System (AIMES), which was central to advancing Earth system modeling. The IGBP also engaged in collaborative projects on themes such as the global carbon cycle, water resources, public health, and food security, working in conjunction with other international research programs. These efforts were designed to foster a multidisciplinary approach to global change research, integrating scientific knowledge across different domains.

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Founded by the ______, the program's goal was to enhance global environmental research and understand Earth's regulatory mechanisms.

International Council for Science

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The program studied the interplay between Earth's ______, ______, and ______ aspects, including their relationship with human activities.

biological

chemical

physical

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PAGES project focus

Understanding Earth's past climate variations.

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