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.
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The IGBP was established by the International Council for Science to promote and coordinate global environmental research
The IGBP aimed to understand the Earth system and the impact of human activities on its processes, with a focus on global cycles and their connections to human systems
The IGBP's research and synthesis reports have had a significant impact on global change research and continue to inform strategies for addressing environmental challenges
The IGBP's research framework included core projects such as PAGES and AIMES, which focused on understanding past climate variations and 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 with other international research programs
The IGBP's efforts aimed to foster a multidisciplinary approach to global change research, integrating scientific knowledge across different domains
The IGBP's 2004 synthesis report, "Global Change and the Earth System: A Planet Under Pressure," marked a significant milestone in global change research
The report provided evidence that human activities had become a dominant force in driving changes at the planetary scale, surpassing natural variability
The report conveyed a critical message about the Earth's state, suggesting the need for urgent action to address human-induced changes to the environment
The IGBP's network included projects focused on marine ecosystems, terrestrial processes, atmospheric chemistry, and the interactions between ecosystems and atmospheric processes
The IGBP also participated in interdisciplinary projects exploring the nexus of environmental change with human health and food systems
The IGBP's network included partnerships with other international scientific bodies, contributing to a holistic approach to understanding and addressing global environmental change
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