Bioconcentration factor

It is the measure of the ability of a compound to accumulate in any part of the body after its absorption from the environment.

Fauna

Set of all animal species, generally with reference to a specific place, climate, type, environment or geological period.

Emission flow

Emission rate per unit area of the appropriate surface of an emitting source.

Immission flow

Immission referred to the unit of surface of the receiver.

Global Environment Facility (GEF)

The Global Environment Facility is an international cooperation mechanism created with the purpose of offering resources in preferential terms and donations that allow covering the costs to achieve global environmental benefits in the areas of biological diversity.

Photosynthesis

Biochemical process by which green plants can take energy from sunlight, to make organic substances, simple carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water, with the release of oxygen. The process takes place only when the plant has enough light, chlorophyll acting as an energy transformer that allows the plant to use light as an energy source.