> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.basin.global/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.basin.global/appendix/ecosystem-services-classification/ecosystem-services-frameworks/ipbes-global-assessment-of-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services-ncp.md). # IPBES Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (NCP) Source: [IPBES 2019](https://www.ipbes.net/global-assessment) The **IPBES Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services** highlights the urgent decline of nature and its vital contributions to humanity, categorized as **Nature's Contributions to People (NCP)**. The report emphasizes that human activities, driven by various socio-economic factors, have significantly altered 75% of Earth's land, leading to biodiversity loss and diminished ecosystem functions. Despite this, nature remains essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goals. A transformational change is needed, involving systemic shifts in how we value and interact with nature. This change must consider not just stocks—current conditions of biodiversity and ecosystems—but also flows, the dynamic processes that maintain these systems, often guided by international governance such as the UN framework. The report argues that sustainable, equitable solutions are still attainable, but require immediate, concerted efforts. ## Ecosystem Services Categories 2013 version used: Provisioning; Regulating; Cultural; and Nature’s Gifts 2017 moves to NCP and uses: Regulating NCP; Non-material NCP; Material NCP ## Ecosystem Services Classified Formation, Protection & Decontamination of Soils & Sediments Regulation of Freshwater & Coastal Water Quality Regulation of Air Quality Regulation of Climate Medicinal, Biochemical & Genetic Resources Materials & Assistance Energy Regulation of Detrimental Organisms & Biological Processes Regulation of Ocean Acidification Supporting Identities Regulation of Hazards & Extreme Events Maintenance of Options Habitat Creation & Maintenance Physical & Psychological Experiences Food & Feed Pollination & Dispersal of Seeds & Other Propagules Learning & Inspiration Regulation of Freshwater Quantity, Location & Timing --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.basin.global/appendix/ecosystem-services-classification/ecosystem-services-frameworks/ipbes-global-assessment-of-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services-ncp.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.