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Glossary

The achievement of a fulfilled human life. IPCC does not define this term. The full IPBES definition is the achievement of a fulfilled human life, a notion which varies strongly across different societies and groups within societies. It is thus a context-dependent state of individuals and human groups, comprising aspects such as access to food, water, energy and livelihood security, and also health, good social relationships and equity, security, cultural identity, and freedom of choice and action. Living in harmony with nature”, living-well in balance and harmony with Mother Earth” and human well-being” are examples of different perspectives on a Good quality of life”. It is a phrase intended to be inclusive and deliberately not associated with a particular value, culture or epistemology.

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