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Do you speak "ecological benefits"?

Lex Icons are an eminently useful, peer-reviewed visual language of terms and machine-readable icons that describe how we create positive impacts to meet the globe’s greatest challenges.

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Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Access for Underrepresented Communities

Undeserved communities are groups that have limited or no access to resources or that are otherwise disenfranchised.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Adaptive Mechanism

Mechanisms allow for mutually-agreed upon changes in practices or methodologies by stewards and/or MRV actors to reflect new approaches or technologies that better serve the project objectives and stewards’ needs. Describe how they relate to each benefit.

Designer: Juli Panchani

USA

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Adaptive Mechanism

Additionality

Additionality, in the context of EBF, refers to the concept of measuring the additional or incremental impact of a particular action or project beyond what would have occurred in the absence of that action or project. It assesses whether the outcomes achieved are truly additional and can be attributed to the specific intervention being evaluated.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Additionality

Additionality Assessment

Assessing whether a carbon project’s emission reductions or removals are additional to what would have occurred in the absence of the project to establish eligibility in carbon markets.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Affordability

Designer: Juli Panchani

USA

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Affordability

Air Quality Modeling

Application of air quality models and simulation tools to estimate pollutant concentrations, predict dispersion patterns, and assess the impact of emissions on air quality.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Air Quality Modeling

Airborne Sampling

Collection of air samples using aircraft or drones equipped with sampling instruments to measure pollutant levels at various altitudes and locations.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Ambient Air Monitoring

Measurement and monitoring of air pollutants in the ambient environment through monitoring stations or networks.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Appropriate Technology

Appropriate Technology refers to the calculated and appropriate use of machinery and technology, usually denoting a minimal use of mechanical devices and machinery that use energy and may create disturbances. This can also be exemplified by the use of only appropriate technologies for work.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Aquatic Ecosystem Improvement

Aquatic (water-dwelling) plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Aquatic Ecosystem Improvement

Article 6 NDCs

This refers to if a project’s impacts are recognized under Article, This article under the Paris Agreement allows countries to voluntarily cooperate with each other to achieve emission reduction targets set out in their NDCs (Nationally Determined Contribution).

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Artificial Neural Networks

Utilize adaptive learning and pattern recognition techniques. Computer-based algorithms are designed to simulate the human brain’s capability for pattern recognition. This is debatably the most suited method for forecasting pollution due to its multi-dimensional approach.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Audio Recording

Audible documentation of wildlife and/or activities that record the presence of a particular or variety of species in a given place and time.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Auditability

Auditability describes the ability of one (typically an auditor) to inspect the information to demonstrate adherence to operational and financial practices.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Auditability

Benefit-sharing Mechanism

Developing and implementing mechanisms that ensure the fair and equitable distribution of benefits derived from EBF activities. This may include revenue-sharing arrangements, community benefit funds, or participation in decision-making processes.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Biodiversity Boxes

Biodiversity boxes, also known as biodiversity kits or insect hotels, are structures designed to provide habitats and nesting spaces for a variety of beneficial insects and other small wildlife. They are typically made from materials such as wood, bamboo, or other natural elements and feature a range of different compartments or chambers.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Biodiversity Boxes

Biodiversity Credits

Biodiversity credit refers to economic instruments to fund activities that drive positive impact and gains on biodiversity. Contrast to biodiversity offsets in which payments made to compensate biodiversity ecosystem damage, the biodiversity credit enable companies to support positive biodiversity projects and provide long term funding.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Biodiversity Credits

Biodiversity Monitoring

Establishing long-term monitoring programs to track changes in species populations, diversity, and ecosystem health over time

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Biodiversity Monitoring

Blockchain

Blockchain is an implementation of DLT that utilizes cryptographic techniques to create a chain of blocks that contain transactional data. Each block is linked to the previous block using a cryptographic hash, forming a chronological and tamper-resistant record of transactions. The decentralized nature of blockchain ensures that no single entity has control over the entire ledger, and changes to the blockchain require consensus among the network participants. This can increase the transparency, security, immutability, and efficiency of transactions.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Blockchain Encryption

Usage of blockchain data that are verified, uploaded and secured by way of encryption to prevent information being misused or forged. Encryption is a process to convert information or data to a code to avoid unauthorized access.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Blockchain Encryption

Blockchain-based Registry

Blockchain based registry is a log and account registry on what projects have developed credits, who has bought the credits, who retired the credit and according to what methodology that enhanced with blockchain technology to improves efficiency, trust and user experiences.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Blockchain-based Registry

Bore Holes

Boreholes, also known as water wells or groundwater wells, are cylindrical holes drilled into the ground to access and extract water from underground aquifers. They are typically used for various purposes, such as water supply for domestic, agricultural, or industrial use.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Bore Holes

Broker

A broker is a person or firm who arranges transactions between a buyer and a seller for a commission when the deal is executed.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Broker

Buffer Pool

Buffer pool is a reserve of carbon credits set aside to address any potential issues or uncertainties that may arise during the implementation of the project

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Buffer Pool

Camera Trapping

Deploying camera traps to capture images or videos of wildlife, providing insights into species presence, behavior, and community composition.

Designer: Giulio Satriani

Italy

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Camera Trapping

Carbon Capture

Carbon capture refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas concentrations.

Designer: Nilufer Sen

Turkey

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Carbon Capture

Carbon Negative

Carbon negative refers to a company, sector, or country that removes more CO2 from the atmosphere than it emits.

Designer: Nilufer Sen

Turkey

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Carbon Negative

Carbon Offset Exchange

Company or organization receives credit for funding an external projects that reduce emissions

Designer: Nilufer Sen

Turkey

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Carbon Offset Exchange

Carbon Removal

Carbon Removal refers to the process of sequestering carbon from the atmosphere and storing it or reusing it.

Designer: Nilufer Sen

Turkey

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Carbon Removal

Carbon Reutilization

As opposed to storage or sequestration – this is “re-productizing” or recycling carbon to contribute to energy security or consumer goods and products.

Designer: Nilufer Sen

Turkey

Born from an unprecedented global collaboration between hundreds of designers and agrifood system experts, what began as Foodicons has now evolved into the more comprehensive Lex Icons, consisting of several thousands machine-readable visual representations of foundational terms and concepts. This open-source collection is made freely available as a Public Domain resource for use by international NGOs, food companies large and small, as well as government agencies. Learn more here.

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Carbon Reutilization

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