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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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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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Ecological Survey

Conducting comprehensive ecological surveys to assess the overall health and biodiversity of ecosystems, including the measurement of various abiotic and biotic factors.

Juli Panchani

India

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Ecological Benefits Monitoring

"Engaging and consulting with local communities, indigenous peoples, and other stakeholders affected by carbon market projects to ensure their meaningful participation in project planning, implementation, and benefit sharing. "

Juli Panchani

India

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Air Quality Monitoring

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

Giulio Satriani

Italy

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Water Quality Monitoring

"This type of MRV involves the collection and analysis of water samples to assess various parameters that indicate water quality. These parameters may include chemical constituents (e.g., pH, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, heavy metals), biological indicators (e.g., presence of pathogens, aquatic biodiversity), and physical properties (e.g., temperature, turbidity). Monitoring water quality helps identify potential contaminants, evaluate compliance with water quality standards or regulations, and assess the effectiveness of pollution control measures. "

Juli Panchani

India

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Soil Moisture Monitoring

Measuring soil moisture content using sensors or probes to assess soil water availability, irrigation needs, and the potential for drought stress.

Juli Panchani

India

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New Growth Conservation

New growth refers to young forests that have recently regenerated after disturbance or harvesting.

Hendi Perkasa

Indonesia

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Payment Frequency - Improved

How frequently are project developers/ stakeholders compensated for impact.

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Indonesia

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Disputed Land Tenure or Ownership

land ownership disputes between different communities or conflicting land claims by multiple parties can arise in some regions, especially in areas with complex land tenure systems or historical land injustices due to legal, social, or cultural issues.

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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Disputed Land Tenure or Ownership

Disturbance Mitigation

Minimizing disturbance refers to the intentional reduction or avoidance of activities that can disrupt or harm natural ecosystems.

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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Disturbance Mitigation

Do No Harm Safeguards

“Do No Harm” safeguards refer to a set of principles and measures designed to minimize and mitigate negative impacts on people, communities, and the environment during the implementation of projects, programs, or policies. These safeguards aim to prevent or reduce harm, avoid negative consequences, and promote the well-being and rights of affected stakeholders.

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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Do No Harm Safeguards

Ecological Benefits Monitoring

Engaging and consulting with local communities, indigenous peoples, and other stakeholders affected by carbon market projects to ensure their meaningful participation in project planning, implementation, and benefit sharing.

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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Ecological Building Materials

Ecological building materials are composed of natural and renewable resources used for construction.

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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Ecological Building Materials

Ecological Design

Ecological Design refers to the deliberate and planned alteration of a landscape to achieve desired outcomes, such as improved aesthetics, ecological functionality, or usability. It involves making changes to the physical features, vegetation, structures, and overall layout of an area to create a new and desired landscape configuration.

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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Ecological Design

Ecological Surveys

Conducting comprehensive ecological surveys to assess the overall health and biodiversity of ecosystems, including the measurement of various abiotic and biotic factors

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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Ecological Surveys

eDNA Sampling

Environmental DNA refers to the genetic material obtained from environmental samples such as water, soil, or air. It contains genetic traces of organisms present in the environment, including microorganisms, plants, animals, or even humans.

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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Emission Reduction Verification

Engaging independent third-party auditors to verify and validate claimed emission reductions or removals achieved by carbon projects to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the reported emissions reductions

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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Emission Reduction Verification

Empirical Modelling

Empirical modeling uses previous direct measurements taken from an ecosystem to predict the likely outcomes of project activities in a specific location.

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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Empirical Modelling

Extraction Prevention

Preventing companies from extracting natural resources.

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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Extraction Prevention

Fair Equitable Payment Distribution

Payment distribution considers how the funds are distributed among project stakeholders, including project developers, local communities, and other relevant partiesto ensure the distribution of payments is fair and equitable, with a focus on supporting local communities, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing the long-term viability of environmental projects.

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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Fair Equitable Payment Distribution

Fair Revenue Sharing

Revenue is shared fairly throughout the value chain, from stakeholders, project developers, and intermediaries.

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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Fair Revenue Sharing

Flow and Discharge Measurement

MRV for water quantity involves measuring water flow rates and discharge volumes in rivers, streams, or other water bodies. Various methods are employed, such as using flow meters, weirs, flumes, or hydrological models. Accurate measurement of water quantity is crucial for understanding water availability, assessing water resource management practices, and determining water allocation for different uses, such as agriculture, industry, or domestic consumption.

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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Flow Assessment

Flow assessment refers to the application of things like flow meters. A flow meter is a device that measures how much liquid or gas moves through a given area (e.g., river, pipeline, channel, etc.) in a given period of time.

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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Flow Assessment

Forest Carbon Monitoring

Monitoring and assessing changes in forest cover, carbon stocks, and associated emissions or removals in carbon forestry projects or REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) initiatives.

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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Forest Carbon Monitoring

Forward Contracts

Payment for the credits is done through a forward contract or upfront payment.

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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Forward Contracts

Genetic Analysis

Utilizing genetic techniques, such as DNA barcoding or genotyping, to assess genetic diversity within species and understand population dynamics

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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Genetic Analysis

GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a modern mapping system that provides more in-depth insights and analysis. In the context of EBF, this may refer to an MRV aspect of collecting and monitoring data.

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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GIS

Government or Regulatory Intervention

Governments or regulatory bodies may step in to establish ownership or management rights over the land for the purpose of an EBF project.
Government or Regulatory Intervention

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Government or Regulatory Intervention

GPS

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) is a receiver that collects satellite signals. In the context of EBF, this may refer to an MRV aspect of collecting and monitoring data.

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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GPS

Group Land Tenure

When land is owned by the community as a whole and held in trust for future generations based on the customary practices and cultural traditions, with common rights and responsibilities for the land. The land is often allocated to families or individuals for cultivation, grazing, or other purposes. In such cases, they cannot sell or transfer ownership of the land, which remains with the community.

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Group Land Tenure

Habitat Mapping

Mapping and characterizing different habitat types to understand their distribution, extent, and suitability for specific species.
Habitat Mapping

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Habitat Mapping

Habitat Mapping

Hazardous Waste Reduction

Hazardous waste reduction refers to the implementation of practices and strategies aimed at minimizing the generation, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste materials. It involves efforts to prevent or reduce the production of hazardous waste at its source, promote safer alternatives, and ensure proper management and disposal of hazardous materials to protect human health and the environment.
Hazardous Waste Reduction

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Hazardous Waste Reduction

Hazardous Waste Reduction

Historical Indigenous Land

Project can provide proof of historical indigenous occupation in which showing how projects involve association with indigenous councils and related villages to form community based land management
Historical Indigenous Land

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Historical Indigenous Land

Historical Indigenous Land

Improved Forest Management

Improved forest management focuses on managing vegetation, restoring ecosystems, reducing hazards, and maintaining forest health in a way that results in increased carbon stocks within forests and/or reduces GHG emissions from forestry activities when compared to business-as-usual forestry practices.

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Improved Forest Management

Improved Job Security

Job security refers to the assurance or confidence that individuals have about their employment.
Improved Job Security

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Improved Job Security

Improved Job Security

Improved Natural Fertilizer

Improved natural fertilizer refers to the development and use of organic or eco-friendly fertilizers that provide essential nutrients to plants while minimizing environmental impacts.
Improved Natural Fertilizer

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Improved Natural Fertilizer

Improved Natural Fertilizer

Improved Terrestrial Ecosystems

Land-based flora and fauna refer to the plant and animal species that inhabit terrestrial ecosystems, such as forests, grasslands, deserts, and wetlands. Flora refers to the collective plant species present in a particular geographic area or ecosystem. Fauna encompasses the animal species found in terrestrial environments.
Improved Terrestrial Ecosystems

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Improved Terrestrial Ecosystems

Improved Terrestrial Ecosystems

Increased Water Availability

The available water supply for human purposes without harming the ecosystem.
Increased Water Availability

Designer: Olya Batievskaya

Ukraine

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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Increased Water Availability

Increased Water Availability

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