A natural or artificial reservoir that absorbs and stores carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere; helps mitigate climate change by reducing the concentration of GHGs; systems that absorb more carbon than they release (e.g., forests, oceans, soils) play a crucial role in balancing the carbon cycle.

The process by which natural environments recover after being disturbed, resulting in the reestablishment of species composition, habitat structures, and optimized ecological functions; can be induced or accelerated through human intervention.

Involvement in decision-making processes where individuals, particularly marginalized groups, have the power to influence outcomes that affect their lives and communities.

The collective wisdom, practices, and understanding developed by indigenous communities over generations; encompasses traditional skills, cultural insights, and sustainable approaches rooted in the unique relationship between indigenous communities and their environment.

Data analysis is the process of applying statistical techniques to describe, illustrate, condense, recap, and evaluate data from a project.

Supply chain transparency occurs when manufacturers and processors commit to knowing where and how their goods are produced, based on reliable data, and communicate this knowledge to their stakeholders, including customers.

Reporting is an essential component of MRV, and it involves compiling and communicating the measured data on water quality and quantity. This may include regular reports, data visualization, or interactive dashboards. Reporting helps stakeholders, including government agencies, water utilities, researchers, and the public, understand the current status of water resources, identify trends, and make informed decisions regarding water management and conservation.

Watershed conservation refers to the protection and management of areas of land where all the water drains to a common point such as a river, lake, or ocean.