Ecological risk assessment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-001250",
  "term": "Ecological risk assessment",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A systematic process used to evaluate the likelihood and magnitude of adverse effects on ecosystems resulting from exposure to stressors, such as chemical contaminants or habitat alteration. It involves identifying hazards, assessing exposure, characterizing effects, and evaluating risks to ecological receptors. The assessment provides a scientific basis for environmental management decisions and regulatory actions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/ecological-risk-assessment/"
}