International Biogeochemical Programme (IBP)

The International Biogeochemical Programme (IBP) was a global scientific initiative launched in the 1970s to study how chemicals like carbon, nitrogen, and nutrients move between the Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans. Its goal was to better understand Earth's natural cycles and how human activities impact them, affecting climate, ecosystems, and overall planetary health. By collecting data from various ecosystems worldwide, the IBP helped scientists gain insights into the processes regulating Earth's environment, informing policies to protect and sustainably manage natural resources.