Globally significant Environmental spaces refer to areas around the world which provide important ecosystem services. For instance, in addition to its biodiversity, the Amazon Rainforest helps to stabilise the global climate by absorbing sizable amounts of CO2 and releasing oxygen. Simillarly the Himalayan Mountain range is an important source of fresh water for many surrounding regions. The Great barrier reef is the most extensive coral reef on Earth, with a unique marine ecosystem. These are just some examples