This glossary will indeed serve as a valuable reference throughout the course, helping you become familiar with the key concepts and terminology related to environment and sustainable development.
Carbon FootprintThe total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). | |
ConservationThe protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural habitats, species, and ecosystems | |
EcosystemA biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. | |
EnvironmentThe surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, and fauna | |
Greenhouse EffectThe process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change. | |
Natural ResourcesMaterials or substances occurring in nature that can be exploited for economic gain, such as minerals, water, forests, and fossil fuels. | |
PollutionThe introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse changes, affecting the health, survival, or activities of humans or other living organisms. | |
Renewable EnergyEnergy derived from natural sources that are replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, water, and biomass | |
Sustainable AgricultureFarming practices that aim to produce food, fiber, or other plant or animal products in a way that protects the environment, preserves natural resources, and supports the well-being of farmers and communities. | |