Climate adaptation refers to the process of adjusting and responding to the impacts of climate change to minimize risks, protect communities, and build resilience.
Clean water access
Clean water access refers to the availability and provision of safe and uncontaminated water for drinking, sanitation, and other essential needs.
Clean technology
Clean technology, also known as cleantech, refers to innovative products, services, and processes that promote sustainability, minimize environmental impact, and provide solutions to global environmental challenges.
Clean energy
Clean energy refers to energy sources and technologies that have minimal or no negative environmental impact, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
Clean air
Clean air refers to the absence of pollutants and contaminants in the Earth's atmosphere, ensuring that the air we breathe is safe and healthy for humans, animals, and the environment.
Circular economy
Circular economy is an economic model that aims to minimize waste, maximize resource efficiency, and promote sustainable development.
Circular design
Circular design is an approach to product and system design that aims to create a closed-loop, regenerative, and sustainable economy.
Carbon trading
Carbon trading, also known as emissions trading, is a market-based approach that allows the buying and selling of carbon credits or allowances representing the right to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) or other greenhouse gases.
Carbon sequestration
Carbon sequestration refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere or other sources and preventing its release into the atmosphere. It is a method used to reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases and mitigate climate change.
Carbon pricing
Carbon pricing is a policy approach that places a monetary value or cost on greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), in order to incentivize the reduction of these emissions.
Carbon neutrality
Carbon neutrality refers to achieving a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced and the amount of CO2 removed from the atmosphere.
Carbon footprint
Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), that are produced directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, product, or event.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), from industrial processes and power generation.
Biomimicry
Biomimicry is an approach that involves drawing inspiration from nature to solve human problems and create sustainable solutions.
Biofuel
Biofuel refers to a type of fuel derived from renewable biological sources, such as plants, crops, and organic waste.
Biodiversity hotspot
Biodiversity hotspot refers to a region that is exceptionally rich in biodiversity but also faces significant threats of habitat destruction and species loss
Biodegradable
Biodegradable refers to the ability of a material to break down and decompose naturally through the action of microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi, into simpler substances.
Bio-based materials
Bio-based materials are materials that are derived from renewable resources, primarily plant-based or biological sources. These materials are used as alternatives to traditional materials that are derived from fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources
Anthropogenic
Anthropogenic refers to any factors or processes that are caused by human activity or have a human origin. It is used to describe the influence and impact that human actions have on the environment, ecosystems, climate, and various other aspects of the Earth's systems
Agroforestry
Agroforestry is a farming practice that combines the cultivation of trees or woody shrubs with agricultural crops or livestock.