The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation, leading to climate change.

The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, causing the planet to warm.

The clearing or removal of trees and forests on a large scale, often for agriculture, logging, or urban development, leading to habitat loss and environmental imbalance.

Energy derived from natural resources that are replenished quickly, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Actions taken to adjust to and cope with the impacts of climate change, including changes in infrastructure, agriculture, and resource management.

The variety of living organisms in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, crucial for ecosystem stability and resilience.

The total amount of greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide, emitted directly or indirectly by human activities, indicating environmental impact.

The process by which seawater becomes more acidic due to the absorption of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, harming marine life and ecosystems.

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, balancing economic, social, and environmental aspects.

The protection and preservation of natural resources, including wildlife, forests, water, and soil, to maintain biodiversity and ecological balance.

A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with each other and their physical environment.

The process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, reducing its concentration and mitigating climate change.

A region of the Earth's stratosphere containing a high concentration of ozone molecules, which absorb and block harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

The deceptive practice of marketing products or companies as environmentally friendly or sustainable without actually implementing significant changes.

The ability of individuals, communities, and ecosystems to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and sea-level rise.

The measure of human demand on nature's resources, including land, water, and air, compared to the Earth's capacity to regenerate those resources.

Achieving a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and removed from the atmosphere, typically by reducing emissions and offsetting remaining ones through carbon offsets.

Actions taken to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases and lessen the severity of climate change impacts.

The fair distribution of the benefits and burdens of climate change mitigation and adaptation, considering the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities and regions.

The evaluation of potential environmental effects of a project, policy, or development activity before it is undertaken, to identify and mitigate negative impacts.

Farming practices that promote long-term environmental health, biodiversity conservation, soil fertility, and efficient resource use while meeting food production needs.

Energy sources that produce minimal or no harmful emissions, such as solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, and bioenergy, contributing to climate change mitigation.

The loss or degradation of natural habitats, including forests, wetlands, and coral reefs, often due to human activities like urbanization, agriculture, and mining.

Infrastructure systems designed to withstand and recover from climate-related hazards, such as floods, storms, heatwaves, and sea-level rise.

The process of repairing or restoring degraded ecosystems to their original or natural state, enhancing biodiversity, water quality, and ecosystem services.

Construction practices that prioritize energy efficiency, resource conservation, waste reduction, and indoor environmental quality, promoting sustainable urban development.

The limited availability of freshwater resources for human consumption, agriculture, industry, and ecosystems, exacerbated by climate change, pollution, and overuse.

The degradation of land in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas, leading to soil erosion, loss of vegetation, and reduced productivity, often caused by climate variability and human activities.

Legislation aimed at reducing air pollution and improving air quality through emission standards, vehicle regulations, and pollution control measures.

The capacity to maintain ecological balance and meet present and future human needs without depleting natural resources or harming ecosystems.

Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, supports local communities, and educates tourists about conservation and cultural heritage.

The buying and selling of carbon credits or allowances to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and incentivize emission reductions and clean technologies.

Measures to decrease the release of pollutants and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, including energy efficiency, clean technologies, and lifestyle changes.

Renewable and non-renewable materials and substances found in the environment, such as water, minerals, forests, and fossil fuels, essential for human survival and economic activities.

The deterioration of land quality and productivity due to soil erosion, deforestation, pollution, overgrazing, and unsustainable land use practices.

Technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial processes, transport it to storage sites, and prevent it from entering the atmosphere.

Efforts to protect and preserve endangered species, wildlife habitats, and ecosystems, combatting threats like habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.

The release of gases like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change.

Teaching and learning about environmental issues, sustainability, conservation, and stewardship to foster awareness, knowledge, and responsible behavior.

Putting a monetary value on carbon emissions to internalize environmental costs, incentivize emission reductions, and fund climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The gradual wearing away of coastal land and beaches by waves, currents, tides, and storms, exacerbated by sea-level rise and human activities.

Catastrophic events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and tsunamis caused by natural processes and often intensified by climate change.