Environmental policy

Environmental policy

Policy related to managing human activities with a view to prevent, reduce, or mitigate harmful effects on nature and natural resources.

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ecocide

Environment; Environmental conservation

Extensive and deliberate destruction of the natural environment or ecosystems due to human activities (= ecological genocide).

coordinated approach

Environment; Environmental policy

Effective communications and „working together" of various organizations, groups, individuals, and disciplines on a cross-selectional basis toward environmental goals and problems. A coordinated ...

The level of air pollution prescribed by law or regulation that cannot be exceeded during a specified time in a defined area. Ambient air quality standards refer to the maximum allowable levels of ...

chromosomes

Environment; Environmental policy

The structural elements of a nucleus, containing molecules of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) — the basis of organisms heredity.

criteria

Environment; Environmental policy

The scientific characteristic criterion of an evaluation or judgement, decision-making is based upon.

climate

Environment; Environmental policy

Long-term weather conditions and factors peculiar to a given environmental segment/area due to its geographical situation. One of the major factors that determines the distribution of plant and ...

Cites

Environment; Environmental policy

Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and Flora (CITES), whose members include many of the State. The Convention contains a system of measures to combat trafficking of ...