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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Biota

Environment; Environmental policy

All living organisms, both plant and animal, that exist within a given area or period.

Carnivore

Environment; Environmental policy

An animal that feeds chiefly on other animals.

Social, medical, and environmental measures and controls undertaken by the state in order to prevent diseases and improve the health of the general public, including sanitary hygiene areas concerned ...

Genetic diversity

Environment; Environmental policy

The genetic materials, associated with a variety and number of species of organisms. Protection of genetic diversity is essential to sustain and improve agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, to keep ...

Global commons

Environment; Environmental policy

Tracts of land (Antarctica) or water owned or used jointly by the members of the community of nations. Global commons include those parts of the earth's surface beyond national jurisdictions ...

Goal

Environment; Environmental policy

An end or aim to which a design or activity tends. A direction or image, not a destination. An ideal expressed in abstract terms. A value to be sought after, not an object to achieve, e.g., optimum ...

Green belts

Environment; Environmental policy

Certain areas restricted from use for building and homes. They contain plantlife for aesthetic purposes and often serve as a buffer between pollution sources and population concentrations.