Practices and policies that address climate change and promote environmental protection and resilience.
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Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) integrates social protection, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation to reduce vulnerability to various shocks.
Agroecology is a holistic, integrated approach to agriculture that applies ecological principles to farming systems, seeking sustainability and resilience.
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels.
Climate change adaptation refers to adjustments in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic effects and their impacts.
Climate change mitigation refers to efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases, aiming to limit the magnitude and speed of global warming.
Climate finance refers to local, national, or transnational financing—drawn from public, private, and alternative sources of funding—that seeks to support mitigation and adaptation actions addressing climate change.
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is an approach that helps to guide actions needed to transform and reorient agricultural systems to effectively support development and ensure food security in a changing climate.
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) encompasses proactive measures to minimize vulnerabilities and risks associated with hazards, preventing or reducing their adverse impacts.
Environmental policy encompasses the laws, regulations, and other policy mechanisms concerning natural resources and environmental quality.
Environmental sustainability ensures that natural resources are used responsibly to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are frameworks for gathering, managing, and analyzing spatial or geographic data.
A Just Transition ensures that as economies shift towards sustainability, workers and communities are not left behind but are instead supported through the changes.
Land degradation is the reduction or loss of the biological or economic productivity and complexity of rainfed cropland, irrigated cropland, or range, pasture, forest and woodlands.
Land use planning is the systematic assessment of land and water potential, alternatives for land use, and economic and social conditions to select and adopt the best land-use options.
Remote sensing is the process of detecting and measuring the physical characteristics of an area by measuring its reflected and emitted radiation at a distance.
Resilience is the ability of a system, community, or individual to withstand, adapt to, and recover from shocks and stresses.
Risk assessment is the process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating risks to determine their potential impact and likelihood.
Social resilience is the ability of a community or society to withstand and recover from shocks and stresses, adapting and transforming in the face of adversity.
Spatial analysis is the process of examining geographic data to identify patterns, relationships, and trends, enabling informed decision-making.
Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable agriculture is farming practices that meet current food and textile needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Sustainable Land Management (SLM) is a holistic approach to managing land resources for long-term environmental and human well-being.
Vulnerability refers to the susceptibility of individuals, systems, or assets to harm from hazards or adverse events.
A Vulnerability Assessment identifies weaknesses in systems, assets, or processes that could be exploited by threats, leading to potential harm or loss.