Glossary I
Deutsch: Indonesien / Español: Indonesia / Português: Indonésia / Français: Indonésie / Italiano: Indonesia
Indonesia in the environmental context refers to the Southeast Asian archipelago nation’s rich biodiversity, Natural resources, and the environmental challenges it faces, particularly concerning deforestation, marine Conservation, and Climate Change. Indonesia is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, home to unique ecosystems such as rainforests and coral reefs, but it also confronts significant environmental issues due to rapid development, resource extraction, and illegal practices.
In the environmental context, 'indoor' refers to the enclosed or internal environment within buildings or structures. It pertains to the quality, conditions, and factors that affect the well-being of occupants in indoor spaces.
Deutsch: Innenraumluftverschmutzung / Español: Contaminación del aire interior / Português: Poluição do ar interno / Français: Pollution de l'air intérieur / Italiano: Inquinamento dell'aria interna
Indoor air pollution refers to the presence of harmful pollutants in the air within buildings and other enclosed spaces. In the environmental context, it involves the study of the sources, types, and effects of air pollutants that accumulate indoors, affecting human health and well-being. Common sources of indoor air pollution include cooking, heating, tobacco smoke, building materials, chemicals, and inadequate ventilation. Indoor air pollution poses significant risks, especially in developing countries, where solid fuels are often used for cooking and heating.
Deutsch: Induktion / Español: Inducción / Português: Indução / Français: Induction / Italiano: Induzione
Induction in the environmental context refers to a process or method by which energy is transferred or generated through electromagnetic fields without direct contact between the source and the receiver. This Technology is increasingly used in various applications to promote energy efficiency, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and minimize environmental impact.