Glossary O
Deutsch: Ökologischer Landbau / Español: Agricultura orgánica / Português: Agricultura orgânica / Français: Agriculture biologique / Italiano: Agricoltura biologica
Organic farming in the environmental context refers to an agricultural system that seeks to provide fresh, healthy, and environmentally sustainable food by following practices that are designed to minimize harm to the environment. This method of farming emphasizes the use of natural processes and materials to enhance ecological balance and biodiversity, avoiding most synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), antibiotics, and growth hormones.
Deutsch: Organisation / Español: Organización / Português: Organização / Français: Organisation / Italiano: Organizzazione
Organisation in the environment context refers to an entity, either governmental or non-governmental, that operates with the purpose of addressing environmental issues and promoting sustainability. These organisations work at local, national, or international levels and can vary in size, scope, and objectives. They are involved in a wide range of activities, including conservation efforts, environmental advocacy, research, policy development, and education on sustainable practices.
Deutsch: Lebewesen / Español: Ser vivo / Português: Organismo / Français: Organisme / Italiano: Organismo vivente
An organism is any form of life and may be defined as a contiguous living system consisting of one or more cells, that is capable of reproduction, growth and development, self-regulation (or homeostasis) and responding to stimuli.
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