Glossary D
Deutsch: Entgiftung / Español: Desintoxicación / Português: Desintoxicação / Français: Détoxification / Italiano: Disintossicazione
Detoxification in the environmental context refers to the process of removing or neutralizing harmful substances (toxins) from the environment, including air, water, soil, and living organisms. These harmful substances can include pollutants, chemicals, heavy metals, and other contaminants that pose risks to ecosystems and Human Health. Detoxification can be achieved through natural processes or human intervention using various technologies and methods.
A developing country is a country that has low to moderate industrialization and
Deutsch: Entwicklung / Español: Desarrollo / Português: Desenvolvimento / Français: Dêveloppement / Italiano: Sviluppo
A development is (1) a developed tract of land (with houses or structures); (2) the act, process or result of developing.
Deutsch: Entwicklungsindikator / Español: indicador de desarrollo / Português: indicador de desenvolvimento / Français: indicateur de développement / Italiano: indicatore di sviluppo
Development indicator in the environmental context refers to metrics or measures used to assess and compare the level of development, particularly sustainable development, across different regions or countries. These indicators often encompass economic, social, and environmental dimensions, providing a holistic view of development progress and challenges.