Glossary I
Deutsch: Integriertes Umweltmanagement / Español: Gestión ambiental integrada / Português: Gestão ambiental integrada / Français: Gestion environnementale intégrée / Italiano: Gestione ambientale integrata
In the environmental context, integrated environmental management (IEM) is a holistic approach to managing environmental resources and human activities in a coordinated and sustainable way. It aims to balance environmental protection with economic and social development by considering the interconnections between land, water, air, biodiversity, and human systems.
Deutsch: Interaktion / Español: Interacción / Português: Interação / Français: Interaction / Italiano: Interazione
Interaction in the environmental context refers to the dynamic relationships and influences between different components of ecosystems, including living organisms (biotic factors) and non-living elements (abiotic factors). These interactions are fundamental to ecological processes, maintaining balance and sustaining Life on Earth.
Deutsch: Internationale Zusammenarbeit / Español: Cooperación Internacional / Português: Cooperação Internacional / Français: CoopéRation Internationale / Italiano: Cooperazione Internazionale
International cooperation in the environment context refers to the collaborative efforts of countries, international organisations, and other stakeholders to address global environmental challenges. These challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, ocean pollution, and deforestation, often transcend national borders and require coordinated action to be effectively managed. International cooperation involves agreements, treaties, joint initiatives, and partnerships that aim to protect the environment and promote sustainable development worldwide.