Glossary I
The Implementation Phase is an onset of actions necessary to turn planned activities into actions started so that the project"s goals or deliverables can be achieved.
Deutsch: Verunreinigung / Español: Impureza / Português: Impureza / Français: Impureté / Italiano: Impurità
In the environmental context, "impurity" refers to any substance that is undesired or harmful within a particular environment or ecological system. These impurities can include pollutants, contaminants, or any foreign elements that disrupt the natural Balance of the ecosystem. They can be found in water, air, soil, or living organisms and often result from human activities such as industrial processes, agricultural operations, and urban development.
The In a Million Cancer Risk is a risk level of 1 in a million implies a likelihood that up to one person, out of one million equally exposed people would contract cancer if exposed continuously (24 hours per day) to the specific Concentration over 70 years (an assumed lifetime).
Deutsch: Inklusives Design / Español: Diseño inclusivo / Português: Design inclusivo / Français: Design inclusif / Italiano: Design inclusivo
Inclusive Design is an approach to creating products, services, and environments that are accessible and usable by as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This concept emphasizes the importance of considering the diverse needs of users from the outset of the design process. Inclusive Design aims to eliminate barriers and promote equal access, thereby fostering a more equitable and sustainable environment.
Deutsch: Inklusivität / Español: Inclusividad / Português: Inclusividade / Français: Inclusivité / Italiano: Inclusività
Inclusivity refers to creating environments, systems, and practices that are accessible, equitable, and accommodating to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or identities. In the environmental context, it means ensuring that everyone, including marginalized groups, has a voice and access to participate in environmental decision-making and enjoy its benefits. This concept emphasizes equity, diversity, and fairness in how environmental policies and resources are distributed.