Glossary P
Deutsch: Umweltwahrscheinlichkeit / Español: Probabilidad Ambiental / Português: Probabilidade Ambiental / Français: Probabilité Environnementale / Italiano: Probabilità Ambientale /
A Probability is chance that a given event will occur.
A probability sample is a sample chosen in such a manner that the probabilities of including the selected units in the sample are known, and all population units have a positive probability of selection.
A Probability-Based Sampling is a method of specimen collection such that the relative probability of a significant constituent is being included in the specimen is mathematically predicable.
A probationary Core indicator (Deleted term 1992. See indicator development.)
Deutsch: Prozess / Español: Proceso / Français: Processus / Italiano: Processo
A Process is a set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs.
Deutsch: Fortpflanzung / Español: procreación / Português: procriação / Français: procréation / Italiano: procreazione
Procreation in the environmental context refers to the reproduction processes of living organisms, including humans, animals, and plants. This biological function is fundamental to the survival and continuation of species and has significant implications for biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Deutsch: Produkt / Español: Producto / Português: Produto / Français: Produit / Italiano: Prodotto
In this glossary products are mostly items made from raw or recycled materials; people buy and use these items everyday.
Deutsch: Produktdesign / Español: Diseño de productos / Português: Design de produtos / Français: Conception de produits / Italiano: Design di prodotto
Product design refers to the process of creating new products with a focus on functionality, aesthetics, and user experience. In the environmental context, it involves designing products that are sustainable, environmentally friendly, and resource-efficient throughout their entire lifecycle. This includes minimizing the use of non-renewable resources, reducing waste, and ensuring that products can be recycled or reused.
Deutsch: Produktion / Español: Producción / Português: Produção / Français: Production / Italiano: Produzione /
In the environmental context, "production" refers to the process of manufacturing or creating goods, resources, or energy. Production has significant environmental impacts, including resource depletion, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.