Adaptation

Adaptation

The process of adjusting to the current or anticipated impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, or changing temperature patterns.
Carbon Neutral

Carbon Neutral

A state where the net release of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the atmosphere is balanced by carbon removal or offsetting activities, resulting in no net increase in atmospheric CO2…
Circular Economy

Circular Economy

An economic model that aims to eliminate waste and minimize the consumption of resources by promoting recycling, reusing, and remanufacturing products, thus creating a closed-loop system.
Clean Energy

Clean Energy

Energy generated from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal, or from low-carbon technologies that produce minimal greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Change

Climate Change

Long-term alterations in temperature patterns, weather conditions, and other aspects of the Earth's climate system, primarily resulting from human activities, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases.
Climate justice

Climate justice

A concept that addresses the unequal distribution of the burdens and benefits of climate change and the subsequent environmental degradation. It emphasises the need to ensure that the actions taken…
Climate refugee

Climate refugee

This refers to a person who has been displaced due to the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea-levels, drought, or other extreme weather events.
Community Engagement

Community Engagement

The process of involving and collaborating with individuals, groups, and stakeholders in decision-making, planning, and implementation processes that affect their communities and well-being.
COP

COP

This stands for Conference of the Parties. It refers to the annual gathering of the countries that are parties of the United Nations Framework Conventions on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These…
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The commitment of businesses to contribute positively to society and the environment by integrating social, environmental, and ethical concerns into their operations and decision-making processes.
Critical Infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure

Essential physical and virtual systems, networks, facilities, and assets necessary for the functioning of societies, economies, and public services, including energy, water, transportation, and communication.
Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage

The tangible and intangible manifestations of human creativity, history, traditions, and values, including historic sites, buildings, artifacts, traditions, and indigenous knowledge, which are considered valuable and worth preserving.