Decoding the Vocabulary of Climate Action
Your go-to resource for making climate and environmental concepts clear, empowering you to engage with sustainability on a deeper level.
Explaining Climate Concepts Simply
Climate Dictionary is dedicated to demystifying climate science, empowering readers with clear, accurate definitions to inspire informed action for a sustainable future.
Simplifying Climate and Environmental Terms
Discover how understanding climate terminology can empower you.
Climate Dictionary
Adaptation
The process of adjusting to actual or expected climate change and its effects in order to reduce harm or take advantage of opportunities.
Carbon Footprint
The total amount of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, that are emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.
Decarbonization
The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, typically by transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Ecosystem Services
The benefits that humans derive from ecosystems, such as clean water, air purification, pollination, and climate regulation.
Greenwashing
A deceptive marketing practice in which companies exaggerate or falsely claim their products or practices are environmentally friendly.
Mitigation
Efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases in order to slow climate change.
Net Zero
A state in which the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is balanced by their removal through natural or technological means.
Resilience
The ability of a system, community, or ecosystem to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to climate-related hazards.
Sustainable Development
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, balancing environmental, economic, and social considerations.
Tipping Point
A critical threshold at which a small change in environmental conditions can lead to drastic and potentially irreversible changes in the climate system.