Glossary:

3. Understanding the Relations Between Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Biodiversity

Term	Definition
Achievement	The act of successfully accomplishing something significant or reaching a goal.
Biodiversity	The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Climate Change	The long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place, largely caused by human activity.
Conservation	The protection, preservation, and management of natural resources and ecosystems.
Development	The process of growth, progress, or advancement, especially in economic, social, or environmental aspects.
Mitigation	Actions taken to reduce or minimize the severity of climate change and its impacts.
Policy	A set of principles, guidelines, or rules that guide decision-making and action.
Sustainable	Capable of being maintained or continued over the long term without causing harm to the environment or depleting resources.
Water Energy Food Nexus	The interconnectedness and interdependence of water, energy, and food systems, and the need for integrated approaches to managing them.
Welfare	The general well-being, health, and happiness of individuals or communities.