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Deutsch: Klimaverletzlichkeit / Español: Vulnerabilidad climática / Português: Vulnerabilidade climática / Français: Vulnérabilité climatique / Italiano: Vulnerabilità climatica
The concept of Climate Vulnerability describes the degree to which environmental, social, and economic systems are susceptible to the adverse effects of climate change. It encompasses exposure to climatic hazards, sensitivity to impacts, and the capacity to adapt or cope with changing conditions. Understanding this term is essential for developing targeted mitigation and resilience strategies in the face of global warming.
Deutsch: Klimatologie / Español: Climatología / Português: Climatologia / Français: Climatologie / Italiano: Climatologia
Climatology is the scientific study of climate, which encompasses the long-term patterns and trends of atmospheric conditions in a specific area or globally. In the environmental context, it is crucial for understanding weather patterns, climate change, and their effects on ecosystems, human societies, and the planet as a whole. Climatology uses data from various sources, such as weather stations, satellites, and historical records, to predict and model climate trends over time.
Deutsch: Klon / Español: Clon / Português: Clone / Français: Clone / Italiano: Clone
Clone in the environmental context refers to an organism, cell, or genetic copy derived from a single parent organism without sexual reproduction. Cloning in Nature or through scientific methods is significant for biodiversity, conservation efforts, agriculture, and understanding ecological interactions.