Glossary C
Deutsch: Rat / Español: Consejo / Português: Conselho / Français: Conseil / Italiano: Consiglio
Council in the environment context refers to an organizational body or assembly that focuses on making decisions, advising, or formulating policies related to environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability. These councils play a critical role in addressing environmental issues at local, regional, national, and international levels. They often consist of representatives from various stakeholders, including government officials, environmental experts, community leaders, and sometimes representatives from the private sector.
Deutsch: Land / Español: País / Português: País / Français: Pays / Italiano: Paese /
In the environmental context, 'country' refers to a geographic and political entity recognized as a sovereign state. Countries have their own governments, laws, and regulations, and they play a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development.
Deutsch: Deckung / Español: Cubierta / Português: Cobertura / Français: Couverture / Italiano: Copertura /
A Cover is Overhanging or instream structures (such as tree roots, undercut streambanks, or boulders) that offer protection from predators, shelter from strong currents, and/or shading.
A Cow Trainer is a tin or wire structure supported a few inches above a cow to prevent her from soiling the platform of her stall by administering a gentle electric shock if she arches her back to urinate or defecate while too far forward in the stall.
Deutsch: Von der Wiege bis zur Bahre / Español: De la cuna a la tumba / Português: Do berço ao túmulo / Français: Du berceau à la tombe / Italiano: Dalla culla alla tomba
Cradle-to-Grave refers to a comprehensive approach to environmental management that tracks the lifecycle of materials and products from their production (cradle) to their ultimate disposal (grave).