Deutsch: Kultur / Español: Cultura / Português: Cultura / Français: Culture / Italiano: Cultura /

A Culture is In microbiology, a population of microorganisms in a growth medium or the act of growing Bacteria in media for identification.

A pure Culture contains only organisms that initially arose from a single cell. Cultures are used in manufacturing Cultured dairy products and most cheeses.

Description

Culture in the environment context refers to the shared beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors of a particular group of people within a specific geographical area. It encompasses the way individuals interact with their surroundings, including both the natural and built environment. Culture plays a significant role in shaping people's attitudes towards the environment, influencing their actions and decisions related to conservation, sustainability, and resource management. Understanding cultural perspectives is crucial for effective environmental policies and practices that respect and incorporate diverse cultural values.

Application Areas

• Environmental education programs that are tailored to specific cultural groups
• Incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into conservation efforts
• Cultural heritage preservation projects that protect the environment
• Community-based initiatives for sustainable resource management
• Environmental impact assessments that consider cultural values and practices

Treatment and Risks

• Risks: Cultural barriers that may impede effective communication and collaboration in environmental projects
• Risks: Conflicts between modern environmental practices and traditional cultural beliefs
• Treatment: Building partnerships with local communities to understand and integrate cultural perspectives in environmental decision-making
• Treatment: Conducting cultural sensitivity training for environmental professionals working in diverse communities

Examples

• Indigenous land management practices that support biodiversity conservation
• Cultural festivals promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living
• Community gardens that foster social cohesion and environmental stewardship

Similar Concepts and Synonyms

• Environmental anthropology
• Cultural ecology
• Traditional ecological knowledge
• Environmental sociology

Articles with 'Culture' in the title

• Agriculture: Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi, and other life forms for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal and other products used to sustain and enhance human life
• Aquaculture: Aquaculture: An aquaculture is the controlled rearing of fish or shellfish by people or corporations who own the harvestable product, often involving the capture of the eggs or young of a species from wild sources, followed by rearing more . . .
• Cultures and Stocks: Cultures and Stocks are Infectious agents and associated Biologicals including cultures from medical and pathological laboratories- Cultures and Stocks of infectious agents from research and industrial laboratories- waste from the . . .
• Monoculture farming: Monoculture farming in the environmental context refers to the agricultural practice of growing a single species of plant over a large area and for a prolonged period
• Permaculture: Permaculture in the environmental context refers to a sustainable design system and philosophy that aims to create self-sufficient, resilient, and regenerative agricultural ecosystems
• Polyculture: Deutsch: Polykultur / Español: Policultura / Português: Policultura / Français: Polyculture / Italiano: Policultura- Polyculture in the environmental context refers to an agricultural practice where multiple species of crops are grown . . .

Weblinks

• top500.de: 'Culture' in the glossary of the top500.de
• quality-database.eu: 'Culture' in the glossary of the quality-database.eu
• bremen-huchting.de: 'Kultur' in the bremen-huchting.de (German)
• allerwelt-lexikon.de: 'Kultur' in the allerwelt-lexikon.de (German)
• travel-glossary.com: 'Culture' in the travel-glossary.com
• psychology-lexicon.com: 'Culture' in the psychology-lexicon.com
• psychology-lexicon.com: 'Culture' in the psychology-lexicon.com
• quality-database.eu: 'Culture' in the glossary of the quality-database.eu

Summary

Culture in the environment context encompasses the shared beliefs and practices of a group of people in relation to their surroundings, influencing their environmental attitudes and behaviors. Understanding cultural perspectives is crucial for effective environmental policies and practices. It plays a significant role in shaping people's interactions with the environment, from conservation efforts to resource management. By incorporating cultural values and traditions, we can create more inclusive and sustainable environmental initiatives. Cultural sensitivity and collaboration are key to addressing environmental challenges and promoting harmony between human societies and the natural world.

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