Glossary S
Deutsch: Schnee / Español: Nieve / Português: Neve / Français: Neige / Italiano: Neve
Snow is precipitation in the form of flakes of crystalline water ice that falls from clouds. Since snow is composed of small ice particles, it is a granular material.
SOC in the environmental context stands for "Soil Organic Carbon." It refers to the organic carbon present in soil, including decomposed plant and animal materials. Soil organic carbon is a crucial Component of the soil ecosystem and plays a significant role in soil health, fertility, and carbon cycling.
Deutsch: Soziale Rechenschaftspflicht 8000 / Español: Responsabilidad Social 8000 / Português: Responsabilidade Social 8000 / Français: Responsabilité Sociale 8000 / Italiano: Responsabilità Sociale 8000 /
A Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000) is an international standard for social accountability developed by Social Accountability International (SAI) through multi-stakeholder consultations.In the context of the environment, "society" refers to the human population and the social systems, structures, and interactions that shape the relationship between humans and the natural environment. It encompasses how individuals, communities, and institutions interact with and impact the environment, and how environmental issues and concerns are addressed within the broader social framework.
Deutsch: Soda / Español: Sosa / Português: Soda / Français: Soude / Italiano: Soda
In the environmental context, "soda" typically refers to sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), a chemical compound that is commonly found in natural deposits and used extensively in various industrial processes. It is also known as washing soda or soda ash and plays significant roles in environmental chemistry, pollution control, and ecological management.
Deutsch: Natrium / Español: Sodio / Português: Sódio / Français: Sodium / Italiano: Sodio
In the environmental context, "sodium" refers to a chemical element with the symbol Na. It is a highly reactive alkali metal found abundantly in nature, often in combination with chloride (as table salt or sodium chloride) and other compounds. Sodium plays significant roles in various environmental, biological, and ecological processes.
Deutsch: Bodenschutz / Español: Conservación del suelo / Português: Conservação do solo / Français: Conservation des sols / Italiano: Conservazione del suolo
The protection and sustainable management of soil resources are critical to maintaining ecological balance and ensuring long-term agricultural productivity. Soil conservation encompasses a range of practices designed to prevent soil erosion, degradation, and loss of fertility, addressing challenges posed by human activity and natural processes. As global populations rise and climate change intensifies, the importance of preserving soil health has become a central focus in environmental science and policy.