ecological approach
[ɪ.koʊ.ˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl əˈproʊtʃ]
nounpl: ecological approaches
abordagem ecológica
1. A method or strategy that considers the relationship between organisms and their environment as an integrated system
The ecological approach to urban planning emphasizes green spaces and sustainable development.
A abordagem ecológica do planejamento urbano enfatiza espaços verdes e desenvolvimento sustentável.
2. An interdisciplinary framework that examines how human activities impact natural systems and vice versa
Using an ecological approach, researchers studied how deforestation affects wildlife populations.
Usando uma abordagem ecológica, pesquisadores estudaram como o desmatamento afeta as populações de vida selvagem.
3. In psychology and cognitive science, a perspective that emphasizes the role of environmental context in behavior and perception
The ecological approach to perception focuses on how organisms directly perceive affordances in their environment.
A abordagem ecológica da percepção foca em como os organismos percebem diretamente as affordances em seu ambiente.
This term has gained significant prominence in both Brazil and the United States since the 2000s, reflecting growing environmental consciousness. In Brazil, it is particularly important in discussions of Amazon conservation and sustainable agriculture. In the USA, it appears frequently in urban planning, business sustainability reports, and educational curricula focused on environmental science and psychology.
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