environmental knowledge
[/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/]
noun
conhecimento ambiental
1. Understanding and awareness of environmental systems, processes, and the impact of human activities on nature and ecosystems
Environmental knowledge is crucial for making sustainable decisions in business and agriculture.
O conhecimento ambiental é crucial para tomar decisões sustentáveis nos negócios e agricultura.
2. Education or information about ecology, conservation, pollution, climate change, and natural resource management
Schools are increasing environmental knowledge through curriculum changes and field studies.
As escolas estão aumentando o conhecimento ambiental através de mudanças curriculares e estudos de campo.
3. Indigenous or traditional understanding of local ecosystems and sustainable practices passed through generations
The indigenous community's environmental knowledge helped preserve the rainforest for centuries.
O conhecimento ambiental da comunidade indígena ajudou a preservar a floresta tropical por séculos.
Environmental knowledge has become increasingly important in Brazil due to debates surrounding deforestation in the Amazon and in the US due to climate change advocacy. In Brazil, indigenous environmental knowledge is increasingly recognized and valued for its role in conservation. In the US, environmental knowledge is often associated with climate activism and sustainability movements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have environmental knowledge
to raise environmental knowledge
environmental knowledge gap
lack of environmental knowledge
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