Agroforestry
An integrated land use system where trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland to enhance biodiversity and productivity.
Geothermal Energy
Heat derived from the Earth's interior that can be used for electricity generation or direct heating.
Microgrids
Localized energy systems that can operate independently from the main grid, often powered by renewable sources.
Tidal Energy
Renewable energy generated from the movement of ocean tides using underwater turbines or barrages.
Rewilding
The practice of restoring ecosystems to their natural, uncultivated state, often by reintroducing native species or removing human infrastructure.
Vertical Farming
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers using controlled environments, often in urban settings.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Designated ocean zones where human activity is limited to preserve biodiversity, habitat integrity, and ecological services.
Regenerative Grazing
A livestock management practice that mimics natural herd movement to improve soil health, increase carbon sequestration, and restore grasslands.
Plastic-Eating Enzymes
Engineered enzymes capable of breaking down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics into their original monomers.
Offshore Wind Farms
Large-scale wind turbines installed in ocean waters to harness consistent, high-speed wind for renewable energy production.
Albedo Effect
The proportion of solar radiation reflected by a surface. Light-colored surfaces have a high albedo and reflect more heat, while dark surfaces absorb it.
Fish Passage Restoration
The removal or modification of barriers like dams to allow fish and aquatic species to access critical habitats.
Biochar
A carbon-rich substance created through pyrolysis of organic biomass in a low-oxygen environment.
Carbon Farming
An agricultural method that increases the amount of carbon stored in soil and vegetation through techniques like no-till farming, cover cropping, and agroforestry.
Direct Air Capture (DAC)
A technological process that removes carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere and stores it underground or uses it in products.
Blue Carbon
Carbon captured and stored by coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes.
Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen produced through the electrolysis of water using electricity from renewable sources such as wind or solar.
Coral Bleaching
A stress response in coral reefs where symbiotic algae are expelled due to heat or pollution, causing the coral to turn white and often die.