Chapter 13: Global Political Ecology Flashcards
Adaptation
the attempts and outcomes of climate impacts and restorative processes
Mitigation
an action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or slow global warming
Anthropocene Age
an age viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and environment
Precautionary Principle
the approach that measures to reduce or mitigate risks to humans and environment should be done even if the cause-effect relationships are not scientifically proven
GHGs and Effects
defined as carbon dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons, and other gasses that create blanket effects and trap heat in our atmosphere, causing a consistent increase in temperature
Modernist Thought
those who believe in mankind’s mastery of our environment and have strong faith in our technology to solve problems
NeoTraditionalist Thought
those who believe in ecological limits and that we must back-peddle to lower the stress we put on our environment, and viewing humans as a part of nature
Sustainable Development
the ability to continue to improve the quality of life for all, especially in less developed countries, without harming the biosphere
Kyoto Protocol (1997) and Paris Agreement (2015)
a supplement to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change that requires only economically developed countries to reduce their GHG emissions
Montreal Protocol (1987)
a treaty from 1987 designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that scientists have proved responsible for ozone depletion, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CHCs)
SDGs or Sustainable Development Goals
adopted by the UN in 2015 to encourage prosperity for humanity and our global ecosystem
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
a UN body that meets every year to negotiate multilateral agreements over climate change management
