L'évaluation environnementale
Example: L'évaluation environnementale a permis de réduire les impacts négatifs.
Definition
"L'évaluation environnementale" refers to the systematic process of assessing the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project or activity before it is carried out. It aims to identify and mitigate negative effects on ecosystems, natural resources, and human health to promote sustainable development.
Etymology
The term "l'évaluation environnementale" comes from French, combining "évaluation" meaning assessment or appraisal, and "environnementale" relating to the environment. It reflects the growing awareness and need since the late 20th century to evaluate human actions' effects on the natural world.
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"L'évaluation environnementale" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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