The environmental policy



Example: Environmental policy sets rules to protect environment and natural resources

Definition


"The environmental policy" refers to a set of rules, principles, and actions established by governments, organizations, or institutions aimed at protecting the environment and managing natural resources sustainably to reduce human impact and promote ecological balance.

Etymology


The term "environmental policy" combines 'environmental,' relating to the surroundings or conditions in which living beings exist, derived from 'environment' which comes from the French 'environner' meaning 'to surround,' and 'policy,' which originates from the Greek 'politeia,' meaning 'citizenship' or 'administration.' Together, they form a phrase referring to governance aimed at environmental protection.

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"The environmental policy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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