Glossary Terms
Anthropocentrism is the belief that human beings are the central or most important entity in the universe.
The variety of all living things and their interactions.
The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_sequestrationÂ
An economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products, especially as a means of continuing production in a sustainable or environmentally friendly way.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/conservation/sustainability/circular-economy.html
Corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal offense which is undertaken by a person or an organization which is entrusted in a position of authority, in order to acquire illicit benefits or abuse power for one's personal gain. Corruption may involve many activities which include bribery, influence peddling and embezzlement, and it may also involve practices which are legal in many countries.
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Deforestation or forest clearance is the removal of a forest or stand of trees from land that is then converted to non-forest use.
Deontology is an ethical theory that says actions are good or bad according to a clear set of rules. Its name comes from the Greek word deon, meaning duty. Actions that align with these rules are ethical, while actions that don't aren't.
In law, a legal person is any person or 'thing' that can do the things a human person is usually able to do in law – such as enter into contracts, sue and be sued, own property, and so on.
The act of lawfully attempting to influence the actions, policies, or decisions of government officials, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies, but also judges of the judiciary.
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Risk management is the process of identification, analysis, and acceptance or mitigation of uncertainty in investment decisions.
The tragedy of the commons is an economic problem where the individual consumes a resource at the expense of society.
Amendolare, N. (2017, November 21). What is the tragedy of the commons? [Video]. Ted-Ed. https://youtu.be/CxC161GvMPc
A theory of morality that advocates actions that foster happiness and oppose actions that cause unhappiness. Utilitarianism promotes "the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people."
