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Glossary. E
Deutsch: Umweltmanagement / Español: Gestión ambiental / Português: Gestão ambiental / Français: Gestion environnementale / Italiano: Gestione ambientale
Environmental management in the maritime context refers to the structured and systematic approach to minimizing the environmental impact of maritime activities, including shipping, offshore oil and gas exploration, port operations, and fisheries. It involves the implementation of policies, practices, and technologies to prevent pollution, conserve marine ecosystems, and ensure compliance with international environmental regulations. Effective environmental management is essential for the sustainable operation of maritime industries while protecting the oceans and coastal environments from degradation.
Deutsch: Umweltüberwachung / Español: Monitoreo ambiental / Português: Monitoramento ambiental / Français: Surveillance environnementale / Italian: Monitoraggio ambientale
Environmental Monitoring in the maritime context refers to the systematic observation, measurement, and assessment of environmental parameters and conditions in marine and coastal areas. This process is critical for understanding the health of marine ecosystems, detecting pollution, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Deutsch: Umweltverschmutzung / Español: Contaminación ambiental / Português: Poluição ambiental / Français: Pollution de l'environnement / Italiano: Inquinamento ambientale
Environmental pollution in the maritime context refers to the contamination of oceans, seas, and coastal areas due to harmful substances and activities associated with maritime operations. This includes pollution from ships, offshore industries, Ports, and marine-based human activities that degrade water quality, harm marine life, and disrupt ecosystems. Common sources of maritime pollution include oil spills, plastic waste, sewage discharge, hazardous chemicals, and air emissions from ships.
Deutsch: Umweltschutz / Español: Protección Ambiental / Português: Proteção Ambiental / Français: Protection de l'Environnement / Italiano: Protezione Ambientale
Environmental Protection in the maritime context refers to the regulatory and practical measures taken to preserve and safeguard the marine environment from pollution, degradation, and the impact of human activities. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from reducing emissions from ships to managing marine waste and protecting marine biodiversity.
Deutsch: Umweltrisiken / Español: riesgos ambientales / Português: riscos ambientais / Français: risques environnementaux / Italiano: rischi ambientali
Environmental risks in the maritime context refer to the potential adverse effects that maritime activities can have on the environment. These risks encompass pollution, habitat destruction, and the introduction of invasive species, among other impacts. Mitigating these risks is crucial to preserving marine ecosystems and ensuring the sustainability of maritime operations.
Deutsch: Umweltverträglichkeit / Español: Sostenibilidad ambiental / Português: Sustentabilidade ambiental / Français: Durabilité environnementale / Italiano: Sostenibilità ambientale
Environmental Sustainability in the maritime context refers to practices and policies that ensure marine activities do not deplete natural resources or cause long-term harm to the marine environment. It involves managing maritime operations in a way that meets current environmental, social, and economic needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This includes reducing pollution, conserving marine biodiversity, and promoting the efficient use of resources.