Sustainability science
Sustainability Science
Sustainability Science (pronunciation: /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti saɪˈɛns/) is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand the interactions between natural and social systems, and with it how to make complex decisions in a way that sustains, or even enhances, our current and future well-being.
Etymology
The term "Sustainability Science" is a combination of two words: "sustainability" and "science". The word "sustainability" comes from the Latin sustinere (tenere, to hold; sus, up). The word "science" comes from the Latin scientia, meaning "knowledge".
Related Terms
- Sustainable Development: A development strategy that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- Environmental Science: The study of the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment and their interactions.
- Ecology: The scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
- Climate Change: A long-term change in the earth's climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature.
- Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sustainability science
- Wikipedia's article - Sustainability science
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