Biomimicry (Biomímesis) This is a discipline that studies nature as a source of inspiration. It implements the lessons learnt to create designs, technologies, and innovative processes while providing sustainable solutions… Read More »Biomimicry
Biodiversity (Biodiversidad) Biodiversity is understood as the variety of life forms across all levels of biological organization. That is, the number and relative abundance of species, genes, and ecosystems in a… Read More »Biodiversity
Common natural assets (Bienes naturales comunes) Common natural assets or natural resources are objects that are naturally existing on earth. They are valuable to manufacture products, meet needs, and provide ecosystem services.… Read More »Common natural assets
Anthropogenic (Antropogénico) Anthropogenic ‘effects, processes, objects, or materials are those that are derived from human activities, as opposed to those occurring in natural environments without human influences’ (AEMET and OECC, 2018).… Read More »Anthropogenic
Anthropocene (Antropoceno) This term was coined by Paul Crutzen and Eugene Stoermer in 2000 to refer to a new geological epoche to succeed or replace the Holocene. It comes from… Read More »Anthropocene
Adaptation (Adaptación) According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), adaptation is ‘the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects. In human systems, adaptation seeks… Read More »Environment
Violence against children and adolescents (Violencia contra niñas, niños y adolescentes) This refers to the prejudice, physical or mental abuse, neglect, negligent care, ill treatment, or the exploitation of children… Read More »Violence against children and adolescents
Troll (Trol) This comes from the Norwegian word troll, which refers to a Scandinavian mythological monster. In the context of social media and digital forums, these are robots or people that… Read More »Troll
Child labour (Trabajo infantil) These are the jobs done by children and adolescents. They affect their physical and psychological development, prevent them from achieving their full potential, and threaten their… Read More »Child labour
Stalker This is someone who investigates another person through social media to find something out or have more information about someone. This can be done anonymously without the other person… Read More »Stalker
