Environmental preservation: meaning, definitions and examples
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environmental preservation
[ ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən ]
protecting natural resources
Environmental preservation refers to the practice of protecting the natural environment and resources from pollution, exploitation, and destruction. It involves maintaining the balance of ecosystems, conserving biodiversity, and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources.
Synonyms
conservation, environmental protection, nature preservation
Examples of usage
- Environmental preservation efforts include establishing protected areas such as national parks and wildlife reserves.
- Many organizations work towards environmental preservation through advocacy, education, and conservation projects.
Translations
Translations of the word "environmental preservation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preservação ambiental
🇮🇳 पर्यावरण संरक्षण
🇩🇪 Umweltschutz
🇮🇩 pelestarian lingkungan
🇺🇦 збереження навколишнього середовища
🇵🇱 ochrona środowiska
🇯🇵 環境保護 (かんきょうほご)
🇫🇷 préservation de l'environnement
🇪🇸 preservación ambiental
🇹🇷 çevre koruma
🇰🇷 환경 보존 (환경 보호)
🇸🇦 الحفاظ على البيئة
🇨🇿 ochrana životního prostředí
🇸🇰 ochrana životného prostredia
🇨🇳 环境保护 (huánjìng bǎohù)
🇸🇮 ohranjanje okolja
🇮🇸 umhverfisvernd
🇰🇿 қоршаған ортаны сақтау
🇬🇪 გარემოს დაცვა
🇦🇿 ətraf mühitin qorunması
🇲🇽 preservación ambiental
Word origin
The concept of environmental preservation has been around for centuries, with indigenous cultures practicing sustainable methods of resource management. However, the modern environmental preservation movement gained momentum in the 20th century with the rise of environmental awareness and concerns about pollution and habitat destruction. Key events such as the establishment of national parks and the formation of environmental organizations have contributed to the growing emphasis on environmental preservation globally.