Ecology

The ecological niche is the set of environmental and biological conditions that a species needs to survive, reproduce and maintain its population. It includes aspects such as habitat, interactions with other species and its role in the ecosystem. Examples of ecological niche The following examples of ecological niches show that species fulfill specific roles […]

Biological corridors are, according to the theoretical definition framed in environmental law, territories with variable characteristics and dimensions that connect natural spaces relevant to wild fauna and flora. Thanks to them, members of different species can make genetic exchanges or migrate, for example. This geographic space, also known as […]

Ecological Footprint is an expression that refers to an index linked to how much and how human activities impact the natural environment. This concept gained worldwide relevance after the publication of “Our Ecological Footprint. Reducing Human Impact On The Earth”, a book launched by Mathis Wackernagel and William Rees. It is, in fact, a […]

Natural heritage is a concept framed within Environmental Law that refers to the set of resources and assets of nature that are of immense importance as a source of great geological and biological diversity. The natural heritages that are distinguished throughout the planet are also relevant in cultural, environmental, cultural and social matters.

Waste reduction is the process of reducing the amount of waste we generate by adopting more sustainable and responsible practices in the production, consumption and disposal of products. This involves minimising waste at source, through the reuse of materials, recycling, efficient use of resources and the elimination of waste.

Animal welfare refers to the physical and mental state of an animal in relation to the conditions in which it lives and dies. This concept covers a number of aspects, including animal health, behaviour, environment and treatment. An acceptable level of animal welfare means that animals are not suffering from hunger, thirst, pain, […]

Vertical farming is a farming methodology based on stacking. This means that production is carried out in layers or levels that are placed on top of each other in order to optimize the use of space. It should be noted that the notion of agriculture refers to the tilling or cultivation of crops.

Environmental monitoring is a practice that is implemented in a specific place for a certain period of time in order to make an assessment and follow up on the state and conditions of the environment at that time. Just as there are methods that facilitate this task today and technological advances that greatly benefit it, […]

Geothermal energy is, according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), a word with two official meanings. On the one hand, it refers to the grouping of internal thermal phenomena that occur within the Earth; on the other, it identifies the study carried out by scientists around geothermal energy understood as […]

Climate change mitigation refers to efforts and actions aimed at preventing or reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with the aim of limiting global warming and its adverse impacts on the climate. This may include measures such as the adoption of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and mitigating climate change.