Tag: biodiversity loss

  • Principal Adverse Impact

    Principal Adverse Impact Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) indicators refer to a set of metrics that measure the negative effects of investment decisions on sustainability factors such as the environment, social issues, and governance (ESG). These indicators are part of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and are designed to help investors understand how their investment…

  • Global warming

    Global warming Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily due to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun as a greenhouse effect, leading to a gradual rise in temperatures worldwide. This…

  • Deforestation

    Deforestation Deforestation is the deliberate clearing of forested areas. Throughout history and continuing into modern times, forests have been cleared for various purposes, including agriculture, livestock grazing, and the extraction of wood for fuel, manufacturing, and construction. This widespread practice has led to significant alterations in landscapes across the globe, impacting ecosystems, destroying biodiversity habitats,…

  • Climate Change

    Climate Change Climate change refers to the long-term variations observed in weather conditions due to the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. These variations include changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns and other aspects of the climate system. Although natural processes, such as the solar cycle or massive volcanic eruptions, can contribute to these changes, human…