The Climate Dictionary: Nature Edition. Understanding the Language of Sustainability

The Climate Dictionary: Nature Edition, published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is a practical resource that makes complex environmental concepts easier to understand. It introduces key terms related to biodiversity loss, ecosystem protection and restoration, and the global environmental crisis, explaining them in clear, accessible language without unnecessary scientific jargon. 

The dictionary covers a wide range of topics, including planetary boundaries, environmental justice, Indigenous knowledge, regenerative agriculture, nature-based solutions, carbon sinks and rewilding. Each explanation helps readers understand not only what these concepts mean, but also why they matter for the future of our planet.

This resource can be particularly useful in the classroom for environmental education, science, geography and English language learning. Teachers can use it to introduce new vocabulary, prepare collaborative research tasks, organise debates about sustainability or encourage students to create their own illustrated climate dictionaries. It can also support interdisciplinary projects linked to the Sustainable Development Goals and help students distinguish between scientific concepts that are often mentioned in the media but not always fully understood.

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