Glossary
These keywords and their definitions provide a foundation for vocational training practitioners to understand and integrate green skills into their courses, fostering sustainability and environmental responsibility among learners.
Renewable Energy: Energy derived from naturally replenishing sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass, that reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
Energy Efficiency: The optimal use of energy resources to minimize waste and reduce energy consumption, achieved through technology, design, and behavior changes.
Sustainable Agriculture: Practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability in food production, including minimizing negative impacts on ecosystems and conserving natural resources.
Circular Economy: An economic model that aims to minimize waste, promote resource efficiency, and maximize the value of materials and products through recycling, reuse, and reducing resource consumption.
Green Building: Designing, constructing, and operating buildings that prioritize energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable materials to minimize environmental impact and promote occupant well-being.
Waste Management: The responsible collection, treatment, and disposal of waste materials in an environmentally sound manner, which includes recycling, composting, and proper disposal practices.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): A systematic process to assess and evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project or development, and propose measures to mitigate adverse impacts.
Carbon Footprint: The total greenhouse gas emissions, mainly carbon dioxide, produced directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, product, or event, which measures its impact on climate change.
Biodiversity Conservation: Efforts to protect and sustain the variety of life on Earth, including ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity, through habitat preservation, conservation practices, and sustainable resource management.
Green Skills Training: Educational programs and courses that equip individuals with the knowledge, competencies, and attitudes needed to work in green industries and contribute to sustainable development.
Sustainable Waste Reduction: Strategies and practices aimed at minimising waste generation, promoting recycling and reuse, and reducing overall waste impact on the environment.
Eco-design: Incorporating environmental considerations into the design and development of products, services, and systems, aiming to minimize environmental impacts throughout their life cycle.
Environmental Compliance: Adhering to laws, regulations, and standards related to environmental protection, pollution control, and sustainable practices in business operations and activities.
Green Procurement: The process of purchasing goods and services that have reduced environmental impact, prioritize sustainable sourcing, and support socially responsible practices.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS): Organizational frameworks and processes for systematically managing environmental impacts, monitoring performance, and continuously improving sustainability practices.
‘Technical and vocational education and training’ (TVET) is understood as comprising education, training and skills development relating to a wide range of occupational fields, production, services and livelihoods. ↑