Environmental Consequences of Connectivity

Definition

This term refers to the impact on the environment due to increased interaction and interdependence among different regions of the world. It includes both positive and negative effects such as spread of diseases, deforestation, pollution, but also exchange of ideas and technologies.

Related terms

Globalization: The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Deforestation: The action of clearing a wide area of trees, often resulting in damage to the quality of land.

Biodiversity loss: The decrease in biodiversity within species, ecosystems and habitat that occurs globally.