Teaching Paper: Glossary of Key Terms for Climate Action and Development Practice
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cl-ch-dv-tp-03
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper presents a glossary of 22 essential terms in climate action and sustainable development, covering adaptation, mitigation, finance, governance, and technological innovation. Each entry is defined with academic precision and linked to practical application in non-profit and development contexts. By using this glossary, practitioners, students, and policymakers can strengthen cross-sector communication, improve project design, and enhance climate-resilient development strategies.
A case study from Malawi illustrates how terms such as Community-Based Adaptation (CBA), Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), GIS, green bonds, and IoT were applied in practice to improve food security and reduce vulnerability.
Key Topics
- Adaptation, mitigation, and resilience
- Climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry
- Financial instruments (green bonds, ETS)
- Technological tools (IoT, GIS, AI, CCS)
- Governance frameworks (UNFCCC, Paris Agreement)
- Public-private partnerships in climate action
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Glossary of Key Terms for Climate Action and Development Practice. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cl-ch-dv-tp-03
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