Umweltwesen
Umweltwesen is a German term used to describe the environment as a system that includes natural, built, and social components and the processes that link them. The word combines Umwelt, meaning "environment," with Wesen, meaning "being" or "system," and it is used in environmental science, policy, and planning to emphasize interdependencies between nature and human society.
It covers natural elements such as air, water, soil, ecosystems, and biodiversity, as well as the built
Governance and institutions: In practice, Umweltwesen is addressed by environmental ministries, agencies, and planning authorities at
Academic use: The term is common in German-language discourse and is connected to fields such as Umweltwissenschaften
Usage notes: In English, the closest equivalents are "environment" or "environmental system." The term emphasizes the