environmentalis

Environmentalis is not a widely used term in contemporary English. When encountered, it may refer to (a) a person who supports or promotes environmentalism, i.e., a believer in protecting ecosystems and natural resources, or (b) a Latinized or non-English form used in academic or fictional contexts. It is often considered a misspelling or variant of environmentalism.

Environmentalism is a broad social and political ideology and movement that seeks to protect the environment from pollution, degradation, and overconsumption, while promoting sustainable development and public health. Its concerns include climate change mitigation, conservation of biodiversity, pollution control, sustainable energy, and responsible consumption. Historically, roots can be traced to conservation movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a modern, globalized form emerging after the 1960s and 1970s alongside increased ecological science and the rise of global forums and international agreements.

Advocacy groups, scientists, policymakers, and communities pursue environmentalism through policy reform, legal action, public education, and individual behavior change. Prominent organizations include international bodies and non-governmental organizations, such as Greenpeace, the World Wide Fund for Nature, and the Sierra Club, among others. The movement encompasses a spectrum from reformist approaches aimed at integrating environmental goals into existing economies to more radical proposals advocating fundamental shifts in energy systems and consumption.

Critics argue about economic trade-offs, implementation costs, and varying priorities across regions. The scope and methods differ across countries, cultures, and political systems, ranging from climate action frameworks to local conservation efforts.