miljørelevation
Miljørelevation is a term used in Nordic environmental planning to describe the intentional process of increasing environmental quality or resilience in a given area. The word combines miljø (environment) and elevation (from English), and has emerged in policy and planning discourse to capture the aim of raising environmental performance rather than merely maintaining it.
The concept encompasses ecological, social, and infrastructural dimensions. It can apply to urban neighborhoods, watershed regions,
Approaches include integrating green infrastructure, promoting energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy, improving air and water quality,
Measurement relies on indicators such as air quality indices, water quality metrics, biodiversity indices, green space
In practice, miljeørelevation is pursued through policies, investments, and planning instruments at local or regional levels,
Critics note challenges including funding requirements, potential trade-offs between development and conservation, and the risk of
See also: sustainable development, green infrastructure, environmental policy, climate adaptation.