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High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

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Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to climate policy & international agreements.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Climate Policy & International Agreements

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

mitigation //

/ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/n
Definition:The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something, specifically regarding climate change.
Traducción:mitigación
Example:Global leaders are prioritising carbon mitigation strategies to prevent the temperature from rising beyond 1.5 degrees.
Collocation:climate mitigation
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    • ratify //

    /ˈræt.ɪ.faɪ/v
    Definition:To sign or give formal consent to a treaty, making it valid.
    Traducción:ratificar
    Example:Several nations are expected to ratify the new maritime emissions treaty by the end of the fiscal year.
    Collocation:ratify a treaty
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    • unilateral //

    /ˌjuː.nɪˈlæt.ər.əl/adj
    Definition:An action performed by one person or group alone, without the agreement of others.
    Traducción:unilateral
    Example:The unilateral decision to ban coal mining has caused significant tension between neighbouring states.
    Collocation:unilateral decision
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    • imperative //

    /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/adj
    Definition:Of vital importance; crucial.
    Traducción:imperativo / crucial
    Example:It is an environmental imperative that we transition to renewable energy sources immediately.
    Collocation:moral imperative
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    • discrepancy //

    /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/n
    Definition:A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
    Traducción:discrepancia
    Example:There is a significant discrepancy between the promised emissions cuts and the actual data recorded in 2025.
    Collocation:significant discrepancy
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    • stringent //

    /ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/adj
    Definition:Strict, precise, and exacting.
    Traducción:riguroso / estricto
    Example:The new international framework imposes more stringent regulations on industrial waste disposal.
    Collocation:stringent regulations
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    • advocate //

    /ˈæd.və.keɪt/v
    Definition:To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
    Traducción:abogar por
    Example:Environmental groups continue to advocate for more aggressive carbon taxation policies.
    Collocation:advocate for change
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    • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/adj
    Definition:Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
    Traducción:integral / exhaustivo
    Example:The summit aims to produce a comprehensive roadmap for global decarbonisation.
    Collocation:comprehensive approach
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    • implementation //

    /ˌɪm.plɪ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
    Traducción:implementación
    Example:The successful implementation of the Paris Agreement depends on international cooperation.
    Collocation:effective implementation
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    • precedent //

    /ˈpres.ɪ.dənt/n
    Definition:An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide in similar circumstances.
    Traducción:precedente
    Example:This legal ruling sets a precedent for how climate litigation will be handled in the future.
    Collocation:set a precedent
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important rule, or agreement.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Companies must ensure full compliance with the latest environmental standards to avoid heavy fines.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The committee is conducting a feasibility study on large-scale carbon capture technology.
    Collocation:feasibility study
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    • stakeholder //

    /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/n
    Definition:A person, group, or organisation that has an interest or concern in something.
    Traducción:parte interesada
    Example:All key stakeholders, including NGOs and industry leaders, were present at the climate summit.
    Collocation:key stakeholder
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    • incentivise //

    /ɪnˈsen.tɪ.vaɪz/v
    Definition:To provide with an incentive or motivation to do something.
    Traducción:incentivar
    Example:Governments are looking for ways to incentivise the transition to electric vehicles.
    Collocation:incentivise investment
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    • oversight //

    /ˈəʊ.və.saɪt/n
    Definition:The action of overseeing something; supervision.
    Traducción:supervisión
    Example:The new agency provides oversight to ensure that nations meet their emission targets.
    Collocation:regulatory oversight
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    • disruptive //

    /dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/adj
    Definition:Causing radical change in an industry or system.
    Traducción:disruptivo
    Example:Green technology is often seen as a disruptive force in traditional energy markets.
    Collocation:disruptive technology
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    • accountability //

    /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
    Traducción:rendición de cuentas
    Example:There is a growing demand for corporate accountability regarding environmental impact.
    Collocation:ensure accountability
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    • unprecedented //

    /ʌnˈpres.ɪ.den.tɪd/adj
    Definition:Never done or known before.
    Traducción:sin precedentes
    Example:The scale of the recent floods was unprecedented, prompting calls for immediate policy reform.
    Collocation:unprecedented scale
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    • sustainable //

    /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/adj
    Definition:Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
    Traducción:sostenible
    Example:The transition to sustainable energy is no longer optional; it is a necessity.
    Collocation:sustainable development
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:We must implement measures to mitigate the effects of rising sea levels on coastal cities.
    Collocation:mitigate risks
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    • greenwashing //

    /ˈɡriːn.wɒʃ.ɪŋ/n
    Definition:The process of conveying a false impression that a company's products are environmentally sound.
    Traducción:lavado de imagen verde
    Example:Many activists are calling out corporations for greenwashing their outdated manufacturing processes.
    Collocation:accuse of greenwashing
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    • net-zero //

    /ˌnetˈzɪə.rəʊ/adj
    Definition:Achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere.
    Traducción:emisiones netas cero
    Example:The company has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
    Collocation:net-zero targets
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    • carbon footprint //

    /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/n
    Definition:The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual, event, organization, service, or product.
    Traducción:huella de carbono
    Example:Reducing our carbon footprint is a key goal for the upcoming decade.
    Collocation:reduce carbon footprint
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪn.dʒər/n
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly alters the existing situation.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The breakthrough in fusion energy could be a total game-changer for climate policy.
    Collocation:real game-changer
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    • bottleneck //

    /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/n
    Definition:A situation that causes delay in a process or system.
    Traducción:cuello de botella
    Example:Supply chain issues remain a major bottleneck in the rollout of solar panels globally.
    Collocation:create a bottleneck
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    • buy-in //

    /ˈbaɪ.ɪn/n
    Definition:Acceptance of and willingness to support a policy or plan.
    Traducción:apoyo / aceptación
    Example:Without political buy-in, the new environmental legislation will likely fail.
    Collocation:secure buy-in
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    • ripple effect //

    /ˈrɪp.əl ɪfekt/n
    Definition:A situation in which an event causes a series of other events to happen.
    Traducción:efecto dominó / efecto multiplicador
    Example:The decision to tax carbon will have a ripple effect across all sectors of the economy.
    Collocation:cause a ripple effect
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    • pivot //

    /ˈpɪv.ət/v
    Definition:To turn or twist; to change direction or strategy significantly.
    Traducción:pivotar / cambiar de rumbo
    Example:The industry is forced to pivot towards circular economy models to stay relevant.
    Collocation:pivot towards
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    • tipping point //

    /ˈtɪp.ɪŋ pɔɪnt/n
    Definition:The point at which a series of small changes becomes significant enough to cause a much larger, often irreversible, change.
    Traducción:punto de inflexión / punto crítico
    Example:Scientists warn that we are approaching a tipping point in Arctic ice melting.
    Collocation:reach a tipping point
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    • on track //

    /ɒn træk/phrase
    Definition:Proceeding as planned or expected.
    Traducción:en vías de / según lo previsto
    Example:Are we actually on track to meet the 2030 climate goals, or is it just rhetoric?
    Collocation:stay on track
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