7. Glossary

Environmental damage

Damage that seriously affects certain components of the environment: species and natural habitats, water, soil, ecological services.

Liability

Obligation to answer for damage before the courts and to assume the administrative, civil and penal consequences.

Administrative liability

Obligation to answer for damage caused to the administration.

Civil liability

Liability for damage caused to private parties (e.g. neighbors, co-contractors).

Environmental responsibility

Liability for environmental damage.

Criminal liability

Obligation to answer for offences committed.

Ecological...