Health and environment key terms

2. _______drugs, Medications that have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs but are typically sold at lower prices once patent protections expire
4. _______finance, Funds allocated to help vulnerable countries adjust to the adverse effects of climate change, such as building resilient infrastructure
5. _______safety net, Government programs designed to provide a minimum level of income, service, or support for disadvantaged individuals
7. _______ compensation, Financial reparations sought by countries severely affected by climate change, often from nations with higher historical greenhouse gas emissions
8. _______illness, A disease that is incurable and expected to lead to the patient's death within a relatively short period
11. _______system, A legal framework that grants inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a certain period, preventing others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission
12. _______effect, A strategy where local activists appeal to international allies or institutions to pressure their own governments when domestic avenues are blocked

1. _______interests, Individuals or organizations with a strong interest in maintaining or influencing a situation to their advantage, often financially
3. The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering; also known as assisted dying
6. Legal actions taken to hold governments or corporations accountable for contributing to climate change or failing to mitigate its effects
7. _______disobedience, Nonviolent actions that intentionally break laws or norms to protest policies or injustices
9. The right or condition of self-governance; in this context, a patient's ability to make independent decisions about their own body and life
10. The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, often by special interest groups