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? asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 3 months ago

Please help ... What is meant by 'grounded' here in this context? Thanks?

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Through science, partnerships and fieldwork, Conservation International is driving innovation and investments in nature-based solutions to the climate crisis, supporting protections for critical habitats, and fostering economic development that is grounded in the conservation of nature.

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  • busterwasmycat
    Lv 7
    3 months ago
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    based, built upon, founded on. 

  • RP
    Lv 7
    3 months ago

    In this context, it means support by or based on (whatever).

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 months ago

    based in- economic development that also conserves nature

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