mitigation
mi-ti-ga-tion
noun
A measure taken to prevent or reduce the impact of a disaster.
"The construction of sea walls is a form of mitigation against coastal erosion."
noun
The act of making something less severe or unpleasant.
"The new policy is a mitigation of the previous strict rules."
noun
The act of reducing the severity or impact of something, especially climate change.
"The company's efforts to reduce carbon emissions are an example of climate change mitigation."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: extenuation, moderation, palliation