Climate Change

Changes in weather patterns and temperatures on a global scale

Greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane, trap heat in the atmosphere —> warming up the planet.

Leads to various impacts, including melting glaciers and polar ice, sea-level rise, and more intense weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves.

Changes in rainfall patterns can result in floods and droughts, affecting water availability and agricultural productivity.

Poses risks to ecosystems and biodiversity, with impacts on plant-/ animal species

Leads to destruction of natural habitats.

Exacerbate air pollution, can leads to lung and heart disease.

Changes in ecosystems and habitats can:

• disrupt food chains —> affect the availability of resources, impacting human livelihoods

Mitigation: involves reducing gas emissions by the use of renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency

Adaptation: focuses on preparing for the impacts of climate change, including implementing infrastructure improvements, developing climate-resilient agricultural practices, and enhancing disaster preparedness.

Primarily caused by humans, such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.