What are the immediate and long-term impacts of climate change on global ecosystems, public health, and socioeconomic stability, and how do these effects exacerbate existing vulnerabilities in different regions?
The global concern over climate change originated from the growing scientific understanding of human impact on the Earth’s climate, particularly greenhouse gas emissions. In the late 19th century, scientists like Svante Arrhenius theorized about the relationship between carbon dioxide and the greenhRead more
The global concern over climate change originated from the growing scientific understanding of human impact on the Earth’s climate, particularly greenhouse gas emissions. In the late 19th century, scientists like Svante Arrhenius theorized about the relationship between carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect. By the latter half of the 20th century, climate change emerged as a significant issue.
In 1979, the First World Climate Conference in Geneva marked the beginning of international discussions on climate change, leading to the establishment of the World Climate Program. The 1988 creation of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) by UNEP and the WMO further solidified global attention on the issue.
Key global meetings addressing climate change include the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, where the UNFCCC was adopted to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations. The 1997 Kyoto Protocol, the first legally binding agreement, required developed countries to reduce emissions. The 2015 Paris Agreement saw 196 countries commit to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The 2018 Katowice Climate Change Conference adopted the Katowice Rulebook for implementing the Paris Agreement. The 2021 Glasgow Climate Pact aimed to accelerate action towards the Paris goals with new pledges on emissions reductions and climate finance. These meetings highlight the need for international cooperation and comprehensive policies to tackle climate change.
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Climate change refers to the long term warming of the planet due to an increase in average global temperature, primarily caused by human activities that release greenhouse gases. Impacts of Climate Change - Climate change harms ecosystems, causing rising temperatures, melting ice and extreme weatherRead more
Climate change refers to the long term warming of the planet due to an increase in average global temperature, primarily caused by human activities that release greenhouse gases.
Impacts of Climate Change –
Climate change devastates ecosystems, health and society by causing irreversible damage. Urgent collective action is necessary to mitigate its impacts, protect vulnerable populations and ensure a sustainable future for all.
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