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Impact of Climate Change on Livelihoods

Climate change is causing significant environmental disruptions, impacting agriculture, fishing, and livestock herding due to rising temperatures and extreme weather. Effective adaptation and mitigation strategies are essential, but political and economic complexities hinder their implementation. Urgent action is needed to address the environmental and health risks associated with climate change, as evidenced by historical events like the Industrial Revolution and international agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement.

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Impact of Climate Change on Livelihoods

Climate change is causing significant environmental disruptions, impacting agriculture, fishing, and livestock herding due to rising temperatures and extreme weather. Effective adaptation and mitigation strategies are essential, but political and economic complexities hinder their implementation. Urgent action is needed to address the environmental and health risks associated with climate change, as evidenced by historical events like the Industrial Revolution and international agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement.

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Background Information

Climate change is causing significant environmental changes, including rising temperatures,


extreme weather events, and sea level rise, among other disruptions. These changes have a
profound impact on livelihoods, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, fishing, and
livestock herding. As temperatures continue to increase, crop yields are declining due to
droughts, soil degradation, and unpredictable rainfall patterns. Fisheries are being affected
by ocean warming and acidification, while livestock herders struggle with water scarcity and
reduced grazing lands.

Addressing climate change comes with many challenges, including the need for effective
adaptation and mitigation strategies, as well as navigating complex political and economic
factors. Adaptation strategies, such as developing climate-resilient crops and improving
water conservation methods, are crucial for helping communities cope with changing
conditions. Mitigation efforts, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning
to renewable energy sources, are necessary to slow down global warming and its harmful
effects. However, political and economic complexities often make it difficult to implement
these strategies on a global scale.

Scientific data shows that Earth's average temperature has risen by approximately 1.5°F
(0.85°C) over the past century, and projections indicate an additional increase of 0.5°F to
8.6°F (0.3°C to 4.8°C) over the next hundred years, depending on human actions. Even small
changes in global temperatures can lead to significant and potentially dangerous shifts in
climate patterns, increasing the frequency and severity of hurricanes, heatwaves, and heavy
rainfall.

Beyond environmental consequences, climate change also poses serious risks to human
health. Rising temperatures and pollution contribute to poorer air and water quality, which
can lead to respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and increased transmission of
infectious diseases. Warmer conditions can expand the range of disease-carrying insects,
such as mosquitoes, leading to the spread of malaria, dengue fever, and other vector-borne
diseases.

As climate change continues to shape the future of our planet, urgent action is needed to
reduce its impacts and protect both the environment and human societies. Many events
took place in the past years . Some of those global events were to address this issue while
the other events contributed . Below listed are few of those :

o Industrial Revolution (1750-1900): The large-scale burning of coal, oil, and gas began,
leading to increased CO₂ emissions.
o Late 20th Century Awareness (1960s-1990s): Scientists began recognizing the effects
of human activities on climate. In 1988, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC) was established.
o Kyoto Protocol (1997): The first international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse
gas emissions.
o Paris Agreement (2015): Nearly 200 countries committed to limiting global warming
to below 2°C and striving for 1.5°C.

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