impact vulnerability and adaption to climate change

This presentation about impact vulnerability and adaption to climate change subject of basic of environment science

1. Impact, Vulnerability, and Adaptation to Climate Change UDIT MISHRA KAUSHALYA THE- SKILL UNIVERSITY Enl.NO 1C2400204011023 BCA- SEM 1 DIV-B

2. Introduction to Climate Change Definition: Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns. Importance: Affects ecosystems, human health, economies, and societies.

3. Causes of Climate Change Natural Causes: Volcanic eruptions, solar radiation variations. Human-Induced Causes: Greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, industrial activities.

4. Impact of Climate Change – Global Warming Rising Temperatures: Average global temperatures increasing. Melting Glaciers & Ice Caps: Contributing to sea-level rise. Extreme Weather Events: More frequent and severe heatwaves, storms.

5. Impact of Climate Change – Biodiversity Loss Species Extinction: Many species unable to adapt quickly. Ecosystem Disruption: Impact on food chains and habitat stability.

6. Impact of Climate Change – Water Scarcity Changing Precipitation Patterns: Droughts in some areas, floods in others. Impact on Freshwater Resources: Reduced availability for drinking, agriculture.

7. Impact of Climate Change – Human Health and Agriculture Health Risks: Heat stress, spread of diseases like malaria and dengue. Agricultural Impact: Reduced crop yields, soil degradation, pest proliferation.

8. Vulnerability to Climate Change Geographic Factors High-Risk Areas: Coastal regions, island nations, arid zones. Examples: Sea-level rise impacting Mumbai, desertification in Rajasthan.

9. Vulnerability to Climate Change Socio-economic Factors Economic Disparities: Poor communities have limited resources for adaptation. Social Inequality: Marginalized groups disproportionately affected.

10. Vulnerability to Climate Change Urban and Ecosystem Sensitivity Urban Areas: Poor infrastructure leads to increased flooding, heat islands. Ecosystems: Fragile ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves highly sensitive.

11. Adaptation to Climate Change Technological Measures Climate-Resilient Crops: Developing drought-resistant varieties. Renewable Energy: Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power to reduce emissions. Infrastructure Improvements: Building flood defenses, improving water management.

12. Adaptation to Climate Change Policy Measures Government Policies: Carbon pricing, subsidies for green technologies. International Agreements: Paris Agreement, National Action Plans.