Climate
Change
Addressing climate change
problem
"The solutions to climate
change are already here.
We just need to implement
them."
- Christiana Figueres
What is Climate
Change?
Climate change refers to long term changes
in temperature and weather patterns around
the world. While these changes can occur
naturally, human activities such as the
burning of fossil fuels are accelerating this
process significantly.
Mitigation APPROACH
Mitigating climate change means reducing the
impacts of climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas
emissions is crucial to mitigating climate change. This
can be achieved by decreasing the sources of these
gases, such as fossil fuel burning, and enhancing the
natural "sinks" that absorb them, like oceans, forests,
and soil. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change emphasizes the need to prevent
harmful human interference with the climate system
and stabilize greenhouse gas levels to allow
ecosystems to adapt. This adaptation will ultimately
lead to a sufficient food supply and sustainable
economic development.
Adaptation Approach
The adaptation approach aims to reduce people's
vulnerability to the negative impacts of climate
change while utilizing the positive effects and
benefits to their advantage. The 2014 United
Nations Report on Climate Change Impacts said
about, Adaptation and Vulnerability, which
states that world governments are implementing
policies to adapt to climate change. The text also
outlines several key areas where governments
need to focus on adaptation, including coping
with extreme disasters, protecting coastlines,
dealing with sea-level encroachment, managing
land and forests, addressing water scarcity,
developing resilient crops, and protecting energy
and public infrastructure.
What can we
do to address
climate
change?
At home
1. Change light bulbs
Replace old light fixtures and bulbs with energy-efficient
options to reduce energy consumption and heat generation.
2. Reduce, reuse, and recycle
Practice these three actions to conserve energy, reduce
pollution, and minimize waste. Recycle paper, newspapers,
bottles, and biodegradable products, and compost food
waste to reduce landfill waste.
3. Use water efficiently
Conserve water by reducing heating, pumping, and treating
water consumption. Saving water can help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
4. Practice composting
Convert food and yard waste into natural fertilizers to
reduce landfill waste and limit greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Reduce,Reuse, and
1. Manage your office Recycle
Making your office a greener
equipment energy wisely
space is easy with the three
Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and
Always switch off Recycle. Start by reducing
computers and monitors
At the office
your paper consumption,
at the end of the day using both sides of paper,
unless they need to 2. Learn to commute and opting for digital
remain on. Printers - as documents. Next, reuse old
with computers, switch Learning to commute is about folders and binders for new
off all printers at the end purposes. Finally, make sure
finding the most efficient,
of the day. A plug-in to recycle paper, plastic,
convenient, and enjoyable way to
seven day timer could and other materials in
travel between your home and designated bins. By
help to make sure they work or school. It involves embracing these simple
are not left on out of choosing the right mode of practices, you can
hours transportation, planning your contribute to a more
route, and minimizing stress sustainable workplace.
along the way.
on the street
1. Buy a fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicle:
Choose a car that uses less fuel and produces
fewer greenhouse gases.
2. Drive smart: Drive carefully to improve fuel
efficiency, such as avoiding hard acceleration and
excessive idling.
3. Ensure proper car maintenance: Regular
maintenance helps improve fuel efficiency and
reduces emissions.
Check tires regularly: Underinflated tires can
reduce fuel efficiency and increase emissions
4. Use renewable fuels: Choose alternative fuels
that produce fewer greenhouse gases.
Climate change is a global
challenge that requires
collective action.
By raising awareness and
adopting sustainable
measures, we can protect the
planet for future generations.
Thank
you