Poverty, Livelihoods, and Sustainable Development

These flashcards encompass key terms and definitions regarding the impact of climate change on society, poverty, and sustainable development, aimed at aiding exam preparation.

Vulnerability

The susceptibility to harm or damage, particularly in the context of climate change impacts.

Livelihoods

The means by which individuals or families secure their basic needs, often affected by socio-economic factors and environmental conditions.

Climate Resilient Development

Development that minimizes the adverse effects of climate change while maximizing opportunities for human advancement in a low-emission and resilient future.

Poverty-Environment Trap

A situation where environmental degradation and poverty mutually reinforce each other, increasing the likelihood of chronic poverty.

Maladaptation

Unintended consequences of adaptation strategies that fail to address the root causes of vulnerabilities, often exacerbating inequity.

Shared Socio-Economic Pathways (SSP)

Scenarios that describe possible future socio-economic developments considering factors like economic growth, poverty, inequality, and demographic change.

Social Tipping Points

Critical thresholds where small changes can lead to significant and often irreversible social transformations.

Climate Hazards

Extreme weather events and phenomena driven by climate change, impacting human life and the environment.

Loss and Damage

Negative impacts resulting from climate change that can be economic or non-economic, often experienced by vulnerable communities.

Interdisciplinary Working

Collaborative approaches that integrate knowledge and methods from different fields to address complex challenges like climate change.