Environmental Challenges and Social Sciences Pragmatic Interventions

Flashcards based on environmental challenges, climatic change, and socio-economic impacts discussed in the lecture.

Environmental Challenges

The dynamics of the social world that generate uncertainty and danger, promoting social concerns about survival threats.

Global Warming

A direct consequence of climate change, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, leading to increased global temperatures.

Climate Change

A major threat affecting humanity, disrupting economies and communities due to human-caused changes in weather and climate extremes.

Socio-Economic Consequences

The pervasive effects of climate change on economic sectors, human security, health, culture, and environmental quality.

Mitigation

Interventions aimed at reducing emissions and adapting to climate consequences to protect people, businesses, and ecosystems.

Disaster

A sudden, calamitous event causing serious disruption in a community, leading to widespread losses exceeding local resources.

Natural Disasters

Events such as wildfires, droughts, floods, and earthquakes that cause significant damage and disruption.

Under-reporting

The failure to adequately document economic costs of disasters, particularly prevalent in Africa and other regions.

Social Scientific Imperative

The role of social scientists in identifying strategies and response actions to improve monitoring and response to climate change impacts.

Pragmatic Strategies

Long-term, interdisciplinary, and integrated approaches for adapting to and managing climate change and disaster resistance.