Human Rights Quiz #2

Heatwaves key message

Every heatwave in the world is now made stronger and more likely to happen because of human-caused climate change

heatwaves point of note and caution

Don’t be too cautious — heatwaves are unilaterally linked to global warming

Tropical Cyclones: Key messages

• The overall number of tropical cyclones per year has not changed, but climate change has increased the occurrence of the most intense and destructive storms.

• Extreme rainfall from tropical cyclones has increased substantially, in line with rainfall from other sources.

• Storm surges are higher due to climate change-driven sea level rise.

Tropical Cyclones: points of note and caution

There is no increase of cyclones overall.

Individual cyclone intensities and wind speeds are not currently higher because of global warming

Droughts: Key messages

Droughts are becoming more common and more severe due to climate change in some areas only

droughts: points of note and caution

• Droughts are very complex and diverse, making it difficult to acknowledge certainty.

• There are many factors to consider other than climate change in the case of impactful droughts, particularly regarding water management