climate change

Climate Change

Refers to Earth's system dynamics variations over time, impacting ecosystems.

Greenhouse Effect

Trapping heat in the atmosphere due to greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane.

Impacts of Climate Change

Include extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and species extinction.

Economic Consequences

Impact agriculture, infrastructure, and food security due to climate change.

Mitigation Strategies

Aim to reduce GHG emissions through renewable energy and carbon sequestration.

Global Response

Involves international agreements like the Paris Agreement to combat climate change.

Urgent Action

Needed to limit temperature rise and transition to a low-carbon economy.

Biodiversity and Climate Change

Interconnected, affecting species' growth, behavior, and habitats.

Protected Areas (PA)

Defined spaces managed to conserve nature, ecosystem services, and cultural values.

Coastal Ecosystems

Vital for ecological balance, economic activities, and shoreline protection.

Wetlands

Productive ecosystems facing threats like urbanization and pollution, providing critical services.

Mangroves

Highly productive coastal ecosystems threatened by development and climate change.

Coral Reefs

Biodiverse marine habitats facing threats like ocean warming and pollution.

Environmental Justice

Advocates for a clean environment, fair treatment, and inclusive decision-making.

Climate Justice

Focuses on fairness, equity, and holding entities accountable for climate impacts.

UNFCCC

A response to climate change concerns, aiming for collaboration through mitigation, adaptation, finance, and technology transfer.

Kyoto Protocol

Aims for cost-effective emission reductions, faced challenges due to lack of participation by major emitters.

Paris Agreement

Shifts to voluntary national commitments, emphasizes transparency, accountability, and global solidarity.

Montreal Protocol

Successful in phasing out ODSs, showcases international cooperation in addressing environmental challenges.

COP

Shapes international climate policy, fosters collaboration among countries, COP26 focused on increasing ambition.

Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol

Seeks to extend commitment period, effectiveness depends on ratification.

IPCC

Provides scientific basis for climate policy decisions, evaluates latest climate science through experts worldwide.

WIM

Addresses climate impacts beyond adaptation, aims to enhance resilience and reduce loss and damage.

Marrakech Partnership

Facilitates collaboration between governments and non-state actors to scale up climate action.

Ecosystem Services

PAs provide water purification, erosion control, and flood regulation, essential for human well-being.

Biodiversity Protection

PAs support diverse ecosystems and species, crucial for ecosystem resilience and carbon sequestration.

Community Benefits

Local communities benefit from PAs through sustainable livelihoods, tourism, and cultural heritage preservation.

International Agreements

Recognize PAs' role in climate change mitigation and adaptation, emphasize global climate goals.

Capacity Building

Essential for effective PA management and climate change adaptation, includes training and knowledge sharing.

Innovative Financing

Mechanisms like payments for ecosystem services incentivize PA conservation, support climate resilience projects.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Crucial for adaptive PA management, uses remote sensing and community-based monitoring.

Collaborative Networks

Facilitate knowledge exchange among PA managers, enhance effectiveness in addressing climate change challenges.