Climate change: an

urgent global challenge

Climate change poses serious threats to the environment, economy, and
human well-being worldwide, requiring immediate action.
Understanding the science behind
climate change
1 Greenhouse gases
Increased emissions trap heat, warming the planet.

2 Temperature rise
Global temperatures have risen significantly in recent decades.

3 Climate impacts
Extreme weather, sea level rise, and ecosystem changes.
Causes of climate change: human activities
and natural factors
Human activities Natural factors Overwhelming human
impact
Burning fossil fuels, Solar activity, volcanic
deforestation, agriculture, eruptions, and natural Human-caused emissions are
and industrialization. climate variability. the dominant driver of
modern climate change.
Impacts of climate change: environmental,
social, and economic
1 Environmental 2 Social impacts 3 Economic impacts
impacts Displacement, food and Disruption to industries,
Biodiversity loss, water insecurity, and infrastructure damage,
ecosystem disruption, public health challenges. and increased costs.
and natural disaster
intensification.
Strategies for climate change
mitigation: renewable energy and energy
efficiency
Renewable energy Energy efficiency
Transitioning to solar, wind, Improving building design,
hydroelectric, and other clean power transportation, and industrial processes
sources. to use less energy.

Policy & Innovation

Implementing supportive regulations and investing in climate-friendly technological
advancements.
Adaptation measures: building
resilience and preparing for climate
impacts
Infrastructure
Strengthening buildings, transportation, and other systems to withstand
climate threats.

Ecosystem restoration
Protecting and restoring natural habitats to enhance environmental
resilience.

Community planning
Developing emergency response plans and supporting vulnerable
populations.
International efforts and agreements to
address climate change

United Nations Paris Agreement Climate Finance UNFCCC

Leading international Legally binding treaty Funding for United Nations
cooperation and to limit global mitigation and Framework
policy frameworks. temperature rise. adaptation in Convention on
developing countries. Climate Change.
Individual actions and the role of
communities in combating climate change
Individual actions Community initiatives Collective impact

Reducing carbon footprint, Implementing sustainable Grassroots movements and

conserving energy, and practices, supporting local community-driven solutions
advocating for change. renewable energy, and can drive meaningful climate
resilience-building. action.