Significance of Climate change
Climate change is characterized by long-term alterations in temperature and weather patterns primarily driven by human activities, such as greenhouse gas emissions. This phenomenon poses significant challenges to biodiversity, food production, and public health, increasing the incidence of diseases and impacting water resources. The adverse effects of climate change necessitate adaptation strategies and innovative practices to mitigate its impact on ecosystems and human well-being. It is considered one of the most pressing global issues of this century.
Synonyms: Global warming, Climate crisis, Environmental change, Climate emergency
In Dutch: Klimaatverandering; In Finnish: Ilmastonmuutos; In Spanish: Cambio climático
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
The concept of Climate change in local and regional sources
Climate change involves long-term temperature and weather shifts affecting water supplies, serves as a metaphor for human behavior transitions, and results from human activities, prompting the need for adaptive societal strategies.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Metaphors for transition in nature reflecting changes in human behavior and relationships, akin to seasons transitioning.[1]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Significant shifts in temperature and weather patterns driven by human activity, necessitating adaptation strategies for societies.[2]
The concept of Climate change in scientific sources
Climate change is a global challenge impacting health, integrated into the One Health strategy, highlighting environmental health interactions. It represents long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, significantly influencing global health outcomes.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The text refers to climate change as a significant issue, and one of the factors that are becoming increasingly acute in the coming years.[3] (2) Climate change increases cross-species viral transmission risk, potentially increasing the chances of pandemics.[4] (3) This is one of the factors identified as a contributing factor of childhood malnutrition, along with food insecurity, maternal education, socio-economic status, and government policy.[5] (4) This is a phenomenon with unpredictable environmental changes that destabilize human health, necessitating a resilient and adaptive healthcare system.[6] (5) This is a phenomenon impacting indigenous communities, and it is related to their health, well-being, and lifeways in different regions.[7]