The Impact of Climate Change and Its Response Strategies

Authors

  • Yingxianxian Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6911/WSRJ.202501_11(1).0006

Keywords:

Climate change; Main impact; Response strategies; Sustainable development.

Abstract

Climate change, as a major challenge facing the world today, has permeated into various fields such as natural environment, social economy, and human health. This article provides a detailed analysis of the main impacts of climate change, including the frequent occurrence of extreme weather events, degradation of ecosystems, threats to agricultural production, and exacerbation of public health crises. This article also proposes systematic strategies to address these issues. From the perspective of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, the importance of energy transition, low-carbon transportation, carbon capture technology, and natural solutions has been emphasized; From the perspective of enhancing adaptability, the focus is on exploring the optimization of infrastructure construction, water resource management, agricultural adjustment, and public health systems. At the same time, the article also points out the crucial role of global cooperation and public participation in addressing climate change. Through international agreements, carbon market mechanisms, and widespread public action, we can promote the achievement of emission reduction targets and enhance society's climate resilience. This article aims to provide scientific basis and practical guidance for governments, businesses, and the public to help achieve long-term sustainable responses to climate change.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

[1] Masson-Delmotte, V. P., Zhai, P., Pirani, S. L., Connors, C., Péan, S., Berger, N., ... & Scheel Monteiro, P. M. (2021). Ipcc, 2021: Summary for policymakers. in: Climate change 2021: The physical science basis. contribution of working group i to the sixth assessment report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change.

[2] Segger, M. C. C., & Voigt, C. (Eds.). (2024). Routledge Handbook of Climate Law and Governance: Courage, Contributions and Compliance. Taylor & Francis.

[3] Abarca, S., Chevreuil, V., & Hunter, R. A Perishing Predator: Polar Bears Starve as Ice Recedes.

[4] Walls, S. C., Barichivich, W. J., & Brown, M. E. (2013). Drought, deluge and declines: the impact of precipitation extremes on amphibians in a changing climate. Biology, 2(1), 399-418.

[5] Malhi, Y., Aragão, L. E., Galbraith, D., Huntingford, C., Fisher, R., Zelazowski, P., ... & Meir, P. (2009). Exploring the likelihood and mechanism of a climate-change-induced dieback of the Amazon rainforest. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 106(49), 20610-20615.

[6] Finn, D., & Marshall, J. T. (2018). Superstorm Sandy at five: Lessons on law as catalyst and obstacle to long-term recovery following catastrophic disasters. Envtl. L. Rep. News & Analysis, 48, 10494.

[7] Humans Rights Watch, 2021: Canada: Disastrous impact of extreme heat: failure to protect older people, People with Disabilities in British Columbia. Available at: https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/10/05/canada-disastrous-impact-extreme-heat#n.d

[8] Kreienkamp, F., Philip, S. Y., Tradowsky, J. S., Kew, S. F., Lorenz, P., Arrighi, J., ... & Wanders, N. (2021). Rapid attribution of heavy rainfall events leading to the severe flooding in Western Europe during July 2021. World Weather Atribution.

[9] Qin, R., Khakzad, N., & Zhu, J. (2020). An overview of the impact of Hurricane Harvey on chemical and process facilities in Texas. International journal of disaster risk reduction, 45, 101453.

[10] Reiter, P. (1998). Global-warming and vector-borne disease in temperate regions and at high altitude. The Lancet, 351(9105), 839-840.

[11] Shabnam, N. (2014). Natural disasters and economic growth: A review. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 5, 157-163.

[12] Jha, M. K., & Dev, M. (2024). Impacts of Climate Change. In Smart Internet of Things for Environment and Healthcare (pp. 139-159). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

Downloads

Published

2024-12-18

Issue

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Liu, Yingxianxian. 2024. “The Impact of Climate Change and Its Response Strategies”. World Scientific Research Journal 11 (1): 60-65. https://doi.org/10.6911/WSRJ.202501_11(1).0006.