Climate Change Impacts & Policy by Audrey Hoyle

Sustainable Development Goals

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work and economic growth
peace and justice
health and education
saving the planet
countries working together
equality
end poverty and hunger

Rory Lamm

saving the planet
equality
health and education
work and economic growth
countries working together
peace and justice
end poverty and hunger

Climate Change Overview

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The world is getting warmer
Its because of us
We're sure
Ice is melting fast
Weather is wreaking havoc
Species are being disturbed
We can do something about it

Human Health

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a. Food insecurity adds to climate change by disrupting agricultural systems, causing unpredictable weather patterns, and intensifying natural disasters, thereby compromising global food production and accessibility.
b. Infectious diseases add to climate change through urbanization, and global travel, pose persistent threats to public health, emphasizing the critical need for robust surveillance, rapid response mechanisms, and international collaboration to mitigate their impact.
c. Mental health, an integral component of overall well-being, is influenced by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and environmental factors, underscoring the importance of destigmatization, accessible mental health care, and a holistic approach to fostering emotional resilience.
Mass concentrations of animals, Mass concentrations of people, Travel and Climate change
Make smart investments, provide more funding for research, early response to outbreaks, supplies for testing, and control illegal wildlife trade.

Wildlife

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Me: Mountain Gorillas are vulnerable due to their small population size/ low reproductive rate.

Rory: Asian Elephants face threats including sensitivity to changing climate conditions, limited adaptive capacity, and exposure to significant climate variations

Taylor: Polar Bear are threatened by the changing climate.

Trees

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Heat/drought: Hotter air pulls more water from soil and trees during a drought, even as heat stress requires trees to pump

more water to leaves. To survive mounting stressors, trees may temporarily shut down some processes.

Pathogens: Trees can contract and host infectious diseases such as blister rust, which ravages many pine species. A warming climate can alter pathogen life cycles and extend sparing times.

Sea-level rise: Mangrove forests buffer many of the world’s shorelines but need freshwater to survive. Rising seas are cutting them off from that vital resource.

Climate Change Negotiations Timeline

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1) In 1988, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is set up. In 1992, the Convention on Climate Change is adopted. In 1997, the Kyoto Protocol is adopted. In 2015, the Paris Agreement is adopted.

2) Countries agreed to the goal of climate neutrality, increased funding for vulnerable developing countries, and less money for new fossil fuel projects. However, they did not reach a common response phasing out the use of coal.

3) Transitioning to clean energy, Centering nature, people, lives and livelihoods, delivering on finance, and mobilizing inclusivity.

4) The Inflation Reduction Act addresses the climate crisis by making unprecedented funding available for USDA conservation, forestry, and climate-smart agriculture programs.