Heatwaves in a Changing Climate

Gawith, Megan; Downing, Thomas E.; Karacostas, T.

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“…Higher atmospheric temperatures cause more water evaporation, increasing humidity and leading to higher levels of precipitation in many areas of the world. The combination of heat and humidity in itself leads to an increase in morbidity rates (Gawith et al, 1999) [12] . The number and severity of natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and floods appear to be increasing as global warming increases.…”

Section: Impact Of Climate Change In Developing Countriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

To review the impact and copping strategies of climate change in developing countries

Geremewe¹

2019

Int. J. Hortic. Food Sci.

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Rapid change in climate is set to alter the delicate balance that exists between man and nature. The literature to this effect points out that the poorest countries and communities are likely to suffer the most because of their geographic locations, low income and low institutional capacity, as well as their greater reliance on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture. Even if climate mitigations plans are implemented properly there will be some degree of warming due to inertia of emissions already released. As such, there is a strong consensus about the need of adaptation to changing climatic conditions. Adaptation to climate change is given increasing international attention as the confidence in climate change projections is getting higher. Developing countries have specific needs for adaptation due to high vulnerabilities, and they will in this way carry a great part of the global costs of climate change although the rising atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations are mainly the responsibility of industrialized countries. Adaptation is believed to enhance the resilience against increasing climate variability. In this backdrop, the objective of the present paper is, therefore, to systematically and critically review the existing literature on the impacts of climate change and choice of adaptations across countries and draw insights for suggesting a comprehensive policy framework particularly for developing countries in this regard. The paper finds that the role of government and civil society is crucial for enabling efficient adaptation methods. Development policies and programs having synergy effect with climate change initiatives help adapt with the changing climate better. However, the availability of clean technology in developing countries will play the decisive role in controlling their growth rate of emission.

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Section: Impact Of Climate Change In Developing Countriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

To review the impact and copping strategies of climate change in developing countries

Geremewe¹

2019

Int. J. Hortic. Food Sci.

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Heatwaves in a Changing Climate

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To review the impact and copping strategies of climate change in developing countries

To review the impact and copping strategies of climate change in developing countries

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