Problems caused by
Global Warming

Mainly, Climate change is likely to contribute substantially to food insecurity in the future, by increasing food prices, and reducing food production. Food may become more expensive as climate change mitigation efforts increase energy prices.

-Changing Weather Patterns: Climate change leads to unpredictable and extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, heatwaves, and storms. These events can disrupt crop growth, damage infrastructure, and affect the livelihoods of farmers.

- Pest and Disease Spread: Warmer temperatures can enable the proliferation of pests and diseases that affect crops and livestock. This can lead to increased reliance on pesticides and veterinary medicines, with potential ecological and health impacts.

- Adaptation Costs: Farmers and agricultural systems will need to adapt to the changing climate, which can be costly. Investments in climate-resilient practices and technologies are often required but may not be accessible to all farmers.

Who are they?

The term “climate refugees” has been used since 1985 when UN Environment Programme (UNEP) expert Essam El-Hinnawi defined climate refugees – also called climate or environmental migrants – as people who have been “forced to leave their traditional habitat, temporarily or permanently, because of marked environmental disruption.” But the extent of the definition still causes some confusion.

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- Environmental Displacement: Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, prolonged droughts, and other climate-related disasters force people to leave their homes and communities. This type of displacement is often referred to as "climate-induced displacement" or "environmental displacement."

- Conflict and Instability: Climate-related stresses, such as water and food scarcity, can contribute to conflict and instability in regions. Displacement often occurs in the context of these conflicts, resulting in refugee movements.

- Vulnerable Populations: Vulnerable populations, including those in low-lying coastal areas and arid regions, are particularly at risk of displacement due to climate change. Indigenous communities, small island nations, and marginalized groups are disproportionately affected.

- Increased Frequency and Intensity: Global warming has led to more frequent and severe natural disasters, including hurricanes, typhoons, heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and heavy rainfall events, which can result in flooding and landslides.

- Sea-Level Rise: Rising global temperatures cause the melting of polar ice and the expansion of seawater, leading to rising sea levels. This can result in coastal flooding, saltwater intrusion, and the displacement of coastal communities.

- Extreme Weather Events: Global warming is linked to the increased occurrence of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and prolonged periods of high temperatures, which can lead to health problems, energy demands, and water shortages.

- Cultural Heritage Loss: Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and other climate-related impacts can damage or destroy cultural and historical sites, artifacts, and landmarks, erasing important aspects of a community's cultural heritage.

- Indigenous Knowledge and Traditions: Climate change can disrupt indigenous communities' traditional knowledge and practices, which are often closely linked to the environment. Changes in weather patterns, ecosystems, and natural resources can challenge the sustainability of these practices.

- Cultural Displacement: Indigenous and traditional communities may be forced to leave their ancestral lands due to climate impacts, leading to the loss of cultural connections to specific landscapes and ecosystems.