CLIMATE CHANGE INDUCED DISASTERS

Abstract

Climate change is one of the most critical challenges facing human beings. The impacts range from rise in sea level, increased incidences of drought and flooding, melting ice caps and glaciers, and so on. The change is already leading to more agricultural shortfalls, spread of vector borne diseases and endangered water security. The world has recognized that climate change is no longer solely on environmental problem. Rather, it has become an economic and security issue that will increasingly dominate global and national policies as its impacts become more apparent. Whilst mitigating climate change is highly imperative, its inevitable effects should be concretely looked into. The effects are felt mostly by the developing countries who are the least responsible. Since climate change is a global problem, it needs a global response that embraces the interests and needs of all nations. This paper examines the causes of climate change, projections for climate change, the impact of climate change on key sectors, the impact of Africa, Asia and Europe, climate change and induced disasters and methods and strategies of addressing the problem. Conclusion and recommendations were drawn from the observed reports.