managing climate change

• What is the purpose of mitigation strategies in relation to climate change?

  Mitigation strategies aim to reduce the causes of climate change by decreasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
• How does planting trees help mitigate climate change?

  Planting trees increases the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed from the atmosphere through photosynthesis.
• What is Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)?


  CCS is a technology designed to reduce emissions from power stations burning fossil fuels by capturing carbon dioxide and transporting it to safe storage locations, such as deep underground.
• How can alternative energy production help mitigate climate change?

  Replacing fossil fuels with nuclear or renewable energy sources can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• What are some examples of alternative energy projects in the UK?

  In the UK, more offshore wind farms are being built, such as in East Anglia, and several wave, tidal, and nuclear power projects have been planned.
• What is the purpose of the Paris Agreement?

  The Paris Agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming. It was signed by 195 parties and came into force on 4th November 2016.
• How does the Paris Agreement support developing countries?

  It encourages developed countries to help developing countries implement mitigation strategies.
• What emissions reduction targets have the EU and the UK set under the Paris Agreement?

  The EU and the UK have pledged to reduce their emissions by at least 40% from their 1990 levels by 2030.
• What is the purpose of adaptation strategies in relation to climate change?

  Adaptation strategies aim to respond to the effects of climate change by adjusting human activities and systems.
• How are agricultural systems being changed to adapt to climate change?

  Changes include planting new crop types suited to new climate conditions, such as soya, peaches, and grapes in southern England, and using biotechnology to develop crop varieties resistant to extreme weather.
• What is an example of a drought-resistant crop being used to adapt to climate change?

  Drought-resistant millet is being grown in Kenya.
• How can water supply be managed to adapt to drier conditions predicted by climate change?

  Efficient water use can be promoted through water meters in homes, and by collecting and recycling rainwater and wastewater.
• By how much are sea levels expected to rise by 2100, and what impact will this have?

  Sea levels are predicted to rise about 65 cm by 2100, which could flood many islands and coastal areas.
• What are some strategies to cope with rising sea levels?

  Strategies include better flood warning systems and physical defences like flood barriers, e.g., the Thames Barrier in London.
• How are people in less affluent areas, such as Bangladesh, adapting to rising sea levels?

  In areas that can't afford expensive flood defences, people are building raised flood-resistant structures.