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IPCC ASSESSMENT REPORTS
— CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change
It is a pressing global challenge. The Earth's atmosphere acts as a delicate balance, regulating temperature and supporting life. Human activities have
disrupted this equilibrium by emitting Greenhouse
Gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. GHGs trap heat,
causing the greenhouse effect.
Climate change has consequences for sustainable
development, including sea-level rise, extreme
weather events, altered precipitation, and biodiversity loss.
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
It is a metric that compares the warming effects
of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) to that of CO2 over a
speci昀椀c timeframe. CO2 is used as the baseline, with
a GWP of 1. Other gases have higher GWPs, which
means they have a stronger warming potential. For
example, methane has a GWP of 28-36, and nitrous
oxide has a GWP of about 265-298.
The IPCC
Stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change and is the foremost scienti昀椀c body dedicated to assessing climate change, providing compre8 | STEFFCA.UK
hensive reports that synthesise the latest research
and analyse the impacts, risks, and potential mitigation strategies associated with climate change.
The IPCC assessment reports serve as invaluable
resources, providing a comprehensive understanding of the urgency and complexity of climate
change. They reinforce the need for collective action
and policy interventions to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, adapt to the changing climate, and foster
a sustainable future.
Leveraging the 昀椀ndings of these reports empowers
stakeholders to make informed decisions and drive
transformative change towards a more sustainable
and resilient world.
Key Greenhouse Gases and Their Sources
Carbon dioxide (CO2) - burning fossil fuels, industrial processes, and deforestation.
Methane (CH4) - natural and human sources like
agriculture and land昀椀lls.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) - agriculture and industrial
processes.
Fluorinated gases -synthetic compounds used in
various applications.
