16(Future of Earth 2020 Report) Flashcards
1
Q
who published it
A
Indian Institute of science+South Asia Future Earth Regional Office, Divecha center for climate change
2
Q
why is the report preapered
A
Reduce carbon footprint
3
Q
what is carbon foot print
A
Total amount of green house gas(Co2+CH4) that is generated by our actions
4
Q
what are the current 5 risks as per the report
A
1 Failure of climate change mitigation and adaption 2 Extreme weather events 3 Loss to bio diversity and ecosystem 4 food crises 5 water crisis
5
Q
what is the difference between mitigation and adaptation
A
Mitigation=Completely preventing the event by taking appropriate methods
Adaptation=The event has taken place and we are reducing its impact
