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1
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refers to long term shifts in temperature, precipitation and other atmospheric
conditions on earth

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Climate change

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these gases traps heat, leading to a warming effect known as

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greenhouse effect

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It’s primarily
driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, which releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere

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Climate change

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3
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The ____is a natural process that warms
the Earth’s surface.

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greenhouse effect

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4
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It occurs
when certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, much like the glass
walls of a greenhouse trap heat inside. These gases,
known as greenhouse gases, include (4)

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Greenhouse effect;
carbon dioxide (CO2),
methane (CH4), nitrous oxide
(N20), and water vapor.

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5
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Impacts on species distribution (7)

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-Shifts in habitat range
-Range contraction and extinction
-Altered migration patterns
-Change in Phenology
-Invasive species
-Altered ecosystem services
-Impacts on human livelihood

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6
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refers to
any changes or modifications
that occur within an
ecosystem, affecting its
structure, function, or
composition.

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Ecosystem alteration

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7
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can result from
various factors, including
natural processes, human
activities, climate change, or
interactions between different
species within the ecosystem.

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ecosystem alteration

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Altered ecosystem (5)

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Habitat modification
Introduction of invasive species
Pollution
Climate change
Natural disturbances

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9
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involves modifying
our decisions, activities and ways of
thinking to adjust to a changing climate

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Adaptation

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10
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aims to reduce
the causes of climate change

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Mitigation

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Adaptation strategies (5)

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-Ecosystem-based adaptation
-Infrastructure resilience
-Community-based adaptation
-Climate-relient agriculture
-Early warning systems

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Mitigation strategies
(5)

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-Transition to renewable energy
-Energy efficiency
-Afforestation and reforestation
-Carbon capture and storage
-International cooperation

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International strategies on climate change (4)

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-United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
-Kyoto Protocol
-Paris Agreement
-Montreal Protocol

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international treaty aimed at stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to prevent dangerous
anthropogenic interference with
the climate system.

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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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15
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international treaty adopted under
the UNFCCC, which sets binding
emission reduction targets for
developed countries (Annex I countries) for the period 2008-
2012. .

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Kyoto Protocol

16
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adopted in 2015 under the
UNFCCC, aims to strengthen the
global response to climate change
by keeping global temperature rise
well below 2 degrees Celsius
above pre-industrial levels and
pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5
degrees Celsius.

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Paris Agreement

17
Q

while primarily focused on ozone
depletion, the ___ is
also significant for climate change
as it phased out the production and
consumption. of ozone-depleting
substances (ODS), many of which
are potent greenhouse gases.

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Montreal Protocol

18
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national regulations on climate change (general environmental laws): 2

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-Philippine Environmental Policy (Presidential
Decree No. 1151)

-Philippine Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) System (Presidential Decree No. 1586):

19
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Established in 1977, this decree declares the national environmental
policy and goals, including the right to a healthy environment and the requirement for
environmental impact assessments

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Philippine Environmental Policy (Presidential
Decree No. 1151):

20
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Enacted in 1978, this decree mandates that
government &gencies, government-owned
corporations, and private companies prepare
an EIS for any project or activity that could
affect environmental quality

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Philippine Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) System (Presidential Decree No. 1586):

21
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Waste and Pollution_Management: (5)

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-Marine Pollution Decree of 1976:
- Water Code of the Philippines
- Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes
Control Act of 1990 (RA 6969)
- Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003):
-Philippine_Clean Water Act of 2004 (RA 9275):

22
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This decree regulates
activities that could pollute marine waters.

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Marine Pollution Decree of 1976:

23
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: This code establishes a
framework for protecting water resources from pollution and
promoting sustainable water management.

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Water Code of the Philippines

24
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This Act regulates the
importation, manufacture, storage, transport, treatment and
disposal of toxic substances and hazardous wastes.

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Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes
Control Act of 1990 (RA 6969):

25
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This Act promotes integrated solid waste management,
including waste segregation, recycling, and proper disposal.

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Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003):

26
Q

This Act aims
to protect Philippine water bodies from pollution and
promotes a comprehensive strategy for preventing and
minimizing pollution

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Philippine_Clean Water Act of 2004 (RA 9275):

27
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Additional Laws: (3)

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-Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2009
(RA 9512)
-Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act of 1992:
- Climate Ghange Act of 2009 (RA 9729):

28
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This Act promotes environmental
awareness and education among Filipinos.

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Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2009
(RA 9512):

29
Q

This Act provides a special framework for
environmental protection and sustainable
development in Palawan, an ecologically critical area.

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Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act of 1992:

30
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This Act,
covered in a separate response, addresses climate
change through adaptation, mitigation, and
collaboration strategy

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Climate Ghange Act of 2009 (RA 9729):

31
Q

It provides the
overarching framework for global
climate action and serves as the
basis for negotiations/and
agreements among countries

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UNFCCC

32
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It introduced mechanisms
such as emissions trading and
Clean Development Mechanism
(CDM) to facilitate emissions
reductions and promote
sustainable development

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Kyoto protocol

33
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It includes
nationally determined contributions
(NDCs) where countries set their
own emission reduction targets
and submit them to the UNFCCC.

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Paris agreement

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