Mitigation of climate change Flashcards
Mitigation
managing of climate change and reducing the effects
Greenhouse effect
Naturally occurring GHGs that keep the planet warm
Local scale mitigation
Insulating homes
Recycling
Using energy wisely and use of smart metres
Public transport
Paris Agreement
2015
Aim to limit global temps to 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels
Support for developing countries
Meet every 5 years to review and improve goals
What effect does having a 2 degree Celsius temperature rise above pre-industrial levels have on the Amazon?
20-40% of the Amazon would die off within 100 years
EU 20-20-20
20% reduction in GHG emissions
Commitment to 20% of energy from renewable sources
20% increase in efficient energy by 2020
Was EU 20-20-20 successful
Yes - saw a 22% final energy consumption from efficient sources in 2020
Causes of climate change
Rapid population growth
Increase in lifestyle
More manufacturing
Deforestation
Strategies
Carbon sequestration
Renewable energy sources - solar, wind, biofuel, wave etc
Agenda 21 - think global act local - e.g public transport
2015 Sri Lanks
Had lost 76% of mangroves in last century –> First nation to protect all its mangroves
Mangroves absorb more CO2 than other forests –> do not burn either
£2.2 million over 5 years –> plant 9000ha and protect 21000ha
2009 COP15
Copenhagen
Failed to reach any binding obligation
COP 26
2021
Temperature rises within 1.5 degrees Celsius to prevent a climate catastrophe
Current pledges will only limit to 2 degrees celcius
