Lecture 7

Adverse Effects of Climate

Change
 OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

• Determine the impact of climate change

on human and man-made systems.
• Explain the effects of climate change.
• Recognize the importance of addressing
the climate change.
Adverse Effects of Climate
Change
International Efforts to Address Climate Change
•Adverse Effects of Climate
Change
 International Efforts to Address Climate
Change
IPCC (Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change)

-It was tasked to assess

scientific, technical, and
socioeconomic information
for understanding climate
change.
 I nte r n at i o n a l Ef fo r t s to
A d d re s s C l i m a te C h a n ge

IPCC (Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change)

-In 2005 and pursuant to the

Kyoto Protocol, agreed to
cut their combined emissions
to 5% below the 1990 levels
by 2008-2012.
 International Efforts to Address Climate
Change
IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
Implementing Measures

1. Promoting greater awareness of environmental

issues among their citizens.

2. Developing proper attitudes toward the

environment among the young members of society.
 Mitigation
•Adverse Effects of Climate
Change
 Mitigation
• Using less energy by
turning off the lights,
television, or
computer, when your
are not using them.

• Conserving water
and recycling.
 Mitigation
• Switching to
renewable sources of
energy like solar,
wind, geothermal, or
wave energy from
the sea, instead of
burning coal, oil or
gas.
 Mitigation
• Capturing
landfill gases
or making
use of
biogas as
another
energy
source.
 Mitigation
• Walking to nearby
destinations.
• Using bicycles to
work or school,
among others.
 Adaptation
•Adverse Effects of Climate
Change
 Adaptation
• Lessening solid
waste and
upgrading sewer
systems.

• Ex: Eco-bag
 Adaptation
• Developing
emergency alert
systems (EAS).

• This is done via

television and
radio broadcasts,
Internet and text
alerts.
 Adaptation
• Providing public
cooling centers.
• Using natural
energy for lighting
and to heat or
cool buildings.
• Building weather-
resistant
infrastructure.
Both Adaptation and Mitigation
•Adverse Effects of Climate
Change
 Both Adaptation and Mitigation
• These reduce
greenhouse gas
emissions.
• Help people prepare for
climate change.
• These include planting
trees, building green
roofs or roof gardens.
• Buying local food and
using less water.
 Roof Garden
• It is the roof of a building
that is partially or
completely covered with
plants, a growing medium,
planted on a waterproof
membrane.

• This reduces storm water

runoff and lowers the cost of
cooling a building.
Activity 7
 Activity 7
Indicate which of the statements below show actions off or show a need for
mitigation, adaptation, or both. Fill up the Venn Diagram only with the numbers
of the statements. Justify your classifications. (Page 215-216)
MITIGATION ADAPTATION
Reducing GHG emissions Reducing harmful effects
Evaluation 6
Assignment:
• Study the following topics for the Quiz #2.

1. Factors Affect Global Climate

2. Global Warming and Climate Change
3. Effects of Climate Change
4. Adverse Effects of Climate Change