1. Abstract
This report will consider the effects and likely impact of climate change on Bangladesh, the disaster risk management measures that are already in place and those being considered.
It will show how these have been influenced by frameworks such as Hyogo and Sendai and where necessary improvements have been identified.
Bangladesh has shown a commitment to the development of Disaster Risk Reduction but this needs to be supported by continued development and investment.
2. Figures
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1. The cycle between cold (ice-age) and warm periods over the last 800000 years. 6
2. Global temperature history for the last 2000 years 7
3. Constituent gases of ‘Greenhouse Gas’ 8
4. The location of Bangladesh. 11
5. Climate Change Vulnerability Index 13
3. Climate Change
The study of climate change encompasses all the main scientific disciplines of physics, chemistry and biology but also include many other areas such as geology, oceanography, hydrology, atmospheric monitoring and glaciology.
With one subject covering so many aspects of science, it is difficult to reach agreement on many of the elements of the issues arising from climate change.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was set up by the United Nations (UN) and World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in 1988. It defines climate change as “any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity”.
During the 4.5 billion years that the
According to the IPCC (2007), climate change refers to a change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g. using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. It refers to any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity. Studies suggest that the global climate has been warming and will probably continue to do so. Thus complicated process drives an array of effects, from distinct events like extreme weather to long-term impacts that vary by location, intensity,
Introduction: Bangladesh is one of developing countries of south-east Asia. It is visited by different natural calamities almost every year. Our fate is that we have to survive by fighting against reoccurring natural calamities. Ours is a life of great challenge indeed.
Climate Change is the change in climate patterns and this problem has been weighing around us since the 20th century. “The scientific consensus reached in 2007 by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is that warming of the Earth’s climate system is unequivocally taking place and that such warming will affect sea levels" (Coastal Council, section 1). The problem with climate change
Global climate change has become an undeniable and unavoidable reality. In its latest assessment report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the international body that provides the most comprehensive reports dealing with the science of climate change, has established that warming of the climate system is ‘unequivocal’. Additionally, it concludes that human activities such as land clearing and burning of fossil fuels have increased the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to unprecedented levels (IPCC 2013).
Climate change is the change in average weather of a region. Climate change can be, for example, change in region’s average annual rainfall or change in region’s average temperature for certain period (May, 2011). In a broader view, climate change can also be seen as change in Earth’s climate with an example being global warming.
Climate change can be defined as a significant change in the “average weather” of any given region sustained in the long-term and can be caused by Earth 's dynamic processes, external forces including variations in sunlight intensity, and also by human activities (USEPA, 2014).
Climate change is large topic of concern with more noticeable things changing within the environment and around the world. The rising sea levels, the ice sheets, the spread of industry, and life as we know it taking away the natural world. There
This report has been prepared to meet the requirements on the basis of reasons effecting Bangladesh due to Globalization.
Climate change is a challenge facing our planet right now. Long-term effects may develop as a result, causing threats to natural resources, human health, and the economy. The concern is rising with the amount of carbon emissions and greenhouse gases in our delicate atmosphere.
Climate change can be defined as a long-term change in weather environments that include wind, precipitation, and temperature. The direct result of climate change can lead to a change in weather patterns that can last for extended periods of time (Climate Change Summary). Climate change may also be referred to as a change in average weather conditions, which could lead to an increase or decrease in extreme weather events. Recently climate change has been recognized as a problem around the world, while other groups believe climate change is made up of fictional data. Climate change is an ongoing problem in the scientific community, but society has not fully accepted the principles of climate change.
Science is critical to the environment. There are many speculations about conclusions of environmental studies. While the environment is constantly changing, scientists are constantly learning more about it. One of the biggest controversies of nature is climate change. No matter a person’s stand on climate change, they almost always rely on some type of scientific study.
Climate change is defined by Dictionary.com as “A long-term change in the earth’s climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature” (“The Definition of Climate Change”). Climate change can be separated into four categories which are: evidences, causes, effects, and solutions. These categories help to find out what climate change is and how we can stop it.
This online magazine article, “What is Climate Change? The definition, causes and effects,” by author Alexandra Simon-Lewis (2018) states, “The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) defines it as a change of climate that is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity, altering the composition of the global atmosphere” (2018). However, climate change is a highly debated topic in many countries, because of the probability of a financial lose to their fossil fuel industries. In the article, “Reframing Climate Change for Environmental Health,” author Caitlin Weems (2017)
Actions taken to minimize adverse impact of disasters. These including structural measures like building of flood defences and non-structural measures like training etcetera. Public awareness related to disaster risk reduction, contribute in promoting a "culture of prevention" by changing attitudes. It revolves around civil institutions responsible to prevent disasters.
The following is a summary of the IPCC Status Report on Climate Change. The following questions will be answered: is climate change occurring? About which aspects of climate change are we certain? Uncertain? What are the main factors determining climate change today? What is the likelihood that humans have caused these changes and what data supports this conclusion? And finally, what information is not yet available or are we unable to access at this time that may have bearing on the report and our understanding of climate change?