1) The document is a presentation on climate change by Mr. Virender Chhachhiya for the Department of Geography at Panjab University Chandigarh.
2) It discusses the definitions of climate and climate change, causes of climate change including both natural factors and human activities, and effects of climate change on various systems.
3) Solutions to address climate change discussed include mitigation efforts in the energy sector, shifting to renewable energy, individual actions, and international cooperation through frameworks such as the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol.
PANJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
To
Dr..Vishwa Bandhu Singh
Proff. of Biogeography
Dept. of Geography
Panjab University
,Chandigarh
Presentation
on
Climate Change By
Mr. Virender Chhachhiya
M.A Geography (III) Semester
Biogeography/2014
Dept. of Geography
Panjab University ,Chandigarh
2.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Whatis Climate.
What is Climate Change.
The Earth's Climate in the Past
What is Green House Effect.
What Causes of Climate Change.
Effect of Climate Change.
Climate Change in India Contex
Finding solution.
Uniting to tackle climate change
References
Acknowledgement
3.
1
Introduction
âąClimate change is an enormous challenge facing
humankind today.
2
âą Undoubtedly,it is the single largest environmental
threat facing the planet,and we need to act fast to
mitigate it.
3
âą There is much that need to be done and much that
can be done to halt the catastrophic impacts of
cliamte change.
4.
âą
The Climateof
a given place is
the average
weather
experienced in
that place over
a perios of
time.
What is Climate.
Climate is the
average
weather of a
region or area
over a period
of time.(35
years).
Various
elements of
climate such as
rainfall,
âą temperature
âą humidity
âą Air pressure
âą winds
âą clouds and
âą sunshine
5.
What is ClimateChange.
Climate Change is natural phenomenon and has been
occurring since the earth came into being.
Climate change is a change in the average weather of
a given area or region.
This includes temperature,wind patterns, and
precipitation. This change is referred to in a global
sense and concerns the earth as a whole.
6.
The Earth's Climatein the Past
Some natural factors that have changed
the Earth's climate in the past
ïŒChanges in the Earthâs orbit
ïŒChanges in the sunâs energy
ïŒPhotosynthesis
ïŒVolcanic Eruptions
2008 Global CO2Emissions from Fossil Fuel
Combustion and some Industrial Processes
(million metric tons of CO2)
Source: National CO2 Emissions from Fossil-Fuel Burning, Cement Manufacture, and Gas Flaring: 1751-2008.
11.
Causes of ClimateChange
Anthropogenic
Chemical Fertilizers
Deforestation
Increase Vehicles
Emissions of GHG
Indestries
Emission of CO2
Natural
Sunspot and solar cycle
Ocean Currents
Forest Fire
Volcanic Eruptions
Meteorites
Methane emissions from animals
13.
Effect of ClimateChange
On Whether
On Ecosystem
On Wild Life
On Forests
Sea level rise
On Marine Organisms
On Agriculture
On Glaciers & Icesheet
On Economy
15.
Effect of ClimateChange
Extinction of Species
On Acidification of Ocean
On Health
On Ocean temperature
On Migration and conflict
Oxygen depletion
On Water resources
On Natural Disasters
Finding solution
Mitigationin the energy sector
Using CNG Vehicles
Using Electric Powered Vehicles
Cleaner Diesel Engines
Hydrogen-fuelled Vehicles
20.
Finding solution
Shiftingto Renewable Energy
Using Solar Power
Using Wind Power
Using Hydropower
Using Bio Gas
22.
Finding solution
AtIndividual level
By Using Eco-friendly transport
By Using Energy efficiency
By Managing waste
By Plant more tree and preserve nature
23.
Uniting to tackleclimate change
âą United Nation Conference on Human Environment ,1972
âą Vienna Convention for Protection of the Ozone Layer,1985
âą Montreal Protocol,1987
âą Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,1988
âą United Nations Conference on Environment and Development,1992
âą Kyoto Protocol,1997
24.
References
1) http://climate.nasa.gov
2) http://planetsave.com
3) http://www.ipcc.ch
4) http://en.wikipedia.org
5) Book:- Making Sense of Climate Change