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Climate Crisis: A Global Challenge that Must Be Overcome

The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today, threatening life on Earth. With rising global temperatures, changing weather patterns, and the increasing frequency of natural disasters, the impact of this crisis is increasingly being felt. According to the IPCC report, Earth’s temperature has increased by an average of 1.1 degrees Celsius since the pre-industrial revolution era. If no action is taken, this temperature increase could reach 1.5 degrees Celsius in 2030. Climate change has an impact on various sectors of life, including agriculture, health and the economy. The agricultural sector is highly vulnerable to weather changes, with droughts and floods threatening food security. In areas dependent on agriculture, falling crop yields can lead to famine and increased poverty. Additionally, public health is also threatened by an increase in diseases carried by vectors such as mosquitoes, which reproduce more rapidly in warmer temperatures. Developing countries are often the hardest hit by the impacts of the climate crisis, even though they contribute the least to greenhouse gas emissions. With limited resources, these countries often struggle to adapt to changes. For example, countries in Africa’s Sahel region face major challenges with prolonged drought, while Pacific islands struggle with rising sea levels. Apart from environmental impacts, the climate crisis also has an impact on geopolitical relations. Competition over increasingly scarce resources, such as water and fertile land, can lead to conflict. Countries experiencing a climate crisis can result in large migration flows, which pose new challenges for destination countries. Addressing the climate crisis requires collective efforts at global, national and local levels. The 2015 Paris Agreement is an important step in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Countries are committed to keeping global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius and are working to limit the rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Environmentally friendly technologies, such as renewable energy, electric vehicles and energy efficiency, are key in the transition to a sustainable economy. In the transport sector, progress means reducing carbon emissions through the use of electric vehicles and more efficient public transport. Additionally, initiatives such as sustainable agriculture can help reduce the carbon footprint of the agricultural sector. Individuals can also contribute through more sustainable practices, such as reducing waste, adopting a plant-based diet, and using public transportation. At the local level, various communities have begun to adapt to climate change, such as through ecosystem restoration and building climate-resilient infrastructure. However, all these efforts require strong policy support from the government to ensure effective implementation. Funding for environmentally friendly projects is also urgently needed so that countries with limited budgets can participate in overcoming this crisis. Through partnerships between government, the private sector and society, we can build a future that is more sustainable and resilient to the impacts of the climate crisis.