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 Climate Change

Climate is defined as the average weather condition, characterized by long-term statistics (mean values, variances, and probabilities of extreme values) of typically three decades,for the meteorological elements in a given area.

Climate change is described as the change in the climate of an area as a result of anthropogenic and natural disorders such as the depletion of the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect.

Changes in climatic conditions of an area affects species and ecosystem composition function directly (changes in temperature, precipitation, water temperature, and sea levels) and indirectly (changes in the intensity and frequency of wildfires) which has a great effect on the biodiversity of such an area. 

Climate change is not one-sided. Both terrestrial and marine ecosystems are vulnerable to climate changes.

Species have shown modification in their morphology, physiology, and behavior due to changes in climatic variables.

Human activities such as a change in land-use patterns; the degradation, modification, and fragmentation of ecosystems;exploitation of species; and the introduction of invasive species have aggravated climate change impacts.

Man is modifying the functioning of the entire planet, changing the earth’s atmosphere through the industrial release of carbon dioxide (which may dramatically change the earth’s climate), and diminishing the ozone layer through the production of chlorofluorocarbons.

Observable changes in the types, intensity, and frequency of disturbances (e.g. fires, droughts, and blow-downs) are all due to climate change and land use practices which have in turn affected the productivity  and species composition.

Climate change has severe impacts on the availability, accessibility, and utilization of agricultural products and food security.

Climate change is hindering the fulfillment of sustainable development goals especially goal 1&2 (No poverty and zero hunger). Climate change has contributed to poverty and hunger in areas where agriculture (dependent on rainfall) is still the primary source of food and income.

Climate change contributes to biodiversity loss and food insecurity. 75% of the food supply for the human population is obtained, unswervingly or circuitously, from 12 types of plant species (bananas, beans, cassava, maize, millet, potatoes, rice, sorghum, soybean sugar cane, sweet potatoes, and wheat); imagine an ecosystem with low or no pollinators. Climate change is altering ecosystem and ecosystem services.

     “Climate change is jeopardizing the accomplishments of sustainable development strategies because food production is vital for sustainable development.”   

Climate change is a global phenomenon that requires global attention; analyzing the impact of climate change on biodiversity and food security will be helpful.

Paying close attention to abiotic factors such as climate  change is helpful for our environmental well-being.

Living for others is the rule of nature. Let's be conscious of our natural world. 

Writer for wildest: Ayodele Precious Ayowale.

Edited by Amir A. Sadiq