2.1. Mitigation Strategies Defined

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define mitigation in the context of climate change.

   Hint

   Think about reducing greenhouse gases.

2. 2.

   What is adaptation?

   Hint

   Consider coping with environmental changes.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of climate change mitigation?

   • To eliminate greenhouse gases
   • To reduce risks from climate change
   • To enhance biodiversity

   Hint

   Focus on the risks, not just emissions.

4. 4.

   True or False: Adaptation involves making changes to cope with the existing impacts of climate change.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what adaptation means.

5. 5.

   Propose a sustainable adaptation strategy to combat climate change impacts on agriculture in your region. Detail the steps and potential challenges.

   Hint

   Consider what resources you have locally.

6. 6.

   Assess the impact of global warming on two different ecosystems and explain how mitigation could differ between them.

   Hint

   Think about biodiversity and human impact.