Climate Change and Research

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for human-induced climate change, contributing significantly to the greenhouse effect.

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to limit global warming and mitigate climate change by setting targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate Change refers to the long-term shift in weather patterns and average temperatures over an extended period, typically decades or longer.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change, providing comprehensive scientific assessments on climate change.

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) refers to the process of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it underground or in other geological formations.

Wind Energy is derived from the movement of air, harnessing the kinetic energy of wind to generate electricity.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) aims to promote sustainable development, mitigate climate change, and support adaptation to climate change.

The Montreal Protocol Secretariat coordinates efforts to protect the ozone layer and implement the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Mitigation refers to the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit the effects of climate change.

The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol aims to reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning.

Adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, changing weather patterns, and extreme weather events.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) coordinates international efforts to address climate change and promote a global response to the challenge.

Resilience refers to the ability of ecosystems and communities to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as other environmental issues.

Sustainability refers to the concept of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.