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| Succession And Evolution: The Paris Agreement As A Successor To The Kyoto Protocol (A Nigerian Perspective)
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Amanawa, Kevin Se-Ebi Esq. and Dr. Amanawa, David Ebiegberi
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Abstract:
Climate change is a critical worldwide issue with far-reaching and disastrous repercussions for the environment, ecosystems, and human cultures. This paper summarizes the present situation of climate change, including its sources, effects, and implications. Human activities, notably burning fossil fuels and deforestation, emit significant quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. With temperatures rising at an alarming rate, there is an urgent need for action to address climate change. The implications of inactivity will be disastrous, with estimates indicating that the world economy might lose up to 11% of its GDP by 2100 if aggressive action is not taken. The report also examines how climate change affects ecosystems and biodiversity, such as shifting species ranges, changing migratory patterns, and disrupting delicate food networks. The repercussions for human society are as destructive, with climate-related disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods becoming more common and severe as temperatures rise and weather patterns change. The article also emphasizes the importance of international collaboration and individual efforts to combat climate change. The Paris Agreement aims to restrict global warming to "well below 2°C" over pre-industrial levels, with further attempts to reduce it to 1.5°C. However, more aggressive effort is required to reach this objective. Finally, the study addresses how rising sea ice and sea levels influence the Earth's climate system. The loss of sea ice has enormous ramifications for global climate and regional weather patterns, while sea level rise endangers coastal towns and ecosystems. This article highlights the critical need for rapid attention and action to combat climate change. Inaction will have disastrous repercussions, but with combined international effort and individual action, we can limit the effects of climate change and ensure a healthy future for future generations.
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