Abbey Abramson

  Youth and extreme weather events preparedness Preparing for Extreme Weather Events As the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events continue to rise due to climate change, preparedness becomes critical for ensuring the safety and resilience of individuals and communities. Youth play a pivotal role in this preparedness as advocates and active participants. Developing personal and community emergency plans can mitigate the impact of these events, save lives, and reduce long-term recovery costs. This section outlines practical strategies for preparing for extreme weather events, with a focus on empowering youth to lead and participate in these efforts. Understanding the Importance of Preparedness Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves, are becoming more frequent and severe, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. According to the World Meteorological Organization (2022), there has been a fivefold increase in climate-related...

Thriving in a Changing World Food and Water Scarcity The Impacts of Climate Change on Food Systems Climate change is profoundly altering global food systems, affecting the availability, accessibility, and quality of food. Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events create unprecedented challenges for agriculture, fisheries, and livestock production. These impacts threaten food security worldwide , disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and regions already grappling with food insecurity. Rising Temperatures and Crop Yields One of the most direct impacts of climate change on food systems is the effect of rising temperatures on crop productivity. As global temperatures increase , many staple crops such as wheat, rice, and maize are experiencing reduced yields, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2021), global wheat and rice yields are ...

  Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness Early warning systems (EWS) for disaster preparedness As climate change intensifies, extreme weather events frequency and severity increase, making early warning systems (EWS) a vital tool for disaster preparedness and risk reduction . EWS uses technology, data, and communication networks to predict hazardous events and disseminate timely alerts, enabling individuals and communities to take proactive measures to minimize loss of life, property damage, and disruptions. This section explores the components of effective early warning systems, highlights successful case studies, and examines the challenges and opportunities in implementing and scaling these systems. The Four Pillars of Early Warning Systems The effectiveness of early warning systems (EWS) is built upon four key components identified by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). First, risk knowledge is crucial, as it involves understanding the specific hazards...