20 ACTIONS TO COPE WITH CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change refers to the shift in global temperatures and precipitation over time. It is a long-term alteration in the weather patterns especially temperature and storm activity. In other words, it is the man-made or natural shift in average atmospheric conditions over time. The basic cause is the human activities that emit greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere that then lead to global warming. The common GHGs include carbon dioxide (CO2), Nitrous oxide (N2O), Methane (CH4), HydroFluoroCarbons (HCFs), Perfluorocarbons (PCFs), sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and Halons. The following are action or adjustment measures to cope with climate change: Sensitization of the community on climate change and capacity building for resilience in schools, churches, communities, etc. Tree planting/afforestation and forest or wildlife protection Rainwater harvesting. Construction of water reservoirs/ dams and community ...