Climate change poses a significant threat to the Global South, exacerbating vulnerabilities in regions already facing economic, social, and environmental challenges. The impacts of climate change such as rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events disproportionately affect communities that rely heavily on natural resources for their livelihoods. These regions often face limited infrastructure, reduced adaptive capacity, and economic dependence on sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and pastoralism, which are highly susceptible to climate variability. Vulnerability in these sectors is further compounded by poverty, inequality, and inadequate access to technological and financial resources. Resilience, in the context of climate change, refers to the ability of communities and ecosystems to absorb, adapt to, and recover from the shocks and stresses induced by a changing climate. Building resilience is essential to sustaining livelihoods, preserving biodiversity, and enhancing the capacity of communities to cope with future environmental changes. It involves strengthening adaptive capacities, diversifying economic activities, improving resource management, and fostering community-based solutions. The fisheries, forestry, pastoralism, and agriculture sectors are particularly critical in the Global South, as they form the backbone of many economies and provide essential services to local populations. Enhancing climate resilience in these sectors involves integrating climate-smart practices, promoting sustainable resource management, and ensuring that marginalized communities have access to the necessary tools, knowledge, and policies to navigate the challenges posed by climate change. Building resilience is therefore vital in sustaining these vital sectors and addressing climate vulnerabilities in the Global South.

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Introduction to building resilience to climate change for sustainable livelihoods in the Global South

  • Nyong Princely Awazi

摘要

Climate change poses a significant threat to the Global South, exacerbating vulnerabilities in regions already facing economic, social, and environmental challenges. The impacts of climate change such as rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events disproportionately affect communities that rely heavily on natural resources for their livelihoods. These regions often face limited infrastructure, reduced adaptive capacity, and economic dependence on sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and pastoralism, which are highly susceptible to climate variability. Vulnerability in these sectors is further compounded by poverty, inequality, and inadequate access to technological and financial resources. Resilience, in the context of climate change, refers to the ability of communities and ecosystems to absorb, adapt to, and recover from the shocks and stresses induced by a changing climate. Building resilience is essential to sustaining livelihoods, preserving biodiversity, and enhancing the capacity of communities to cope with future environmental changes. It involves strengthening adaptive capacities, diversifying economic activities, improving resource management, and fostering community-based solutions. The fisheries, forestry, pastoralism, and agriculture sectors are particularly critical in the Global South, as they form the backbone of many economies and provide essential services to local populations. Enhancing climate resilience in these sectors involves integrating climate-smart practices, promoting sustainable resource management, and ensuring that marginalized communities have access to the necessary tools, knowledge, and policies to navigate the challenges posed by climate change. Building resilience is therefore vital in sustaining these vital sectors and addressing climate vulnerabilities in the Global South.