Climate Change and Global Warming

 

Climate change and global warming - impacts and threats

planet change, nature, people, solutions

Climate change and global warming fact: Children in developing countries are likely to face the greatest risks from climate change

Children in developing countries are likely to face the greatest risks from climate change. Learn more facts about climate change.

We Want to Hear from You

Tell us what you think about our climate change work. What do you think are the biggest impacts of climate change?

Climate Change in Depth

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Climate change is already beginning to transform life on Earth. Around the globe, seasons are shifting, temperatures are climbing and sea levels are rising. If we don't act now, climate change will permanently alter the lands and waters we all depend upon for survival.

Some of the most dangerous consequences of climate change are listed here. Which one will have the most impact on your life, or on the places you care about?

Climate Change and Poverty

The 3 billion people who live in poverty around the world will be hardest hit by climate change. The poor are more dependent on natural resources and have less of an ability to adapt to a changing climate. Diseases, declining crop yields and natural disasters are just a few of the impacts of climate change that could devastate the world's most vulnerable communities.

The world's poorest are also the least responsible for climate change: The world's least developed countries contribute only 10 percent of annual global carbon dioxide emissions.

Local Impacts and Threats from Climate Change

Interested in impacts in your area? Check out these resources on climate change:

Still Not Convinced About the Impacts of Climate Change?

Questions about the science of climate change? Read what our scientists have to say:

Donate now to help stop climate change and global warming

With your help, we can reduce the impacts of climate change on our lives, on our environment and on future generations.

Climate change picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Mark Godfrey/TNC (frog); Photo © Harvey Payne (lightning); Photo © Lynda Richardson (child in Honduras).