Question

Given the increasing frequency and intensity of disaster events in the past ten years, what are the challenges to governments, business, local communities in terms of climate change mitigation and adaption? In the absence of a global agreement. how can a local stakeholders respond to the challenge of climate change?

Answer 1

Answer:

The number of disasters has increased by a factor of five over the 50-year period, driven by climate change, more extreme weather and improved reporting. But, thanks to improved early warnings and disaster management, the number of deaths decreased almost three-fold