Geographical analysis

Abstract

Abstract Technological progress and economic development have improved our standards of living styles; however, accelerated and unplanned growth has caused considerable damage to our natural and environmental resources. The effect of the environment at the global level contributed to global climate change and global warming (the two terms are interchangeable) referred to an increase in average global temperatures. The present paper is an attempt to examine climate change: forces, impacts and global community response based on the following objectives are To study the close links between environment and development. To document the important forces that triggers of climate change. To examine the impact of climate change on our planet in general and people. To study the response of the global community for coping with climate change. To know the possible inevitable and unpalatable inferences from the analysis if we fail to address the global warming/climate change issues. The present study is based on secondary data. The data have been drawn from books, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Reports, magazines, journals, articles, newspapers relate to the subject. Descriptive analysis technique has been used for the purpose of the study.

Key words: Climate change, Global Community.