Guinea Savanna Climates

Some of that is deforestation, but the use of fossil-based fertilizers and the burning of biomass are the other two major drivers (Climate Institute). On the other side of the spectrum, as the Earth warms, changes that can be expected that relate to agriculture include a shift in agriculture zones away from the equator, a short-term boost in agricultural productivity through carbon dioxide pumping into the atmosphere, changes in rainfall, and changes in production patterns (Climate Institute). This will include some increased productivity, but it will also mean greater food insecurity, shifting land politics, and a scramble to adjust to new production patterns. Any improvements in productivity will be isolated and short-term. Shifts in where foods can be grown will reward the wealthy and punish – often fatally – the poor farmer who will have the seeds that have been married to the particular soil in which they are grown for centuries and millennia. Food crises will lead to food riots worldwide – which have already

The evidence of climate change in Kenya is undeniable, while its effects on economic growth are no more mysterious; rather, they are rapidly unfolding to a startling reality and concern for humanity. Accelerated emissions of green house gases (GHGs) globally, from combustion of fossil fuels and unsustainable land use practices is the key driver of anthropogenic climate change, which is manifested in; temperature variations, frequent and extensive droughts, intensive rainfalls and floods, seasonal and regional pest and disease prevalence that result to conflicts for pasture and water resources,

Uganda is a hot year round country with an agricultural production, developing world rather than industrial. Africa’s climate change involves with some of the most frequent and severe challenges such as health resources are under heavy pressure. Three factors that deal with issues related to the food or agriculture in the developing world of Africa are poverty, environment, and health.

Shifts in temperature and precipitation will be a shock to fragile ecosystems which depend on specific climatic conditions. Many species will be unable to adapt as fast as their environment changes and face sharply reduced numbers or extinction. Scientists estimate that a warming of just 2 degree will put as many as 30% of the world's species at risk of extinction. Plants and animals aren’t the only ones feeling the pressure of changing ecosystems. Many regions will face severe water shortages in a warmer world, creating the potential for conflict. It is believed that the genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region is at least in part a response to water shortages resulting from global warming.

The cutting down of forest areas eliminate the habitats that many different animals need to survive, such as the African elephant, rhinoceros, and mountain gorilla. Other environmental changes affect the wellbeing of animals as well such as global warming. Global warming is mostly caused by CO2, also known as green gases that are emitted into the atmosphere which weakens the earth's ability to protect against the sun's harmful rays that lead to higher temperatures. As most people already know contributors of global warming are power plants, gas guzzling cars, and the burning of fossil fuels but what many didn’t know is that animal agriculture contributes as well. This climate change can cause droughts which lead to the movement of different animals in search of components that are important to their survival.

The United Nations Environmental Program has been in Sierra Leone to address the environmental consequences of the recent eleven-year civil war. The main goals of the Environmental Program are outlined in Programme 21. The program aimed at the low level of fertile land currently available in Sierra Leone and how to remedy the situation

There are several world changing events happening right now. However, many of these events are either forgotten or rarely discussed. One of these “forgotten” events is the deforestation of the rainforests. Rainforest deforestation primarily started in the 1970’s, but has since increased. Up until recently, deforestation of rainforests was seldom talked about despite how much it has affected the world. Rainforest deforestation needs more attention because it has occurred for many decades despite the environmental damage, the rainforest is important for the economy, food, and medicinal purposes, it has many adverse effects such as climate change, and there are several projects to reduce deforestation.

The area currently surrounding Khartoum, Sudan was once covered in small forests, but because of the increasing need for farm land and wood fuel, the forest has become another victim of desertification. The tropical rain forest on the border of Sahel, is also being slowly affected by desertification. In addition, the increasing amount of irrigation systems and drilling are changing

The continent is the most vulnerable to climate change than any other. As temperature increases immensely, agriculture cycle becomes difficult to maintain because of droughts within the crops and harvesting. According to online article “Climate change and poverty in Africa: Mapping hotspots of vulnerability”it states that,“Saharan Africa as the food crisis epicenter of the world, and conclude that projected climate change during the first half of the 21st century will make this situation worse. Climate change will add to the burdens of those who are already poor and vulnerable. At the same time, agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa will continue to play a crucial role through its direct and indirect impacts on poverty, as well as in providing an indispensable platform for wider economic growth that reduces poverty far beyond the rural and agricultural sectors”. Africa suffers from poverty mainly because of lack of agriculture from being effected from poor climate. Because the climate in Africa maintain an excessive amount of heat crops are not being made. And as that continues to go on there would be no crops for Africans to eat, neither crops to be

The global climate has increased by approximately 0.6°C over the last 100 years (Walther et al. 2002). This increased rate of changes is largely due to humans: the industrial revolution, the advancement of technology and burning of fossil fuels (Timmermann et al. 1999). This human involvement has gradually changed the natural order of the environment and many of its processes. Some of these environmental conditions are not easily predictable, as these climatic changes are also increasing more extreme weather events such as: droughts in the savannah country, floods in low lying areas and an increase in intensity of cyclonic events (Knutson et al. 2010).

One of the biggest problems in society due to the issue of climate change is the reduction and loss of crops and livestock, which can be

The Pampa biome, despite its importance in the carbon sequestration process and erosion control, is still very vulnerable to threats. The expansion of cattle ranching and monocultures, such as eucalyptus and soy plantations, have incentivized the conversion

In the article “ Warming world is a threat to the world’s food supplies,” CCPA Monitor writer John Vidal (2013) explains that climate change affects food supplies and triggers a domino effect in the world, such as economy, policy, environment, and agriculture. The writer also indicates most vulnerable people are easily affected by climate change, as the poor people and children and the number of those people still rising. There will be up to 2 billion more people to be fed by 2050. According to the author, climate change will cause crop shortages and price increases, that government are actively adjusting countermeasure to the issues (Vidal, 2013).

In fact climate is such an important part of the rainforest that “many species are currently experiencing novel conditions because of habitat fragmentation and climate change” (Low Potential for Climate). This means that

Drought is another factor of climate change that causes severe damages to agriculture and livestock. The effects of drought on agricultural production and livestock holding can be a detrimental issue and result in quality dissatisfaction of products. The agricultural industry can be affected by drought both economically and environmentally. The economical effects of drought on crops and animals can lead to the loss of money and time. When droughts occur farmers lose money because they will have to spend more money earned from their