The Proceedings of The International Conference on Climate Change

WATER HARVESTING TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CHANGE IN JORDAN USING REMOTE SENSING AND CLIMATE DATA

2024-03-11T06:17:27+0530

Climate change, especially in the eastern Mediterranean basin, has received intense attention because it inevitably affects natural resources. A decrease in rainfall has already been observed in Jordan and neighboring countries. Jordan has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild, humid winters. The decrease and fluctuation of rainfall from year to year has led to pressure on water resources and a decrease in the availability of water for drinking and various uses, even in the northern region, which has more rainfall than others. Therefore, this study analyzes the trend of rainfall in northern Jordan, specifically the city of Irbid the second largest city in the country with 650000 inhabitent. Statistical methods such as regression, moving averages, and cumulative differences were used to examin the trend of rainfall in the city. Meanwhile satellite images were used to calculate the rooftop area of buildings in the city and then estimate the amount of possible harvested rainwater that can be collected through water harvesting techniques for daily use. The study found that the long-term average annual rainfall in Irbid reaches 466 mm with concentration in winter in (December, January, February), at a rate of 65% of the annual precipitation, while 23% falls in the spring in ( March, April, May), in addition to the fact that the rainfall rate reaches 12% in (September, October, November). The results showed that the total area of buildings’ rooftops in Irbid is about 6.93 square kilometers, and the total amount of estimated harvested water is about 26 million cubic metres. . This amount of water, if invested, will improve the per capita share of water in the city of Irbid to become 39.7 cubic metres comparing to the current amount of 60 cubic metres.

CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND FUTURE TEMPERATURE PROJECTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO

2024-03-19T23:38:35+0530

This study addresses the climate change vulnerability of Quintana Roo, Mexico, a region renowned for its natural beauty and touristic appeal. Facing environmental challenges such as rising sea temperatures, reduced precipitation, and increased natural disasters, the region's susceptibility is exacerbated by its rapid population growth and high dependence on tourism. Utilizing the Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5, this research employs the Max Plank Institute-Earth System Model on Low Resolution (MPI-ESM-LR) climate model to project temperature anomalies in the mid (2045-2069) and long term (2075-2099). The research objectives involve assessing vulnerability and projecting future temperature changes. Methodologically, the study isolates Quintana Roo using GIS, calculates temperature differences between reference and projected scenarios, and visualizes the results. The results indicate alarming temperature increases, reaching up to 4.1°C in the pessimistic scenario. The implications are profound, posing severe consequences for the region's equilibrium and livelihoods. In conclusion, this research underscores the critical need for immediate action to address climate change in Quintana Roo. As climate change is a global challenge, the findings contribute to the broader understanding of climate impacts on vulnerable regions.

FUTURE PROJECTION OF EXTREME RAINFALL OVER MALAYSIA USING HIGHRESMIP (CMIP6) DURING BOREAL WINTER AND SUMMER

2024-02-29T19:42:48+0530

Climate change is known to influence the behavior of extreme precipitation and bring detrimental effects such as extreme drought, heatwaves, flooding, and storm surge. This study aims to evaluate the capability of three High Resolution Model Intercomparison Project (HighResMIP) Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) models in simulating extreme precipitation. The best model will be used for future extreme rainfall projection in Malaysia. The three models that were utilised are CMCC-CM2-VHR4, FGOALS-F3-H and MRI-AGCM3-2-S. There are three extreme indices from Expert Team on Sector Specific Climate Indices (ET-SCI) were used for evaluation. Results showed that MRI-AGCM3-2-S was the most consistent model that is able to simulate the extreme indices compared to the other models. However, this model was not efficient in simulating rainfall at high topography areas. During December-January-February (DJF) season, the eastern region received more rainfall compared to that of western part. East Malaysia, east and central Sabah are wetter compared to the central of Sarawak. In contrast, June-July-August (JJA) season experiences widespread drying in most of the study areas. The future was projected to experience less dry days with intensified rainfall that occurred in short period of time. This study in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 13 which to limit and adapt in climate action. Early warning systems and adaptive strategies can be designed based on this thorough evaluation, contributing to a sustainable approach in addressing the challenges posed by climate extremes over Malaysia.

THE IMPACT OF PLASTIC POLLUTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

2024-02-26T05:20:10+0530

Almost all plastic is derived from materials (like ethylene and propylene) made from fossil fuels (mostly oil and gas). The process of extracting and transporting those fuels, then manufacturing plastic creates billions of tonnes of greenhouse gases. Plastic dumped in landfills can take hundreds of years to break down using a process called photodegradation. Over time, plastic breaks down into methane and ethylene which also contribute to climate change, albeit slowly. Other toxins are also released into the local ecosystems causing ground pollution. The waste management of plastic products has long been a problem. Burning plastic waste is a source of air pollution that is harmful to human health but also releases toxins and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that impacts global warming. In our oceans, plastics directly chokes and smothers a host of marine animals and habitats and can take hundreds of years to break down. As our climate changes, the planet gets hotter, the plastic breaks down into more methane and ethylene, increasing the rate of climate change, and so perpetuating the cycle. The tiny powerhouses (microplastics) play a critical role in taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and water and sequestering it in deep ocean sinks. Our studies show that plastic can affect the water-holding capacity of drains, river channels and reservoirs. This leads to flooding of adjacent lands and loss of biological diversity and livelihoods. To combact plastic pollution some steps needs to be taken such as government should levy a high fee on each plastic bag that shoppers get at mall and markets because it will discourage people from discarding them after single use; the people should be educated on the three Rs: reduce, recycle and reuse plastic material; the dangers imposed by discarding water satchet and bottles in the environment. Paper bags should be encouraged; government should launch a campaign to crack down on plastic bags and bottles in the country; government should pass the “plastic pollution bill” into law to serve as a guide for the citizens.

PROMOTING GREEN PRODUCTS AMONG YOUTH AT SUPERMARKETS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

2024-06-15T19:27:54+0530

Climate change mitigation is a debatable topic around the world along with environmental education. This study highlights an important point: climate change mitigation can be done by improving the consumption/ usage of green products. Numerous studies have already been conducted in the areas related to climate change mitigation such as the effects of organic farming, consumer behavior regarding the consumption of green products, ecological perspectives regarding the intention to purchase green products, marketing mix, and eco-labeling. However, no comprehensive study has been conducted regarding opportunities to promote green, organic, or eco-friendly products toward climate change mitigation at the national level. Therefore, this study is an attempt to address this knowledge gap and also introduces a novel way to enhance green consumption among youth as a positive step for climate change mitigation. This mixed method study uses both primary and secondary data to familiarize the concept. The semi-structured questionnaires were shared with a convenient sample of young customers of selected multinational supermarkets to understand the perceptions of these products and their purchasing methods while understanding green product promotion practices at those supermarkets through observations as primary data collection instruments. National policies towards green promotions have been identified through published documents. According to the findings, a significant proportion of the sample is willing to purchase these products provided they are reasonably priced. They are aware of the product’s benefits for the environment and health. Therefore, it can be recommended that introducing a new and effective financial reward system to encourage consumers to focus on these products in their purchases will increase consumption and demand. As a practical application, it can introduce a green-embedded electronic reward card system similar to existing loyalty cards to leverage green product purchasing behavior. It will open new avenues to mitigate climate change.

ON AN EXPLORATION IN TO THE CHALLENGES FACED BY ADIVAASI INDUSTRY IN GENERAL AND ALSO IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN INDIA AND FURTHER STUDYING THE POSSIBLE HIERARCHICAL INTER-RELATIONSHIPS AMONGST THEM

2024-03-07T20:13:56+0530

Adivaasi group of Indian community constitute 8.6 per cent of India’s population, but they have been continually excluded from the nation’s development. Livelihood generation projects, conservation measures and health and education programs have been framed without taking into account the Adivaasi group of Indian population. They rarely had a say in the programs planned around their lives and land. This is with regard to climate change and environment related welfare issues as well. Present research thereby focuses on the challenges faced by Adivaasi industry in India in general as well as in response to the climate change and carbon credit policies and further studying the possible hierarchical interrelationships amongst them using VAXO technique encrypted in ISM methodology.