Climate Change and Sustainability
                     Climate Change and Sustainability
INTRODUCTION
There is a significant connection between climate change 
and sustainable development. Firstly, they are both factors 
that impact society and the environment.
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DEFINITION
Climate change is presently a major, global issue that 
impacts the environment and society in several ways, and 
sustainable development aims to reduce the impacts of 
climate change that affect the environment and society.
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Climate change
Climate change plays a role in determining human 
landscapes and living conditions, which can impact both 
social and economic development. 
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Impacts of Climate 
change
The impacts of climate change include rising 
temperatures, rising sea levels and extreme weather 
(droughts, flooding, storms.) These impacts can lead to 
negative effects on the environment and society, such as 
land degradation, disease, death, and mental health 
issues.
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Sustainable 
Development
Sustainable development is a means of maintaining 
development to ensure the needs of society are met 
presently, but also in the future.
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Impact of Sustainable 
Development
Human development can negatively impact the natural 
environment as advances in science and technologies 
cause environmental harm.
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Sustainable 
Development Policies
Some policies aim for sustainable economic, social, and 
environmental development. These policies can help to 
remedy impacts associated with climate change, of which 
include natural resource depletion, mass consumption, and 
the effects of pollution.
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Sustainable 
Development Goals
Additionally, the United Nations Sustainable Development 
Goals (SDGs) are 17 different goals that attempt to 
improve our world through sustainable development. 
Some goals include the aim to end poverty, protect land 
and marine species, ensure clean water worldwide, ensure 
gender equality and tackle the climate issue.
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Climate Change and 
Environmental 
Sustainability
The environment is a huge element linked to climate 
change due to the impact climate change has on the 
environment. This means that environmental sustainability 
is crucial in reducing the impacts of climate change.
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