"Climate change mitigation is action to limit climate change by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases or removing those gases from the atmosphere." (Quote: The recent rise in global average temperature is mostly due to emissions from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.)
The process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in order to prevent or delay the worst effects of climate change.
Climate change and global warming: An overview of the concepts related to climate change and global warming, and their causes and impacts.
Mitigation measures: Various actions and strategies that can be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as reducing fossil fuel use, promoting renewable energy, and improving energy efficiency.
Carbon footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by a person, organization, or product, which can be used to guide mitigation efforts.
Adaptation measures: Actions taken to reduce the negative impacts of climate change on human societies and natural systems, such as building sea walls or improving water management.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): A scientific body that provides regular assessments of the science related to climate change, including mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Paris Agreement: An international agreement signed by nearly all countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
Greenhouse gas emissions: A breakdown of the types of greenhouse gases and their sources, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
Kyoto Protocol: An international treaty that established targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions among participating nations but has since been superseded by the Paris Agreement.
Clean energy technologies: A description of various renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Carbon pricing: Policies and mechanisms aimed at putting a price on carbon emissions to encourage reductions in emissions, such as carbon taxes or cap-and-trade systems.
Sustainable agriculture: Agricultural practices that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as improving soil health, reducing waste, and promoting agroforestry.
Climate finance: Financial mechanisms that support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, such as grants, loans, or investment in green technologies.
Environmental policy: The policies and regulations at the regional, national, and international levels that impact greenhouse gas emissions and efforts to mitigate climate change.
Carbon sequestration: The natural or artificial process of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in soils, forests, or underground reservoirs.
Sustainable transportation: Strategies to promote sustainable transportation solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as promoting electric vehicles, biking, and walking, and improving public transportation.
Circular economy: An economic model that encourages resource efficiency, waste reduction, and the recycling and reuse of materials, which can contribute to climate change mitigation.
Climate justice: The recognition that climate change disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations and the need for equitable solutions and adaptation strategies.
Behavioral change: Strategies to encourage individuals and organizations to change their behaviors and become more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Renewable energy policies and incentives: Public policy tools that promote the development and use of renewable energy sources, including subsidies, feed-in tariffs, and renewable portfolio standards.
Climate models: Tools used to project future climate scenarios and their potential impacts on human and natural systems, which can guide climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Renewable Energy Sources: The use of sources such as wind, solar, and hydro to reduce greenhouse gas emissions released during energy production.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): A process in which CO2 is captured from large emitters, such as power plants, and stored underground.
Energy Efficiency Improvements: The reduction of energy use through the implementation of systems and technologies that are efficient.
Afforestation and Reforestation: Planting trees on previously deforested or barren land to increase carbon sequestration and reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
Soil Carbon Sequestration: Enhancement of soil to sequester carbon from the atmosphere through agricultural practices, such as crop rotation and no-till farming.
Fossil Fuel Substitution: Replacing fossil fuels with alternative fuels, such as biofuels, hydrogen, and geothermal energy.
Industrial Process Changes: The implementation of clean and efficient technologies in manufacturing, agriculture and other industries to reduce emissions.
Carbon Tax: A tax imposed on the production, distribution or use of fossil fuels based on their carbon content.
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+): Encouraging forest conservation, management, and reforestation to reduce the amount of CO2 released from deforestation.
Methane Reduction Strategies: Measures taken to reduce release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from industries such as agriculture, waste management, and oil and gas.
Land-use changes: Changing land use to eliminate or at least reduce emissions. For example, switching to sustainable and certified land use.
Adaptation measures: Measures taken to adapt to the effects of climate change. This includes building seawalls to manage increasing sea levels and crop diversification to ensure food security.
Carbon Offsetting: The process of compensating for emissions by funding projects that reduce or eliminate the same amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere elsewhere.
Climate Resilient Cities: Cities that mitigates climate change by building climate-resilient infrastructure, implementing low-carbon initiatives, encouraging transit-oriented development and promoting green spaces.
Climate-smart agriculture: A set of farming practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing food production and enhancing resilience to climate shocks.
"The recent rise in global average temperature is mostly due to emissions from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas." (Quote: The recent rise in global average temperature is mostly due to emissions from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.)
"Mitigation can reduce emissions by transitioning to sustainable energy sources, conserving energy, and increasing efficiency." (Quote: Mitigation can reduce emissions by transitioning to sustainable energy sources, conserving energy, and increasing efficiency.)
"It is possible to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere by enlarging forests, restoring wetlands, and using other natural and technical processes." (Quote: It is possible to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere by enlarging forests, restoring wetlands, and using other natural and technical processes.)
"Solar energy and wind power have the greatest potential for mitigation at the lowest cost compared to a range of other options." (Quote: Solar energy and wind power have the greatest potential for mitigation at the lowest cost compared to a range of other options.)
"But it is possible to deal with this through energy storage and improved electrical grids. These include long-distance electricity transmission, demand management, and diversification of renewables." (Quote: But it is possible to deal with this through energy storage and improved electrical grids. These include long-distance electricity transmission, demand management, and diversification of renewables.)
"If the electricity comes from renewable sources instead of fossil fuels this will reduce emissions. Using heat pumps and electric vehicles can improve energy efficiency." (Quote: If the electricity comes from renewable sources instead of fossil fuels this will reduce emissions. Using heat pumps and electric vehicles can improve energy efficiency.)
"It is possible to cut emissions from agriculture by reducing food waste, switching to a more plant-based diet, by protecting ecosystems and by improving farming processes." (Quote: It is possible to cut emissions from agriculture by reducing food waste, switching to a more plant-based diet, by protecting ecosystems, and by improving farming processes.)
"Changing energy sources, industrial processes, and farming methods can reduce emissions. So can changes in the demand, for instance in diets or the way we build and travel in cities." (Quote: Changing energy sources, industrial processes, and farming methods can reduce emissions. So can changes in the demand, for instance in diets or the way we build and travel in cities.)
"Climate change mitigation policies include: carbon pricing by carbon taxes and carbon emission trading, easing regulations for renewable energy deployment, reductions of fossil fuel subsidies, and divestment from fossil fuels, and subsidies for clean energy." (Quote: Climate change mitigation policies include: carbon pricing by carbon taxes and carbon emission trading, easing regulations for renewable energy deployment, reductions of fossil fuel subsidies, and divestment from fossil fuels, and subsidies for clean energy.)
"Current policies are estimated to produce global warming of about 2.7 °C by 2100." (Quote: Current policies are estimated to produce global warming of about 2.7 °C by 2100.)
"The 2015 Paris Agreement's goal is to limit global warming to well below 2 °C and preferably to 1.5 °C." (Quote: This warming is significantly above the 2015 Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 °C and preferably to 1.5 °C.)
"Globally, limiting warming to 2 °C may result in higher economic benefits than economic costs." (Quote: Globally, limiting warming to 2 °C may result in higher economic benefits than economic costs.)