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IMPACT : LATIN AMERICA

Vulnerability- High

Adaptive Capacity-
Low

Agriculture-
    
Yields of important crops are projected to
     decrease in many areas, despite carbon dioxide
     benefits.

Animals & Plants-
     There will be an increase in the rate of
     biodiversity loss.

Health-
   
Exposure to vector borne diseases (malaria,
    dengue fever, yellow fever and encephalitis) will
    increase.

Human Settlements-
     Increases in the intensity of tropical cyclones
     would raise risk of loss of property/life due to
     flood, storm surges or wind damage.
     Sea-level rise will negatively affect costal
     settlements.

Water Resources-
     Retreat of glaciers will have a negative effect on
     the water supply.
     Floods and droughts will adversely affect water
     (through decreased amount, or increased
     sediment content and decreased quality).

 


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