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). |