The World Bank reports that climate change has affected developing countries

The World Bank reports that climate change has affected developing countries

The World Bank's latest report, published at the third session of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Conference, states that the negative effects of climate change on the global ecological environment and human development are beginning to emerge, with Africa and some island countries bearing the brunt.

The report says One-fourth of the bank's agricultural poverty-alleviation programs in sub-Saharan Africa are in crisis, with more than 70% of the population dependent on agriculture because of the impact of climate change droughts on agricultural production. The water and infrastructure of some small island States are often destroyed as a result of rising sea levels and increased disaster weather.

The report says a number of studies have confirmed that the economic damage caused by climate change to affected developing countries may account for a percentage of their GNP to dozens of per cent, and the economy will be hit very seriously.

South Africa's vice-president, Mlambo-Ngcuka, said at the meeting that climate change poses a threat to South Africa's wine-making industry and fruit plantations, and that declining rainfall will also affect South Africa's mizukuni social and economic development. "Climate change has not only been a matter of concern to environmental concerns, but also a matter of vital interest to every one of us," she said. ”

According to experts, the global average temperature has risen by 0 over the past century due to the massive emissions of greenhouse gases caused by human activity. 7 degrees Celsius, resulting in changes in precipitation patterns, extreme weather increases and sea level rise, resulting in floods, droughts and other serious impact on agricultural production in some areas. Diseases such as malaria, which threaten human health, also spread with climate change.

The third General Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) was held in Cape Town from 29th to 30th, with representatives of 176 Member States, including China, attending the meeting, focusing on ways to increase funding and issues related to the global environment and sustainable development.