According to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) climate change is real and is happening now and it has been projected that if greenhouse gas emissions, the leading cause of climate change, continue to rise, the effects of climate change such point being 80 km away from their village), no pastures for the animals, no food for the people and the situation is worsening. (Drought and Resilience in East Africa Sunday, 23 April 2017, 6:41 pm)
In Baringo County, there has been a drastic reduction in milk production. The distances to water sources for households are increasing, putting the lives of the residents and animals at a risk. The government has started an initiative to purchase about 100,000 animals from the areas worst hit by
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While the government is helping relocate some livestock, the lack of rain places incredible strain on farmers.
Wild animals also struggle to find enough food during droughts.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare estimates that some 40 percent of the animals in the Tsavo West National Park during Kenya’s last severe drought.
Droughts have a “direct impact” on Kenya’s tourism industry which relies on visitors to its wildlife reserves.
1.3.4 Loss of corals through bleaching
Climate change is also affecting the East African coral reef, another important part of Kenya’s tourism industry
Acidification of the seas is beginning to affect the coral reefs, and the East African reef is one of the great reefs of the world. It presents challenges for fisheries, for biodiversity of the seas, for oxygenation of the ocean, (and) for
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Communities that are residents like the Elmolo are already experiencing changes. The waters of Lake Turkana have dropped by 1.5 meters since 2015, according to satellite data collected by the US Department of Agriculture and published this year by Human Rights Watch. Similarly, a recent study by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has reported declining catches, both due to changes in water levels and overfishing. For the communities who depend on these waters, that means less fish to bring home to their families.
The institute has also reported that should water inflow of Lake Turkana reduce to below that lost by evaporation, its sensitive ecosystem could be changed permanently, scientists say, the lake could be divided into two lakes, with a smaller section breaking off and eventually becoming a lifeless, salty pool of algae as the worst-case scenario the salinity of the lake is likely increase to the level that it cannot support freshwater organisms that live in the lake and that many productive areas will definitely be lost.
1.3.6 Irregular and unpredictable and increased frequency of intense
Water is being overly stored for farms, when a extinction on Salmon is at risk. Farmers can make a new system to preserve water for both growing crops to standards they like, but not killing an ecosystem of Salmon at the same time. For example, they can put in better irrigation to water their crops and land so it doesn’t become dead.
Dr. Harvey Bootsma discussed the changes the Great Lake faces from invasive species and prevention because in 2050 the Great Lakes will be U.S.’s most valuable natural resource with 20 percent of world’s freshwater. “It’s hard to manage a system when it’s always changing,” said Dr. Harvey Bootsma, Associate Professor for School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
The increase in the changes of climate is affecting the delicate coral reefs. Coral reefs depend on a balanced temperature to thrive. The increased water temperature due to global warming are causing the coral to become bleached. They turn white and die. This also kills the wildlife and algae that live in them.
Even as the ocean is warming, much of the coral cover will still remain. We will see a rise in sea-level but to a limited extent. Working to adapting and mitigating to these climate changes will prove successful. Efficient land-based conservation efforts and sanctuary management work will be crucial for facing these climate
The serious threat to the health of the IRL is the reduced water quality due to the manmade hydrologic changes, non-point pollution, loss
If there is another water crisis it will affect many things. Water crises are bad in many ways so don’t pollute the
Good afternoon I’m going to start with a couple of questions, if you could raise your hand if you agree Who has been to the beach? Who has swam in the ocean? Has anybody thought recently mmm the ocean if feeling a bit more acidic today?
The coral was so weak and brittle, with only a little movement of water it withered away into a fine dust of calcium carbonate shells and skeletons. The acidic water wiped out of all the coral to almost extinction. Bothered by what I saw on this trip I headed up to the boat to report my findings to the unesco. The boat ride returning to the mainland I was shocked to find out how much oxygen I used up in my tank, the coral seemed so much farther down than I expected, the sea level insinuate so much higher. Perturbed by this I knew it was all an effect from climate change and we were all to late to correct the damage
Oceans are peaceful, majestic, and filled with amazing and vibrant color. A lot of the prostown beauty in oceans can be credited to coral reefs. Lately though, natural coral reefs have been dying for various reasons, and some people believe that artificial reefs can help not only the natural reefs, but other surrounding ecosystems in their environment. Various articles use rhetorical techniques in hopes of enhancing their articles about whether or not artificial reefs are helping or harming the oceans. The first article, “Concern Lingers on Success of Artificial Reefs”, was written by Charles Q. Choi, and for Live Science, looks at both the pro and con side of artificial reefs.
The farmers couldn 't meet their food needs without help. The low food levels then affects the stock breeders due to the feed balance deficit. This shortage makes it difficult for breeders to sell their livestock because nobody wants to come forth and buy it. Mali also has the possibility of a water shortage in Timbuktu and Kidal due to their lack of fuel. Without
“As the population rises, the world 's water usage will rise. Many areas of the world already suffer from a lack of fresh water,” (Population Control 3). If the world runs out of freshwater, humanity will plunge into chaos. Humanity needs water to survive, and that is a fact. Relationships between countries will be broken apart over disputes for water.
Therefore, the impact of overfishing and illegal collecting of coral may destroyed the social and economic well-being of the coastal communities who depend on fish for their way of life. Beside, it is also direct overexploitation of fish, intertebrates, and algae for food and the aquarium trade, removal of a species or group of species impacting multiple trophic levels, bycatch and mortality of nontarget species, and change from coral to algal dominance due to reduction in herbivores (Reef Resilience Organisation,
The impact of climate change is being felt throughout the world; however, the situation is more pronounced in developing countries because many households, social groups and regions have a limited capacity to adapt to climate variability and change (UNFCCC, 2007; IPCC 2007). The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2007:6) defined climate change as any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity. The (UNFCCC 2007) espoused that agricultural production on the African continent relies primarily on rainfall. As such, any interruption in rainfall pattern and intensity will adversely affect the poor, predominantly the smallholder farmers (ibid).
The topic of this research paper will cover over Ocean Acidification and the effects on marine ecosystems. Ocean acidification is the decrease in pH levels of the Earth 's oceans, due to overbearing carbon dioxide being brought by the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide is drawn by seawater, where the chemical reactions take place, which minimize the pH levels in the ocean, the carbonate levels and the important calcium carbonate which these sea creatures need. When carbon dioxide disperses in this ocean, it causes the levels of acidity to rise towards the the surface, where most shell growth in marine animals have been stopped and has created the cause of reproductive disorders in multiple fish. Part of the problem with ocean acidification is human activity.
“Pastoralist societies in East Africa face more demands on their way of life than at any previous time. Population growth, loss of herding lands to farmers, ranchers, game parks, and urban growth, increased commoditization of the livestock economy, out-migration by poor pastoralists, and dislocations brought about by severe drought, famine, and civil wars are increasing throughout the region.” (Fratkin 2001) Not only do other people cause issues, but the main problem that they go through is seasons of drought that severely affect climate change and their empty stomachs and pockets directly. They solely rely on their livestock and drought is one of the greatest causes of livestock mortality in Kenya.