Climate Change In Libya
Libya is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and underprepared to deal with them. Situated along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa, Libya faces accelerated warming when compared with global average temperatures. Temperatures in Libya have already risen above the global average of 1.1 degrees Celsius and are estimated to reach approximately 4 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. There have been notable impacts on both the natural environment and society due to climate change. The effects of climate change, such as desertification, sea level rise, flooding, and irregular weather patterns are already noticeable in Libya and are expected to increase. These pose significant threats to Libya's food and water security and economic development and sustainability. Libya was late to sign the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2016 and ratify the Paris Agreement, Paris Climate Agreement in 2021. However, as of 2024, Libya h ...
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