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InsightsIAS

Jan 17 • 11 tweets • 2 min read

Let's break down the ABCs of climate change, starting with the 3As!
These acronyms will be useful while answering questions in the #UPSC Mains Exam, especially in GS-3!
#ClimateChange
#UPSC2023

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3As of Climate Change:

ABATEMENT,ADAPTATION & ASSESSMENT.

These are the three main strategies for addressing climate change.

-Abatement refers to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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-Adaptation refers to adjusting to the impacts of climate change that are already occurring or that are expected to occur in the future

-Assessment refers to evaluating the effectiveness of different strategies and identifying new opportunities for improvement.

The 3Cs of climate change: CAUSES,CONSEQUENCES & CONTROL of climate change
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COMMUNICATION,COOPERATION & COORDINATION

•Causes refers to the activities that are causing climate change:burning fossil fuels,deforestation,land use changes,etc
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•Consequences refers to the impacts of climate change that are already occurring or that are expected to occur in the future, such as rising sea levels,more intense heat waves & more severe storms.

•Control refers to the actions taken to reduce the causes of climate change & mitigate the consequences.

Eg:transitioning to renewable energy sources,implementing carbon pricing,increasing energy efficiency,protecting & restoring natural carbon sinks such as forests & wetlands

3Cs of climate change:
COMMUNICATION,COOPERATION & COORDINATION

-It emphasizes the importance of effective communication and collective action at different levels to address the climate crisis.

3E of climate change:
EDUCATION,ENGAGEMENT & EMPOWERMENT of the public on the subject of climate change.

•Education refers to increasing knowledge & understanding of the causes,consequences & solutions to climate change.
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Eg:
-providing accurate information on the science of climate change

-teaching critical thinking skills to evaluate competing claims &

-encouraging students to pursue careers in fields related to climate change.
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•Engagement:

-refers to actively involving the public & stakeholders in the decision-making process related to climate change

-Eg:providing opportunities for public input,involving community members in planning & implementation & fostering collaboration among different sectors

•Empowerment:

-refers to equipping individuals & communities with the tools, resources & opportunities they need to take action on climate change.

-Eg:providing access to information,education & training, supporting the development of low-carbon technologies,etc

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