Climate Change and Deforestation

Abstract

Unprecedented changes in the planet’s climate have taken place in recent years. Global warming is causing increased and, in some cases, irreversible changes in rainfall, oceans and winds in all parts of the world. However, the course of events can be reversed with the help of people and forests. Forest ecosystems play a critical role in mitigating the phenomenon of climate change, reducing its negative effects. Forests are the main source of life on our planet, providing multiple benefits of unique importance to the environment and humans. Besides, for this reason, the majority of countries of our planet in the Paris Agreement (2015) are committed to take action to mitigate climate change, supporting forest ecosystems. However, nowadays, forests are facing many serious problems. The most important issue is deforestation, which is the cause of further environmental problems. For this reason, there is an urgent need for sustainable management of forest ecosystems in order to tackle these problems effectively and to ensure that future generations will enjoy the benefits of forests. In order to achieve this, education has a key role, as environmental knowledge will be transferred through the school and environmental education.

Citation

Myrtsidis, D. (2022), "Climate Change and Deforestation", Manolas, E. and Leal Filho, W. (Ed.) The Academic Language of Climate Change: An Introduction for Students and Non-native Speakers, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 85-89. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80382-911-120221013