Group3_B | SDG 13: Climate Action
Introduction to the SDG Earth's climate has changed through its history but the pace at which it has changed has been expedited because of the rise in human activity since the mid-20th Century [1]. Carbon dioxide released by human activity has increased more than 250 times faster than it did from the natural sources after the last ice age [2]. The harmful effects of climate change are felt across the globe as there is a rise in global surface temperatures, sea levels and a number of extreme weather events. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) – 13 is focused on acting against climate change. The goal of SDG-13 is to make communities more resilient against extreme weather conditions to reduce the detrimental impact of weather hazards. This must be achieved by creating national and international policies, researching more about climate change, and strategizing collaboratively to adjust to higher temperatures....