Discuss the effects of climate change on the ecology,
community and economy of Canada.Present a structured report of between 2500 and 3000 words, written in appropriate language and referenced (using APA6), so that the average concerned resident of the chosen region and beyond may be better informed about the following:
1. The location of the region and any geographic, ecological, social or economic issues that pertain to it.
2. The causes of climate change, the degree to which they are anthropogenic and the effects of changing climate likely to be experienced by that geographical region. Include
Modelled changes to the region’s temperature and precipitation for 2050, 2070 and 2100.
Modelled changes to Sea Level rise, Extreme events and/or Water availability – if relevant to the region
An outline of how modelling is undertaken and the level of certainty in the results
3. The impacts of climate change on the ecology, economy, society and/or social groups from the point of view of one of the following specialist areas:
Agriculture
Sport and Tourism
Health
Ecology
Managing water resources
Town Planning
City/region infrastructure
4. Current and proposed measures towards mitigation and adaptation with respect to climate change in the region.
Include
The structure and hierarchy of the current government of the region and their views and activity with respect to climate change
Professional areas that will need to be involved in the measures
Any global issues the residents should be aware of.
