Lions Policy on the Human Environment

Environmental Issues

Climate Change

Disasters and Conflicts

Ecosystem Management

Environmental Governance

Harmful Substances

Resource Efficiency

Successful Environment Projects

Environmental Issues: Climate Change

Climate change which is directly or in-directly attributable to human activity poses one of the greatest threats to poverty reduction.

• Increased climate change and variability has decreased agricultural productivity and availability of natural resources that are crucial to the livelihood of millions of people, especially the rural poor and marginalized communities that bear the heaviest burden.

• Climate change is also linked to an increase in the occurrence and severity of natural disasters that continue to devastate communities around the world.

How Lions Can Help Reduce Climate Change

• Educate your community about global warming and ways to reduce carbon emissions.

• Partner with local authorities to organize community-wide tree planting projects.

• Work with local businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices and policies.

• Form community advisory groups to find local solutions for climate change adaptation.

This UNEP fact sheet (PDF) provides additional information about climate change.