Root Causes

Gases released into the atmosphere by human activities contribute to increasing global warming and climate change

A lack of perception, awareness or preparation in governance relating to risk management and response

Pursuit of economic or developmental interests with a lack of consideration for impacts on the environment

Lack of coherent national/global governance, unregulated exploitation of low and middle-income countries, limited governmental capacity

Cases where maximizing profit is prioritized over other social concerns, increasing risk

Pressures related to increasing consumptive demands for goods, such as food, energy and industrial materials