Review Article the topic of climate change and its impact on population distribution and the disruption of ecosystems
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66359/itqan.v2i1.033Keywords:
Climate change, population distribution, population geography, ecosystems, environmental migration, sustainable development.Abstract
Climate change has become one of the most prominent contemporary global issues due to its rapidly accelerating impacts on the environment, human life, and economic and social activities. These shifts have been linked to significant changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events, which have directly affected population distribution and disrupted ecosystems in various regions This article, covering a diverse range of topics worldwide, aims to analyze the concept of climate change and its natural and human-induced causes. It examines the impacts of climate change on population movement, environmental migration, and geographical distribution, as well as its effects on ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. The research also discusses the most prominent challenges facing contemporary societies in light of climate change and reviews the most important proposed strategies for adaptation and mitigation. The study concludes that the continuation of climate change leads to increased population, economic, and environmental pressures, necessitating the strengthening of environmental policies, the achievement of sustainable development, and international cooperation to reduce future risks.