Climate change and sustainable development are interconnected. Both of them impact society and the environment. Climate change effects such as rising temperatures, rising sea levels and extreme weather events (droughts, flooding, storms) are becoming more frequent, resulting in significant losses, including loss of life. Rapid urbanisation is also happening around the world. When this becomes...
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