A seaside town decides to construct protective sea barriers and raise the height of buildings to cope with increasing sea levels. This type of action is an example of which climate change strategy?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Climate Change Adaptation.
Climate Adaptation Measures are actions taken to help communities and systems cope with the actual or expected effects of climate change.
In this case:
- Action: Constructing protective sea barriers and raising building heights.
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Goal: To reduce vulnerability and prepare the town for the unavoidable impact of rising sea levels.
This is distinct from Emission Reduction (mitigation), which aims to reduce the cause of climate change. Adaptation focuses on minimizing the damage from its effects.