By Raphael Banda
The Impact of Climate Change on Aquatic Life needs concerted
efforts.
The impact of climate change has had devasting effects on
both human and aquatic lives in the recent past. Zambia and two of her neighbouring
countries are grappling with the climate change effects that have resulted in
drought and food insecurity in the affected regions.
We (environmental journalists/media development trainers)
and other environmental enthusiasts should give close attention and action on
climate change impact on fisheries and aquatic lives too.
According to reliable statistics, over 58 million people
globally are employed in the primary fish sector and 600 million in the
secondary fish sector. This sector has, however, been harshly affected by
climate change.
According to (IPCC 2021) report, 90% of the excess heat
generated by global warming is absorbed by the ocean/rivers which are home to fisheries/aquatic
lives. This has major implications on animals that live in these water bodies.
The excessive heat causes the decrease in the catch
potential according to the marine ecosystems’ not only that, this decreases
productivity of aquatic life in other countries.
This challenge, therefore, calls for the escalation of both adaptation and
mitigation measures in line with the Paris Agreement of 2015(COP 21) , UNFCCC
framework and our vision 2030.
As a media development trainer, I call on NGOS and governments heading to COP 29 this
November to place much attention on the improved climate financing/activities
by both higher and lower carbon emitting countries.
Whether you will attend COP 29 from the Green or Blue Zones,
we all have the responsibility to protect our environment.
For comments
and support reach out on (bandaraphael55@gmail.com)
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