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What is climate change? A definition from the Department of Ecology of Washington State reads: Climate includes patterns of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind and seasons. It affects more than just a change in the weather and refers to seasonal changes over a long period of time. These climate patterns play a fundamental role in shaping natural ecosystems, and the human economies and cultures that depend on them.

It may be used inter-changably with global warming as they’re closely related. Global warming causes climates to change. Here is NASA discussion on the two terms, What's In A Name?

We recommend you listen and learn which is the best advice we can give to begin to understand the challenges before us.

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Fish, Not Plastics: Science to Rescue Africa's Sea Pollution

Artisanal fishery is a cultural and economic activity for coastal communities in Abandze, east of Cape Coast, Ghana. But standard of living is fast depreciating as fishing revenues have declined over the past years due to sea pollution, climate change and heavy competition for sea resources. Based at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, the Africa Center of Excellence on Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) is training the next generation of scientists and researchers to educate communities, impact policies, and help countries manage their coastal and marine resources to spur economic growth and reduce poverty while adapting to climate change. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/cOAU50OJi4G

💬 Subtitles (CC) available in English, French

00:00 Artisanal fishery is a economic and cultural activity
00:49 A decline in fishing revenues and the impact of plastics
01:48 The need for scientific expertise and knowledge sharing
02:49 The impact of the Africa Center of Excellence on Coastal Resilience

ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP � The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org