DOMINICA’S PRESENTATION TO CIVIL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM.

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DOMINICA’S PRESENTATION TO CIVIL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM

What is Climate Change  Climate Change : "Climate" describes conditions over the long term and over an entire region.  Weather: Is what's happening with the atmosphere that surrounds us.( Is all around us)

Effects of Climate Change  Extreme droughts  Heavier rainfall (Causing sever flood)  Stronger hurricanes  Crops are withering  Sea level Rise

EXAMPLE OF CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECT IN DOMINICA

Extreme Drought

Heavier Rainfall

ACTIVITIES  Out reach program in Schools  Environmental tip on the Media(TV)

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THANK YOU PRESENTER: SHERNAIE ALEXANDER ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATING UNIT