Potential National Income Loss
The term "Potential National Income Loss from Chronic Climate Damages" refers to an estimation or projection of the economic impact a country might face due to persistent or ongoing climate-related damages over a certain period.
This metric attempts to quantify the potential economic loss a nation could experience as a result of the long-term effects of climate change, including:
1. Chronic Climate Damages: These damages encompass various adverse effects caused by climate change over an extended period. This can include but is not limited to:
- Sea-level rise impacting coastal areas.
- Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events (such as storms, floods, droughts, and heatwaves).
- Loss of agricultural productivity due to changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, and soil moisture.
- Negative impacts on infrastructure, health, ecosystems, and livelihoods.
2. National Income Loss: It refers to the reduction in a country's overall income or economic output due to the chronic damages caused by climate change. This loss can result from decreased productivity in sectors like agriculture, increased costs associated with recovery and adaptation measures, reduced tourism revenues, and other economic consequences stemming from climate-related impacts.
Estimating potential national income loss from chronic climate damages involves complex modeling and analysis of various factors affected by climate change. It's used as a projection to highlight the potential economic risks and encourage policymakers, governments, and stakeholders to take proactive measures to mitigate climate change impacts, adapt to changing conditions, and invest in resilience strategies to minimize economic losses.
National Income Loss Dataset
This dataset serves as a critical resource for understanding the threats to biodiversity, highlighting species at risk of extinction, and guiding conservation efforts worldwide. It enables researchers, conservationists, policymakers, and the general public to access and analyze data crucial for prioritizing conservation actions, identifying regions of high biodiversity significance, and tracking changes in species' statuses over time.
Plot showing prediction in Losses due to climate risks from 2020 to 2100
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By leveraging this dataset, one can explore trends in species conservation status, identify patterns in threatened species distribution across different habitats, and strategize conservation initiatives targeted towards safeguarding vulnerable ecosystems and species.
The dataset's rich information on taxonomic classifications, conservation categories, and geographic distributions provides a foundation for informed decision-making, advocacy, and initiatives aimed at preserving and restoring global biodiversity.
The dataset is explained in details here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jhCuZr-1bdh3AafpuxNPIMKIbEQKCH-z/view?usp=drive_link
Access the complete dataset here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14eseGYDiRcC5vmV3gFRR_zb0QlIH0bJz/view?usp=drive_link