ECONOMIC IMPACTS ON PEOPLE, CLIMATE CHANGE

 Climate change is an increasing threat to global socio    economic development and environmental sustainability. Climate change in Kenya is increasingly impacting the lives of citizens and the environment. It has led to more extreme weather events like drought which lasted longer than usual, unpredictable rainfall, flooding and increasing temperatures.The effects of these climatic changes have made the already existing challenges of water supply, food supply and economic growth more challenging.

The most significant sectors within the Kenyan economy is ; agriculture and tourism, being highly vulnerable to the effects of climate crisis.  With a population of 48.5 million people, Kenya is the largest economy in East Africa and central Africa serving as a diplomatic, communications, financial and trade hub within the region.  

Agriculture being an important component in Kenya household, economic and social well being. Kenya is one the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry provides rural jobs that are key to reduce rural urban migration but these areas are currently expected to experience increased climate driven stress. 

Health impact

High temperature are expected to increase pest and disease in domesticated animals especially in arid and semi arid region. Different effects caused by climate change, such as heat, drought, floods which are negatively affecting human beings; writing the risk of waterborne diseases and vector. 

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According to the Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan(NCCAP) some impacts of climate change on the manufacturing sector:

  • Energy fluctuations or blackouts due to interruptions of energy supply arising from lower annual rainfall and severe drought which causes the water level in the hydroelectric power plants to decline this resulting to low power production.
  • Greater resource scarcity such as wand raw materials due to climate variations and increasing scarcity of water
  • Greater risk of plant, product and infrastructure damage and supply chain disruptions from extreme weather conditions such as heat waves , winds etc. floods, drought,  cyclones and  storms
  • Higher costs of production due to unstable supply of electricity, and higher insurance premiums

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