World Affairs

 Climate Change: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Anthropogenic Impact and Mitigation Strategies Introduction Climate change represents one of the most profound challenges of the 21st century, impacting ecological, economic, and social systems on a global scale. Characterized by long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, and weather patterns, climate change is primarily driven by anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This paper presents an analytical overview of climate change through an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on its causes, observable impacts, and existing mitigation strategies, while drawing on relevant research to evaluate the efficacy of current interventions. Anthropogenic Drivers of Climate Change The primary cause of climate change is the accumulation of GHGs in the Earth’s atmosphere, largely resulting from human activity. Research by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel combustion, defores