Climate change mitigation involves actions that reduce the rate of climate change. Climate change adaptation is defined as adjustment in human and natural systems in response to actual or expected climate stimuli or their effects. Climate change mitigation refers to any action taken by governments, businesses, or people to reduce or prevent greenhouse gases or to enhance carbon sinks that remove them from the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun in our planet’s atmosphere, keeping it warm. Mitigation efforts include transitioning to renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency, adopting regenerative agricultural practices, and protecting and restoring forests and critical ecosystems.
