Mentor College
SNC 2D
International Impacts on Climate Change Worksheet
International Agreements
1. Complete the table to show positive and negative impacts of climate change if we, as a planet, do not meet the international
agreements. An example is given to get you started. Aim for 5 total (4 more) in each column as you consider different countries
around the globe.
Environmental
Economical
Social
(consider changes to land and water ecology) (how will it cost us money? Make us money?)
• Extinction of many species
(what impacts will it have on people?)
• Longer growing season for crops

Severe droughts and floods could
cause climate refugees

Cultural practices that rely on
their environment might no
longer occur

The increase in natural disasters
and the destruction of homes can
increase poverty

Changing weather patterns can
create new diseases that different
populations may be unable to
handle
(Especially in the Arctic)
will earn more money for farms
• Destruction of ecosystems

More severe storms and increased 
instances of droughts
Natural tourist attractions might
disappear

More intense wildfires are created 
by the heat
Fish populations that were
affected by warming waters and
rising sea levels will impact the
fishing industry


Crops may be able to grow in
places where they previously were
be unavailable

Longer growing seasons can lead
to deforestation
Damaged infrastructure caused by
natural disasters will take huge

amounts of money to fix and
rebuild
Housing shortages can arise as a
consequence to the destruction
of homes
IMPACTS
2.
What incentive exists for countries to meet their targets in the international agreements? (is there a reward?)
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Politicians creating a good image for themselves and/or their country
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If a country meets their targets, they will be regarded highly by their peers in terms of managing their environmental
responsibility. Additionally, the leader of this nation (President/Prime Minister), will be credited for the success and they will
likely be regarded highly by the voters in their nation, giving them a greater chance of winning their next election, or helping the
next candidate for their party win the next election.
3.
What is the IPCC?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations responsible for advancing
knowledge on human-induced climate change