Climate Change: Impacts and Risks

This lecture covers the impacts of climate change globally and in Switzerland, including the causes of greenhouse gas emissions, planetary boundaries, carbon cycle, temperature changes over the past 800,000 years, and future climate projections. It also discusses the risks associated with climate change, such as extreme weather events, sea level rise, loss of biodiversity, economic risks, and health hazards. The lecture emphasizes the importance of mitigation and adaptation strategies to address the challenges posed by climate change.