that those most severely affected by flooding events will be situated in low-income areas on the African continent.
The unjust nature of this dynamic becomes particularly stark when examining the main contributors to human-induced climate change in the form of Greenhouse Gas emissions. It doesn’t take much detailed analysis to ascertain thatof GHG emissions. Historically, it is the European Union and the United States who share the dubious honor of being the most prolific GHG emitters.
Of course, the most prudent measure for the GHG-emitting countries would be to immediately and drastically reduce their emissions to decrease the threat posed to those most vulnerable to climate change impacts. Unfortunately, this is not the reality we live in. The necessary mitigation action is subject to considerable inertia and lack of political will.
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