Description:
"Ecologically diverse, Myanmar has abundant
water resources, species-rich coastal ecosystems
and large forest reserves. However, population
and economic growth and unsustainable use of
natural resources are driving forces of ongoing
environmental degradation which curb the ability
of ecosystems to provide services and respond to
shocks.
Environmental impacts of climate change in
Myanmar are far-reaching: increased risk of forest
fires, plant pests and diseases, and desertification,
particularly in the Central Dry Zone, due to droughts
and extreme temperatures; loss of vegetation in
mountain regions as result of rapid-onset events
such as floods and landslides; and destruction of
coastal ecosystems due to strong cyclones, among
others.
Although the country has a significant carbon
sequestration capacity, high deforestation rates
remain a critical issue. One of Myanmar?s major
challenges ahead is to enhance the carbon sink
potential of its forests which can also help generate
other co-benefits such as adaptation..."
Source/publisher:
Myanmar Climate Change Alliance
Date of Publication:
2017-10-00
Date of entry:
2018-01-19
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Language:
English
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