The climate has always presented a challenge to those whose livelihoods depend on it. Moving away from such dependence is usually an early step in economic development, but many millions have not yet succeeded in taking that step. As climate variability and uncertainty increase with climate change, human development reversals are a distinct possibility (UNDP, 2007). Climate has thus become an urgent issue on the development agenda. 

Author: International Research Institute for Climate and Society 

Country: USA