Answer to Question #214882 in Political Science for Princess

Question

Consider the varied and complex nature of the potential challenges that climate change

poses to policy makers. Identify and discuss one possible social or economic benefit to

South Africa of the successful implementation of the South African Climate Change

Response Strategy

Answer 1

Tourism may be harmed as a result of habitat loss and biodiversity loss, as well as changes in temperature, humidity, and malaria risk, and it represents the largest potential economic loss because tourism accounts for up to 10% of GDP. Significant reductions in river flow are projected in the southern and western catchments, leading in a halving of the area suitable for the country's biomes, with enormous biodiversity losses.