CLIMATE CHANGE AND ECOLOGY

Abstract

ABSTRACT. Climate change and ecology are one of the most pressing problems in the world today, and they are closely interconnected. This article provides complete information about the causes of climate change, its impact on ecosystems, social consequences, the situation in Uzbekistan and its solutions. Also, a list of used literature is provided at the end of the article. This study studies the impact of climate change on the ecological environment. The damage caused to ecosystems as a result of increasing global temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increasing extreme weather events is analyzed. Problems such as soil degradation, depletion of water resources, and loss of biodiversity due to the increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are considered. The impact on soil and water resources is observed in the acceleration of desertification, land degradation, depletion of drinking water sources, and disruption of the water cycle. The decline in biodiversity is due to the ability of flora and fauna in different regions to adapt to climate change, the high number of species at risk of extinction. Human health and economic impacts, diseases caused by high temperatures, food security problems and impacts on agriculture. Adaptation strategies for prevention include ensuring carbon neutrality, using renewable energy sources, restoring ecosystems and developing sustainable development strategies.