Experts estimate that by 2100, extreme heat will make parts of Asia and Africa uninhabitable. Climate change will continue exacerbating the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, including droughts, flooding, scorching heat, and more, impacting vulnerable communities globally.
In this case study, Hernandez reviews the impact of extreme weather events in Asia and Africa, including effects on food systems, ecosystems, biodiversity, habitability, and more. Hernandez highlights how persistent heat events require consistently strengthening climate initiatives and mitigation efforts to build resilience worldwide.