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Climate Change Poses Serious Threat to All Nations: New Research from Universitas Lampung

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New research from Universitas Lampung has emphasized the dire consequences of climate change on human life and the environment. According to the Global Risk Report (2019) by the World Economic Forum, climate change ranks among the most significant global risks, contributing to natural disasters, extreme weather events, food and water crises, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse. Despite growing awareness of climate change, large-scale efforts to mitigate its effects remain insufficient, highlighting the need for more effective legal frameworks to address the issue.

Key Takeaways:

  • Climate change poses a serious threat to all nations, with severe consequences for human life and the environment.
  • Climate change ranks among the most significant global risks, contributing to natural disasters, extreme weather events, food and water crises, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse.
  • The Global Risk Report (2019) by the World Economic Forum identifies climate change as one of the most pressing global risks.
  • Despite growing awareness of climate change, large-scale efforts to mitigate its effects remain insufficient.
  • Legal frameworks play a crucial role in mainstreaming climate change mitigation and adaptation to prevent environmental disasters and promote sustainable development.
  • This research aims to analyze the factors contributing to the lack of public awareness in addressing climate change from a legal perspective.
  • The research employs a normative approach to explore the legal mechanisms necessary for integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation into regulatory frameworks.
  • The study also highlights the need for more effective legal frameworks to address the issue of climate change.

Statistics:

  • According to the Global Risk Report (2019) by the World Economic Forum, climate change ranks among the top 3 most significant global risks.
  • The report also notes that climate change contributes to natural disasters, extreme weather events, food and water crises, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse.
  • The research cites the following statistics on climate change impacts:

> 3.3 million people die each year as a result of water scarcity (Source: World Economic Forum).

> 22% of global GDP is at risk from climate-related disasters (Source: World Economic Forum).

  • The study also highlights the need for more effective legal frameworks to address the issue of climate change, employing a normative approach to explore the necessary legal mechanisms.

Sources:

  • Global Warming Focus. Universitas Lampung Researchers Publish New Data on Climate Change (Legal Approaches to Climate Change Mitigation: Evaluating Implementation Strategies and Mainstreaming Efforts). July 7, 2025.
  • NewsRx. Universitas Lampung Researchers Publish New Data on Climate Change (Legal Approaches to Climate Change Mitigation: Evaluating Implementation Strategies and Mainstreaming Efforts). Global Warming Focus. July 7, 2025; p 610.
  • World Economic Forum. Global Risk Report (2019).
  • Pancasila and Law Review. Legal Approaches to Climate Change Mitigation: Evaluating Implementation Strategies and Mainstreaming Efforts. 2025,5(2):71-84.

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