POOR COUNTRIES

In many cases the actual impacts are similar to those in developed countries but it is the ability to adapt to climate change that will create the greatest distinction between the world's rich and poor. Those with more money will be better able to adjust. This really underscores the moral imperative for action.

A good report just came out from Minority Rights Group International (http://www.minorityrights.org/?lid=6140) that documents the impact that climate change will have on people in developing countries.

The WWF Climate Witness Programme (http://www.panda.org/climatewitness), for which I work, documents the impacts on indiviudals in east Africa, India and South Pacific.

Maybe not. The "rich" countries have to make a step back in their earnings they make in those countries than you may be able to help the poor and improve the environment in third world countries. I am working on a project to plant 5 million trees in a third world country and selling the carbon credits on the stock market. Over 1/3 of the money of selling the carbon credits and the trees goes directly back to the people living there bypassing the local government. Just to mention the trees are being cut after 10 years but 2 years earlier alredy new trees will be planted between the existing trees. This provides a stady turn over of trees and income. We are using properties of local farmers and we are providing income during planting and maintenance to the local communities. Most of the money will be used to provide a stady income for those people living there and to improve their school and medical system. Yes sure I make money too, this is estimated at 10 to 15%. I am not rich, my friend and I just came up with a good idea and we were lucky to find an international group supporting us. It takes time to come up with a project and getting over crashing rejections in the replies you receive.

In various ways such as more severe flooding and droughts. Food supplies will be affected with the poor suffering disproportionately. The rich countries will suck in the food and other resources they need because they are rich and able to do so.