Climate change is the result of the human activities of a growing world population that have led to exponential increases in energy consumption as economies and societies develop. In addition to the gases naturally released into the atmosphere, there has been an accelerated concentration of greenhouse gases (GHG). They are produced, mainly, by the combustion of fossil fuels, but also by the deforestation of tropical rainforests, the destruction of marine ecosystems, and an imbalanced consumption of resources.

Global warming impacts all dimensions of life and all regions of the world. Its effects are increasingly evident in extreme weather phenomena, unprecedented temperature increases, stresses on water resources, and adaption difficulties for plants and animal species. Climate change causes detriments to human health, vulnerability in communities, and socioeconomic repercussions. These impacts urge us to quickly take action to reduce atmospheric emissions and to begin to adapt.