Definitions Climate change mitigation: “...an intervention that aims to reduce the causes of climate change, remove heat-trapping greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, and stabilize their levels” (2). “Mitigation also applies to reducing emissions of other substances that have a warming effect on the climate.” (3). Climate change adaptation: “The process of modifying our decisions, activities, and ways of thinking to be proactive and better prepared, as well as reactive and better able to respond to a changing climate and its impacts on health.” (2).
