Microsoft Word - mycity_Attachment_Climate Change Terminology.docx Climate Change Terminology Adaptation: In human systems, the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects, in order to moderate harm or benefit from opportunities. In natural systems, the process of adjustment to actual climate and its effects; human intervention may facilitate adjustment to expected. [...] In: Global Warming of 1.5°C. [...] An IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson-Delmotte, V., P. [...] In Press Version: October 2021 .