Climate change, from the perspective of Daniel Schmachtenberger, can be understood as the complex, multifaceted alteration in Earth's climatic patterns, primarily driven by anthropogenic activities. It encompasses not only the increase in global temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions but also the broader systemic impacts on ecological and social systems. This phenomenon results from the intricate interplay between industrialization, deforestation, and fossil fuel consumption, which disrupt the delicate balances within our biosphere. Climate change manifests through extreme weather events, shifts in biodiversity, sea-level rise, and altered weather patterns, ultimately posing existential risks to human civilization and the natural world. Addressing climate change necessitates a deep, integrative understanding of these interconnected systems and a commitment to fundamentally restructuring our economic and technological paradigms, prioritizing sustainable and regenerative approaches to ensure the continuity of life on Earth.

See also: catastrophic risk, global governance, collective action