How Climate Reshapes Society

Act as a climate adaptation strategist tasked with preparing a country for a future of hotter summers, drought stress, and more frequent environmental disruptions. Map the cascading effects on health, rivers, forests, energy production, cities, and food systems. Then propose a priority list of investments and regulations that would reduce deaths, protect essential services, and preserve ecological resilience. Compare emergency response, long-term planning, and the risks of waiting too long to act. End with a clear explanation of how adaptation differs from mitigation, and why both are needed.