1-Thesis Synthesis
... Biohistory is a field of study that reflects the history of civilisation in terms of the interplay between natural and cultural processes (Boyden, 1992: 3). As biohistory explains the world without constraining itself to natural or social science methodology, it is a useful tool for understanding hu ...
... Biohistory is a field of study that reflects the history of civilisation in terms of the interplay between natural and cultural processes (Boyden, 1992: 3). As biohistory explains the world without constraining itself to natural or social science methodology, it is a useful tool for understanding hu ...
Managing Protected Areas in Central and Eastern Europe Under
... project “Adaptive Management of Climate-Induced Changes of Habitat Diversity in Protected Areas” (HABIT-CHANGE). This first idea was further developed and extended during several meetings with a growing number of interested partners. After two years of preparation, the project proposal was submitted ...
... project “Adaptive Management of Climate-Induced Changes of Habitat Diversity in Protected Areas” (HABIT-CHANGE). This first idea was further developed and extended during several meetings with a growing number of interested partners. After two years of preparation, the project proposal was submitted ...
UNEP Regional Office for Africa
... There is a consensus among scientists, policy makers and development practitioners that climate change poses complex challenges to the development of countries in Africa. Recent scientific information since the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 4th Assessment Report confirms the worl ...
... There is a consensus among scientists, policy makers and development practitioners that climate change poses complex challenges to the development of countries in Africa. Recent scientific information since the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 4th Assessment Report confirms the worl ...
Climate Change Effects and Adaptation Approaches in Marine and
... 3. Measure, evaluate, and communicate progress through the design and implementation of monitoring programs.120 4. Create an iterative process to reevaluate and revise the plan, policy, or program, including assumptions. 121 Adaptive approaches to addressing climate change impacts will vary by secto ...
... 3. Measure, evaluate, and communicate progress through the design and implementation of monitoring programs.120 4. Create an iterative process to reevaluate and revise the plan, policy, or program, including assumptions. 121 Adaptive approaches to addressing climate change impacts will vary by secto ...
An Analysis of Adaptation as a Response to Climate Change
... supply, whereas non-market effects have no observable prices and therefore require other methods such as valuations based on willingness to pay. The recent literature points to the large potential damages from climate change, especially on developing countries and on non-market sectors (IPCC, 2007; ...
... supply, whereas non-market effects have no observable prices and therefore require other methods such as valuations based on willingness to pay. The recent literature points to the large potential damages from climate change, especially on developing countries and on non-market sectors (IPCC, 2007; ...
Climate-Induced Population Movement: The Issue
... multiple problems associated with climate change and the resulting population movement. While the question of whether developed states should provide assistance or whether states that have caused climate change in the first place are responsible is troublesome from both political and legal perspecti ...
... multiple problems associated with climate change and the resulting population movement. While the question of whether developed states should provide assistance or whether states that have caused climate change in the first place are responsible is troublesome from both political and legal perspecti ...
Prioritizing Climate Change Adaptations in Canadian Arctic
... support tools embedded within development policies and assistance initiatives in developing countries and usually represent one step within an overall vulnerability and adaptation assessment [39–43,49]. While some of these tools focus on community scale and are driven by participatory approaches (CR ...
... support tools embedded within development policies and assistance initiatives in developing countries and usually represent one step within an overall vulnerability and adaptation assessment [39–43,49]. While some of these tools focus on community scale and are driven by participatory approaches (CR ...
Climate Change in the Midwest - Climate Adaptation Knowledge
... Research Act of 1990, which requires a report to the President and Congress every four years on the status of climate change science and impacts. The NCA informs the nation about already observed changes, the current status of the climate, and anticipated trends for the future. The NCA report proces ...
... Research Act of 1990, which requires a report to the President and Congress every four years on the status of climate change science and impacts. The NCA informs the nation about already observed changes, the current status of the climate, and anticipated trends for the future. The NCA report proces ...
reducing australia`s greenhouse gas emissions— targets and
... The Authority would like to thank the many people and organisations that contributed time and expertise to the Targets and Progress Review. These contributions have included climate science advice, assistance with economic modelling and analysis, and international and domestic policy expertise. Thes ...
... The Authority would like to thank the many people and organisations that contributed time and expertise to the Targets and Progress Review. These contributions have included climate science advice, assistance with economic modelling and analysis, and international and domestic policy expertise. Thes ...
Religious engagement in the interface between ethics, policy and
... international climate change arena. The thesis begins by reviewing the current climate change regime, noting that an ethical and/or moral response is urgently required but largely absent. The paper suggests religion has the required ethical/moral basis and capacity to carry ethical values more promi ...
... international climate change arena. The thesis begins by reviewing the current climate change regime, noting that an ethical and/or moral response is urgently required but largely absent. The paper suggests religion has the required ethical/moral basis and capacity to carry ethical values more promi ...
An Integrated Assessment of Changes in the Thermohaline Circulation
... intercomparison studies show, models differ widely in this respect for reasons not fully understood (Rahmstorf et al., 2005). And second, future freshwater input is also highly uncertain, as it depends strongly both on precipitation and river runoff changes and on ice melting rates. Meltwater runoff ...
... intercomparison studies show, models differ widely in this respect for reasons not fully understood (Rahmstorf et al., 2005). And second, future freshwater input is also highly uncertain, as it depends strongly both on precipitation and river runoff changes and on ice melting rates. Meltwater runoff ...
Building Climate Resilience in the Agriculture Sector of Asia and the
... Figure 3.5: World Prices of Major Livestock Products in 2000 and 2050 Figure 3.6: World Prices of Major Grains in 2000 and 2050 Figure 3.7: Net Cereal Trade in 2000 and 2050 Figure 3.8: Daily Per Capita Calorie Availability in 2000 and 2050 Figure 3.9: Total Number of Malnourished Children in the PR ...
... Figure 3.5: World Prices of Major Livestock Products in 2000 and 2050 Figure 3.6: World Prices of Major Grains in 2000 and 2050 Figure 3.7: Net Cereal Trade in 2000 and 2050 Figure 3.8: Daily Per Capita Calorie Availability in 2000 and 2050 Figure 3.9: Total Number of Malnourished Children in the PR ...
Climate Change Adaptation in Clayoquot Sound
... whole in Clayoquot Sound the large areas of intact forest buffer historic forestry effects and will continue to buffer the effects of increased amount and severity of rainfall as climate changes progresses (assuming precautionary management continues). The state of the marine system today is more co ...
... whole in Clayoquot Sound the large areas of intact forest buffer historic forestry effects and will continue to buffer the effects of increased amount and severity of rainfall as climate changes progresses (assuming precautionary management continues). The state of the marine system today is more co ...
PDF - IPCC Working Group II
... World Bank and ESMAP Studies are published to communicate the results of the Bank’s work to the development community with the least possible delay. The manuscript of this paper therefore has not been prepared in accordance with the procedures appropriate to formally-edited texts. Some sources cited ...
... World Bank and ESMAP Studies are published to communicate the results of the Bank’s work to the development community with the least possible delay. The manuscript of this paper therefore has not been prepared in accordance with the procedures appropriate to formally-edited texts. Some sources cited ...
Free version - Derek Lemoine
... Our study integrates all three types of previously modeled tipping points into a single integrated assessment model that combines smooth and reversible changes with irreversible regime shifts. Each tipping point is stochastically triggered at an unknown threshold. We solve for the optimal policy und ...
... Our study integrates all three types of previously modeled tipping points into a single integrated assessment model that combines smooth and reversible changes with irreversible regime shifts. Each tipping point is stochastically triggered at an unknown threshold. We solve for the optimal policy und ...
Building climate change resilience for African livestock in sub
... Africa, the second in West and Central Africa), six country visits (Kenya, Namibia, Malawi, Cameroon, Niger and Mali), and an e-conference. This report uses a simplified categorization of livestock systems, grouping systems that have a degree of similarity in how they will be affected by climate cha ...
... Africa, the second in West and Central Africa), six country visits (Kenya, Namibia, Malawi, Cameroon, Niger and Mali), and an e-conference. This report uses a simplified categorization of livestock systems, grouping systems that have a degree of similarity in how they will be affected by climate cha ...
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
... reduce the magnitude of negative impacts and take advantage of possible benefits. Researchers recommend focusing on actions that enhance our capacity to adapt and improve our understanding of key vulnerabilities. These strategies work best when climate change is integrated into larger decision-makin ...
... reduce the magnitude of negative impacts and take advantage of possible benefits. Researchers recommend focusing on actions that enhance our capacity to adapt and improve our understanding of key vulnerabilities. These strategies work best when climate change is integrated into larger decision-makin ...
Author`s personal copy
... Though partisan rancor is common within Congress, members rarely make statements framed solely in ideological or partisan terms. Instead, their partisan and ideologically based positions are often framed through other mechanisms (e.g. morality, economic interests, and scientific perspectives). For e ...
... Though partisan rancor is common within Congress, members rarely make statements framed solely in ideological or partisan terms. Instead, their partisan and ideologically based positions are often framed through other mechanisms (e.g. morality, economic interests, and scientific perspectives). For e ...
Macarthy, J.M. 12 - Newcastle University eTheses: Home
... Much of the climate change literature is replete with discussions about the potential impact of climate change on cities. Whilst urban planners are increasingly being urged to develop robust and clear strategies for dealing with the impacts, in reality there is very little knowledge about the way th ...
... Much of the climate change literature is replete with discussions about the potential impact of climate change on cities. Whilst urban planners are increasingly being urged to develop robust and clear strategies for dealing with the impacts, in reality there is very little knowledge about the way th ...
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... probably fail to stabilise global warming below or around the 2°C target. According to most assessments, the proposed emission reductions can lead to a temperature increase above 3°C by the end of the century2. In this context, adaptation becomes a necessary measure and must be planned well in advan ...
... probably fail to stabilise global warming below or around the 2°C target. According to most assessments, the proposed emission reductions can lead to a temperature increase above 3°C by the end of the century2. In this context, adaptation becomes a necessary measure and must be planned well in advan ...
Climate Time Series Analysis
... climate scientists work, measurements and models. Climate time series analysis uses statistical methods to learn about the time evolution of climate. The most important word in this book is “estimation.” We wish to know the truth about the climate evolution but have only a limited amount of data (a ...
... climate scientists work, measurements and models. Climate time series analysis uses statistical methods to learn about the time evolution of climate. The most important word in this book is “estimation.” We wish to know the truth about the climate evolution but have only a limited amount of data (a ...
Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, and the Highway System
... modern research practices. The Board is uniquely suited for this purpose as it maintains an extensive committee structure from which authorities on any highway transportation subject may be drawn; it possesses avenues of communications and cooperation with federal, state and local governmental agenc ...
... modern research practices. The Board is uniquely suited for this purpose as it maintains an extensive committee structure from which authorities on any highway transportation subject may be drawn; it possesses avenues of communications and cooperation with federal, state and local governmental agenc ...
Vulnerability Index to climate change in the Latin
... High levels of poverty and inequality are key factors driving sensitivity across the LAC region, as large numbers of people are engaged in marginal, low skilled livelihoods. The significant presence of smallholder farming and subsistence production, especially within Mesoamerica and the Caribbean, e ...
... High levels of poverty and inequality are key factors driving sensitivity across the LAC region, as large numbers of people are engaged in marginal, low skilled livelihoods. The significant presence of smallholder farming and subsistence production, especially within Mesoamerica and the Caribbean, e ...
Considering Vermont`s Future in a Changing Climate: The First
... climate change and prepare for its inevitable impacts. We need to plan, and we need to act. But to do that, we need good information. The Vermont Climate Assessment produced by the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics and the University of Vermont is an important tool for scientists, practitioner ...
... climate change and prepare for its inevitable impacts. We need to plan, and we need to act. But to do that, we need good information. The Vermont Climate Assessment produced by the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics and the University of Vermont is an important tool for scientists, practitioner ...
Torres Strait Regional Adaptation and Resilience Plan
... change will continue to bring to the Torres Strait. This Plan considers those impacts and proposes a number of strategies and actions that will prepare the region for the future. Climate change impacts are greater in vulnerable communities compared to those that are better resourced and less vulnera ...
... change will continue to bring to the Torres Strait. This Plan considers those impacts and proposes a number of strategies and actions that will prepare the region for the future. Climate change impacts are greater in vulnerable communities compared to those that are better resourced and less vulnera ...
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (or CPRS) was a proposed cap-and-trade system of emissions trading for anthropogenic greenhouse gases, due to be introduced in Australia in 2010 by the Rudd government, as part of its climate change policy. It marked a major change in the energy policy of Australia. The policy began when the Australian Labor Party was in opposition and the six Labor-controlled states commissioned an independent review on energy policy, the Garnaut Climate Change Review, which published a number of reports. Labor, after winning the federal election and forming a government, published a Green paper for discussion and comment. The Federal Treasury then modelled some of the financial and economic impacts of the proposed scheme.The Rudd Government published a final white paper on 15 December 2008. The Government announced that the legislation was intended to take effect in July 2010; but the legislation for the CPRS (aka ETS) failed to gain adequate support and was twice rejected creating a double dissolution election trigger. After a bitter political debate which saw former opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull lose his leadership of the opposition to the anti-CPRS Tony Abbott. The Rudd government did not call an election and the CPRS lost public support. In April 2010, Labor then deferred the CPRS. A successor to the CPRS, the Carbon Pricing Mechanism (CPM) was passed into law as part of the Clean Energy Futures Package (CEF) in 2011, but was repealed in July 2014 following a change in government.