Vulnerability Does Not Fall From the Sky
... poor, and pushing those living on the margins closer to the edge. For those people most at risk, climate change is a crisis today. The rights, interests, and needs of those affected must take center stage as an issue of global social justice. This volume brings together the final versions of papers ...
... poor, and pushing those living on the margins closer to the edge. For those people most at risk, climate change is a crisis today. The rights, interests, and needs of those affected must take center stage as an issue of global social justice. This volume brings together the final versions of papers ...
THE GARNAUT CLIMATE CHANGE REvIEW
... January 2008 after Mr Rudd became Prime Minister of Australia. The Review was required to examine the impacts of climate change on the Australian economy, and to recommend medium- to long-term policies and policy frameworks to improve the prospects of sustainable prosperity. The Review’s secretariat ...
... January 2008 after Mr Rudd became Prime Minister of Australia. The Review was required to examine the impacts of climate change on the Australian economy, and to recommend medium- to long-term policies and policy frameworks to improve the prospects of sustainable prosperity. The Review’s secretariat ...
TowARD ReSiLienCe
... principles for effective programming and advocacy to build resilience in each sector. Chapter 5 explains the value of incorporating measures to reduce disaster and climate change risk in interventions in four challenging contexts for development and humanitarian work: conflict settings; early recove ...
... principles for effective programming and advocacy to build resilience in each sector. Chapter 5 explains the value of incorporating measures to reduce disaster and climate change risk in interventions in four challenging contexts for development and humanitarian work: conflict settings; early recove ...
Climate Change Adaptation in Coffee Production
... the livelihoods of coffee farmers and their families around the world at risk. Changes in temperature and rainfall patterns, as well as extreme weather events, can impact production cycles and negatively affect coffee production. In order to develop a strategic approach that responds effectively to ...
... the livelihoods of coffee farmers and their families around the world at risk. Changes in temperature and rainfall patterns, as well as extreme weather events, can impact production cycles and negatively affect coffee production. In order to develop a strategic approach that responds effectively to ...
Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate
... We are experiencing the initial impacts of climate change today. The increase in the earth’s average temperature, the decrease in snow and ice cover, the rising sea level, changes in water supply and the loss of biodiversity are effects of climate change that will increasingly impact the future of o ...
... We are experiencing the initial impacts of climate change today. The increase in the earth’s average temperature, the decrease in snow and ice cover, the rising sea level, changes in water supply and the loss of biodiversity are effects of climate change that will increasingly impact the future of o ...
Vulnerability Index to climate change in the Latin
... intrusion and greater susceptibility to storm surge. The consequences of these physical impacts are determined not only by a country’s exposure to the variations, but also by the underlying sensitivity of a population to these impacts and the institutional capacity to implement effective adaptation. ...
... intrusion and greater susceptibility to storm surge. The consequences of these physical impacts are determined not only by a country’s exposure to the variations, but also by the underlying sensitivity of a population to these impacts and the institutional capacity to implement effective adaptation. ...
Impact Assessment Part 2 - European Commission
... Therefore, Europe must prepare to face more significant consequences of climate change. Mitigation on its own will not be enough to address the climate problem. Two important clarifications must be added: i/ even if greenhouse gas emissions were to stop now, the earth's climate will continue to chan ...
... Therefore, Europe must prepare to face more significant consequences of climate change. Mitigation on its own will not be enough to address the climate problem. Two important clarifications must be added: i/ even if greenhouse gas emissions were to stop now, the earth's climate will continue to chan ...
Adaptation to climate change: the attitude and behaviour of rice
... incorporates socio-economic and psychological factors to explain farmers’ adaptation intentions and behaviours to climate change. Focus group discussions and agricultural officer interviews generated insights into the research context and supplemented the questionnaire design. A structured questionn ...
... incorporates socio-economic and psychological factors to explain farmers’ adaptation intentions and behaviours to climate change. Focus group discussions and agricultural officer interviews generated insights into the research context and supplemented the questionnaire design. A structured questionn ...
Enabling Environment for Private Sector Adaptation
... ver the past years dramatic changes in climate patterns have been observed and extreme weather conditions have been experienced around the world: record temperatures, destructive floods and tropical cyclones, dramatic droughts, and raging wildfires. There is much evidence showing that climate change ...
... ver the past years dramatic changes in climate patterns have been observed and extreme weather conditions have been experienced around the world: record temperatures, destructive floods and tropical cyclones, dramatic droughts, and raging wildfires. There is much evidence showing that climate change ...
PERCEPTIONS OF MAPLE PRODUCERS TOWARDS CLIMATE CHANGE
... shortened by about 10% in the past 40 years. Changes in precipitation and temperature are forecasted to create shifts in forest type from sugar maple to oak-hickory-pine in the next 50 to 100 years (Perkins, 2007). Maples stressed by climate change may be more likely to be harmed by invasive pests, ...
... shortened by about 10% in the past 40 years. Changes in precipitation and temperature are forecasted to create shifts in forest type from sugar maple to oak-hickory-pine in the next 50 to 100 years (Perkins, 2007). Maples stressed by climate change may be more likely to be harmed by invasive pests, ...
Peat stratigraphy and climate change
... wetness (BSW). This parameter is typically interpreted in term of variations in effective precipitation (precipitation minus evapotranspiration) (e.g. Charman et al., 2006, 2009; Barber et al., submitted for publication). We now have a detailed picture of climate change for much of northern Britain ...
... wetness (BSW). This parameter is typically interpreted in term of variations in effective precipitation (precipitation minus evapotranspiration) (e.g. Charman et al., 2006, 2009; Barber et al., submitted for publication). We now have a detailed picture of climate change for much of northern Britain ...
Colorado Climate Preparedness Project Final Report
... resource planning process, which requires utilities to plan for long-term shifts in demand. Utilities are also accustomed to using a variety of mechanisms to accommodate significant short-term peaks in demand, although current mechanisms are relatively inefficient. Demand response and dynamic meteri ...
... resource planning process, which requires utilities to plan for long-term shifts in demand. Utilities are also accustomed to using a variety of mechanisms to accommodate significant short-term peaks in demand, although current mechanisms are relatively inefficient. Demand response and dynamic meteri ...
Societal Adaptation to Abrupt Climate Change and Monsoon
... potentially with large impacts on society, economy and ecosystems. There is evidence to show that gradual and smooth climate changes in the Earth’s history were interspersed with abrupt climate changes such as rapid cooling, warming, wetting and drying1-3, due to the forcing of Earth system across t ...
... potentially with large impacts on society, economy and ecosystems. There is evidence to show that gradual and smooth climate changes in the Earth’s history were interspersed with abrupt climate changes such as rapid cooling, warming, wetting and drying1-3, due to the forcing of Earth system across t ...
Curriculum Vitae - CHG - University of California, Santa Barbara
... seasonal climate forecasts by FEWS NET food security analysts. Carried out climate modeling and forecasting to support Famine Early Warning. Accomplishments: Established USGS FEWS NET Special reporting. Produced 9 reports and 3 publications. Climate modeling identified anthropogenic drought and impa ...
... seasonal climate forecasts by FEWS NET food security analysts. Carried out climate modeling and forecasting to support Famine Early Warning. Accomplishments: Established USGS FEWS NET Special reporting. Produced 9 reports and 3 publications. Climate modeling identified anthropogenic drought and impa ...
The State of Marine and Coastal Adaptation in North America: A
... and describe potential consequences for natural and human systems. We also list some of the compounding physical and anthropogenic factors that may complicate the effects of climate change. This last category underscores the potential synergistic effects between global climate change and changes in ...
... and describe potential consequences for natural and human systems. We also list some of the compounding physical and anthropogenic factors that may complicate the effects of climate change. This last category underscores the potential synergistic effects between global climate change and changes in ...
Adaptation to Climate Change with a Focus on Rural Areas
... • Climate change is already taking place. Rural areas will be particularly affected as it impacts on water resources, agriculture, overall biodiversity and ecosystems like forests and coastal zones, as well as human health. • While the trend of temperature increase — though not its magnitude — is ...
... • Climate change is already taking place. Rural areas will be particularly affected as it impacts on water resources, agriculture, overall biodiversity and ecosystems like forests and coastal zones, as well as human health. • While the trend of temperature increase — though not its magnitude — is ...
Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines in Coastal Management and
... with a particular decision or solution and hence to ask the correct questions in gathering data, designing monitoring programs, preparing consulting briefs or evaluating a particular option. A coastal manager must presently make decisions relating to both minor development approvals and major new in ...
... with a particular decision or solution and hence to ask the correct questions in gathering data, designing monitoring programs, preparing consulting briefs or evaluating a particular option. A coastal manager must presently make decisions relating to both minor development approvals and major new in ...
Jordan`s Third National
... negotiations are approaching the crunch time of developing an ambitious, fair and effective new climate agreement Jordan is committed to being an active player in the international climate efforts based on the principles of the UNFCCC. The following pages will provide all interested parties and inst ...
... negotiations are approaching the crunch time of developing an ambitious, fair and effective new climate agreement Jordan is committed to being an active player in the international climate efforts based on the principles of the UNFCCC. The following pages will provide all interested parties and inst ...
Climate Change Adaptation by Federal Agencies: An Analysis Jane A. Leggett, Coordinator
... term asset management and mission challenges. In contrast, other Members may believe that current federal action to adapt to climate change is insufficient. Key policy issues include determining the level, nature, and mechanisms for investment in federal agency adaptation. This report aims to synthe ...
... term asset management and mission challenges. In contrast, other Members may believe that current federal action to adapt to climate change is insufficient. Key policy issues include determining the level, nature, and mechanisms for investment in federal agency adaptation. This report aims to synthe ...
Climate Futures for Tasmania: impacts on agriculture
... Hemisphere, Climate Futures for Tasmania has generated local climate information at a scale and level of detail not previously available. It is an essential part of the Tasmanian Government’s Framework for Action on Climate Change. Climate Futures for Tasmania is invaluable to informing evidence‑bas ...
... Hemisphere, Climate Futures for Tasmania has generated local climate information at a scale and level of detail not previously available. It is an essential part of the Tasmanian Government’s Framework for Action on Climate Change. Climate Futures for Tasmania is invaluable to informing evidence‑bas ...
Selected Tools to Evaluate Water Monitoring Networks for Climate
... The impacts of a changing climate are evident in every region of Canada. Planned adaptation to climate change (the result of deliberate policy decisions based on an awareness of changing conditions) requires decision-makers to understand the degree to which a system is susceptible to and able to cop ...
... The impacts of a changing climate are evident in every region of Canada. Planned adaptation to climate change (the result of deliberate policy decisions based on an awareness of changing conditions) requires decision-makers to understand the degree to which a system is susceptible to and able to cop ...
English
... records during the twentieth century, the southern Pacific had experienced a significantly drier and warmer climate (by 15 percent and 0.8oC, respectively). The Central Equatorial Pacific is facing more intensive rain (about 30 percent) and a similarly hotter climate (0.6oC), and sea surface tempera ...
... records during the twentieth century, the southern Pacific had experienced a significantly drier and warmer climate (by 15 percent and 0.8oC, respectively). The Central Equatorial Pacific is facing more intensive rain (about 30 percent) and a similarly hotter climate (0.6oC), and sea surface tempera ...
Climate-driven trends in mean and high flows from a network of
... drainage. This would clearly confound detection and attribution of trends. Where a station was found to be drained, the post-drainage record was included for consideration and close attention paid to the comparison of trends from other non-drained stations to check for consistency. Only where there ...
... drainage. This would clearly confound detection and attribution of trends. Where a station was found to be drained, the post-drainage record was included for consideration and close attention paid to the comparison of trends from other non-drained stations to check for consistency. Only where there ...
Climate Change and Water Quality in the Great Lakes Basin
... adaptation measures need to be designed and implemented to accommodate each locality’s specific context and capacity. Therefore, in its investigation, the Board chose to focus on adaptation. A focus on adaptation in no way minimizes the importance of concomitant mitigation actions, which the Board w ...
... adaptation measures need to be designed and implemented to accommodate each locality’s specific context and capacity. Therefore, in its investigation, the Board chose to focus on adaptation. A focus on adaptation in no way minimizes the importance of concomitant mitigation actions, which the Board w ...
River Basin Management in a changing climate
... deliberate management as well as by the unintended consequences of changes in landuse, water abstraction and pollution. Without proactive measures, the continent’s water bodies may be further modified by growing pressures from the direct and indirect effects of climate variability and change. ...
... deliberate management as well as by the unintended consequences of changes in landuse, water abstraction and pollution. Without proactive measures, the continent’s water bodies may be further modified by growing pressures from the direct and indirect effects of climate variability and change. ...