Holistic management
... reduced vegetation growth, under certain conditions (a long evolutionary history of grazing, moderate grazing pressure during short time periods, and low net primary production) grazing can result in increased vegetation growth. It is also wellestablished that improved grazing management can improve ...
... reduced vegetation growth, under certain conditions (a long evolutionary history of grazing, moderate grazing pressure during short time periods, and low net primary production) grazing can result in increased vegetation growth. It is also wellestablished that improved grazing management can improve ...
COM SEC(2009)
... Following the publication of the Green Paper on adaptation to climate change, the Commission consulted widely with stakeholders and the public in developing this subsequent White Paper. From the feedback gathered through various channels (see Appendix), it was clear that stakeholders found it easier ...
... Following the publication of the Green Paper on adaptation to climate change, the Commission consulted widely with stakeholders and the public in developing this subsequent White Paper. From the feedback gathered through various channels (see Appendix), it was clear that stakeholders found it easier ...
National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
... The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability to climate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information on the range of socio-economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options availabl ...
... The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability to climate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information on the range of socio-economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options availabl ...
National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
... The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability to climate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information on the range of socio-economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options availabl ...
... The first phase, which is already well underway, is focused on identifying national vulnerability to climate change, based on potential impacts relative to current adaptive capacity. Reliable information on the range of socio-economic vulnerabilities, the costs and benefits, and the options availabl ...
Establishing a Climate Change Department in
... have a higher burden in terms of proportional loss of their assets and lives, and suffer the greatest impact. In Latin America and the Caribbean, Jamaica is listed as having the second highest economic risk exposure to two or more hazards according to the Natural Disaster Hotspot Study done by the W ...
... have a higher burden in terms of proportional loss of their assets and lives, and suffer the greatest impact. In Latin America and the Caribbean, Jamaica is listed as having the second highest economic risk exposure to two or more hazards according to the Natural Disaster Hotspot Study done by the W ...
Equator Principles and Climate Change Issues
... one of the main drivers of current increases in atmospheric greenhouses gas (GHG) concentrations. Accordingly, based on the principles of shareholder, stakeholder, and institutional theories, a number of financial institutions, called the Equator Principles Financial Institutions (EPFIs), voluntaril ...
... one of the main drivers of current increases in atmospheric greenhouses gas (GHG) concentrations. Accordingly, based on the principles of shareholder, stakeholder, and institutional theories, a number of financial institutions, called the Equator Principles Financial Institutions (EPFIs), voluntaril ...
A Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
... decisions, and increase demands for already scarce natural and financial resources. The impacts will affect the health of Atlantans and test the strength of the local and regional economy. Understanding the future climate and preparing now will help ensure that the city remains an economically viabl ...
... decisions, and increase demands for already scarce natural and financial resources. The impacts will affect the health of Atlantans and test the strength of the local and regional economy. Understanding the future climate and preparing now will help ensure that the city remains an economically viabl ...
American Climate Prospectus - Goldman School of Public Policy
... events, like hurricanes, droughts, and inland flooding can be particularly damaging, costing Americans more than $110 billion in 2012 (NOAA 2013). Economic and technological development has made us less vulnerable to the elements. Lighting allows us to work and play after the sun goes down. Building ...
... events, like hurricanes, droughts, and inland flooding can be particularly damaging, costing Americans more than $110 billion in 2012 (NOAA 2013). Economic and technological development has made us less vulnerable to the elements. Lighting allows us to work and play after the sun goes down. Building ...
Central Asia - International Institute for Sustainable Development
... potentially greater risk of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts are likely to significantly affect the region’s water resources, agriculture, natural resources, public health and, ultimately, its long-term prospects for sustainable development. The impact of projected climatic changes ...
... potentially greater risk of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts are likely to significantly affect the region’s water resources, agriculture, natural resources, public health and, ultimately, its long-term prospects for sustainable development. The impact of projected climatic changes ...
Exploring comparable post-2012 reduction efforts for Annex I
... achieved in the Russian Federation and Ukraine, because their emissions have declined since 1990. The next highest reductions will be achieved in the EU, followed by Canada. Behind Canada, to a lesser extent, are Japan and the USA, for the latter of which emissions have significantly increased since ...
... achieved in the Russian Federation and Ukraine, because their emissions have declined since 1990. The next highest reductions will be achieved in the EU, followed by Canada. Behind Canada, to a lesser extent, are Japan and the USA, for the latter of which emissions have significantly increased since ...
shaping our future
... us firmly on the road towards a low carbon Britain. It is a road well worth travelling. A low carbon future holds out the promise of new economic opportunities, sustainable jobs in cleaner industries and greater energy security. There has never been a greater need to act together on such an importan ...
... us firmly on the road towards a low carbon Britain. It is a road well worth travelling. A low carbon future holds out the promise of new economic opportunities, sustainable jobs in cleaner industries and greater energy security. There has never been a greater need to act together on such an importan ...
Connecting on Climate
... psychological, and emotional barriers that have hindered progress on climate solutions. To connect with audiences and unlock success in climate change communication, communicators need to shift their approach. Communicators need to go beyond simply providing people with the facts about climate chang ...
... psychological, and emotional barriers that have hindered progress on climate solutions. To connect with audiences and unlock success in climate change communication, communicators need to shift their approach. Communicators need to go beyond simply providing people with the facts about climate chang ...
German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change - BMUB
... the consequences by means of appropriate and timely adaptation measures and thereby avoid serious consequences. If we do not succeed in limiting the rise in temperature, substantial harmful effects can be expected. Then it would be necessary to make much greater adaptation efforts worldwide, and the ...
... the consequences by means of appropriate and timely adaptation measures and thereby avoid serious consequences. If we do not succeed in limiting the rise in temperature, substantial harmful effects can be expected. Then it would be necessary to make much greater adaptation efforts worldwide, and the ...
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... reducing emissions or capturing carbon. Adaptation involves adjusting behaviour and infrastructure to better fit the new climate, thereby reducing the damages from climate change or increasing the benefits of climate change. To set optimal policies, Integrated Assessments Models (IAMs) have been dev ...
... reducing emissions or capturing carbon. Adaptation involves adjusting behaviour and infrastructure to better fit the new climate, thereby reducing the damages from climate change or increasing the benefits of climate change. To set optimal policies, Integrated Assessments Models (IAMs) have been dev ...
LCCARL299_en.pdf
... Notes and explanations of symbols: The following symbols have been used in this study: A full stop (.) is used to indicate decimals n.a. is used to indicated that data are not available The use of a hyphen (-) between years, for example, 2010-2019, signifies an annual average for the calendar years ...
... Notes and explanations of symbols: The following symbols have been used in this study: A full stop (.) is used to indicate decimals n.a. is used to indicated that data are not available The use of a hyphen (-) between years, for example, 2010-2019, signifies an annual average for the calendar years ...
IFinland`s National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change
... data. According to the estimates on the future climate change in Finland, by 2080 the average temperature could rise by 4 - 6°C and the average precipitation would grow by 15 - 25 %. Extreme weather events, such as storms, droughts and heavy rains, are likely to increase. The Government Institute fo ...
... data. According to the estimates on the future climate change in Finland, by 2080 the average temperature could rise by 4 - 6°C and the average precipitation would grow by 15 - 25 %. Extreme weather events, such as storms, droughts and heavy rains, are likely to increase. The Government Institute fo ...
Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability
... This report was commissioned by the Australian Greenhouse Office, which is now part of the Department of the Environment and Heritage, as the first step in identifying priorities for the National Climate Change Adaptation Programme. Whereas climate change has been recognised as an important challeng ...
... This report was commissioned by the Australian Greenhouse Office, which is now part of the Department of the Environment and Heritage, as the first step in identifying priorities for the National Climate Change Adaptation Programme. Whereas climate change has been recognised as an important challeng ...
Climate Satellites Affirmative - NDI - 2011
... assert that multi-meter sea level rise on the century time scale are not only possible, but almost dead certain . While this conclusion takes them well outside of every other recent prediction of sea level rise (SLR), Hansen deserves to be listened to because he has been right longer than almost any ...
... assert that multi-meter sea level rise on the century time scale are not only possible, but almost dead certain . While this conclusion takes them well outside of every other recent prediction of sea level rise (SLR), Hansen deserves to be listened to because he has been right longer than almost any ...
Considering Vermont`s Future in a Changing Climate: The First
... events, such as heavy downpours, have become more frequent and/or intense. Across the state, there have already been significant changes in the length of the frost-free growing season and in the warmth of nighttime temperatures. These, and other changes, are part of the pattern of global climate cha ...
... events, such as heavy downpours, have become more frequent and/or intense. Across the state, there have already been significant changes in the length of the frost-free growing season and in the warmth of nighttime temperatures. These, and other changes, are part of the pattern of global climate cha ...
Temperate grasslands and global atmospheric change
... In a mesocosm experiment with L. perenne monocultures, continuous CO2 exchange measurements indicated an increased C storage below-ground (Casella and Soussana, 1997). The same trend was obtained in the Swiss FACE experiment, but the corresponding difference was not statistically significant (Aeschl ...
... In a mesocosm experiment with L. perenne monocultures, continuous CO2 exchange measurements indicated an increased C storage below-ground (Casella and Soussana, 1997). The same trend was obtained in the Swiss FACE experiment, but the corresponding difference was not statistically significant (Aeschl ...
Climate Threatens TI - northwesterndebateinstitute2012
... substantial improvements, however, the recovery is far from complete," the OECD warns. The US housing market has picked up but the large overhang of unsold homes and "the ongoing tide of foreclosures will continue to put downward pressure on house prices," according to the report.¶ Europe's economic ...
... substantial improvements, however, the recovery is far from complete," the OECD warns. The US housing market has picked up but the large overhang of unsold homes and "the ongoing tide of foreclosures will continue to put downward pressure on house prices," according to the report.¶ Europe's economic ...
The GLOBE Climate Legislation Study (6 MB) (opens in new window)
... This document is the product of an ongoing co-operation between GLOBE International and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics. It was financially supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). However the views ...
... This document is the product of an ongoing co-operation between GLOBE International and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics. It was financially supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). However the views ...
Climate Change Scenarios for the United Kingdom
... Chris Folland, Hadley Centre, Met Office, Bracknell, UK Dr John Harrison, Department of Environmental Science, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK Professor Phil Jones, Climatic Research Unit, School of Environmental Sciences, UEA, UK Professor Ian Shennan, Department of Geography, University of Du ...
... Chris Folland, Hadley Centre, Met Office, Bracknell, UK Dr John Harrison, Department of Environmental Science, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK Professor Phil Jones, Climatic Research Unit, School of Environmental Sciences, UEA, UK Professor Ian Shennan, Department of Geography, University of Du ...
Australian horticulture`s response to climate change and
... variability. A review was conducted of 27 projects previously funded by MCVP across a range of agricultural industries, of which 15 projects provided information or were capable of delivering an outcome which could have application in horticulture. This project has also sought to commence answering ...
... variability. A review was conducted of 27 projects previously funded by MCVP across a range of agricultural industries, of which 15 projects provided information or were capable of delivering an outcome which could have application in horticulture. This project has also sought to commence answering ...
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
... that warrant the most detailed analysis are energy resources, air quality, and climate – as well as resources that may be impacted by changes in climate. Tables S-2 through S-14 and Figures S-1 through S-6 below summarize the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of the CAFE alternatives on energ ...
... that warrant the most detailed analysis are energy resources, air quality, and climate – as well as resources that may be impacted by changes in climate. Tables S-2 through S-14 and Figures S-1 through S-6 below summarize the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of the CAFE alternatives on energ ...