Climate Change and Food Security
... Mean global temperatures have been increasing since about 1850, mainly owing to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The main causes are the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) to meet increasing energy demand, and the spread of intensive agriculture to meet increasing foo ...
... Mean global temperatures have been increasing since about 1850, mainly owing to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The main causes are the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) to meet increasing energy demand, and the spread of intensive agriculture to meet increasing foo ...
Tracking adaptation and measuring development
... of climate-related risks, and through the impacts of evolving climate-related risks on people’s vulnerability. Current development interventions that fail to address climate change, and current climate change interventions that fail to appreciate where business as usual cannot be secured through inc ...
... of climate-related risks, and through the impacts of evolving climate-related risks on people’s vulnerability. Current development interventions that fail to address climate change, and current climate change interventions that fail to appreciate where business as usual cannot be secured through inc ...
Ambiguity and climate policy
... 3. Impacts of, and adaptation to, climate change, and its effects on development 4. Governance of climate change 5. Management of forests and ecosystems More information about the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment can be found at: http://www.lse.ac.uk/grantham. ...
... 3. Impacts of, and adaptation to, climate change, and its effects on development 4. Governance of climate change 5. Management of forests and ecosystems More information about the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment can be found at: http://www.lse.ac.uk/grantham. ...
Turn Down the Heat - Open Knowledge Repository
... and wet season (JJA, bottom) precipitation for RCP2.6 (left) and RCP8.5 (right) for South East Asia by 2071–2099 relative to 1951–80 4.7 Regional sea-level rise projections for 2081–2100 (relative to 1986–2005) under RCP8.5 4.8 Local sea-level rise above 1986–2005 mean level as a result of globa ...
... and wet season (JJA, bottom) precipitation for RCP2.6 (left) and RCP8.5 (right) for South East Asia by 2071–2099 relative to 1951–80 4.7 Regional sea-level rise projections for 2081–2100 (relative to 1986–2005) under RCP8.5 4.8 Local sea-level rise above 1986–2005 mean level as a result of globa ...
Impacts of strong winds, heavy snow loads and soil frost
... The aim of this work was to study the potential impacts of strong winds, heavy snow loads, and soil frost conditions on the risks to forests in northern Europe under the current and changing climate (until 2100), with the main focus on Finland. More specifically, the analyses concentrated on: i) cha ...
... The aim of this work was to study the potential impacts of strong winds, heavy snow loads, and soil frost conditions on the risks to forests in northern Europe under the current and changing climate (until 2100), with the main focus on Finland. More specifically, the analyses concentrated on: i) cha ...
A regional climate change decision framework for natural resource
... capacity for climate change adaptation to 2030. In broad terms, the most vulnerable systems were initially assessed to be those that are not managed intensively, or those that are managed intensively but have long management response timeframes (namely coastal and bushfire management), and biodivers ...
... capacity for climate change adaptation to 2030. In broad terms, the most vulnerable systems were initially assessed to be those that are not managed intensively, or those that are managed intensively but have long management response timeframes (namely coastal and bushfire management), and biodivers ...
Warming Power of CO2 and H2O: Correlations with Temperature
... and 1998. The close relationship between the CO2 increase in the atmosphere and the increase of industrial CO2 production and waste seemed to confirm the relationship and present discordant arguments against the warming model based on the carbon dioxide increase. Physical, chemical and mathematical ...
... and 1998. The close relationship between the CO2 increase in the atmosphere and the increase of industrial CO2 production and waste seemed to confirm the relationship and present discordant arguments against the warming model based on the carbon dioxide increase. Physical, chemical and mathematical ...
Chapter 3: Natural environment and natural assets
... climate change is likely to accelerate current rates of decline and loss of ecosystem function. Such combined stresses are particularly evident during extreme events when climate-related impacts are most apparent. Furthermore, evidence of longer-term shifts in species and ecosystems due to higher te ...
... climate change is likely to accelerate current rates of decline and loss of ecosystem function. Such combined stresses are particularly evident during extreme events when climate-related impacts are most apparent. Furthermore, evidence of longer-term shifts in species and ecosystems due to higher te ...
Local climate change adaptation planning A guide for
... The purpose of this document is to provide local and state government officials with guidance on the process of effectively considering climate change impacts in policy development and delivery, with an emphasis on place-based adaptation. The guide is an introduction to a suite of widely applicable ...
... The purpose of this document is to provide local and state government officials with guidance on the process of effectively considering climate change impacts in policy development and delivery, with an emphasis on place-based adaptation. The guide is an introduction to a suite of widely applicable ...
Is climate change causing increased rockfall frequency in
... (Gruber et al., 2004). This viewpoint was supported in the exceptionally warm summer of 2003 when heightened rockfall activity was reported throughout the Alps, especially at high elevations and on north-facing slopes (Gruber et al., 2004; Nötzli et al., 2004). Numerous case studies reporting spect ...
... (Gruber et al., 2004). This viewpoint was supported in the exceptionally warm summer of 2003 when heightened rockfall activity was reported throughout the Alps, especially at high elevations and on north-facing slopes (Gruber et al., 2004; Nötzli et al., 2004). Numerous case studies reporting spect ...
Synthesis of Climate Change and Transportation Research Efforts at
... their transportation systems as well as options available to reduce these emissions. Sampled university research most commonly addressed Measuring or Estimating GHG Emissions from Transportation and Fuel Technology---suggesting that universities are heavily focused on the broad GHG reduction potenti ...
... their transportation systems as well as options available to reduce these emissions. Sampled university research most commonly addressed Measuring or Estimating GHG Emissions from Transportation and Fuel Technology---suggesting that universities are heavily focused on the broad GHG reduction potenti ...
... Regarding Fluvià and Muga flows, a decrease in the annual average river flows was observed in the period 1971–2011. Recent marine data of the local sea level near Aiguamolls de l’Empordà showed an increase between 1990 and 2012. Furthermore, results of current available climate projections showed th ...
Modeling dynamics of tundra plant communities on the Yamal
... polar desert at the Krenkel station (80◦ 38 N) on Hayes Island, Franz Josef Land, and consists of study locations along a transect spanning the five arctic bioclimate subzones (figure 1). Yamal soils consist of nutrient poor marine sands and nutrient-rich clays. The loamy sites tend to have greater ...
... polar desert at the Krenkel station (80◦ 38 N) on Hayes Island, Franz Josef Land, and consists of study locations along a transect spanning the five arctic bioclimate subzones (figure 1). Yamal soils consist of nutrient poor marine sands and nutrient-rich clays. The loamy sites tend to have greater ...
Environment and Climate Change Assessment
... growth. In 2010, per capita income rose to above $1,000 per annum, and by 2008 poverty levels had fallen to 14% from 60% in 1993. Viet Nam became a member of the World Trade Organization in January 2007. In 2010, the country achieved low middle-income status (ADB 2011c). ...
... growth. In 2010, per capita income rose to above $1,000 per annum, and by 2008 poverty levels had fallen to 14% from 60% in 1993. Viet Nam became a member of the World Trade Organization in January 2007. In 2010, the country achieved low middle-income status (ADB 2011c). ...
This Paper - North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission
... and June in coastal waters off Oregon and Washington but not during subsequent efforts in the later summer months (Pearcy et al. 1990; Daly et al. 2014). Further south off central California, only three to four steelhead were observed over ten years of summer trawl surveys in the Gulf of Farallones (Ha ...
... and June in coastal waters off Oregon and Washington but not during subsequent efforts in the later summer months (Pearcy et al. 1990; Daly et al. 2014). Further south off central California, only three to four steelhead were observed over ten years of summer trawl surveys in the Gulf of Farallones (Ha ...
Preindustrial to present-day changes in tropospheric hydroxyl
... global models, participating in the Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Model Intercomparison Project (ACCMIP), to explore changes in present-day (2000) hydroxyl radical (OH) concentration and methane (CH4 ) lifetime relative to preindustrial times (1850) and to 1980. A comparison of modeled and obser ...
... global models, participating in the Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Model Intercomparison Project (ACCMIP), to explore changes in present-day (2000) hydroxyl radical (OH) concentration and methane (CH4 ) lifetime relative to preindustrial times (1850) and to 1980. A comparison of modeled and obser ...
Impactsof climate variability and change inthe Pacific Northwest University of Washington
... Experience of the recent past illustrates the impacts that the climate variations have on the Pacific Northwest, and illustrates that there are both winners and loser when the climate is different from the “average.” The mild winter and spring of 1997—98 saw an early snow melt, which strained region ...
... Experience of the recent past illustrates the impacts that the climate variations have on the Pacific Northwest, and illustrates that there are both winners and loser when the climate is different from the “average.” The mild winter and spring of 1997—98 saw an early snow melt, which strained region ...
Global environmental problems and politics
... the Social Sciences. Materials for these programmes are developed by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). For more information, see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk ...
... the Social Sciences. Materials for these programmes are developed by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). For more information, see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk ...
How the Second Delta Committee Set the
... ABSTRACT: In 2008, the Second State Delta Committee, commissioned by the Dutch Secretary of Public Works and Water Management, provided suggestions on how to defend the Netherlands against the expected impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, longer periods of drought, more intense periods ...
... ABSTRACT: In 2008, the Second State Delta Committee, commissioned by the Dutch Secretary of Public Works and Water Management, provided suggestions on how to defend the Netherlands against the expected impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, longer periods of drought, more intense periods ...
RPS-Report template (standard) - University of Technology Sydney
... Despite these variations in local government, a common and significant challenge exists in understanding and managing complex, uncertain and changing climatic conditions. As key asset owners, service providers and decision-makers, understanding how and when to adapt to potential increased risks from ...
... Despite these variations in local government, a common and significant challenge exists in understanding and managing complex, uncertain and changing climatic conditions. As key asset owners, service providers and decision-makers, understanding how and when to adapt to potential increased risks from ...
Adaptation of water resources management to climate change
... This report will help water professionals to identify actions that can be taken to adapt to the changes in the world's water regimes expected to occur over the coming decades. It’s origins can be traced back to the World Water Vision, a declaration on global water issues adopted in March 2000 during ...
... This report will help water professionals to identify actions that can be taken to adapt to the changes in the world's water regimes expected to occur over the coming decades. It’s origins can be traced back to the World Water Vision, a declaration on global water issues adopted in March 2000 during ...
Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines
... Humanity will need to act decisively now if the global average temperature rise is to be contained within the 2°C limit agreed to by world governments in Paris. This landmark agreement furthermore called for substantial action to adapt to climate change. Australian and New Zealand water utilities ha ...
... Humanity will need to act decisively now if the global average temperature rise is to be contained within the 2°C limit agreed to by world governments in Paris. This landmark agreement furthermore called for substantial action to adapt to climate change. Australian and New Zealand water utilities ha ...
Institutionalizing delay
... contained in the Foundation Center’s data base. This results in a data sample that contains financial information for the time period 2003 to 2010 on the annual income of 91 CCCM organizations funded by 140 different foundations. An examination of these data shows that these 91 CCCM organizations ha ...
... contained in the Foundation Center’s data base. This results in a data sample that contains financial information for the time period 2003 to 2010 on the annual income of 91 CCCM organizations funded by 140 different foundations. An examination of these data shows that these 91 CCCM organizations ha ...
united nations framework convention on climate change
... controlled by the Montreal Protocol, and measures to facilitate adequate adaptation to climate change; (c) Promote and cooperate in the development, application and diffusion, including transfer, of technologies, practices and processes that control, reduce or prevent anthropogenic emissions of gre ...
... controlled by the Montreal Protocol, and measures to facilitate adequate adaptation to climate change; (c) Promote and cooperate in the development, application and diffusion, including transfer, of technologies, practices and processes that control, reduce or prevent anthropogenic emissions of gre ...