Where are the Vulnerable Places in Africa?
... 2001; Wisner 2004). With this article, we seek to make a modest contribution to the emergent discussion of climate security and vulnerability. The Fourth Assessment report (AR4) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines vulnerability as “the degree to which a system is suscepti ...
... 2001; Wisner 2004). With this article, we seek to make a modest contribution to the emergent discussion of climate security and vulnerability. The Fourth Assessment report (AR4) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines vulnerability as “the degree to which a system is suscepti ...
Climate change and human health in cities
... of rainfall, ground saturation and floods and saline intrusion due to sea level rise • food-borne diseases resulting from bacterial growth in foods exposed to higher temperatures • illnesses and deaths from the expanded range of vector-borne infectious diseases • respiratory illnesses due to worseni ...
... of rainfall, ground saturation and floods and saline intrusion due to sea level rise • food-borne diseases resulting from bacterial growth in foods exposed to higher temperatures • illnesses and deaths from the expanded range of vector-borne infectious diseases • respiratory illnesses due to worseni ...
Preventing El Niño Southern Oscillation Episodes from Becoming
... in our climate in ways that cannot be fully predicted, and ENSO could compound existing impact of climate change in the most vulnerable parts of the world. Global temperatures have increased, and in ENSO years additional warming further exacerbates climate impacts. Without a shift toward greater emp ...
... in our climate in ways that cannot be fully predicted, and ENSO could compound existing impact of climate change in the most vulnerable parts of the world. Global temperatures have increased, and in ENSO years additional warming further exacerbates climate impacts. Without a shift toward greater emp ...
09-4 - Department of Economics, University of Hawaii
... estimated some of the specific costs and consequences of those individual events. 4 Clearly, this research strand is directly relevant to our work here. However, the economy of the state of Hawaii, with its unique set of vulnerabilities, will most likely be impacted differently from large disast ...
... estimated some of the specific costs and consequences of those individual events. 4 Clearly, this research strand is directly relevant to our work here. However, the economy of the state of Hawaii, with its unique set of vulnerabilities, will most likely be impacted differently from large disast ...
Climate Change Policies and the UK Business Sector: Overview, Impacts and Suggestions for Reform
... Given these inconsistencies, there is considerable scope to improve the effectiveness of energy and climate change policies. Affected businesses themselves criticise the lack of a clearer and more coherent policy landscape. Proposals for reform In this paper, we propose a simplification that would ...
... Given these inconsistencies, there is considerable scope to improve the effectiveness of energy and climate change policies. Affected businesses themselves criticise the lack of a clearer and more coherent policy landscape. Proposals for reform In this paper, we propose a simplification that would ...
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... [ 6 ] Since emissions of O 3 precursors from Asian countries (East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent) are rising and may continue to rise for several decades, and emissions from Africa and South America may increase in the future because of economic growth [Akimoto, 2003], we must carefu ...
... [ 6 ] Since emissions of O 3 precursors from Asian countries (East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent) are rising and may continue to rise for several decades, and emissions from Africa and South America may increase in the future because of economic growth [Akimoto, 2003], we must carefu ...
Climate change leadership: A study of climate change
... According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) fourth assessed report (2007) and the Stern Report (2007), scientific evidence indicates that the global climate is rapidly changing in response to the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases (GHG) from human economic activities. ...
... According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) fourth assessed report (2007) and the Stern Report (2007), scientific evidence indicates that the global climate is rapidly changing in response to the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases (GHG) from human economic activities. ...
Paul McLaughlin - Initiative on Climate Adaptation Research and
... environment interaction, constructivists’ attention to agency, language, culture and values as well as political ecologists concerns with power, inequality and processes of marginalization. ...
... environment interaction, constructivists’ attention to agency, language, culture and values as well as political ecologists concerns with power, inequality and processes of marginalization. ...
COSATU Draft Policy Discussion Document on Fracking July 2014
... when used to generate electricity (Turner 2012; De Wit 2011). For example, the USA has managed to decrease its CO2 emissions by 12 % between 2007 and 2012. This reduction in emissions is mainly attributed to the increased usage of gas to produce electricity (ISS 2013: 3). Advocates also highlight t ...
... when used to generate electricity (Turner 2012; De Wit 2011). For example, the USA has managed to decrease its CO2 emissions by 12 % between 2007 and 2012. This reduction in emissions is mainly attributed to the increased usage of gas to produce electricity (ISS 2013: 3). Advocates also highlight t ...
White Paper on the contribution of the GFCS to Agenda 2030
... With respect to the Disaster Risk Reduction goal (SDG 11) which aims at making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, being able to better adapt to and manage a variable and changing climate is fundamental to sustainability. There is much to be gained from viewing t ...
... With respect to the Disaster Risk Reduction goal (SDG 11) which aims at making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, being able to better adapt to and manage a variable and changing climate is fundamental to sustainability. There is much to be gained from viewing t ...
The climate is changing - the ICP Vegetation
... li_le is known about the combined effect of ozone and a few degrees rise in temperature on vegeta'on. Although the la_er might s'mulate plant growth and crop yield in areas where temperatu ...
... li_le is known about the combined effect of ozone and a few degrees rise in temperature on vegeta'on. Although the la_er might s'mulate plant growth and crop yield in areas where temperatu ...
Impact of Climatic Variation on Plant Diseases
... Plant diseases are one of the important factors which have a direct impact on global agricultural productivity and climate change will further aggravate the situation. Plant diseases are estimated to cause yield reduction of almost 20% in the principal food and cash crops worldwide. In the last 40 y ...
... Plant diseases are one of the important factors which have a direct impact on global agricultural productivity and climate change will further aggravate the situation. Plant diseases are estimated to cause yield reduction of almost 20% in the principal food and cash crops worldwide. In the last 40 y ...
Climate Change Scenarios for the United Kingdom
... 6. The UK climate has also changed over the same period, and many of these changes are consistent with the warming of global climate. Central England temperature rose by almost 1ºC through the twentieth century. The decade of the 1990s was the warmest in central England since records began in the 16 ...
... 6. The UK climate has also changed over the same period, and many of these changes are consistent with the warming of global climate. Central England temperature rose by almost 1ºC through the twentieth century. The decade of the 1990s was the warmest in central England since records began in the 16 ...
Desert dust and anthropogenic aerosol interactions
... Anthropogenic and natural aerosols represent an additional process that has not yet been fully incorporated into coupled carbon-climate models. Aerosols are solids or liquids suspended in the atmosphere. They interfere with incoming and outgoing radiation, and potentially impact cloud formation (e.g ...
... Anthropogenic and natural aerosols represent an additional process that has not yet been fully incorporated into coupled carbon-climate models. Aerosols are solids or liquids suspended in the atmosphere. They interfere with incoming and outgoing radiation, and potentially impact cloud formation (e.g ...
Has the grand idea of geoengineering as Plan B
... According to Huttunen et al. (2014), hopes connected to geoengineering as well as various major concerns and action proposals have recently been reflected in over 100 official policy documents globally. Several geoengineering options were also treated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ...
... According to Huttunen et al. (2014), hopes connected to geoengineering as well as various major concerns and action proposals have recently been reflected in over 100 official policy documents globally. Several geoengineering options were also treated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ...
sea level rise in the caribbean - M
... prone to natural disasters.” Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have characteristics which make them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, sea level rise (SLR) and extreme events, including: relative isolation, small land masses, concentrations of population and infrastructure ...
... prone to natural disasters.” Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have characteristics which make them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, sea level rise (SLR) and extreme events, including: relative isolation, small land masses, concentrations of population and infrastructure ...
Climate-change threats to native fish in degraded rivers and
... water levels and soil moisture decline and the periods between flooding are extended, Typha stands may disappear. Such loss of grasses and reeds, particularly in terminating and off-channel wetlands, are likely to significantly impact on smallerbodied fish species, such as pygmy perch and carp gudge ...
... water levels and soil moisture decline and the periods between flooding are extended, Typha stands may disappear. Such loss of grasses and reeds, particularly in terminating and off-channel wetlands, are likely to significantly impact on smallerbodied fish species, such as pygmy perch and carp gudge ...
The Political Economy of Scientific Uncertainty
... On the other hand, a message based on financial aspect or growth of the economy (innovative energy technology, sustainable economic prosperity) may motivate actions (Comby, 2009; Nordhaus and Schellenberger, 2007). There is a clear divergence of causes, and so, on recommended actions for global warmi ...
... On the other hand, a message based on financial aspect or growth of the economy (innovative energy technology, sustainable economic prosperity) may motivate actions (Comby, 2009; Nordhaus and Schellenberger, 2007). There is a clear divergence of causes, and so, on recommended actions for global warmi ...
Asymmetric Trends of Daily Maximum and Minimum Temperature
... mum temperature data from southeastern Australia. The IPCC (1990) reported a significant decrease in the The mean monthly maximum and minimum tem- DTRfrom both of these regions. Meanwhile,work from peratures are derived from an average of the daily another data exchange agreement, a bilateral agreem ...
... mum temperature data from southeastern Australia. The IPCC (1990) reported a significant decrease in the The mean monthly maximum and minimum tem- DTRfrom both of these regions. Meanwhile,work from peratures are derived from an average of the daily another data exchange agreement, a bilateral agreem ...
- UNDP Climate Change Adaptation
... high growth rate. Industry and the service sector have grown at a rapid rate of 10.5% and 7.5%, respectively (Table 1.1). Head count poverty fell from 56% in 1992 to 35% of people living below the poverty line in 2002. However, in 2004 it increased to 38%, apparently due to climate variability and c ...
... high growth rate. Industry and the service sector have grown at a rapid rate of 10.5% and 7.5%, respectively (Table 1.1). Head count poverty fell from 56% in 1992 to 35% of people living below the poverty line in 2002. However, in 2004 it increased to 38%, apparently due to climate variability and c ...
Climate Science, the Public and the News Media
... (ii) investigate how effectively the main conclusions of climate science are being communicated to the general public in the UK; and (iii) explore how communication of climate science through the news media might better engage the public. Climate change is one of the foremost global challenges of ou ...
... (ii) investigate how effectively the main conclusions of climate science are being communicated to the general public in the UK; and (iii) explore how communication of climate science through the news media might better engage the public. Climate change is one of the foremost global challenges of ou ...
Chapter 7 Proposed Amendments Draft Plan for Public Display
... Promote and facilitate movement to, from, and within the County of Fingal, by integrating land use with a high quality, sustainable transport system that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport. Provide an appropriate level of safe road infrastructure and traffic management, in particu ...
... Promote and facilitate movement to, from, and within the County of Fingal, by integrating land use with a high quality, sustainable transport system that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport. Provide an appropriate level of safe road infrastructure and traffic management, in particu ...
An Independent National Adaptation Programme for England (625 kB) (opens in new window)
... There is a case for early Government action to promote and enable better adaptation to climate change. Although the UK’s climate is relatively benign, it is already vulnerable to extremes of weather. Climate change will exacerbate these risks. Adaptation is about risk management – to reduce harm and ...
... There is a case for early Government action to promote and enable better adaptation to climate change. Although the UK’s climate is relatively benign, it is already vulnerable to extremes of weather. Climate change will exacerbate these risks. Adaptation is about risk management – to reduce harm and ...