Agriculture and Forestry Climate change report card technical paper
... Climate change, due to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (IPCC, 2013), is expected to influence soil functions and properties. For the UK, future climate change projections suggest that the mean temperature will increase by 2.4 to 4oC by the year 2080, the maximum and minimum temperature ...
... Climate change, due to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (IPCC, 2013), is expected to influence soil functions and properties. For the UK, future climate change projections suggest that the mean temperature will increase by 2.4 to 4oC by the year 2080, the maximum and minimum temperature ...
the effects of climate change in the netherlands: 2012
... in the centuries to come. Not only are global temperatures and extreme precipitation events projected to increase, but so are river discharges, sea level rise and the likelihood of droughts. However, the possible climatic changes are subject to large uncertainty. In the Netherlands, for example, ave ...
... in the centuries to come. Not only are global temperatures and extreme precipitation events projected to increase, but so are river discharges, sea level rise and the likelihood of droughts. However, the possible climatic changes are subject to large uncertainty. In the Netherlands, for example, ave ...
CATF, AG fires, 11/16 - Clean Air Task Force
... Over the past century, the Arctic has been warming at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the planet. While increases in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases account for much of this ste ...
... Over the past century, the Arctic has been warming at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the planet. While increases in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases account for much of this ste ...
Attributing mortality from extreme temperatures to climate change in
... cold and hot extremes on a decadal basis from 1901 until 2009, with a levelling off during the past three decades. This decline was probably due to, among other factors, improvements in health care and dwellings and behavioural changes during temperature extremes29 . The RRs of mortality during the ...
... cold and hot extremes on a decadal basis from 1901 until 2009, with a levelling off during the past three decades. This decline was probably due to, among other factors, improvements in health care and dwellings and behavioural changes during temperature extremes29 . The RRs of mortality during the ...
Establishing a Sustainable Development Goal for Oceans and
... alter the functioning of ecosystems. On a global level, a decrease in primary production (Boyce et al. 2010), fish biomass (Worm et al. 2009) and whale abundance (Whitehead 2002) has already been observed. Changes in the relative abundance of species, the composition of habitats and in ocean functio ...
... alter the functioning of ecosystems. On a global level, a decrease in primary production (Boyce et al. 2010), fish biomass (Worm et al. 2009) and whale abundance (Whitehead 2002) has already been observed. Changes in the relative abundance of species, the composition of habitats and in ocean functio ...
development and climate change in bangladesh
... primarily contextual. Between 30-70% of the country is normally flooded each year. The huge sediment loads brought by three Himalayan rivers, coupled with a negligible flow gradient add to drainage congestion problems and exacerbate the extent of flooding. The societal exposure to such risks is furt ...
... primarily contextual. Between 30-70% of the country is normally flooded each year. The huge sediment loads brought by three Himalayan rivers, coupled with a negligible flow gradient add to drainage congestion problems and exacerbate the extent of flooding. The societal exposure to such risks is furt ...
Committee on America's Climate Choices; National Research Council
... actions to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions and other human drivers of climate change, such as changes in land use, but also considers the international dimensions of limiting the magnitude of climate change. The Panel on Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change was charged to describe, ana ...
... actions to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions and other human drivers of climate change, such as changes in land use, but also considers the international dimensions of limiting the magnitude of climate change. The Panel on Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change was charged to describe, ana ...
Printing - Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B
... During the last two decades, a number of changes have occurred that coincided with warming of the climate and waters of Lake Superior [26]. The moose population declined to about 500 animals (a historically low number), but the decline was larger at the southwest end than at the relatively cool nort ...
... During the last two decades, a number of changes have occurred that coincided with warming of the climate and waters of Lake Superior [26]. The moose population declined to about 500 animals (a historically low number), but the decline was larger at the southwest end than at the relatively cool nort ...
does adaptation to climate change provide food security?
... household level (World Bank 2006). With low diversified economies and reliance on rainfed agriculture, sub-Saharan Africa’s development prospects have been closely associated with climate. For instance, the World Bank (2006) reported that catastrophic hydrological events such as droughts and floods ...
... household level (World Bank 2006). With low diversified economies and reliance on rainfed agriculture, sub-Saharan Africa’s development prospects have been closely associated with climate. For instance, the World Bank (2006) reported that catastrophic hydrological events such as droughts and floods ...
Cambodia`s first national communication
... We value the support provided by the UNDP/GEF in the preparation of this First National Communication. With this support Cambodia was able to determine its GHG inventory, identify potential actions on how to minimize GHG emissions, assess the vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in priorit ...
... We value the support provided by the UNDP/GEF in the preparation of this First National Communication. With this support Cambodia was able to determine its GHG inventory, identify potential actions on how to minimize GHG emissions, assess the vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in priorit ...
Trophic cascades, invasive species and body-size
... During the last two decades, a number of changes have occurred that coincided with warming of the climate and waters of Lake Superior [26]. The moose population declined to about 500 animals (a historically low number), but the decline was larger at the southwest end than at the relatively cool nort ...
... During the last two decades, a number of changes have occurred that coincided with warming of the climate and waters of Lake Superior [26]. The moose population declined to about 500 animals (a historically low number), but the decline was larger at the southwest end than at the relatively cool nort ...
Climate smartness of GIZ soil protection and rehabilitation
... can highlight opportunities for climate finance funds (Lipper et al., 2014). CSA complements sustainable intensification (SI), aiming at increasing agricultural productivity from existing agricultural land while lowering the environmental impact. SI’s focus on increasing resource use efficiency whic ...
... can highlight opportunities for climate finance funds (Lipper et al., 2014). CSA complements sustainable intensification (SI), aiming at increasing agricultural productivity from existing agricultural land while lowering the environmental impact. SI’s focus on increasing resource use efficiency whic ...
Black Carbon A Review and Policy Recommendations Authors
... Its climate and health impacts therefore have strong local and regional characteristics. The potency of BC as a warming agent varies among source types and regions due to differences in co-emitted aerosols, transport, and deposition location. BC is generally co-emitted with another type of carbonace ...
... Its climate and health impacts therefore have strong local and regional characteristics. The potency of BC as a warming agent varies among source types and regions due to differences in co-emitted aerosols, transport, and deposition location. BC is generally co-emitted with another type of carbonace ...
Type Salutation here - Caribbean Development Bank
... The information that you provide in the AF helps the PMU to make sure that your proposed project is on the right track in terms of criteria such as; community participation, gender sensitivity, the generation of measurable DRR/CCA benefits for the community, and the sustainability of DRR/CCA benefit ...
... The information that you provide in the AF helps the PMU to make sure that your proposed project is on the right track in terms of criteria such as; community participation, gender sensitivity, the generation of measurable DRR/CCA benefits for the community, and the sustainability of DRR/CCA benefit ...
Nitrogen–climate interactions in US agriculture
... approximately 100 Tg of reactive nitrogen (Nr) supplied from synthetic fertilizers is roughly equal to the total N fixed in natural terrestrial ecosystems (Houlton et al., this issue). Global per capita rates of N fertilizer consumption per year have risen from 0.2 kg in 1900 to 2 kg in 1950 to near ...
... approximately 100 Tg of reactive nitrogen (Nr) supplied from synthetic fertilizers is roughly equal to the total N fixed in natural terrestrial ecosystems (Houlton et al., this issue). Global per capita rates of N fertilizer consumption per year have risen from 0.2 kg in 1900 to 2 kg in 1950 to near ...
van Hooidonk et al. 2013. Opposite latitudinal gradients in projected
... projected to experience severe bleaching annually by 2055. Furthermore, 5% declines in calcification are projected for all reef locations by 2034 under RCP8.5, assuming a 15% decline in calcification per unit of Ωarag. Drastic emissions cuts, such as those represented by RCP6.0, result in an average ...
... projected to experience severe bleaching annually by 2055. Furthermore, 5% declines in calcification are projected for all reef locations by 2034 under RCP8.5, assuming a 15% decline in calcification per unit of Ωarag. Drastic emissions cuts, such as those represented by RCP6.0, result in an average ...
climate change, disasters, and human mobility in south asia and
... and Human Mobility in South Asia and Indian Ocean,” taking place in Khulna, Bangladesh from 3 – 5 April 2015, which aims at exploring the issues related to human mobility (displacement, migration and planned relocation) in the context of disasters and climate change. It will focus on South Asia and ...
... and Human Mobility in South Asia and Indian Ocean,” taking place in Khulna, Bangladesh from 3 – 5 April 2015, which aims at exploring the issues related to human mobility (displacement, migration and planned relocation) in the context of disasters and climate change. It will focus on South Asia and ...
Impacts of climate change on Blue Nile flows using bias
... Nile (Fig. 1) which extends from 7◦ 450 to 13◦ N and 34◦ 300 and 37◦ 450 E. The Blue Nile is one of the most important tributaries of the Nile as it contributes (at Diem) about 60% of the annual Nile discharge at Dongola. The source of the Blue Nile is the Little Abbay, the largest tributary of Lake ...
... Nile (Fig. 1) which extends from 7◦ 450 to 13◦ N and 34◦ 300 and 37◦ 450 E. The Blue Nile is one of the most important tributaries of the Nile as it contributes (at Diem) about 60% of the annual Nile discharge at Dongola. The source of the Blue Nile is the Little Abbay, the largest tributary of Lake ...
Climate change and water: Impacts to human health and consumption
... “higher water temperatures, increased precipitation intensity, and longer periods of flow exacerbate many forms of water pollution, with impacts on ecosystems, human health, water system reliability and operating costs (high confidence)”; “climate change affects the function and operation of existin ...
... “higher water temperatures, increased precipitation intensity, and longer periods of flow exacerbate many forms of water pollution, with impacts on ecosystems, human health, water system reliability and operating costs (high confidence)”; “climate change affects the function and operation of existin ...
Driving California Forward Public Health and Societal Economic Benefits
... Health effects of the current transportation system and benefits of new fuel regulations Among the many documented impacts of air pollution generated from cars and trucks is increased risk of asthma attacks, heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, respiratory ailments, and cancer, as well as shortene ...
... Health effects of the current transportation system and benefits of new fuel regulations Among the many documented impacts of air pollution generated from cars and trucks is increased risk of asthma attacks, heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, respiratory ailments, and cancer, as well as shortene ...
Durban Climate Change Strategy
... from 2000 to 2010 were higher than previous decades (IPCC, 2014a). The level of certainty in the link between human activities and climate has also increased from very likely (90%) in the IPCC‟s Fourth Assessment Report published in 2007, to extremely likely (95%) in the recently released Fifth Asse ...
... from 2000 to 2010 were higher than previous decades (IPCC, 2014a). The level of certainty in the link between human activities and climate has also increased from very likely (90%) in the IPCC‟s Fourth Assessment Report published in 2007, to extremely likely (95%) in the recently released Fifth Asse ...
Chapter 4 Hydrology and water resources
... took place a few million years ago, with mean air temperatures 3 ° C - 4 ° C above present, can be an analog of climatic conditions for the more distant future years 2040-2050. ...
... took place a few million years ago, with mean air temperatures 3 ° C - 4 ° C above present, can be an analog of climatic conditions for the more distant future years 2040-2050. ...
Climate change and the marine ecosystem of the western Antarctic
... (Vaughan et al. 2003). The causes of this warming are not completely understood, and coupled climate models (including those forced with greenhouse gases) currently fail to reproduce it (King et al. 2003). However, recent data have shown a strong correlation between regional atmospheric circulation ...
... (Vaughan et al. 2003). The causes of this warming are not completely understood, and coupled climate models (including those forced with greenhouse gases) currently fail to reproduce it (King et al. 2003). However, recent data have shown a strong correlation between regional atmospheric circulation ...