Our marine environment 2016 - Ministry for the Environment
... We have limited national data on the degradation of coastal marine habitats and ecosystems, but we know from scientific case studies and observation that these ecosystems are under the most pressure from human activities. These pressures can interact and combine to have cumulative negative impacts o ...
... We have limited national data on the degradation of coastal marine habitats and ecosystems, but we know from scientific case studies and observation that these ecosystems are under the most pressure from human activities. These pressures can interact and combine to have cumulative negative impacts o ...
m03 - The University of Hong Kong
... An example of indeterminacy arose from recent studies of landslide hazard and risk from natural terrain (HAP, 2000). During these studies, two models of possible future landslide frequency were developed, one based on regional trends relating to slope characteristics (which may not always apply at i ...
... An example of indeterminacy arose from recent studies of landslide hazard and risk from natural terrain (HAP, 2000). During these studies, two models of possible future landslide frequency were developed, one based on regional trends relating to slope characteristics (which may not always apply at i ...
A stochastic reconstruction framework for analysis of water resource
... (GCM) and regional climate model have major limitations, in particular with respect to the representation of precipitation [e.g., Leith and Chandler, 2010; Anagnostopoulos et al., 2010]. Kundzewiz et al. [2007] presented results for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Rep ...
... (GCM) and regional climate model have major limitations, in particular with respect to the representation of precipitation [e.g., Leith and Chandler, 2010; Anagnostopoulos et al., 2010]. Kundzewiz et al. [2007] presented results for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Rep ...
Long-run relative importance of temperature as the main driver to
... the information provided by the lagged values of x. If not, then one concludes that “y does not Granger-cause x”.” To determine whether causality runs in the opposite direction, from x to y, one basically repeats the experiment, but with the variables interchanged. The null hypothesis that y does no ...
... the information provided by the lagged values of x. If not, then one concludes that “y does not Granger-cause x”.” To determine whether causality runs in the opposite direction, from x to y, one basically repeats the experiment, but with the variables interchanged. The null hypothesis that y does no ...
CPP NAM CCA Final Evaluation Report
... The project has been implemented in Omusati Region and has wide scope in all aspects of agriculture all aimed at reducing vulnerability of farmers through livestock improvement programme, dry-lands crop farming, horticulture production, as well as livelihood improvement. The following indicators wer ...
... The project has been implemented in Omusati Region and has wide scope in all aspects of agriculture all aimed at reducing vulnerability of farmers through livestock improvement programme, dry-lands crop farming, horticulture production, as well as livelihood improvement. The following indicators wer ...
Long term requirement for forestry and climate change
... it legally. If one of the parties in a contract wants to disengage from a CDM project, it can look at what was being withheld from it and what it can gain by breaking the contract; it can then determine which is better. In this regard, economic liability makes the consequences of a broken or failed ...
... it legally. If one of the parties in a contract wants to disengage from a CDM project, it can look at what was being withheld from it and what it can gain by breaking the contract; it can then determine which is better. In this regard, economic liability makes the consequences of a broken or failed ...
Climate Investigations Using Ice Sheet and Mass Balance Models
... effort to document worldwide glacier recession during the last termination. It is found that the ice cap likely formed in response to a 5-6 °C cooling in conjunction with a precipitation doubling relative to modern conditions. Moreover, the maximum ice cap could have disappeared within 90 years if s ...
... effort to document worldwide glacier recession during the last termination. It is found that the ice cap likely formed in response to a 5-6 °C cooling in conjunction with a precipitation doubling relative to modern conditions. Moreover, the maximum ice cap could have disappeared within 90 years if s ...
Disaster Risk Reduction in South East Asia
... zone, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent operational records indicate that eight out of the ten countries worldwide which experienced the highest number of disasters since 2004 were from Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. Du ...
... zone, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent operational records indicate that eight out of the ten countries worldwide which experienced the highest number of disasters since 2004 were from Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. Du ...
REDD and the effort to limit global warming to 2°C
... Deforestation emissions arise in a number of ways. The largest source is the carbon dioxide which enters the atmosphere when the carbon stored in trees (and other forms of vegetation) is released as a result of burning or as unburned organic matter decays over time. Deforestation also disrupts soil, ...
... Deforestation emissions arise in a number of ways. The largest source is the carbon dioxide which enters the atmosphere when the carbon stored in trees (and other forms of vegetation) is released as a result of burning or as unburned organic matter decays over time. Deforestation also disrupts soil, ...
a study of public understanding of and response to climate
... Prevalence of and reasons for energy-reduction action ..................................... 67 Theoretical perspectives relevant to energy conservation.................................. 68 Costs and benefits of energy conservation.......................................................... 69 Social a ...
... Prevalence of and reasons for energy-reduction action ..................................... 67 Theoretical perspectives relevant to energy conservation.................................. 68 Costs and benefits of energy conservation.......................................................... 69 Social a ...
English
... Disasters are posing a great challenge to mankind. In recent years, frequency and intensity of disasters have increased, putting pressure on national economies and creating hardship, distress and displacement of the affected people. The OSCE area is highly prone to disasters like earthquakes, floods ...
... Disasters are posing a great challenge to mankind. In recent years, frequency and intensity of disasters have increased, putting pressure on national economies and creating hardship, distress and displacement of the affected people. The OSCE area is highly prone to disasters like earthquakes, floods ...
Petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human
... this petition on behalf of herself, 62 other named individuals, and all Inuit of the arctic regions of the United States of America and Canada who have been affected by the impacts of climate change described in this petition. Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth’s temperature, ...
... this petition on behalf of herself, 62 other named individuals, and all Inuit of the arctic regions of the United States of America and Canada who have been affected by the impacts of climate change described in this petition. Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth’s temperature, ...
The Sixth National Communication of the Republic of Belarus
... atmosphere, wetlands produce methane, thereby regulating the climate to some extent. Belarus has a substantial biodiversity potential covering both plant and animal resources. To conserve biological and landscape diversity, a modern network of specially protected natural areas (SPNA) has been establ ...
... atmosphere, wetlands produce methane, thereby regulating the climate to some extent. Belarus has a substantial biodiversity potential covering both plant and animal resources. To conserve biological and landscape diversity, a modern network of specially protected natural areas (SPNA) has been establ ...
Petition - Center for International Environmental Law
... this petition on behalf of herself, 62 other named individuals, and all Inuit of the arctic regions of the United States of America and Canada who have been affected by the impacts of climate change described in this petition. Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth’s temperature, ...
... this petition on behalf of herself, 62 other named individuals, and all Inuit of the arctic regions of the United States of America and Canada who have been affected by the impacts of climate change described in this petition. Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth’s temperature, ...
Theme3_summary_Strong
... Significant source of uncertainty BrO + ClO cycle estimated to contribute up to half chemical loss How will the polar stratosphere respond to climate perturbations? Particularly while Cl and Br loading is high How will changes in atmospheric circulation affect polar ozone? Cooling (more ...
... Significant source of uncertainty BrO + ClO cycle estimated to contribute up to half chemical loss How will the polar stratosphere respond to climate perturbations? Particularly while Cl and Br loading is high How will changes in atmospheric circulation affect polar ozone? Cooling (more ...
Waste and Climate Change
... increase significantly as better waste management practices lead to more anaerobic, methaneproducing conditions in landfills. Estimates of GHG emissions from waste management practices tend to be based on life-cycle assessment (LCA) methods. LCA studies have provided extremely useful analyses of the ...
... increase significantly as better waste management practices lead to more anaerobic, methaneproducing conditions in landfills. Estimates of GHG emissions from waste management practices tend to be based on life-cycle assessment (LCA) methods. LCA studies have provided extremely useful analyses of the ...
The Glaciers of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region
... The comprehensive scientific understanding of the glaciers of the Karakoram has been slow in developing due to the complex topography and related lack of systematic or long-term field measurements. However, certain valuable field observations have been undertaken over the past several decades, local ...
... The comprehensive scientific understanding of the glaciers of the Karakoram has been slow in developing due to the complex topography and related lack of systematic or long-term field measurements. However, certain valuable field observations have been undertaken over the past several decades, local ...
Lightning Applications in Weather and Climate Research
... generally in temperate or high latitudes (e.g., Canada, Siberia, etc.) (Stocks et al. 2003). In such cases, tens of fires can be ignited locally on the same day as a storm passes through, causing major problems for fire crews and fire management. The distribution of lightning around the globe is not ...
... generally in temperate or high latitudes (e.g., Canada, Siberia, etc.) (Stocks et al. 2003). In such cases, tens of fires can be ignited locally on the same day as a storm passes through, causing major problems for fire crews and fire management. The distribution of lightning around the globe is not ...
The Glaciers of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region
... The comprehensive scientific understanding of the glaciers of the Karakoram has been slow in developing due to the complex topography and related lack of systematic or long-term field measurements. However, certain valuable field observations have been undertaken over the past several decades, local ...
... The comprehensive scientific understanding of the glaciers of the Karakoram has been slow in developing due to the complex topography and related lack of systematic or long-term field measurements. However, certain valuable field observations have been undertaken over the past several decades, local ...
Review and Analysis of CAPA and LAPA
... Climate Change Adaptation can be defined as adjustment in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or impacts (IPCC 2001). Adapting to the changes has consequently emerged as a solution to address the impacts of climate change that ...
... Climate Change Adaptation can be defined as adjustment in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or impacts (IPCC 2001). Adapting to the changes has consequently emerged as a solution to address the impacts of climate change that ...
Arctic Regions: Concerns, Threats and Potential Challenges
... Norway, Russia, Sweden and United States (Alaska), Figure 3. The main portion of its entire region is oceanic of which one-third is occupied by land, another one-third consists of offshore continental shelves located in less than 500 meters or Arctic Ocean water and the other one-third is under Arct ...
... Norway, Russia, Sweden and United States (Alaska), Figure 3. The main portion of its entire region is oceanic of which one-third is occupied by land, another one-third consists of offshore continental shelves located in less than 500 meters or Arctic Ocean water and the other one-third is under Arct ...
The Three-North Shelterbelt Program and Dynamic Changes in
... Loess Plateau. However, vegetation cover declined on both sides of the Greater Khingan Mountains, western part of the Hulun Buir Plateau, northern part of the Sanjiang Plain, southern part of Horqin Sandy Land, southern part of the northwest desert and northern part of the Gully Region of the Loess ...
... Loess Plateau. However, vegetation cover declined on both sides of the Greater Khingan Mountains, western part of the Hulun Buir Plateau, northern part of the Sanjiang Plain, southern part of Horqin Sandy Land, southern part of the northwest desert and northern part of the Gully Region of the Loess ...