Local Government and Communities Committee
... flooding trends, and the distribution of clean energy supplies. RTPI Scotland therefore recommends that a new regional approach is robust and demands cooperation between different local government areas, and other relevant local and national agencies. It will be important to ensure that in removing ...
... flooding trends, and the distribution of clean energy supplies. RTPI Scotland therefore recommends that a new regional approach is robust and demands cooperation between different local government areas, and other relevant local and national agencies. It will be important to ensure that in removing ...
Two hundred fifty years of aerosols and climate: the end of the age
... its associated reference scenario. While aerosols have had a substantial impact on climate over the past century, we show that, by the end of the 21st century, aerosols will likely be only a minor contributor to radiative forcing due to increases in greenhouse gas forcing and a net global decrease i ...
... its associated reference scenario. While aerosols have had a substantial impact on climate over the past century, we show that, by the end of the 21st century, aerosols will likely be only a minor contributor to radiative forcing due to increases in greenhouse gas forcing and a net global decrease i ...
Farmers` perceptions of and adaptation strategies to climate change
... Agriculture is the main source of support for the majority of the rural households and attached urban populations in developing countries as well as in Pakistan. Hence, adapting the agricultural sector to the negative effects of climate variability may be necessary to assure food security for the co ...
... Agriculture is the main source of support for the majority of the rural households and attached urban populations in developing countries as well as in Pakistan. Hence, adapting the agricultural sector to the negative effects of climate variability may be necessary to assure food security for the co ...
multiannual indicative regional programme for latin america
... deep bedrock of shared values and aspirations (commitment to democracy, human rights and rule of law; pursuit of social cohesion and sustainable development). Over the years, the two sides have progressively built up a broad-based relationship of equals, founded on mutual respect and open dialogue. ...
... deep bedrock of shared values and aspirations (commitment to democracy, human rights and rule of law; pursuit of social cohesion and sustainable development). Over the years, the two sides have progressively built up a broad-based relationship of equals, founded on mutual respect and open dialogue. ...
Climate Change Implications for Marine Fisheries
... more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than optimally exploited populations. Overfishing may result in reduced genetic variability, which may negatively affect the possibilities of an evolutionary response to climate change and the ability of depleted stocks to recover. Directional shifts ...
... more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than optimally exploited populations. Overfishing may result in reduced genetic variability, which may negatively affect the possibilities of an evolutionary response to climate change and the ability of depleted stocks to recover. Directional shifts ...
Climate Change Implications for Marine Fisheries in South Africa
... more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than optimally exploited populations. Overfishing may result in reduced genetic variability, which may negatively affect the possibilities of an evolutionary response to climate change and the ability of depleted stocks to recover. Directional shifts ...
... more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than optimally exploited populations. Overfishing may result in reduced genetic variability, which may negatively affect the possibilities of an evolutionary response to climate change and the ability of depleted stocks to recover. Directional shifts ...
Global warning full report - Compassion in World Farming
... products (meat, milk and eggs). This is being brought even more sharply into focus by the reality of climate change. While low income countries and some fast-developing countries are expected to continue their rapid growth in animal production, it is essential that the growth of global livestock-rel ...
... products (meat, milk and eggs). This is being brought even more sharply into focus by the reality of climate change. While low income countries and some fast-developing countries are expected to continue their rapid growth in animal production, it is essential that the growth of global livestock-rel ...
Drought and Elevated CO2 Impacts On Soil Structure and
... Plant Sciences Dept., Univ. of California, Davis, One Shields Ave, 95616 Davis, CA. 2Land, Air, and Water Resources Dept., , Univ. of California, Davis, One Shields Ave, 95616 Davis, CA. 3Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, IL. ...
... Plant Sciences Dept., Univ. of California, Davis, One Shields Ave, 95616 Davis, CA. 2Land, Air, and Water Resources Dept., , Univ. of California, Davis, One Shields Ave, 95616 Davis, CA. 3Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, IL. ...
Impacts of Climate Change on Abies spectabilis
... Recent global warming trends, particularly in the arctic regions and Himalayas are modifying forest structure and function, notably biogeographical changes in tree species distribution. This study used future climate scenario output from the CCSM4 climate model (RCP 2.6) in two vegetation modelling ...
... Recent global warming trends, particularly in the arctic regions and Himalayas are modifying forest structure and function, notably biogeographical changes in tree species distribution. This study used future climate scenario output from the CCSM4 climate model (RCP 2.6) in two vegetation modelling ...
Recent observed climate change over the Arabian Peninsula
... [2] Many parts of the world and especially developed countries have benefited from assessments of observed climate changes, especially in relation to temperature and precipitation owing to the societal importance of these parameters [Goddard et al., 2001]. According to the IPCC fourth assessment rep ...
... [2] Many parts of the world and especially developed countries have benefited from assessments of observed climate changes, especially in relation to temperature and precipitation owing to the societal importance of these parameters [Goddard et al., 2001]. According to the IPCC fourth assessment rep ...
Eco-physiological adaptations that favour freshwater cyanobacteria
... deep peri-alpine Lake Zurich, Switzerland has increased by more than 20% over the past three decades (Livingstone, 2003). In shallow lakes, microstratification can resist turbulent mixing to reduce the mixing depth to a shallow mixed layer near the water’s surface (Denman and Gargett, 1983). Wilhelm ...
... deep peri-alpine Lake Zurich, Switzerland has increased by more than 20% over the past three decades (Livingstone, 2003). In shallow lakes, microstratification can resist turbulent mixing to reduce the mixing depth to a shallow mixed layer near the water’s surface (Denman and Gargett, 1983). Wilhelm ...
the economics of climate change in tanzania water resources
... highlands can receive up to 3,000 mm annually while about half the country receives less than 762 mm annually. Temporally, the northern parts of Tanzania experience a bimodal rainfall pattern (long rains from March through May and short rains from October to December) while ...
... highlands can receive up to 3,000 mm annually while about half the country receives less than 762 mm annually. Temporally, the northern parts of Tanzania experience a bimodal rainfall pattern (long rains from March through May and short rains from October to December) while ...
In search of impact - Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
... While the financial performance of funds is readily accessible, their social and environmental impacts remain largely opaque, not only to the public but to the investment industry itself. It is time to change that. As fiduciaries, investors gain by helping beneficiaries make informed choices about t ...
... While the financial performance of funds is readily accessible, their social and environmental impacts remain largely opaque, not only to the public but to the investment industry itself. It is time to change that. As fiduciaries, investors gain by helping beneficiaries make informed choices about t ...
The impacts of the Climate Change Levy on business: evidence from microdata: Working Paper 6 (1 MB) (opens in new window)
... is mainly driven by stronger growth in electricity use and translates into a positive impact on CO2 emissions. We do not find any statistically significant impacts of the tax on employment, gross output or total factor productivity, which suggests that worries about adverse effects of the CCL on eco ...
... is mainly driven by stronger growth in electricity use and translates into a positive impact on CO2 emissions. We do not find any statistically significant impacts of the tax on employment, gross output or total factor productivity, which suggests that worries about adverse effects of the CCL on eco ...
Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan 2014 – 2023
... In order to ensure sustainable development in the context of climate change Cambodia has worked out practical solutions to cope with the rapidly changing climate by putting in place new policies, strategies and plans. The CCCSP is prepared following the guidelines of the Council of Ministers and is ...
... In order to ensure sustainable development in the context of climate change Cambodia has worked out practical solutions to cope with the rapidly changing climate by putting in place new policies, strategies and plans. The CCCSP is prepared following the guidelines of the Council of Ministers and is ...
Debating Climate Economics: The Stern Review vs
... emissions), the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere could reach double the pre-industrial level as early as 2035. This would essentially commit the world to more than 2oC of warming. By the end of the century, business as usual would lead to more than a 50% chance of exceeding 5oC of ...
... emissions), the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere could reach double the pre-industrial level as early as 2035. This would essentially commit the world to more than 2oC of warming. By the end of the century, business as usual would lead to more than a 50% chance of exceeding 5oC of ...
The future of the Covenant of Mayors
... In line with the target set in the climate and energy policy framework for 2030: a 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions compared with 1990. Covenant of Mayors signatories pledge to go beyond EU legislation targets. The architects of the Covenant of Mayors' goal for 2020 was to reduce greenhouse ...
... In line with the target set in the climate and energy policy framework for 2030: a 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions compared with 1990. Covenant of Mayors signatories pledge to go beyond EU legislation targets. The architects of the Covenant of Mayors' goal for 2020 was to reduce greenhouse ...
FOLIA POMERANAE UNIVERSITATIS TECHNOLOGIAE
... sands of cities exchanging information on best practices, technologies, different processes and knowledge concerning different aspects of city organisation. The aim of this paper is to conceptualise the idea of sustainable urban development in the context of climate policy and to emphasise the impor ...
... sands of cities exchanging information on best practices, technologies, different processes and knowledge concerning different aspects of city organisation. The aim of this paper is to conceptualise the idea of sustainable urban development in the context of climate policy and to emphasise the impor ...
Sensitivity of terrestrial precipitation trends to the structural evolution
... the standard deviation of the intermodel trends at a given grid point, x2 (which in the model-index domain is equivalent to standardizing in the time domain). All model data have been interpolated to a common 5° × 5° grid. ...
... the standard deviation of the intermodel trends at a given grid point, x2 (which in the model-index domain is equivalent to standardizing in the time domain). All model data have been interpolated to a common 5° × 5° grid. ...
How trees and people can co-adapt to climate change
... Climate changes, especially increased variability, affect landscapes, human livelihoods and trees in many ways. They are the consequence of a wider set of global change issues, including population increase, more consumption per capita and trade globalisation. Both people and trees can adapt to chan ...
... Climate changes, especially increased variability, affect landscapes, human livelihoods and trees in many ways. They are the consequence of a wider set of global change issues, including population increase, more consumption per capita and trade globalisation. Both people and trees can adapt to chan ...
Effect of outdoor temperature, heat primes and anchoring on belief
... Nisbet & Myers, 2007). However, recent polls have found that the number of Americans who believe in global warming has declined drastically in the past year. For example, the PewResearch Center (2009) found that the percentage of Americans who agree that there is solid evidence the earth is warming ...
... Nisbet & Myers, 2007). However, recent polls have found that the number of Americans who believe in global warming has declined drastically in the past year. For example, the PewResearch Center (2009) found that the percentage of Americans who agree that there is solid evidence the earth is warming ...
Climate Change Adaptation Discussion Paper MS Word
... number of climate impacts, these might include, for example if it floods, or if there is a drought, if it is much hotter, or if temperatures only increase slightly. e. The adaptation action should not produce additional greenhouse gas emissions. Where possible, additional greenhouse gas emission wil ...
... number of climate impacts, these might include, for example if it floods, or if there is a drought, if it is much hotter, or if temperatures only increase slightly. e. The adaptation action should not produce additional greenhouse gas emissions. Where possible, additional greenhouse gas emission wil ...