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... model (2010 version as presented in Agrawala, Bosello, Carraro, de Bruin, De Cian, Dellink, and Lanzi, 2010). Both the COMET and AD-DICE are IAMs based on the DICE/RICE modeling framework developed by Nordhaus (e.g., 2008; 2010). I follow AD-DICE in di¤erentiating between adaptation capital investm ...
... model (2010 version as presented in Agrawala, Bosello, Carraro, de Bruin, De Cian, Dellink, and Lanzi, 2010). Both the COMET and AD-DICE are IAMs based on the DICE/RICE modeling framework developed by Nordhaus (e.g., 2008; 2010). I follow AD-DICE in di¤erentiating between adaptation capital investm ...
How Sustainable are Engineered Rivers in Arid Lands?
... its resulting melt, volume and seasonality of the deposition and melting will affect the traditional flow rate. Even small changes in the average timing due to climate change will have an effect on stream flow. 2. Flow along the rivers’ paths will be affected by precipitation and evaporation and the ...
... its resulting melt, volume and seasonality of the deposition and melting will affect the traditional flow rate. Even small changes in the average timing due to climate change will have an effect on stream flow. 2. Flow along the rivers’ paths will be affected by precipitation and evaporation and the ...
Aerosol-induced thermal effects increase modelled terrestrial
... although its full mechanism is not well understood (Lambers et al., 1998). In the model, the depression is triggered by (1) the dependence of w c on V cmx , which decreases with increasing T leaf when T leaf exceeds an optimum of ∼308 K, and (2) a suppression in the rate of the carboxylation reactio ...
... although its full mechanism is not well understood (Lambers et al., 1998). In the model, the depression is triggered by (1) the dependence of w c on V cmx , which decreases with increasing T leaf when T leaf exceeds an optimum of ∼308 K, and (2) a suppression in the rate of the carboxylation reactio ...
Financing Climate Action in Georgia
... commercial buildings). Electricity and heat generation accounts for 16% while the industry and manufacturing sector accounts for 17% of the energy-related GHG emissions (WRI, 2016). Adverse impacts of climate change are considered to be severe threats to Georgia’s sustainable development (GoG, 2015a ...
... commercial buildings). Electricity and heat generation accounts for 16% while the industry and manufacturing sector accounts for 17% of the energy-related GHG emissions (WRI, 2016). Adverse impacts of climate change are considered to be severe threats to Georgia’s sustainable development (GoG, 2015a ...
ACT Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
... adapt to these unavoidable changes if we are to thrive as a sustainable community. The ACT Government has therefore prepared this ACT Climate Change Adaptation Strategy – Living with a Warming Climate (the Adaptation Strategy). This strategy has been informed by a review of the potential impacts of ...
... adapt to these unavoidable changes if we are to thrive as a sustainable community. The ACT Government has therefore prepared this ACT Climate Change Adaptation Strategy – Living with a Warming Climate (the Adaptation Strategy). This strategy has been informed by a review of the potential impacts of ...
Physical Risks from Climate Change: A guide
... The primary sources of information for investors seeking to learn how publicly traded companies are evaluating and managing risks material to their operations and performance are companies’ filings with the SEC. The SEC requires publicly traded companies to disclose in their filings all information ...
... The primary sources of information for investors seeking to learn how publicly traded companies are evaluating and managing risks material to their operations and performance are companies’ filings with the SEC. The SEC requires publicly traded companies to disclose in their filings all information ...
Potential of semi-structural and non-structural adaptation
... (Ward et al., 2011a) is coupled with a damage model called the Damagescanner model (Klijn et al., 2007; Aerts et al., 2008) to simulate damage and flood risk for the current situation and for future scenarios of land-use and climate change, with and without adaptation strategies at the regional scal ...
... (Ward et al., 2011a) is coupled with a damage model called the Damagescanner model (Klijn et al., 2007; Aerts et al., 2008) to simulate damage and flood risk for the current situation and for future scenarios of land-use and climate change, with and without adaptation strategies at the regional scal ...
physical risks from climate change
... The primary sources of information for investors seeking to learn how publicly traded companies are evaluating and managing risks material to their operations and performance are companies’ filings with the SEC. The SEC requires publicly traded companies to disclose in their filings all information ...
... The primary sources of information for investors seeking to learn how publicly traded companies are evaluating and managing risks material to their operations and performance are companies’ filings with the SEC. The SEC requires publicly traded companies to disclose in their filings all information ...
fossil fuel free esg investing
... their entire portfolio of manageable assets should little mitigation be forthcoming. Charting a path away from these two options should be a strong motivation for long-term investors to engage with companies in their portfolios and to shift investments towards a profitable, low-carbon future. Inacti ...
... their entire portfolio of manageable assets should little mitigation be forthcoming. Charting a path away from these two options should be a strong motivation for long-term investors to engage with companies in their portfolios and to shift investments towards a profitable, low-carbon future. Inacti ...
- Opus
... 2010). Here, we investigate the genetic architecture of plastic responses, and test specifically whether genotypes that are more phenologically responsive to temperature (show higher plasticity in flowering time) are better adapted to changes in climate. Life-history theory predicts that early flowe ...
... 2010). Here, we investigate the genetic architecture of plastic responses, and test specifically whether genotypes that are more phenologically responsive to temperature (show higher plasticity in flowering time) are better adapted to changes in climate. Life-history theory predicts that early flowe ...
The sixth Kondratieff – long waves of prosperity
... the key to a strong and sustainable economy in the next long cycle seems to lie in an increase in the productivity of resources and energy. Growth will probably continue to be generated from a new mix of economics, ecology and social commitment. A structural change in the economy that we called „Eco ...
... the key to a strong and sustainable economy in the next long cycle seems to lie in an increase in the productivity of resources and energy. Growth will probably continue to be generated from a new mix of economics, ecology and social commitment. A structural change in the economy that we called „Eco ...
Royal Government of Cambodia Climate Change
... As a country highly vulnerable to climate change, the investment on an effective response to the challenges posed by a changing climate is crucial to Cambodia’s continued sustainable development. Climate projections indicate greater uncertainty of weather patterns and the occurrence of more frequent ...
... As a country highly vulnerable to climate change, the investment on an effective response to the challenges posed by a changing climate is crucial to Cambodia’s continued sustainable development. Climate projections indicate greater uncertainty of weather patterns and the occurrence of more frequent ...
Ireland’s Pathway to Kyoto Compliance Review of the National Climate Change
... 1990 levels in 2008-2012. The NCCS was adopted to provide a framework for Ireland to meet this commitment. The target is extremely challenging in view of Ireland’s exceptional economic growth and increase in population over the past sixteen years. This level of growth, evidenced for example in a his ...
... 1990 levels in 2008-2012. The NCCS was adopted to provide a framework for Ireland to meet this commitment. The target is extremely challenging in view of Ireland’s exceptional economic growth and increase in population over the past sixteen years. This level of growth, evidenced for example in a his ...
Death by Degrees: Ohio - Physicians for Social Responsibility
... trend took hold that shows no signs of stopping.1 During the past one hundred years, average global surface temperatures have increased by approximately 1 degree Fahrenheit. Each and every year from 1987 to 1999 has been one of the fifteen warmest years on record.2 Although uncertainties exist in me ...
... trend took hold that shows no signs of stopping.1 During the past one hundred years, average global surface temperatures have increased by approximately 1 degree Fahrenheit. Each and every year from 1987 to 1999 has been one of the fifteen warmest years on record.2 Although uncertainties exist in me ...
Beckage, B., B. Osborne, D. G. Gavin, C. Pucko, T. Siccama
... We used historic vegetation plots and remotely sensed data to examine elevational shifts in the distribution of forests in the Green Mountains of Vermont in conjunction with regional climate change. In northeastern North America, montane forests exhibit distinct elevational zonation, with species’ e ...
... We used historic vegetation plots and remotely sensed data to examine elevational shifts in the distribution of forests in the Green Mountains of Vermont in conjunction with regional climate change. In northeastern North America, montane forests exhibit distinct elevational zonation, with species’ e ...
Climate Change Adaptation and Development
... Adaptive actions are those responses or actions taken to enhance resilience of vulnerable systems, thereby reducing damages to human and natural systems from climate change and variability. Involves adjustments to enhance the viability of social and economic activities and to reduce their vulnerabil ...
... Adaptive actions are those responses or actions taken to enhance resilience of vulnerable systems, thereby reducing damages to human and natural systems from climate change and variability. Involves adjustments to enhance the viability of social and economic activities and to reduce their vulnerabil ...
Enhancing the resilience of inland fisheries and
... vagueness will confound and slow progress towards improved fisheries and livelihoods. ...
... vagueness will confound and slow progress towards improved fisheries and livelihoods. ...
Co Chairs Summary
... Climate Change” were: To respond to the commitments made internationally: In 2016, demonstrate action, implementation and results and take stock of progress happening on the ground – on the ocean economy and climate change in Africa. To prepare the grounds to deliver transformational investment ...
... Climate Change” were: To respond to the commitments made internationally: In 2016, demonstrate action, implementation and results and take stock of progress happening on the ground – on the ocean economy and climate change in Africa. To prepare the grounds to deliver transformational investment ...
the chemical industry in the next industrial revolution, the
... Mr. Rafael Cayuela act as an individual and author and non as an DOW Chief Economist or Employee. Dow Chemical (including its directors, officers, employees, agents and subcontractors) hereby waives any and all liability for damages of whatever kind and nature which may occur or be suffered as a res ...
... Mr. Rafael Cayuela act as an individual and author and non as an DOW Chief Economist or Employee. Dow Chemical (including its directors, officers, employees, agents and subcontractors) hereby waives any and all liability for damages of whatever kind and nature which may occur or be suffered as a res ...
Understanding future risks to ports in Australia
... decades. This includes concern that climate change will pose increasing challenges to the continuing successful operation of Australia’s seaports. In response, this report documents the activity and findings of research that was carried out to better understand the future risks that ports need to pl ...
... decades. This includes concern that climate change will pose increasing challenges to the continuing successful operation of Australia’s seaports. In response, this report documents the activity and findings of research that was carried out to better understand the future risks that ports need to pl ...
Tropical Forest, Deforestation and Climate Change - Heinrich
... The potential of carbon emission reduction from deforestation in Brazilian Amazon Reducing deforestation in Amazonia could make a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation (Table 1), and the Brazil is potentially prepared to do that. Currently, there are a number of effective mechanisms ...
... The potential of carbon emission reduction from deforestation in Brazilian Amazon Reducing deforestation in Amazonia could make a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation (Table 1), and the Brazil is potentially prepared to do that. Currently, there are a number of effective mechanisms ...