Rapid thinning of the late Pleistocene Patagonian Ice Sheet
... climate transition, with initial retreat after 29.0 ka and the ice sheet remaining close to its LGM dimension until ,19 ka (see Figure 3 A– E). Data from Cerro Oportus and Cerro Tamango indicate stepped thinning between 19 ka and 18.1 ka, followed by rapid thinning throughout the altitudinal profile ...
... climate transition, with initial retreat after 29.0 ka and the ice sheet remaining close to its LGM dimension until ,19 ka (see Figure 3 A– E). Data from Cerro Oportus and Cerro Tamango indicate stepped thinning between 19 ka and 18.1 ka, followed by rapid thinning throughout the altitudinal profile ...
Chapter 6- Canada in a Changing Climate: Sector Perspectives on
... many locations, differential range shifts among species are likely to result in novel ecosystems. Phenological mismatches occur when shifts in the timing of life cycle events differ between dependent species and, as an example, can result in migrating species arriving at a site after the peak prey a ...
... many locations, differential range shifts among species are likely to result in novel ecosystems. Phenological mismatches occur when shifts in the timing of life cycle events differ between dependent species and, as an example, can result in migrating species arriving at a site after the peak prey a ...
- Europa EU
... and non‐governmental actors, and other actors in the development field’ (UNDP-UNEP 2011: 3). 10. To sum up, the rationale for mainstreaming environment and climate change in the planning and implementation of development policies and interventions rests on various arguments: - The economy and societ ...
... and non‐governmental actors, and other actors in the development field’ (UNDP-UNEP 2011: 3). 10. To sum up, the rationale for mainstreaming environment and climate change in the planning and implementation of development policies and interventions rests on various arguments: - The economy and societ ...
adaptive capacity and human cognition
... Since the 1980s extensive research has been conducted on potential and observed impacts of climate change on natural and social systems. It was tried to estimate the probability and intensity of higher temperatures – globally and locally – sea level rise, weather extremes, the breakdown of the therm ...
... Since the 1980s extensive research has been conducted on potential and observed impacts of climate change on natural and social systems. It was tried to estimate the probability and intensity of higher temperatures – globally and locally – sea level rise, weather extremes, the breakdown of the therm ...
Forest pathogens with higher damage potential due to climate
... Schimel 2003; Easterling and Apps 2005). A recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) United Nations (UN) report, which was written by 600 of the world’s leading climate scientists and reviewed by another 600, states that temperatures will rise by 2–4.5 °C, with a “best estimate” of a 3 ...
... Schimel 2003; Easterling and Apps 2005). A recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) United Nations (UN) report, which was written by 600 of the world’s leading climate scientists and reviewed by another 600, states that temperatures will rise by 2–4.5 °C, with a “best estimate” of a 3 ...
Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Migration
... responsible for an increase in food prices, disease, and consequently an increase in health expenditure. Moreover, populations have to deal with the issue of water, the most climate sensitive economic resource for these countries. In South Asia, for example, climate change will increase rainfall and ...
... responsible for an increase in food prices, disease, and consequently an increase in health expenditure. Moreover, populations have to deal with the issue of water, the most climate sensitive economic resource for these countries. In South Asia, for example, climate change will increase rainfall and ...
FACT SHEET PACKET (Executive Summary - FACT SHEET #6)
... Climate Change Scientists from around the globe and across the US have recorded changes in the hydrologic cycle, a decline in glaciers and polar ice, and shifts in precipitation intensity and trends. This evidence strongly indicates that the ...
... Climate Change Scientists from around the globe and across the US have recorded changes in the hydrologic cycle, a decline in glaciers and polar ice, and shifts in precipitation intensity and trends. This evidence strongly indicates that the ...
Document
... targets in the most flexible and cost-effective way; to support an effective global response to climate change; and to provide for transitional assistance for the most affected households and firms” ...
... targets in the most flexible and cost-effective way; to support an effective global response to climate change; and to provide for transitional assistance for the most affected households and firms” ...
“Community Vulnerability Mapping”: Enabling Participation and
... Over the last four decades, sub-Saharan Africa has experienced more than one thousand disasters.2 Disasters and hazard events are a major threat to development, putting at risk and often reversing development gains. In West African countries, the disaster profile is characterised by extreme hydro-me ...
... Over the last four decades, sub-Saharan Africa has experienced more than one thousand disasters.2 Disasters and hazard events are a major threat to development, putting at risk and often reversing development gains. In West African countries, the disaster profile is characterised by extreme hydro-me ...
China - European Council on Foreign Relations
... specific theme and draws mainly on Chinese mainland sources. However, it also monitors content in Chinese-language publications from Hong Kong and Taiwan, which occasionally include news and analysis that is not published in the mainland and reflects the diversity of Chinese thinking. The French ver ...
... specific theme and draws mainly on Chinese mainland sources. However, it also monitors content in Chinese-language publications from Hong Kong and Taiwan, which occasionally include news and analysis that is not published in the mainland and reflects the diversity of Chinese thinking. The French ver ...
Field Survey of Vulnerable Glacial Lakes in Kangchenjunga
... It is generally accepted that many glaciers throughout the world including Nepal are thinning as a result of climate warming and change in precipitation pattern. Over the past few decades, human activity has significantly altered the atmospheric composition, leading to climate change of an unprecede ...
... It is generally accepted that many glaciers throughout the world including Nepal are thinning as a result of climate warming and change in precipitation pattern. Over the past few decades, human activity has significantly altered the atmospheric composition, leading to climate change of an unprecede ...
The Case of Climate Change
... as being a consequence of climate change, as well as highprofile government publications and meetings. In contrast, actions by individuals, legal actions involving governments, and original investigative journalism, feature frequently as viral events in social media. We also introduce a methodology ...
... as being a consequence of climate change, as well as highprofile government publications and meetings. In contrast, actions by individuals, legal actions involving governments, and original investigative journalism, feature frequently as viral events in social media. We also introduce a methodology ...
climate, water, and political-economic crises
... The assumptions lay the groundwork for four generalizations that serve as the core statement of the diminishing marginal return theory: 1. Societies constantly encounter problems that require increased investment of resources merely to maintain the status quo. 2. As continued investment in complexit ...
... The assumptions lay the groundwork for four generalizations that serve as the core statement of the diminishing marginal return theory: 1. Societies constantly encounter problems that require increased investment of resources merely to maintain the status quo. 2. As continued investment in complexit ...
What California`s Coastal Managers Need to Plan for Climate Change
... by efforts at other research institutions. Priority research areas defined in PIER’s five‐year Climate Change Research Plan are: monitoring, analysis, and modeling of climate; analysis of options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; assessment of physical impacts and of adaptation strategies; and ...
... by efforts at other research institutions. Priority research areas defined in PIER’s five‐year Climate Change Research Plan are: monitoring, analysis, and modeling of climate; analysis of options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; assessment of physical impacts and of adaptation strategies; and ...
as PDF - Natural Hazards Center
... whose lands are located in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest, roughly at the intersection of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The Hopi Department of Natural Resources (HDNR) has been collaborating with UA researchers to develop a drought-monitoring framework to help HDNR addr ...
... whose lands are located in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest, roughly at the intersection of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The Hopi Department of Natural Resources (HDNR) has been collaborating with UA researchers to develop a drought-monitoring framework to help HDNR addr ...
Mountain Tourism and Climate Change
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted dramatic impacts on mountain ecosystems as a result of climate change. Changing climates will potentially alter the seasonal patterns of tourism with consequences on the mountain environments. It is therefore critical to develop adap ...
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted dramatic impacts on mountain ecosystems as a result of climate change. Changing climates will potentially alter the seasonal patterns of tourism with consequences on the mountain environments. It is therefore critical to develop adap ...
Implications of climate warming for Boreal Shield lakes: a review
... Longer ice-free seasons will result from climate warming because of later freezing and earlier ice breakup. Widespread trends toward longer ice free seasons have been observed over the last 150 years across the Northern Hemisphere (Magnuson et al. 2000) and more regionally in southern Ontario (Futte ...
... Longer ice-free seasons will result from climate warming because of later freezing and earlier ice breakup. Widespread trends toward longer ice free seasons have been observed over the last 150 years across the Northern Hemisphere (Magnuson et al. 2000) and more regionally in southern Ontario (Futte ...
Assessing the impact of climate change on ecosystem services in
... key stressors have been modeled: temperature and rainfall. Climate Change Scenarios and Risk Assessments Future scenarios of climate change will be based on the SIMCLIM model. To conduct realistic and meaningful scenarios, it will be necessary to specify rainfall and temperature characteristics that ...
... key stressors have been modeled: temperature and rainfall. Climate Change Scenarios and Risk Assessments Future scenarios of climate change will be based on the SIMCLIM model. To conduct realistic and meaningful scenarios, it will be necessary to specify rainfall and temperature characteristics that ...
Priority threat management of invasive animals to protect biodiversity
... Because uncertainty exists about most conservation strategies, including the best measures to control invasive animals, an adaptive management framework is essential (McCarthy & Possingham, 2007). Working with a variety of landholders and land managers will be necessary to achieve invasive animal co ...
... Because uncertainty exists about most conservation strategies, including the best measures to control invasive animals, an adaptive management framework is essential (McCarthy & Possingham, 2007). Working with a variety of landholders and land managers will be necessary to achieve invasive animal co ...
Project Overview - The VIP Research Lab.
... environmental changes, especially temperature. Wide ranges of phenomena are included, from first openings of leaf and flower buds, to insect hatchings and return of birds. Each one gives a ready measure of the environment as viewed by the associated organism. Thus, phenological events are ideal indi ...
... environmental changes, especially temperature. Wide ranges of phenomena are included, from first openings of leaf and flower buds, to insect hatchings and return of birds. Each one gives a ready measure of the environment as viewed by the associated organism. Thus, phenological events are ideal indi ...
Powering the Future: Biofuels
... from biomass heat and electricity by 2020. • To meet the European Renewable Energy Directive, the UK is aiming for 10% of transport energy to be from renewable sources by 2020. • UK feedstocks made up 18% of the sustainable renewable road transport fuel used in the UK between April 2012 and April 20 ...
... from biomass heat and electricity by 2020. • To meet the European Renewable Energy Directive, the UK is aiming for 10% of transport energy to be from renewable sources by 2020. • UK feedstocks made up 18% of the sustainable renewable road transport fuel used in the UK between April 2012 and April 20 ...
“Migration with Dignity”: Towards a New
... I Introduction In its first Assessment Report in 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) first warned that the “gravest effects of climate change may be those on human migration”.1 Successive reports have since then repeatedly confirmed that “the impacts of anthropogenic climate c ...
... I Introduction In its first Assessment Report in 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) first warned that the “gravest effects of climate change may be those on human migration”.1 Successive reports have since then repeatedly confirmed that “the impacts of anthropogenic climate c ...