Trends in Intense Precipitation in the Climate Record
... probability of heavy precipitation over the world using all available daily data. Easterling et al. (2000c) summarized these efforts. Thereafter, a number of regional studies have now become available (e.g., Stone et al. 2000; Zhang et al. 2001; Frei and Schär 2001; Alpert et al. 2002; Frich et al. ...
... probability of heavy precipitation over the world using all available daily data. Easterling et al. (2000c) summarized these efforts. Thereafter, a number of regional studies have now become available (e.g., Stone et al. 2000; Zhang et al. 2001; Frei and Schär 2001; Alpert et al. 2002; Frich et al. ...
David Suzuki - Pesticide Truths
... years. The reason for the confusion about climate change, in Suzuki's view, was due to a well-organized campaign of disinformation about the science involved. "A very small band of critics" denies that climate change exists and that humans are the cause. These climate change “skeptics” or "deniers," ...
... years. The reason for the confusion about climate change, in Suzuki's view, was due to a well-organized campaign of disinformation about the science involved. "A very small band of critics" denies that climate change exists and that humans are the cause. These climate change “skeptics” or "deniers," ...
Response and potential of agroforestry crops under global change
... Among the characteristics which distinguish tree from agricultural crops, size is probably the most important. This, of course, increases the difficulty when manipulative experiments to simulate climate change are established, and is the primary reason why most of the studies available in literature ...
... Among the characteristics which distinguish tree from agricultural crops, size is probably the most important. This, of course, increases the difficulty when manipulative experiments to simulate climate change are established, and is the primary reason why most of the studies available in literature ...
FARM-LEVEL VULNERABILITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY,
... production, yields and farm income and returns. It demonstrates that producers have in turn, developed a range of short- and long-term adaptive strategies in order to better manage climatic conditions. It shows that these responses are varied, and are not made in response to climatic conditions alon ...
... production, yields and farm income and returns. It demonstrates that producers have in turn, developed a range of short- and long-term adaptive strategies in order to better manage climatic conditions. It shows that these responses are varied, and are not made in response to climatic conditions alon ...
Agenda for the protection of cross-border displaced persons in the
... caused by natural hazards such as floods, tropical storms, earthquakes, landslides, droughts, salt water intrusion, glacial melting, glacial lake outburst floods, and melting permafrost. Between 2008 and 2014 a total of 184.4 million people were displaced by sudden-onset disasters, an average of 26. ...
... caused by natural hazards such as floods, tropical storms, earthquakes, landslides, droughts, salt water intrusion, glacial melting, glacial lake outburst floods, and melting permafrost. Between 2008 and 2014 a total of 184.4 million people were displaced by sudden-onset disasters, an average of 26. ...
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... The present paper focuses, however, on the climate effectiveness of agricultural management on organic peat-soils. Peatlands are of the utmost importance for climate protection. Under natural, anaerobe conditions, these ecosystems are characterized by the unique ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2 ...
... The present paper focuses, however, on the climate effectiveness of agricultural management on organic peat-soils. Peatlands are of the utmost importance for climate protection. Under natural, anaerobe conditions, these ecosystems are characterized by the unique ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2 ...
Water As A Conflict Driver: Estimating The Effects Of
... 5.2 A Note on Population Change and Water Capacity in the Nile River Basin 5.2.1 Validation of Demographic Models 5.3 Toward the Evolution of Water Management System ...
... 5.2 A Note on Population Change and Water Capacity in the Nile River Basin 5.2.1 Validation of Demographic Models 5.3 Toward the Evolution of Water Management System ...
Arctic tundra fires: natural variability and responses to climate change
... caution for a number of reasons. Climate variability associated with large-scale ocean circulation patterns, such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, played an important role in driving historical variability in boreal forest fire regimes (Hess et al. 2001; Duffy ...
... caution for a number of reasons. Climate variability associated with large-scale ocean circulation patterns, such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, played an important role in driving historical variability in boreal forest fire regimes (Hess et al. 2001; Duffy ...
Arctic tundra fires: natural variability and responses to climate change
... caution for a number of reasons. Climate variability associated with large-scale ocean circulation patterns, such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, played an important role in driving historical variability in boreal forest fire regimes (Hess et al. 2001; Duffy ...
... caution for a number of reasons. Climate variability associated with large-scale ocean circulation patterns, such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, played an important role in driving historical variability in boreal forest fire regimes (Hess et al. 2001; Duffy ...
Eastern Africa Climate-Smart Agriculture Scoping Study: Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda
... and climate challenges. CSA is composed of three main pillars – sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes; adapting and building resilience to climate change; and reducing and/or removing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, where possible. This study was commissioned by the FAO Sub-re ...
... and climate challenges. CSA is composed of three main pillars – sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes; adapting and building resilience to climate change; and reducing and/or removing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, where possible. This study was commissioned by the FAO Sub-re ...
Climate change signals detected through mass balance
... the sensitive ice mass of the glaciers. The mass balance study started by the initiative of former ICSI, presently known as Commission on Cryospheric Sciences, in 2002 at Chhota Shigri (benchmark) Glacier (32o11’ - 32o17’ N and 77o30’ - 77o32’ E), located in the Lahaul and Spiti valley, Himachal Pra ...
... the sensitive ice mass of the glaciers. The mass balance study started by the initiative of former ICSI, presently known as Commission on Cryospheric Sciences, in 2002 at Chhota Shigri (benchmark) Glacier (32o11’ - 32o17’ N and 77o30’ - 77o32’ E), located in the Lahaul and Spiti valley, Himachal Pra ...
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... In addition to the NPA and MILF, the Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) must also contend with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and so-called “Lawless Elements”. The ASG is a high-profile Philippine terrorist organization with suspected links to al-Qaeda that mostly operates on Basilan Island and in th ...
... In addition to the NPA and MILF, the Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) must also contend with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and so-called “Lawless Elements”. The ASG is a high-profile Philippine terrorist organization with suspected links to al-Qaeda that mostly operates on Basilan Island and in th ...
State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets 2007
... The flexibility of the voluntary markets is both a source of strength and a weakness. One of the reasons the market has very low transaction costs is that it does not require proof of quality in the same way as the regulated markets. For instance, in the OTC markets there are no widely accepted stan ...
... The flexibility of the voluntary markets is both a source of strength and a weakness. One of the reasons the market has very low transaction costs is that it does not require proof of quality in the same way as the regulated markets. For instance, in the OTC markets there are no widely accepted stan ...
Behavioural Adaptation of Skiers and Snowboarders in
... sustainability of the global tourism industry in the 21st century’ (UNWTO‐UNEP‐ WMO, 2008). As a result, climate change is one of the most widely discussed environmental and sustainable development topics today. The winter tourism industry has been repeatedly identified as being vulnerable to clim ...
... sustainability of the global tourism industry in the 21st century’ (UNWTO‐UNEP‐ WMO, 2008). As a result, climate change is one of the most widely discussed environmental and sustainable development topics today. The winter tourism industry has been repeatedly identified as being vulnerable to clim ...
variations of snow depth and duration in the swiss alps over the last
... by Beniston et al. (1994), who noted that strong positive NAO indices can result from either a deepening of the Icelandic Low or a strengthening of the Azores High; the fact that the index can comprise both subpolar and subtropical pressure fluctuations explains why the correlation between the Züri ...
... by Beniston et al. (1994), who noted that strong positive NAO indices can result from either a deepening of the Icelandic Low or a strengthening of the Azores High; the fact that the index can comprise both subpolar and subtropical pressure fluctuations explains why the correlation between the Züri ...
National Strategy and Action Plan for the Role of Australia`s Botanic
... Climate change is a major new challenge for botanic gardens, as it is for many other communities and institutions around Australia. It will have major impacts on our species, natural ecosystems and landscapes. Montane rainforests, alpine regions, wet tropics, coastal and freshwater wetlands, heathla ...
... Climate change is a major new challenge for botanic gardens, as it is for many other communities and institutions around Australia. It will have major impacts on our species, natural ecosystems and landscapes. Montane rainforests, alpine regions, wet tropics, coastal and freshwater wetlands, heathla ...
Religious engagement in the interface between ethics, policy and
... I would like to express much gratitude to my supervisor, Professor Klaus Bosselmann, who has allowed me to work at my own speed and under my own steam throughout the entire doctoral process, but has always been readily available whenever I required help or a general catch-up. I would also like to ex ...
... I would like to express much gratitude to my supervisor, Professor Klaus Bosselmann, who has allowed me to work at my own speed and under my own steam throughout the entire doctoral process, but has always been readily available whenever I required help or a general catch-up. I would also like to ex ...
- UNDP Climate Change Adaptation
... Droughts: According to the government of Uganda’s 2007 National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA), drought is the most prominent effect of climate change in Uganda. The NAPA suggests that the frequency of drought is on the increase with seven serious droughts experienced between 1991 and 2000 ( ...
... Droughts: According to the government of Uganda’s 2007 National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA), drought is the most prominent effect of climate change in Uganda. The NAPA suggests that the frequency of drought is on the increase with seven serious droughts experienced between 1991 and 2000 ( ...
managing risks and increasing resilience
... population growth, and other changes (eg changes to make-up of London’s population and land cover) will increase the risk of severe impacts. • London has already experienced some changes to its climate and we should expect warmer wetter winters and hotter, drier summers in the future. Extreme weathe ...
... population growth, and other changes (eg changes to make-up of London’s population and land cover) will increase the risk of severe impacts. • London has already experienced some changes to its climate and we should expect warmer wetter winters and hotter, drier summers in the future. Extreme weathe ...
National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem
... agriculture which characterize the region are special. It is now widely recognized that the rich and diverse Himalayan ecosystem is fragile. Un-sustainable changes in the ecosystem should be carefully avoided. The perennial rivers of north India depend heavily upon the sustainability of glaciers and ...
... agriculture which characterize the region are special. It is now widely recognized that the rich and diverse Himalayan ecosystem is fragile. Un-sustainable changes in the ecosystem should be carefully avoided. The perennial rivers of north India depend heavily upon the sustainability of glaciers and ...
Canada`s Sixth National Report on Climate Change 2014
... and, as an arctic nation, is particularly affected by its impacts. To respond to this global challenge, Canada is implementing a comprehensive climate change plan, both domestically and internationally. This plan is underpinned by a strong scientific foundation and includes action on, and investment ...
... and, as an arctic nation, is particularly affected by its impacts. To respond to this global challenge, Canada is implementing a comprehensive climate change plan, both domestically and internationally. This plan is underpinned by a strong scientific foundation and includes action on, and investment ...