Climate change, migration and critical
... It is increasingly feared that anthropogenic climate change may lead to widespread population displacements and distress migration on scales not previously seen (UNHCR, 2009a). Predictions from reputable commentators have suggested that hundreds of millions of people may become “environmental refuge ...
... It is increasingly feared that anthropogenic climate change may lead to widespread population displacements and distress migration on scales not previously seen (UNHCR, 2009a). Predictions from reputable commentators have suggested that hundreds of millions of people may become “environmental refuge ...
1a. global climate change and coral reefs: rising temperatures
... Sadly, coral reefs are among the first major marine ecosystems in the world to be seriously damaged by global climate change. The most recent (4th) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment states “Corals are vulnerable to thermal stress and have low adaptive capacity. Increases in ...
... Sadly, coral reefs are among the first major marine ecosystems in the world to be seriously damaged by global climate change. The most recent (4th) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment states “Corals are vulnerable to thermal stress and have low adaptive capacity. Increases in ...
Strategy Guide on Climate Change: Implications and Strategies for the Community Sector
... Irish Traveller Movement Environmental and Sustainable Policy ...
... Irish Traveller Movement Environmental and Sustainable Policy ...
green growth development based on low carbon city in jakarta
... • 40% of land area in northern Jakarta is below sea level • Crossed by 13 rivers from the upstream region of Jakarta (Jabodetabek). • Total population 9.6 mill (BPS 2010) • Day time population 10.8 mill including commuters from surounding area • Population Density : 13.000 to 15.000 per km2 in c ...
... • 40% of land area in northern Jakarta is below sea level • Crossed by 13 rivers from the upstream region of Jakarta (Jabodetabek). • Total population 9.6 mill (BPS 2010) • Day time population 10.8 mill including commuters from surounding area • Population Density : 13.000 to 15.000 per km2 in c ...
Summary for Policymakers - Sustainable Energy for All
... The Working Group III Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation (SRREN) presents an assessment of the literature on the scientific, technological, environmental, economic and social aspects of the contribution of six renewable energy (RE) sources to the mitigation of c ...
... The Working Group III Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation (SRREN) presents an assessment of the literature on the scientific, technological, environmental, economic and social aspects of the contribution of six renewable energy (RE) sources to the mitigation of c ...
Media Backgrounder
... security, impede investment in clean energy sources and undermine efforts to deal with the threat of climate change. 25. We call on our Energy and Finance Ministers to report to us their implementation strategies and timeline for acting to meet this critical commitment at our next meeting.” While th ...
... security, impede investment in clean energy sources and undermine efforts to deal with the threat of climate change. 25. We call on our Energy and Finance Ministers to report to us their implementation strategies and timeline for acting to meet this critical commitment at our next meeting.” While th ...
Climate Change Fact Sheet Series
... years the Earth’s surface and lowest part of the atmosphere have warmed up on average by about 0.6oC. During this period, manmade emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide have increased, largely as a result of the burning of fossil fuels for energy and trans ...
... years the Earth’s surface and lowest part of the atmosphere have warmed up on average by about 0.6oC. During this period, manmade emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide have increased, largely as a result of the burning of fossil fuels for energy and trans ...
D3.3 Annex 1 review pest risk mapping best practice
... Although ISPM11 states that the endangered area should be based on where (a) ecological factors favour the establishment of the pest and (b) the presence of the pest will result in economically important loss, existing PRA schemes provide little or no guidance on how this should be done. This is pri ...
... Although ISPM11 states that the endangered area should be based on where (a) ecological factors favour the establishment of the pest and (b) the presence of the pest will result in economically important loss, existing PRA schemes provide little or no guidance on how this should be done. This is pri ...
Effect of Climate Change on Invasion Risk of Giant African Snail
... total of 19 bioclimatic layers were downloaded from Worldclim database version 1.4 [52] (http://www.worldclim.org/; Table 1). We used Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) data in its fifth Assessment Report (AR5) [53] for three different future climate scenarios. These were Representativ ...
... total of 19 bioclimatic layers were downloaded from Worldclim database version 1.4 [52] (http://www.worldclim.org/; Table 1). We used Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) data in its fifth Assessment Report (AR5) [53] for three different future climate scenarios. These were Representativ ...
The Infinity of Water: Climate Change Adaptation in the Arabian
... be destroyed not necessarily due to the predicted impacts of climate change but because they will soon be sucked dry. These challenges are born of not just environmental but also social, political, and economic conditions, such as high levels of per capita water consumption or increasing population, ...
... be destroyed not necessarily due to the predicted impacts of climate change but because they will soon be sucked dry. These challenges are born of not just environmental but also social, political, and economic conditions, such as high levels of per capita water consumption or increasing population, ...
Tuesday 1 December Wednesday 2 December
... (Grand Palais, Room 5) Opening by Gaël Giraud, Chief Economist, Executive Research Director at AFD ...
... (Grand Palais, Room 5) Opening by Gaël Giraud, Chief Economist, Executive Research Director at AFD ...
Impact of deep-ocean carbon sequestration on atmospheric CO2
... GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS, VOL. 30, NO. 5, 1237, doi:10.1029/2002GL016224, 2003 ...
... GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS, VOL. 30, NO. 5, 1237, doi:10.1029/2002GL016224, 2003 ...
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... and extreme events are expected to be much more critical to tree growth (Loustau et al. 2005). An increase in temperature alone would be beneficial for some populations, but an interaction with other climate- or site-related factors could alter the response (Keeling et al. 1996). Higher temperatures ...
... and extreme events are expected to be much more critical to tree growth (Loustau et al. 2005). An increase in temperature alone would be beneficial for some populations, but an interaction with other climate- or site-related factors could alter the response (Keeling et al. 1996). Higher temperatures ...
Strengthening Sovereignty
... change has a strategic dimension. The effects of climate change will be felt globally, across all elements of society—social, political, and economic—and will last indefinitely. In combination with resource scarcity and environmental degradation, climate change must be examined closely for its affec ...
... change has a strategic dimension. The effects of climate change will be felt globally, across all elements of society—social, political, and economic—and will last indefinitely. In combination with resource scarcity and environmental degradation, climate change must be examined closely for its affec ...
Weathercaster Views on Informal Climate Education: Similarities
... are universally agreed upon by all parties? (5) What do you see as your role as a weathercaster to educate your viewers about climate change? Weathercasters were recruited at a professional meeting of the American Meteorological Society (n = 48), and were given 20–30 minutes to write their answers s ...
... are universally agreed upon by all parties? (5) What do you see as your role as a weathercaster to educate your viewers about climate change? Weathercasters were recruited at a professional meeting of the American Meteorological Society (n = 48), and were given 20–30 minutes to write their answers s ...
Climate Change in the South Caucasus
... Unfortunately, the format did not allow the use of other Caucasian specialities, such as music, film, cuisine or toasts, it will be up to the reader to accompany his or her lecture with some of this. We do however want to make the point that also in the Caucasus, climate change is no more myth. Otto ...
... Unfortunately, the format did not allow the use of other Caucasian specialities, such as music, film, cuisine or toasts, it will be up to the reader to accompany his or her lecture with some of this. We do however want to make the point that also in the Caucasus, climate change is no more myth. Otto ...
GGRF Investment in Desert Lands
... Mojave, over 95% of the riparian forest has died because of an invasive plant species reaching deeper in the water table8. Water deficit in the Mojave will reach 57,200-79,600 feet by 20209. Land acquisition focusing on conservation of water is needed in the Mojave to protect what is left of the are ...
... Mojave, over 95% of the riparian forest has died because of an invasive plant species reaching deeper in the water table8. Water deficit in the Mojave will reach 57,200-79,600 feet by 20209. Land acquisition focusing on conservation of water is needed in the Mojave to protect what is left of the are ...
Implications of recent sea level rise science for low
... elevation datasets that quantify potential socioeconomic and ecological impacts of SLR, omission of hydrological connectivity may result in overestimations of possible impacts. Exclusion of tidal wetlands landward of specified shorelines also may generate impact estimates that are too high. Incorpor ...
... elevation datasets that quantify potential socioeconomic and ecological impacts of SLR, omission of hydrological connectivity may result in overestimations of possible impacts. Exclusion of tidal wetlands landward of specified shorelines also may generate impact estimates that are too high. Incorpor ...
Press release cscp
... and discuss possible actions. They will examine questions like these: what would the world be like in 40 years if biodiversity continued to diminish so rapidly or if it were eliminated altogether? How do we live and consume? How do we work and conduct business? Michael Kuhndt, Director of the CSCP, ...
... and discuss possible actions. They will examine questions like these: what would the world be like in 40 years if biodiversity continued to diminish so rapidly or if it were eliminated altogether? How do we live and consume? How do we work and conduct business? Michael Kuhndt, Director of the CSCP, ...
Impacts on Wetland Ecosystems
... Wetlands are the main interface for moving nutrients, pollutants, and sediments from land to water. Decreased overland flow as a result of drying or drought will decrease the inputs from uplands to wetlands, but will increase the retention of these substances in the wetlands. Fluctuating water level ...
... Wetlands are the main interface for moving nutrients, pollutants, and sediments from land to water. Decreased overland flow as a result of drying or drought will decrease the inputs from uplands to wetlands, but will increase the retention of these substances in the wetlands. Fluctuating water level ...
The cost of inaction: Recognising the value at risk
... point of view. The long time horizon, coupled with private-investor discount rates, can lead to a remarkable tolerance for systemic environmental risk. The value at risk assessed by this research should be considered the expected losses to global assets if emissions fail to be substantially reduced, ...
... point of view. The long time horizon, coupled with private-investor discount rates, can lead to a remarkable tolerance for systemic environmental risk. The value at risk assessed by this research should be considered the expected losses to global assets if emissions fail to be substantially reduced, ...
Are You suprised ?
... level research project was carried out, using a number of models for sectoral analysis. Yemen's natural systems and economy generally suffer from the mounting pressure of high population growth rate, limited natural resources and economic problems. All these contribute to make Yemen highly vulnerabl ...
... level research project was carried out, using a number of models for sectoral analysis. Yemen's natural systems and economy generally suffer from the mounting pressure of high population growth rate, limited natural resources and economic problems. All these contribute to make Yemen highly vulnerabl ...