Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System
... Many other analyses and studies already exist based on a variety of methodologies and covering different scopes (by sector, region, or country; at the European or global level, etc.). Besides a thorough literature review, the study builds extensively on thematic workshops and intensive discussions w ...
... Many other analyses and studies already exist based on a variety of methodologies and covering different scopes (by sector, region, or country; at the European or global level, etc.). Besides a thorough literature review, the study builds extensively on thematic workshops and intensive discussions w ...
Global Climate Change - kelleymarine
... 15ºC in 100-1000 years = 1.5º- 15ºC per Century Current warming is at about 0.5ºC over the last century The IPCC Third Assessment Report (2001) estimate for the Climate Sensitivity is 1.5 to 4.5 °C; and the average surface temperature is projected to increase by 1.4 to 5.8 Celsius degrees over the ...
... 15ºC in 100-1000 years = 1.5º- 15ºC per Century Current warming is at about 0.5ºC over the last century The IPCC Third Assessment Report (2001) estimate for the Climate Sensitivity is 1.5 to 4.5 °C; and the average surface temperature is projected to increase by 1.4 to 5.8 Celsius degrees over the ...
Biodiversity
... considerable direct and indirect value – and markets often fail to fully capture that value – additional pro-biodiversity policies are needed, for which governments have the necessary tools at their disposal. The number and extent of protected areas have been increasing rapidly worldwide in recent d ...
... considerable direct and indirect value – and markets often fail to fully capture that value – additional pro-biodiversity policies are needed, for which governments have the necessary tools at their disposal. The number and extent of protected areas have been increasing rapidly worldwide in recent d ...
Assessing the Determinants Facilitating Local Vulnerabilities and
... outcome of climate-related risks at the local level. In the high mountains of the western Himalayas for example, climate change is tangibly influencing precipitation patterns, glacial movement and the occurrence of extreme weather events. Rather than work in isolation, these adverse effects exacerba ...
... outcome of climate-related risks at the local level. In the high mountains of the western Himalayas for example, climate change is tangibly influencing precipitation patterns, glacial movement and the occurrence of extreme weather events. Rather than work in isolation, these adverse effects exacerba ...
Hydrological controls on the tropospheric ozone greenhouse gas
... Tropospheric ozone (O3) has increased substantially since the preindustrial era due to anthropogenic emissions (Lamarque et al., 2010). In contrast to long-lived greenhouse gases (GHG) such as carbon dioxide, the lifetime of tropospheric O3 ranges from hours to weeks leading to a significantly more ...
... Tropospheric ozone (O3) has increased substantially since the preindustrial era due to anthropogenic emissions (Lamarque et al., 2010). In contrast to long-lived greenhouse gases (GHG) such as carbon dioxide, the lifetime of tropospheric O3 ranges from hours to weeks leading to a significantly more ...
111128 OMPO cover.psd - Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization
... with specific knowledge of the various transportation assets that include Oahu’s highways, harbors, and airports. These planning and engineering resources represented the following agencies: Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism‐Office of Planning Hawaii Department ...
... with specific knowledge of the various transportation assets that include Oahu’s highways, harbors, and airports. These planning and engineering resources represented the following agencies: Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism‐Office of Planning Hawaii Department ...
Capacity Building Approach (Draft Version)
... International exchange and dialogue through articles and conference participation Project Awarded with Global recognition at Solution Search Article on adaptation financing included in online libraries Article on climate change impact chains in the water sector submitted to journals ...
... International exchange and dialogue through articles and conference participation Project Awarded with Global recognition at Solution Search Article on adaptation financing included in online libraries Article on climate change impact chains in the water sector submitted to journals ...
Synthesis Report on Ten ASEAN Countries Disaster Risks
... the most populous areas are subjected to periodic and extensive hazards such as flood, tsunami, and cyclone. Moreover, the unique geographic and climatic conditions make ASEAN one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to disasters caused by natural hazards as well as climate change impact. Almost e ...
... the most populous areas are subjected to periodic and extensive hazards such as flood, tsunami, and cyclone. Moreover, the unique geographic and climatic conditions make ASEAN one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to disasters caused by natural hazards as well as climate change impact. Almost e ...
Report of the Conference of the Parties on its twenty
... including the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in the light of different national circumstances, Recognizing the need for an effective and progressive response to the urgent threat of climate change on the basis of the best available sci ...
... including the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in the light of different national circumstances, Recognizing the need for an effective and progressive response to the urgent threat of climate change on the basis of the best available sci ...
7: The economics of London`s environment
... value as income per head rises.2 In recent times, exploration of the concept of natural capital has been undertaken by the Natural Capital Committee, with three reports on the ‘State of Natural Capital’ produced. These reports refined the concept of natural capital and explored valuation methods whi ...
... value as income per head rises.2 In recent times, exploration of the concept of natural capital has been undertaken by the Natural Capital Committee, with three reports on the ‘State of Natural Capital’ produced. These reports refined the concept of natural capital and explored valuation methods whi ...
Enhancing endorsement of scientific inquiry increases support for
... whether science makes our way of life change too fast). We would expect such attitudes to covary to some extent with endorsement of scientific inquiry. In particular, the degree to which one thinks science improves the world should be linked to one’s attitudes towards basing decisions on scientific ...
... whether science makes our way of life change too fast). We would expect such attitudes to covary to some extent with endorsement of scientific inquiry. In particular, the degree to which one thinks science improves the world should be linked to one’s attitudes towards basing decisions on scientific ...
Best practices and available tools for the use of indigenous
... adaptation to climate change (NWP), the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), at its thirty-eighth session, requested the secretariat to prepare a technical paper before SBSTA 39 on best practices and available tools for the use of indigenous and traditional knowledge and ...
... adaptation to climate change (NWP), the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), at its thirty-eighth session, requested the secretariat to prepare a technical paper before SBSTA 39 on best practices and available tools for the use of indigenous and traditional knowledge and ...
Climate Change and Variability in California - NCEAS
... snapshot of California and to consider the potential impacts of climate change and variability for the state. When we set forth on this project, I assumed that there was a basic state document that summarized the state’s economy, its major sectors, and its basic features. Perhaps it exists, but it h ...
... snapshot of California and to consider the potential impacts of climate change and variability for the state. When we set forth on this project, I assumed that there was a basic state document that summarized the state’s economy, its major sectors, and its basic features. Perhaps it exists, but it h ...
A demographic approach to study effects of climate change in desert
... growth rates, were more likely to die during a later one. Likewise, a regional study showed L. tridentata to have much higher survival at most locations than smaller drought-deciduous species and provided evidence for cumulative effects of multiple drought years [48]. Recruitment in desert perennial ...
... growth rates, were more likely to die during a later one. Likewise, a regional study showed L. tridentata to have much higher survival at most locations than smaller drought-deciduous species and provided evidence for cumulative effects of multiple drought years [48]. Recruitment in desert perennial ...
International Polar Year Canadian Science Report: Highlights
... The Canadian Polar Commission is pleased to have been a major proponent of International Polar Year 2007-2008 (IPY), and I would like to acknowledge my predecessors at the Commission for their contributions to Canada’s resounding IPY success. International Polar Year 2007-2008 represents the pinnacl ...
... The Canadian Polar Commission is pleased to have been a major proponent of International Polar Year 2007-2008 (IPY), and I would like to acknowledge my predecessors at the Commission for their contributions to Canada’s resounding IPY success. International Polar Year 2007-2008 represents the pinnacl ...
CSIRO_PHILCCAP_Report_FNL
... The Philippines is highly vulnerable to current climate risks and future climate change. On average, twenty tropical cyclones enter the Philippine area of responsibility each year, with eight or nine crossing at least part of the country. The country is also periodically affected by the El Niño-Sout ...
... The Philippines is highly vulnerable to current climate risks and future climate change. On average, twenty tropical cyclones enter the Philippine area of responsibility each year, with eight or nine crossing at least part of the country. The country is also periodically affected by the El Niño-Sout ...
methods of modelling the future shift of the so called
... All three methods were applied on the REMO ENSEMBLES RT3 climate model (ENSEMBLES, 2012) which contains data of a 25-km horizontal grid cell resolution of Europe (170×190 points). The reference period was 1961-1990 and the forecasted periods were between 2011-2040 and 2041-2070 according to the A1B ...
... All three methods were applied on the REMO ENSEMBLES RT3 climate model (ENSEMBLES, 2012) which contains data of a 25-km horizontal grid cell resolution of Europe (170×190 points). The reference period was 1961-1990 and the forecasted periods were between 2011-2040 and 2041-2070 according to the A1B ...
Climate System Response to Stratospheric Ozone Depletion and
... GHG forcing, which is significant globally. As will become clear in the discussion that follows, although the ozone hole itself is geographically localized its associated climate impacts are not, because they extend over the entire SH. Stratospheric ozone and GHG forcings also have very different ti ...
... GHG forcing, which is significant globally. As will become clear in the discussion that follows, although the ozone hole itself is geographically localized its associated climate impacts are not, because they extend over the entire SH. Stratospheric ozone and GHG forcings also have very different ti ...
Young Voices in Research for Health 2008: Climate
... For the third time, the Global Forum and The Lancet have jointly invited young professionals (under 30) working on or interested in the broad spectrum of research for health to participate in the Young Voices essay competition. This year, young professionals were asked to share their concerns about ...
... For the third time, the Global Forum and The Lancet have jointly invited young professionals (under 30) working on or interested in the broad spectrum of research for health to participate in the Young Voices essay competition. This year, young professionals were asked to share their concerns about ...
The Canadian Government`s Global Push to Sell the Tar Sands.
... pollution. From 2005 to 2020, the tar sands are projected to grow nearly four times more than Canada’s industrial emissions as a whole9,10. Based on extraction and upgrading, tar sands pollute between 3.2-4.5 times more per barrel than conventional oils produced in Canada or the United States11. The ...
... pollution. From 2005 to 2020, the tar sands are projected to grow nearly four times more than Canada’s industrial emissions as a whole9,10. Based on extraction and upgrading, tar sands pollute between 3.2-4.5 times more per barrel than conventional oils produced in Canada or the United States11. The ...
High latitude terrestrial ecosystems are considered key components in the... carbon (C) cycle and hold large reservoirs of soil organic... Abstract
... used in the studies of Schuur et al. (2008) and Tarnocai and Broll (2008) include alpine and tundra ecosystems (~8.8 * 106 km2 in global estimates), as well as regions of boreal forest in North America and Siberia (boreal forest cover ~12 * 106 km2 in global estimates). Northern soils in a changing ...
... used in the studies of Schuur et al. (2008) and Tarnocai and Broll (2008) include alpine and tundra ecosystems (~8.8 * 106 km2 in global estimates), as well as regions of boreal forest in North America and Siberia (boreal forest cover ~12 * 106 km2 in global estimates). Northern soils in a changing ...
Assessing Climate Change Impacts, Sea Level Rise and Storm
... additional investment will be required by 2030. And because flood exposure will increase regardless of the protection level, the consequence of protection failure will increase with sea level rise. Faultless maintenance will, therefore, become even more crucial than today. Copenhagen‟s high protecti ...
... additional investment will be required by 2030. And because flood exposure will increase regardless of the protection level, the consequence of protection failure will increase with sea level rise. Faultless maintenance will, therefore, become even more crucial than today. Copenhagen‟s high protecti ...
Paris Agreement
... In pursuit of the objective of the Convention, and being guided by its principles, including the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in the light of different national circumstances, Recognizing the need for an effective and progressive res ...
... In pursuit of the objective of the Convention, and being guided by its principles, including the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in the light of different national circumstances, Recognizing the need for an effective and progressive res ...