Draft Resolution X
... WELCOMING the fact that the 9th Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Decision IX/16 invited the Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention, at its 10th meeting, to consider appropriate action in relation to wetlands, water, biodiversity and ...
... WELCOMING the fact that the 9th Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Decision IX/16 invited the Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention, at its 10th meeting, to consider appropriate action in relation to wetlands, water, biodiversity and ...
Referencing Guides: Harvard
... One author (Author, Year) Example: Dramatic weather events in the 1980s led to global warming becoming a major political topic (Paterson, 1996). Two authors (Author1 and Author2, Year) Example: Human activities have led to increased emissions of greenhouse gases which contributes to global warming ( ...
... One author (Author, Year) Example: Dramatic weather events in the 1980s led to global warming becoming a major political topic (Paterson, 1996). Two authors (Author1 and Author2, Year) Example: Human activities have led to increased emissions of greenhouse gases which contributes to global warming ( ...
AgriculturAl reseArch in 21st century: chAllenges fAcing the food
... the food security under the impacts of climate change. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 18: 801-818 During the recent decades, global climate change recognized as one of the most serious challenges facing the world – its people, the environment and its economies. Agriculture will face significant challenges in ...
... the food security under the impacts of climate change. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 18: 801-818 During the recent decades, global climate change recognized as one of the most serious challenges facing the world – its people, the environment and its economies. Agriculture will face significant challenges in ...
Molecular Evolution
... Number of dry days per year in Monteverde and departure of nearby sea surface temperature from long-term average. Note the long-term increase in the number of dry days and the peak in 1987, which is the year of the disappearance of the golden toad. Reproduced with permission from Nature . ...
... Number of dry days per year in Monteverde and departure of nearby sea surface temperature from long-term average. Note the long-term increase in the number of dry days and the peak in 1987, which is the year of the disappearance of the golden toad. Reproduced with permission from Nature . ...
Eyring_CCMValOverview_SPARCSSG_091028
... Ch.10: Detection and attribution of climate change: from global to regional Atmospheric and surface changes Ch.11: Near-term climate change: projections and predictability Climate change projections for the next few decades Predictability of decadal climate variations and change Regional clim ...
... Ch.10: Detection and attribution of climate change: from global to regional Atmospheric and surface changes Ch.11: Near-term climate change: projections and predictability Climate change projections for the next few decades Predictability of decadal climate variations and change Regional clim ...
Hurricane Sandy Follow-up Vulnerability Assessment
... • FHWA Goal: Mainstream consideration of climate change vulnerability and risk in transportation decision making • Hurricane Sandy project is informing our collective understanding on integrating climate resilience at multiple levels ...
... • FHWA Goal: Mainstream consideration of climate change vulnerability and risk in transportation decision making • Hurricane Sandy project is informing our collective understanding on integrating climate resilience at multiple levels ...
Global change: state of the science
... changes occurring to ozone and climate and the projections for future changes. We conclude with a discussion of the concerns about impacts of climate change and the ongoing policy considerations relating to these concerns. 2. Atmospheric gases: emissions and concentrations Without human intervention ...
... changes occurring to ozone and climate and the projections for future changes. We conclude with a discussion of the concerns about impacts of climate change and the ongoing policy considerations relating to these concerns. 2. Atmospheric gases: emissions and concentrations Without human intervention ...
Relative impacts of human- induced climate change and natural
... Spectral analysis of the sub-tropical percentage data (Fig. 4) indicates coherence with the 23±19-kyr oscillations (precession) just below the 80% con®dence interval. The effects of the seasonality and precipitation produced by the increased amplitude of the seasonal cycle of solar radiation appear ...
... Spectral analysis of the sub-tropical percentage data (Fig. 4) indicates coherence with the 23±19-kyr oscillations (precession) just below the 80% con®dence interval. The effects of the seasonality and precipitation produced by the increased amplitude of the seasonal cycle of solar radiation appear ...
Unlimited possibilities hidden in plain sight
... were not as secure as previously thought. With the help of a mathematical formula created by the team, the use of Ireland’s supercomputer ICHEC (Irish Centre for High End Computing) and funding from Science Foundation Ireland UCD broke a new codebreaking record. The serious side of this challenge is ...
... were not as secure as previously thought. With the help of a mathematical formula created by the team, the use of Ireland’s supercomputer ICHEC (Irish Centre for High End Computing) and funding from Science Foundation Ireland UCD broke a new codebreaking record. The serious side of this challenge is ...
- 1 - Transitioning to a low carbon transport system in developing
... MARKAL model. The ANSWER MARKAL model provides detailed technology and sector level energy and emission projections, which along with other drivers, are in turn inputted to the AIM SNAPSHOT model for a detailed sectoral energy, emission and factor analysis. The Energy SnapShot is a spreadsheet tool ...
... MARKAL model. The ANSWER MARKAL model provides detailed technology and sector level energy and emission projections, which along with other drivers, are in turn inputted to the AIM SNAPSHOT model for a detailed sectoral energy, emission and factor analysis. The Energy SnapShot is a spreadsheet tool ...
extremes
... informed policy responses to the threat of increased poverty vulnerability as well as better quantify potential damages associated with varying greenhouse targets, it is imperative to understand the linkages between developing country poverty and climate extremes. However, analyses combining both ri ...
... informed policy responses to the threat of increased poverty vulnerability as well as better quantify potential damages associated with varying greenhouse targets, it is imperative to understand the linkages between developing country poverty and climate extremes. However, analyses combining both ri ...
natural resource use and adaptation to climate
... HIGHLIGHTS Nigeria is a country at high risk concerning food security, poverty, energy production, and most importantly, unsatisfactory infrastructure and economic development (FGN, 2008). In the near future daytime temperatures (mean maximum temperature) are predicted to rise between 3–5°C in most ...
... HIGHLIGHTS Nigeria is a country at high risk concerning food security, poverty, energy production, and most importantly, unsatisfactory infrastructure and economic development (FGN, 2008). In the near future daytime temperatures (mean maximum temperature) are predicted to rise between 3–5°C in most ...
"Biological Impacts of Climate Change". In: Encyclopedia of Life
... the link between the habitat and population dynamics. Individuals poorly suited for their habitat may not obtain enough energy to maintain themselves in good condition and may forego reproduction completely or until conditions in the habitat improve. Climate can impact survival and reproduction for ...
... the link between the habitat and population dynamics. Individuals poorly suited for their habitat may not obtain enough energy to maintain themselves in good condition and may forego reproduction completely or until conditions in the habitat improve. Climate can impact survival and reproduction for ...
Aalborg Universitet Rasmussen, Torben Valdbjørn
... solar radiation and soil moisture. The parameters must also include mean monthly and seasonal values as well as the frequency and extent of maximum and minimum extremes. It is important to set up a probabilistic model of the impact of climate change on the built environment. Many of these data can b ...
... solar radiation and soil moisture. The parameters must also include mean monthly and seasonal values as well as the frequency and extent of maximum and minimum extremes. It is important to set up a probabilistic model of the impact of climate change on the built environment. Many of these data can b ...
IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE)
... growth in the atmosphere. In the projection of climate, the emission levels are taken into account in the physical of atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and land surfaces known as GCM. The Special Report on Emission Scenarios (SRES) produced by IPCC (2013) classified the emission scenarios into four gro ...
... growth in the atmosphere. In the projection of climate, the emission levels are taken into account in the physical of atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and land surfaces known as GCM. The Special Report on Emission Scenarios (SRES) produced by IPCC (2013) classified the emission scenarios into four gro ...
Assessing the Crop Growing Period According to the Climate Change
... Long-lasting climatic changes are likely to cause geographical shifts of the main plant species and even of the ecosystems [6]. In the Mediterranean region, an increase of 2˚C in mean air temperatures in the second half of this century is expected [7] [8]. A decrease in precipitations and more frequ ...
... Long-lasting climatic changes are likely to cause geographical shifts of the main plant species and even of the ecosystems [6]. In the Mediterranean region, an increase of 2˚C in mean air temperatures in the second half of this century is expected [7] [8]. A decrease in precipitations and more frequ ...
1 Climate Change Discourse, Rights, and the Poor: Scientific
... Changes in the climate are already leading to radical changes in ecosystems, agriculture, sea level rise, ocean acidity, food production, access to fresh water, rainfall, etc. The human consequences of climate change impact will be enormous and we already have serious human impact today.1 As Lester ...
... Changes in the climate are already leading to radical changes in ecosystems, agriculture, sea level rise, ocean acidity, food production, access to fresh water, rainfall, etc. The human consequences of climate change impact will be enormous and we already have serious human impact today.1 As Lester ...
NEEC Retina Symposium - Physicians for Social Responsibility
... Exhibitors will not be present. Disclosure: Disclosure information from faculty and all other persons in control of content will be provided to participants prior to the beginning of the educational activity. Target Audience: This activity is designed for healthcare professionals including physician ...
... Exhibitors will not be present. Disclosure: Disclosure information from faculty and all other persons in control of content will be provided to participants prior to the beginning of the educational activity. Target Audience: This activity is designed for healthcare professionals including physician ...
BNF sustainability.
... shifting current western diets to a variety of more sustainable patterns. ...
... shifting current western diets to a variety of more sustainable patterns. ...
Tenaghi Philippon (Greece) Revisited: Drilling a Continuous Lower
... With the dramatically increasing manifestation of anthropogenic forcing on the Earth's climate, understanding the mechanisms and effects of abrupt climate change is crucial to extend the lead time for mitigation and adaptation. In this context, the climate variability during the Quaternary represent ...
... With the dramatically increasing manifestation of anthropogenic forcing on the Earth's climate, understanding the mechanisms and effects of abrupt climate change is crucial to extend the lead time for mitigation and adaptation. In this context, the climate variability during the Quaternary represent ...