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Global Public Goods
... in terms of providing finance for a global fund such as the Green Climate Fund).5 It would essentially be a global partnership for doing together what needs to be done in order to foster inclusive and sustainable growth and development. For each agreed-upon cooperation initiative one could identify ...
... in terms of providing finance for a global fund such as the Green Climate Fund).5 It would essentially be a global partnership for doing together what needs to be done in order to foster inclusive and sustainable growth and development. For each agreed-upon cooperation initiative one could identify ...
Climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion Early effects on
... The World Health Organization was established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations serving as the directing and coordinating authority for international health matters and public health. One of WHO’s constitutional functions is to provide objective and reliable information and advi ...
... The World Health Organization was established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations serving as the directing and coordinating authority for international health matters and public health. One of WHO’s constitutional functions is to provide objective and reliable information and advi ...
Briefing report
... in this statement. Changes projected by climate models are likely to result in significant impacts on the UK. And, because of the inertia of the climate system, current global emissions, and those over the past few decades, have already committed us to future climate change which cannot now, in any ...
... in this statement. Changes projected by climate models are likely to result in significant impacts on the UK. And, because of the inertia of the climate system, current global emissions, and those over the past few decades, have already committed us to future climate change which cannot now, in any ...
Impacts of Climate Related Geo-engineering on Biological Diversity
... sea-level rise, ocean acidification and the frequency and magnitude of extreme events. Future climatic perturbations could be abrupt or irreversible, and potentially extend over millennial time scales; they will inevitably have major consequences for natural and human systems, severely affecting bio ...
... sea-level rise, ocean acidification and the frequency and magnitude of extreme events. Future climatic perturbations could be abrupt or irreversible, and potentially extend over millennial time scales; they will inevitably have major consequences for natural and human systems, severely affecting bio ...
Forest, mitigation and adaptation: Exploring evidence, synergies
... Synergies are important in the linkages between forest ecosystems and water cycles: The link between forest ecosystems and provision and regulation of water is one the key areas where synergies between mitigation and adaptation are visible, are felt by people, and should be pursued more actively. Pa ...
... Synergies are important in the linkages between forest ecosystems and water cycles: The link between forest ecosystems and provision and regulation of water is one the key areas where synergies between mitigation and adaptation are visible, are felt by people, and should be pursued more actively. Pa ...
Cities and Climate Change: An Urgent Agenda
... requirements as well as to access low-carbon technology that will allow them to grow without drastically increasing carbon emissions. Current financing for adaptation and mitigation is less than 5 percent of what will be needed annually by 2030. But innovations in financing should help fill the gap. ...
... requirements as well as to access low-carbon technology that will allow them to grow without drastically increasing carbon emissions. Current financing for adaptation and mitigation is less than 5 percent of what will be needed annually by 2030. But innovations in financing should help fill the gap. ...
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... Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) global three-dimensional radiative transfer model (RTM). The RTM is a component of the new global atmosphere (AM2) and land surface model (LM2) developed at the GFDL for climate research [GFDL Global Atmospheric Model Development Team, 2004]. The RTM perf ...
... Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) global three-dimensional radiative transfer model (RTM). The RTM is a component of the new global atmosphere (AM2) and land surface model (LM2) developed at the GFDL for climate research [GFDL Global Atmospheric Model Development Team, 2004]. The RTM perf ...
Climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation in
... Climate change: A change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer (IPCC, 2007). ...
... Climate change: A change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer (IPCC, 2007). ...
Complete Higher Tier Q Booklet File
... In the past, climate change has led to the disappearance of many animal and plant species. Outline why periods of climate change in the past have led to these extinctions. (3) For a named developing country, explain how climate change might affect its economy. (6) Explain how the future climate of t ...
... In the past, climate change has led to the disappearance of many animal and plant species. Outline why periods of climate change in the past have led to these extinctions. (3) For a named developing country, explain how climate change might affect its economy. (6) Explain how the future climate of t ...
Integrated Risk and Uncertainty Assessment of Climate Change
... Decision makers in developing countries often face a particular set of challenges associated with implementing mitigation policies under risk and uncertainty (medium confidence). Managing uncertainty and risk in the context of climate policy is of particular importance to developing countries tha ...
... Decision makers in developing countries often face a particular set of challenges associated with implementing mitigation policies under risk and uncertainty (medium confidence). Managing uncertainty and risk in the context of climate policy is of particular importance to developing countries tha ...
Case Study: Climate Change Resilience of Melbourne
... climate change. Both strategic documents serve as models that other local councils in Australia could replicate in their climate change planning. A number of collaborations, between councils and external stakeholders have involved a number of research and community projects for climate change planni ...
... climate change. Both strategic documents serve as models that other local councils in Australia could replicate in their climate change planning. A number of collaborations, between councils and external stakeholders have involved a number of research and community projects for climate change planni ...
Effects of Global Climate Change at the Virginia Coast Reserve
... Figure 5. Conceptual model of potential global climate change effects on breeding barrier island birds at the Virginia Coast Reserve Figure 6. Integrated conceptual ecological model of potential effects of global climate change at the Virginia Coast Reserve Figure 7. Conceptual model of potential gl ...
... Figure 5. Conceptual model of potential global climate change effects on breeding barrier island birds at the Virginia Coast Reserve Figure 6. Integrated conceptual ecological model of potential effects of global climate change at the Virginia Coast Reserve Figure 7. Conceptual model of potential gl ...
Global Warming and the Government: How
... “Global warming has been called the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.” 1 Most of the warming that has occurred over the past century has been due to the emission of greenhouse gas concentrations, specifically carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide levels have risen from 316 parts per millio ...
... “Global warming has been called the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.” 1 Most of the warming that has occurred over the past century has been due to the emission of greenhouse gas concentrations, specifically carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide levels have risen from 316 parts per millio ...
FOREWORD Mongolia`s harsh climatic conditions create one of the
... barriers to its economic development, and the anticipated climate change will limit it even further. Therefore, Mongolia has consistently demonstrated its strong support of international initiatives in protection of global climate. Mongolia was one of over 150 countries to sign the United Nations Fr ...
... barriers to its economic development, and the anticipated climate change will limit it even further. Therefore, Mongolia has consistently demonstrated its strong support of international initiatives in protection of global climate. Mongolia was one of over 150 countries to sign the United Nations Fr ...
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: Engaging
... There is growing evidence that human activities resulting in emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) contribute to global climate change. Research also shows that many natural systems are already being affected by regional changes in the climate.1 It is increasingly recognised that proactive responses t ...
... There is growing evidence that human activities resulting in emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) contribute to global climate change. Research also shows that many natural systems are already being affected by regional changes in the climate.1 It is increasingly recognised that proactive responses t ...
POTENTIAL MARKET BARRIERS FOR VOLUNTARY CLIMATE CHANGE
... The challenge of the twenty first century is to enable economic growth and increase both the environmental quality and social inclusiveness, while mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable ...
... The challenge of the twenty first century is to enable economic growth and increase both the environmental quality and social inclusiveness, while mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable ...
The Political Impact of Global Warming on Developing Countries
... issues. Besides nuclear war, no other environmental problem has the potential scope for such widespread impact in the same way that global warming does (Gleick 1989; Pirages 1997). For that reason, this environmental threat is beginning to emerge as an international security issue. Adaption to globa ...
... issues. Besides nuclear war, no other environmental problem has the potential scope for such widespread impact in the same way that global warming does (Gleick 1989; Pirages 1997). For that reason, this environmental threat is beginning to emerge as an international security issue. Adaption to globa ...
Current and future vulnerabilities to climate change in Ireland Report Series No. 29
... reproduced without further permission, provided the source is acknowledged. The EPA Climate Change Research Programme addresses the need for research in Ireland to inform policymakers and other stakeholders on a range of questions in relation to environmental protection. These reports are intended a ...
... reproduced without further permission, provided the source is acknowledged. The EPA Climate Change Research Programme addresses the need for research in Ireland to inform policymakers and other stakeholders on a range of questions in relation to environmental protection. These reports are intended a ...
Special Interests and the Media
... so it is not surprising that Americans remain skeptical of the IPCC consensus, with only 52 percent reporting in 2010 that “most scientists believe that global warming is occurring” (Saad 2013). The US Senate did not ratify the Kyoto Protocol or the Waxman-Markey Bill, and the US performs poorly amo ...
... so it is not surprising that Americans remain skeptical of the IPCC consensus, with only 52 percent reporting in 2010 that “most scientists believe that global warming is occurring” (Saad 2013). The US Senate did not ratify the Kyoto Protocol or the Waxman-Markey Bill, and the US performs poorly amo ...
Climate Change Adaptation and Development
... change that are already evident in some regions. However, this course of action has not always been considered relevant within science and policy (Schipper, 2006a; Klein, 2003). Adaptation responds directly to the impacts of the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in both precautionary and ...
... change that are already evident in some regions. However, this course of action has not always been considered relevant within science and policy (Schipper, 2006a; Klein, 2003). Adaptation responds directly to the impacts of the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in both precautionary and ...
Strategy and Action Plan - Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism
... 5.3 Strategic element 3: Promote actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through fossil fuel reduction and conservation, and switching to renewable and cleaner energy sources ..................... 12 5.4 Strategic element 4: Promote actions to reduce the vulnerability of natural and human systems ...
... 5.3 Strategic element 3: Promote actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through fossil fuel reduction and conservation, and switching to renewable and cleaner energy sources ..................... 12 5.4 Strategic element 4: Promote actions to reduce the vulnerability of natural and human systems ...
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty (currently the only international climate policy venue with broad legitimacy, due in part to its virtually universal membership) negotiated at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), informally known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992. The objective of the treaty is to ""stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system"".The treaty itself set no binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries and contains no enforcement mechanisms. In that sense, the treaty is considered legally non-binding. Instead, the treaty provides a framework for negotiating specific international treaties (called ""protocols"") that may set binding limits on greenhouse gases.The UNFCCC was adopted on 9 May 1992, and opened for signature on 4 June 1992, after an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee produced the text of the Framework Convention as a report following its meeting in New York from 30 April to 9 May 1992. It entered into force on 21 March 1994. As of March 2014, UNFCCC has 196 parties.The parties to the convention have met annually from 1995 in Conferences of the Parties (COP) to assess progress in dealing with climate change. In 1997, the Kyoto Protocol was concluded and established legally binding obligations for developed countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The 2010 Cancún agreements state that future global warming should be limited to below 2.0 °C (3.6 °F) relative to the pre-industrial level. The 20th COP took place in Peru in 2014.One of the first tasks set by the UNFCCC was for signatory nations to establish national greenhouse gas inventories of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals, which were used to create the 1990 benchmark levels for accession of Annex I countries to the Kyoto Protocol and for the commitment of those countries to GHG reductions. Updated inventories must be regularly submitted by Annex I countries.The UNFCCC is also the name of the United Nations Secretariat charged with supporting the operation of the Convention, with offices in Haus Carstanjen, and UN Campus [known as: Langer Eugen] Bonn, Germany. From 2006 to 2010 the head of the secretariat was Yvo de Boer. On 17 May 2010, Christiana Figueres from Costa Rica succeeded de Boer. The Secretariat, augmented through the parallel efforts of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), aims to gain consensus through meetings and the discussion of various strategies.