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... The forestry sector, for example, employs approximately 2.5 million people and contributes about 6% to our national GDP. Our natural resources are, however, being depleted at an alarming rate, according to the 2006 Country Environmental Analysis, with fears that we could lose our natural forests in ...
... The forestry sector, for example, employs approximately 2.5 million people and contributes about 6% to our national GDP. Our natural resources are, however, being depleted at an alarming rate, according to the 2006 Country Environmental Analysis, with fears that we could lose our natural forests in ...
SEA LEVEL RISE IN THE CARIBBEAN
... The nations of CARICOM3 (the Caribbean Community) exemplify many of these characteristics, and even though they contribute less than 1% to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions4, these countries are expected to be among the earliest and most impacted by climate change in the coming decades. Caribbea ...
... The nations of CARICOM3 (the Caribbean Community) exemplify many of these characteristics, and even though they contribute less than 1% to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions4, these countries are expected to be among the earliest and most impacted by climate change in the coming decades. Caribbea ...
View/Open - Dora.dmu.ac.uk
... better global and local climate change policies with popular uptake of such policies. Such hopes have been dented in the intervening years and public interest in climate change has dwindled, at least as measured through trends for search terms on Google10. Studies of public opinion in a variety of c ...
... better global and local climate change policies with popular uptake of such policies. Such hopes have been dented in the intervening years and public interest in climate change has dwindled, at least as measured through trends for search terms on Google10. Studies of public opinion in a variety of c ...
Air pollution and associated human mortality: the role of air pollutant
... 2008; McConnell et al., 2007). The 1860 and 2000 anthropogenic and biomass burning emissions used are summarized in Table S1 of the Supplement. As described by Naik et al. (2013), all natural emissions except those that depend on the simulated meteorology (lightning NOx , dimethyl sulfide (DMS), sea ...
... 2008; McConnell et al., 2007). The 1860 and 2000 anthropogenic and biomass burning emissions used are summarized in Table S1 of the Supplement. As described by Naik et al. (2013), all natural emissions except those that depend on the simulated meteorology (lightning NOx , dimethyl sulfide (DMS), sea ...
Climate change profile - SPC Climate Change Projects
... Aid Delivery and Donor Support FSM currently relies on development partners to supplement its national budget. Alongside foreign earnings, development aid from foreign governments and international financial institutions plays a key role in the social and economic development of FSM. International a ...
... Aid Delivery and Donor Support FSM currently relies on development partners to supplement its national budget. Alongside foreign earnings, development aid from foreign governments and international financial institutions plays a key role in the social and economic development of FSM. International a ...
Communicating climate change: conduits, content
... ‘better’ climate change communication would increasingly and relatively straightforwardly lead to better global and local climate change policies with popular uptake of such policies. Such hopes have been dented in the intervening years and public interest in climate change has dwindled, at least as ...
... ‘better’ climate change communication would increasingly and relatively straightforwardly lead to better global and local climate change policies with popular uptake of such policies. Such hopes have been dented in the intervening years and public interest in climate change has dwindled, at least as ...
Adapting to Climate Change: A Business Approach
... businesses have climate impacts on their “radar screens.” Climate change is projected to result in a variety of physical effects, including sea level rise and changes in patterns of temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events (see text box on Projected Effects of Climate Change). These ef ...
... businesses have climate impacts on their “radar screens.” Climate change is projected to result in a variety of physical effects, including sea level rise and changes in patterns of temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events (see text box on Projected Effects of Climate Change). These ef ...
Coffee and Climate Change
... agricultural production map of Viet Nam; river flows in the South are expected to decline, groundwater is expected to drop up to 11 m compared to the current level, evapotranspiration, even in the Central Highlands is expected to increase and demand for irrigation in agriculture is calculated to be ...
... agricultural production map of Viet Nam; river flows in the South are expected to decline, groundwater is expected to drop up to 11 m compared to the current level, evapotranspiration, even in the Central Highlands is expected to increase and demand for irrigation in agriculture is calculated to be ...
Climate Change: ImplIcatIons and strategIes for the luxury fashIon
... efficiency and innovative approaches for raw material production. It outlines some of the key actions and solutions that are already available for businesses, including working with primary producers to develop agricultural systems that incorporate reduced emissions and dependency on water and that ...
... efficiency and innovative approaches for raw material production. It outlines some of the key actions and solutions that are already available for businesses, including working with primary producers to develop agricultural systems that incorporate reduced emissions and dependency on water and that ...
Human Development Report 2007/2008 Climate Change and
... most important agricultural areas, will pose serious threats to farmers as well as agricultural exports such as rice (of which Viet Nam is the second largest exporter in the world), and possibly to national food security. 16. Besides inundation, more frequent flooding, saline water intrusion, drough ...
... most important agricultural areas, will pose serious threats to farmers as well as agricultural exports such as rice (of which Viet Nam is the second largest exporter in the world), and possibly to national food security. 16. Besides inundation, more frequent flooding, saline water intrusion, drough ...
The Arab Spring and Climate Change
... cause for alarm. Taken together, however, the phenomena they describe weave a complex web of conditions and interactions that help us understand the larger context for the Arab Awakening. Indeed, as Johnstone and Mazo argued as early as April–May 2011, in an article written just at the outset of the ...
... cause for alarm. Taken together, however, the phenomena they describe weave a complex web of conditions and interactions that help us understand the larger context for the Arab Awakening. Indeed, as Johnstone and Mazo argued as early as April–May 2011, in an article written just at the outset of the ...
challenges and expectations in implementing reduce emissions
... dependent on successfully addressing a number of issues, in particular ensuring reduced deforestation and degradation activities will be compatible with future internationally recognized carbon trading systems. The full details of these rules will be determined through UNFCCC negotiations over the n ...
... dependent on successfully addressing a number of issues, in particular ensuring reduced deforestation and degradation activities will be compatible with future internationally recognized carbon trading systems. The full details of these rules will be determined through UNFCCC negotiations over the n ...
Towards transformational change: UNDP`s work in environment
... of UN programmes and initiatives that are actively promoting this “Delivering as One” approach, including Sustainable Energy for All, the UN-REDD Programme, the UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative, UN-Water and the MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F), among others. These initiatives work under the pri ...
... of UN programmes and initiatives that are actively promoting this “Delivering as One” approach, including Sustainable Energy for All, the UN-REDD Programme, the UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative, UN-Water and the MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F), among others. These initiatives work under the pri ...
Africa Talks Climate
... and will be among the most affected; yet, according to this research, they are poorly informed about the issue. Governments, NGOs and the media need access to information and knowledge on the issue that is credible and specific to their own contexts if they are to communicate and engage effectively ...
... and will be among the most affected; yet, according to this research, they are poorly informed about the issue. Governments, NGOs and the media need access to information and knowledge on the issue that is credible and specific to their own contexts if they are to communicate and engage effectively ...
Ireland’s Pathway to Kyoto Compliance Review of the National Climate Change
... their national emissions of greenhouse gases, we need to take stock of our progress and identify what more we need to do. Ireland’s emissions peaked in 2001. Since then, we have achieved a significant reduction, despite the continuation of steady economic growth. Structural changes in industry, agri ...
... their national emissions of greenhouse gases, we need to take stock of our progress and identify what more we need to do. Ireland’s emissions peaked in 2001. Since then, we have achieved a significant reduction, despite the continuation of steady economic growth. Structural changes in industry, agri ...
References and Index - UN
... Banks, N. (2008) ‘A tale of two wards: Political participation and the urban poor in Dhaka city’, Environment and Urbanization 20(2): 361–376 Barker T., I. Bashmakov, L. Bernstein, J. E. Bogner, P. R. Bosch, R. Dave, O. R. Davidson, B. S. Fisher, S. Gupta, K. Halsnæs, G. J. Heij, S. Kahn Ribeiro, S. ...
... Banks, N. (2008) ‘A tale of two wards: Political participation and the urban poor in Dhaka city’, Environment and Urbanization 20(2): 361–376 Barker T., I. Bashmakov, L. Bernstein, J. E. Bogner, P. R. Bosch, R. Dave, O. R. Davidson, B. S. Fisher, S. Gupta, K. Halsnæs, G. J. Heij, S. Kahn Ribeiro, S. ...
Low Emissions Diet
... relevant risks in an effort to avoid climate change tipping points, where a small change in human activity can lead to abrupt and significant changes in earth systems. Even in the absence of clear tipping points, climate feedback mechanisms create accelerating changes, which are potentially irrevers ...
... relevant risks in an effort to avoid climate change tipping points, where a small change in human activity can lead to abrupt and significant changes in earth systems. Even in the absence of clear tipping points, climate feedback mechanisms create accelerating changes, which are potentially irrevers ...
The dynamics of vulnerability: why adapting to climate variability climate change
... regrets in terms of addressing well-known vulnerabilities in our current climate, there is no guarantee that these decisions will be sufficient for reducing vulnerability or building resilience to climate change. It is possible of course that current adaptations may build future resilience, but we s ...
... regrets in terms of addressing well-known vulnerabilities in our current climate, there is no guarantee that these decisions will be sufficient for reducing vulnerability or building resilience to climate change. It is possible of course that current adaptations may build future resilience, but we s ...
AdApting to climAte chAnge: A Business ApproAch
... businesses have climate impacts on their “radar screens.” Climate change is projected to result in a variety of physical effects, including sea level rise and changes in patterns of temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events (see text box on Projected Effects of Climate Change). These ef ...
... businesses have climate impacts on their “radar screens.” Climate change is projected to result in a variety of physical effects, including sea level rise and changes in patterns of temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events (see text box on Projected Effects of Climate Change). These ef ...
Producing the Climate: States, Scientists, and the
... I argue that the climate emerged from a dynamic, interactive process between states and scientists. State agencies, especially elements of the US military, steered the production of climate knowledge in two key moments. In the 1950s, the geophysical sciences benefited from US government support, pro ...
... I argue that the climate emerged from a dynamic, interactive process between states and scientists. State agencies, especially elements of the US military, steered the production of climate knowledge in two key moments. In the 1950s, the geophysical sciences benefited from US government support, pro ...
"migration with dignity": towards a new zealand response to climate
... displaced by climate change will be unable to gain protection either under the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees 195114 ("the Refugee Convention") or complementary protection measures at international law. There is also no protection afforded under the United Nations Framework Convention ...
... displaced by climate change will be unable to gain protection either under the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees 195114 ("the Refugee Convention") or complementary protection measures at international law. There is also no protection afforded under the United Nations Framework Convention ...
Guide to Considering Climate Change in Project Development in
... concentration of all greenhouse gases and aerosols is kept constant at year 2000 levels, a further warming of about 0.1 degrees centigrade per decade is expected. As a consequence it is anticipated that sea‐levels and global sea water temperature will increase; weather patterns w ...
... concentration of all greenhouse gases and aerosols is kept constant at year 2000 levels, a further warming of about 0.1 degrees centigrade per decade is expected. As a consequence it is anticipated that sea‐levels and global sea water temperature will increase; weather patterns w ...
Progress in Physical Geography
... in two regions: an area located in the semiarid climate zone in the northern part of China; and a humid climate zone in the southwestern part of China (Yuan et al., 1994; He et al., 1997). Karstification is highly influenced by precipitation and topography, which can cause large differences in karst ...
... in two regions: an area located in the semiarid climate zone in the northern part of China; and a humid climate zone in the southwestern part of China (Yuan et al., 1994; He et al., 1997). Karstification is highly influenced by precipitation and topography, which can cause large differences in karst ...
Explaining Public Support for Climate Change Mitigation Policies
... although 81% of the Australian public agreed that Australia should support actions in tackling climate change, only 36% supported the specific policy on carbon tax (Hanson 2012; Nielsen 2012). This complexity deserves a closer look at the nature of current available climate change mitigation policie ...
... although 81% of the Australian public agreed that Australia should support actions in tackling climate change, only 36% supported the specific policy on carbon tax (Hanson 2012; Nielsen 2012). This complexity deserves a closer look at the nature of current available climate change mitigation policie ...
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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.