The Impacts of Climate Change on London
... and Environment Minister Michael Meacher launched London’s Warming on 24 October 2002. The launch event was very successful, attracting a large number of people from a wide range of sectors. Many individuals attended who had not previously been involved in the Climate Impacts study but recognised th ...
... and Environment Minister Michael Meacher launched London’s Warming on 24 October 2002. The launch event was very successful, attracting a large number of people from a wide range of sectors. Many individuals attended who had not previously been involved in the Climate Impacts study but recognised th ...
Master in de rechten
... solution can never be perfect, many good things can happen and will have to happen. ...
... solution can never be perfect, many good things can happen and will have to happen. ...
Text (Open Access) - Reading`s CentAUR
... stratosphere that is much more evenly distributed between the northern and southern midlatitude bands, 9.0 and 8.0 DU, respectively. As can be seen in the cross section of PDPRE ozone changes (Figure 2b), much of the stratospheric increase occurs in the lowermost stratosphere, with approximately hal ...
... stratosphere that is much more evenly distributed between the northern and southern midlatitude bands, 9.0 and 8.0 DU, respectively. As can be seen in the cross section of PDPRE ozone changes (Figure 2b), much of the stratospheric increase occurs in the lowermost stratosphere, with approximately hal ...
An Economic Analysis of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptations
... This study provides an overview assessment of the potential economic costs of impacts and adaptation to climate change in eight major economic sectors in New York State in the ClimAID report. The goal of the study is to provide information on the economic impacts of climate change and adaptation for ...
... This study provides an overview assessment of the potential economic costs of impacts and adaptation to climate change in eight major economic sectors in New York State in the ClimAID report. The goal of the study is to provide information on the economic impacts of climate change and adaptation for ...
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... preliminary research findings. They shall not be cited without the expressed written consent of the author(s). ...
... preliminary research findings. They shall not be cited without the expressed written consent of the author(s). ...
Prioritizing Climate Change Adaptations in Canadian Arctic
... review and evaluation. The UKCIP wizard leads the user to use cost-benefit analysis and/or multi-criteria analysis, with criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, equity, flexibility, sustainability, practicality, legitimacy, urgency, costs (economic, social and environmental), robustness, synergi ...
... review and evaluation. The UKCIP wizard leads the user to use cost-benefit analysis and/or multi-criteria analysis, with criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, equity, flexibility, sustainability, practicality, legitimacy, urgency, costs (economic, social and environmental), robustness, synergi ...
Low-Carbon Green Growth in Asia: Policies and practices
... for any consequence of their use. Use of the term “country” does not imply any judgment by the authors or ADB and ADBI as to the legal or other status of any territorial entity. The symbol “$” represents the United States dollar unless otherwise indicated. “Asia” refers only to ADB’s Asian member ec ...
... for any consequence of their use. Use of the term “country” does not imply any judgment by the authors or ADB and ADBI as to the legal or other status of any territorial entity. The symbol “$” represents the United States dollar unless otherwise indicated. “Asia” refers only to ADB’s Asian member ec ...
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
... Demand management is an important institutional and social adaptation, which involves reducing consumer demands for water through mechanisms such as water conservation initiatives and water-costing mechanisms. Community water conservation programs can be very effective at reducing water consumption, ...
... Demand management is an important institutional and social adaptation, which involves reducing consumer demands for water through mechanisms such as water conservation initiatives and water-costing mechanisms. Community water conservation programs can be very effective at reducing water consumption, ...
Trends in Intense Precipitation in the Climate Record
... probability of heavy precipitation over the world using all available daily data. Easterling et al. (2000c) summarized these efforts. Thereafter, a number of regional studies have now become available (e.g., Stone et al. 2000; Zhang et al. 2001; Frei and Schär 2001; Alpert et al. 2002; Frich et al. ...
... probability of heavy precipitation over the world using all available daily data. Easterling et al. (2000c) summarized these efforts. Thereafter, a number of regional studies have now become available (e.g., Stone et al. 2000; Zhang et al. 2001; Frei and Schär 2001; Alpert et al. 2002; Frich et al. ...
Final Consultants Report
... the global average, with economy-wide costs of climate change for Thailand and Viet Nam of 6.7% of GDP per year by 2100 (ADB 2009). Likewise, a recent World Bank study suggests that the East Asia and Pacific Region would have the highest cost of adaptation in both wetter and drier scenarios (World B ...
... the global average, with economy-wide costs of climate change for Thailand and Viet Nam of 6.7% of GDP per year by 2100 (ADB 2009). Likewise, a recent World Bank study suggests that the East Asia and Pacific Region would have the highest cost of adaptation in both wetter and drier scenarios (World B ...
Adapting for a green economy updated
... the poor and vulnerable; thus private sector engagement cannot substitute for critically needed public investment and policies. However, private sector investment can serve as a pivotal part of a comprehensive governmentled approach to addressing climate impacts. This report is a resource for compan ...
... the poor and vulnerable; thus private sector engagement cannot substitute for critically needed public investment and policies. However, private sector investment can serve as a pivotal part of a comprehensive governmentled approach to addressing climate impacts. This report is a resource for compan ...
Differential sensitivity to regional‑scale drought in six central
... Across these grasslands, MAP (1982–2012 time period) varied by >threefold and mean growing season precipitation (GSP; April–September for SGS, HPG, HAYS and KNZ, April–October for SBK and SBL) varied by >fourfold (Table 1). We focused much of our analysis on GSP because it accounts for 66–79 % of MA ...
... Across these grasslands, MAP (1982–2012 time period) varied by >threefold and mean growing season precipitation (GSP; April–September for SGS, HPG, HAYS and KNZ, April–October for SBK and SBL) varied by >fourfold (Table 1). We focused much of our analysis on GSP because it accounts for 66–79 % of MA ...
The Potential Impacts of Climate Change on US Transportation
... National Academy of Sciences by its congressional charter to be an adviser to the federal government and, on its own initiative, to identify issues of medical care, research, and education. Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg is president of the Institute of Medicine. The National Research Council was organized ...
... National Academy of Sciences by its congressional charter to be an adviser to the federal government and, on its own initiative, to identify issues of medical care, research, and education. Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg is president of the Institute of Medicine. The National Research Council was organized ...
national adaptation strategy and plan of action on climate change for
... of Nigerians. It will retard the drive to ensure equity in the distribution of development benefits, particularly among women and men; and it will check the effort to promote sustainable livelihoods. In addition, climate change will likely lead to other changes such as ecosystem degradation and redu ...
... of Nigerians. It will retard the drive to ensure equity in the distribution of development benefits, particularly among women and men; and it will check the effort to promote sustainable livelihoods. In addition, climate change will likely lead to other changes such as ecosystem degradation and redu ...
Historical Responsibility in the UNFCCC Mathias Friman
... that equality means that those who caused the problem should fix it. On the other hand, Northern spokespersons often adopt a universalising perspective claiming that climate change is too important an issue to let large parts of the world continue to emit greenhouse gases without regulations. In ess ...
... that equality means that those who caused the problem should fix it. On the other hand, Northern spokespersons often adopt a universalising perspective claiming that climate change is too important an issue to let large parts of the world continue to emit greenhouse gases without regulations. In ess ...
English
... 1. Climate-related geoengineering is here defined as a deliberate intervention in the planetary environment of a nature and scale intended to counteract anthropogenic climate change and its impacts. This definition is the same as used in CBD (2012)1, and is used here without prejudice to any definit ...
... 1. Climate-related geoengineering is here defined as a deliberate intervention in the planetary environment of a nature and scale intended to counteract anthropogenic climate change and its impacts. This definition is the same as used in CBD (2012)1, and is used here without prejudice to any definit ...
SUBSIDIARY BODY ON SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND
... 1. Climate-related geoengineering is here defined as a deliberate intervention in the planetary environment of a nature and scale intended to counteract anthropogenic climate change and its impacts. This definition is the same as used in CBD (2012)1, and is used here without prejudice to any definit ...
... 1. Climate-related geoengineering is here defined as a deliberate intervention in the planetary environment of a nature and scale intended to counteract anthropogenic climate change and its impacts. This definition is the same as used in CBD (2012)1, and is used here without prejudice to any definit ...
En56-155-2000E - Publications du gouvernement du Canada
... represented one of the more important findings of this study. Recommendations include: 1) reassessment of Canada’s national park system plan in the context of climate change, 2) integration of climate change into park selection and design criteria, 3) furthering the connectivity of national parks an ...
... represented one of the more important findings of this study. Recommendations include: 1) reassessment of Canada’s national park system plan in the context of climate change, 2) integration of climate change into park selection and design criteria, 3) furthering the connectivity of national parks an ...
Addressing Environmental Challenges and their Social
... over the same period. CEB lending in this field in the Central, Eastern and South Eastern European countries, known as “target countries”, represented € 5.6 billion or 48% of the total portfolio in this sectoral line of action. 4. Over the period 1957-2014, the sectoral distribution of projects appro ...
... over the same period. CEB lending in this field in the Central, Eastern and South Eastern European countries, known as “target countries”, represented € 5.6 billion or 48% of the total portfolio in this sectoral line of action. 4. Over the period 1957-2014, the sectoral distribution of projects appro ...
Climate Adaptation Plan 2014
... Recognizing that climate change is among the defining issues of the 21st century, Denver strives to be one of the most sustainable cities in the nation – an innovative and climate resilient city. We are committed to facing the challenges through preparedness, collaboration and cost-effective strateg ...
... Recognizing that climate change is among the defining issues of the 21st century, Denver strives to be one of the most sustainable cities in the nation – an innovative and climate resilient city. We are committed to facing the challenges through preparedness, collaboration and cost-effective strateg ...
"Prices vs. Quantities at the Inter-Country Level - ETH E
... The present dissertation discusses the question, which regulatory approach ought to be chosen to internalize a global externality at the inter-country level, e.g. emissions that contribute to climate change. For this purpose, we compare price (emission tax) and quantity (tradable permits) regulation ...
... The present dissertation discusses the question, which regulatory approach ought to be chosen to internalize a global externality at the inter-country level, e.g. emissions that contribute to climate change. For this purpose, we compare price (emission tax) and quantity (tradable permits) regulation ...
Migration, Environment and Climate Change
... In view of this complex phenomenon of migration, an important question arises surrounding the extent to which the literature on “environmental migration”4 conflates migration and adaptation. Considering migration as adaptation solely in regard to environmental changes may imply these movements exist ...
... In view of this complex phenomenon of migration, an important question arises surrounding the extent to which the literature on “environmental migration”4 conflates migration and adaptation. Considering migration as adaptation solely in regard to environmental changes may imply these movements exist ...
Zimbabwe`s National Climate Change Response Strategy
... floods caused by climate change emanating from global warming. It also notes that climate change affects the country’s agro-based economy whose livelihoods largely depend on rain-fed agriculture, livestock production and natural resources. Thus the government has created a Ministry of Environment, W ...
... floods caused by climate change emanating from global warming. It also notes that climate change affects the country’s agro-based economy whose livelihoods largely depend on rain-fed agriculture, livestock production and natural resources. Thus the government has created a Ministry of Environment, W ...
- Konrad-Adenauer
... negotiations conducted exclusively between rich states, were influenced by such developments and historical concerns due to universal participation from the outset. In the early 1990s, the “bloc of G-77 (the group of 77 developing countries) plus China,” which comprised about 90 percent of the devel ...
... negotiations conducted exclusively between rich states, were influenced by such developments and historical concerns due to universal participation from the outset. In the early 1990s, the “bloc of G-77 (the group of 77 developing countries) plus China,” which comprised about 90 percent of the devel ...
Climate change in Canada
In Canada mitigation of anthropogenic climate change is being addressed more seriously by the provinces than by the federal government.