Extended Abstract
... the 95% significance level, while the observed do not even exceed the 90% significance level. The two members that do exceed the 95% threshold both have negative trends in soil moisture. However, the larger in magnitude the model ensemble is with increase trends in temperature steps, the more likely ...
... the 95% significance level, while the observed do not even exceed the 90% significance level. The two members that do exceed the 95% threshold both have negative trends in soil moisture. However, the larger in magnitude the model ensemble is with increase trends in temperature steps, the more likely ...
Guide to Climate Change Convention
... the climate will change more rapidly than previously expected. Global mean surface temperatures are projected to increase by 1.4 - 5.8°C by 2100, the fastest rate of change since the end of the last ice age. Global mean sea levels are expected to rise by 9 - 88 cm by 2100, flooding many low-lying co ...
... the climate will change more rapidly than previously expected. Global mean surface temperatures are projected to increase by 1.4 - 5.8°C by 2100, the fastest rate of change since the end of the last ice age. Global mean sea levels are expected to rise by 9 - 88 cm by 2100, flooding many low-lying co ...
A Proposal for the Design of the Successor to the Kyoto Protocol
... and its brevity has two major advantages as well as several minor ones. First, it takes into account the uncertainty and new information surrounding both climate change and the costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Second, it recognizes that there will likely be changing responsibilities acros ...
... and its brevity has two major advantages as well as several minor ones. First, it takes into account the uncertainty and new information surrounding both climate change and the costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Second, it recognizes that there will likely be changing responsibilities acros ...
Climate change: the ultimate `tragedy of the commons`? Jouni
... The dominant view among scholars and policy makers has been that climate change governance should be based on international agreements which involve most nations. Yet progress in international negotiations has been slow and the effectiveness of governance based on the United Nations Framework Conven ...
... The dominant view among scholars and policy makers has been that climate change governance should be based on international agreements which involve most nations. Yet progress in international negotiations has been slow and the effectiveness of governance based on the United Nations Framework Conven ...
Introduction The Public Trust Doctrine, Climate Change and Future Generations Table of Contents
... goals and punted hard decisions to further meetings, including to next year’s conference in Mexico. The brief accord was a statement of intention without clear agreement on steps and obligations of the signatories. On the first ...
... goals and punted hard decisions to further meetings, including to next year’s conference in Mexico. The brief accord was a statement of intention without clear agreement on steps and obligations of the signatories. On the first ...
The Impact of Animal Agriculture on Global Warming and Climate
... transport of feed.51,52 A New Scientist article summarizing the study‟s findings put this figure into perspective by concluding that “a kilogram [2.2 lb] of beef is responsible for the equivalent of the amount of CO 2 emitted by the average European car every 250 kilometres [155 mi], and burns enoug ...
... transport of feed.51,52 A New Scientist article summarizing the study‟s findings put this figure into perspective by concluding that “a kilogram [2.2 lb] of beef is responsible for the equivalent of the amount of CO 2 emitted by the average European car every 250 kilometres [155 mi], and burns enoug ...
A Vulnerable Country in the Face of Climate Change
... Source: Sari, Maulidya, Butarbutar, Sari and Rusmantoro (2007), Figure 1, p. 2. As Table 1 and Figure 6 illustrate, Indonesia is the world’s third greatest emitter of greenhouse gases. The table and figure also depict that the main contributor to Indonesia’s high release of greenhouse gases is due t ...
... Source: Sari, Maulidya, Butarbutar, Sari and Rusmantoro (2007), Figure 1, p. 2. As Table 1 and Figure 6 illustrate, Indonesia is the world’s third greatest emitter of greenhouse gases. The table and figure also depict that the main contributor to Indonesia’s high release of greenhouse gases is due t ...
Global Change in Local Places: How Scale Matters
... tractable, it is much less generalizable. Yet there are many examples of successful comparative studies using case studies as so-called ‘natural experiments’, in which the case studies are carefully chosen for comparability and where possible use a common protocol in order to facilitate theory-build ...
... tractable, it is much less generalizable. Yet there are many examples of successful comparative studies using case studies as so-called ‘natural experiments’, in which the case studies are carefully chosen for comparability and where possible use a common protocol in order to facilitate theory-build ...
Aerobic rice: An adaptation strategy that also reduces methane
... select alternative rice varieties or discontinue rice production in the dry season, if irrigation water resources are reduced due to climate change. The increasing atmospheric concentration of CO2 will enhance plant growth in some areas, with positive implications for rice yields. However, the net i ...
... select alternative rice varieties or discontinue rice production in the dry season, if irrigation water resources are reduced due to climate change. The increasing atmospheric concentration of CO2 will enhance plant growth in some areas, with positive implications for rice yields. However, the net i ...
Chapter 2 of Stern Review: approach to discounting
... The climate is a public good: those who fail to pay for it cannot be excluded from enjoying its benefits and one person’s enjoyment of the climate does not diminish the capacity of others to enjoy it too.3 Markets do not automatically provide the right type and quantity of public goods, because in t ...
... The climate is a public good: those who fail to pay for it cannot be excluded from enjoying its benefits and one person’s enjoyment of the climate does not diminish the capacity of others to enjoy it too.3 Markets do not automatically provide the right type and quantity of public goods, because in t ...
Extended Abstract
... region. This data was used to calibrate a ski season simulation model that included a snowmaking module with climatic thresholds and operational decision rules based on interviews with ski area managers. A complete record of daily temperature (maximum, minimum and mean), precipitation (rain and snow ...
... region. This data was used to calibrate a ski season simulation model that included a snowmaking module with climatic thresholds and operational decision rules based on interviews with ski area managers. A complete record of daily temperature (maximum, minimum and mean), precipitation (rain and snow ...
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... where Di is the damage in country i, i=1,2, …, N; U is the utility function of country i, and UC is its first partial derivative to average per capita consumption C; WU is its first partial derivative of the global welfare function to utility; WM is a normalization constant to go back from welfare t ...
... where Di is the damage in country i, i=1,2, …, N; U is the utility function of country i, and UC is its first partial derivative to average per capita consumption C; WU is its first partial derivative of the global welfare function to utility; WM is a normalization constant to go back from welfare t ...
The African Climate Solution Unlocking Africa`s Potential in the
... change, which was re-iterated by the African Heads of State and Government at the African Union Summit in January 2007. The Heads of State and Government called on all stakeholders including governments, private sector actors, and civil society - to actively address climate change. These leaders hig ...
... change, which was re-iterated by the African Heads of State and Government at the African Union Summit in January 2007. The Heads of State and Government called on all stakeholders including governments, private sector actors, and civil society - to actively address climate change. These leaders hig ...
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... widespread cooperation on an unprecedented level, they face great uncertainties, both in relation to the magnitude and severity of the impacts of climate change, and the costs of alternative mitigation strategies. Despite these uncertainties, the recognition that climate change is one of the most pr ...
... widespread cooperation on an unprecedented level, they face great uncertainties, both in relation to the magnitude and severity of the impacts of climate change, and the costs of alternative mitigation strategies. Despite these uncertainties, the recognition that climate change is one of the most pr ...
ITU and Early Warning
... Handbook on Use of Radio spectrum for meteorology: weather, water and climate monitoring and prediction providing information on development and a proper use radiocommunication systems and radio-based technologies for environment observation, climate control, weather forecasting and natural and man- ...
... Handbook on Use of Radio spectrum for meteorology: weather, water and climate monitoring and prediction providing information on development and a proper use radiocommunication systems and radio-based technologies for environment observation, climate control, weather forecasting and natural and man- ...
Chapter Climate Change 2014 Synthesis Report Summary for
... weightings based on IPCC Second Assessment Report (SAR) and AR5 values. Unless otherwise stated, CO2-equivalent emissions in this report include the basket of Kyoto gases (CO2, CH4, N2O as well as F-gases) calculated based on 100-year Global Warming Potential (GWP100) values from the SAR (see Glossa ...
... weightings based on IPCC Second Assessment Report (SAR) and AR5 values. Unless otherwise stated, CO2-equivalent emissions in this report include the basket of Kyoto gases (CO2, CH4, N2O as well as F-gases) calculated based on 100-year Global Warming Potential (GWP100) values from the SAR (see Glossa ...
Url (EN)
... challenge will require pioneering efforts in science, pollution control, land management, and law. Scientists believe that increased atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, contribute to climate change. Human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation add gre ...
... challenge will require pioneering efforts in science, pollution control, land management, and law. Scientists believe that increased atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, contribute to climate change. Human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation add gre ...
Climate change as a driver of change in the Great Lakes St
... 2012). However, the US did not sign on to the Kyoto Protocol setting out GHG reduction targets and Canada withdrew in 2011 (UNFCCC, 2012). Both countries have submitted non-binding emissions reduction pledges as part of the UNFCCC's 2009 Copenhagen Accord which aims to limit the global temperature i ...
... 2012). However, the US did not sign on to the Kyoto Protocol setting out GHG reduction targets and Canada withdrew in 2011 (UNFCCC, 2012). Both countries have submitted non-binding emissions reduction pledges as part of the UNFCCC's 2009 Copenhagen Accord which aims to limit the global temperature i ...
CCCI_Mongolia_Executive_Summary_20110411
... temperature fluctuations, and low rainfall. Although annual precipitation is low, its intensity is high, with large amounts falling in short time periods. Snow contributes less than 20 percent of total annual precipitation. Economic activity in Mongolia has traditionally been based on pastoral anima ...
... temperature fluctuations, and low rainfall. Although annual precipitation is low, its intensity is high, with large amounts falling in short time periods. Snow contributes less than 20 percent of total annual precipitation. Economic activity in Mongolia has traditionally been based on pastoral anima ...
Building a world-class community of climate innovators - Climate-KIC
... innovation to flourish Over the last year, our Climate-KIC European community has grown stronger and wider, with over 180 partners encompassing business, academic, non-government and governmental sectors, and anchored in 12 hubs across the continent. We have focused our business strategy on eight ma ...
... innovation to flourish Over the last year, our Climate-KIC European community has grown stronger and wider, with over 180 partners encompassing business, academic, non-government and governmental sectors, and anchored in 12 hubs across the continent. We have focused our business strategy on eight ma ...
Regional climate change projections for Chicago and the US Great
... economic growth, energy supply and demand, and land use. These in turn estimate the resulting emissions of greenhouse gases and other radiatively active species resulting from human activities in a number of economic sectors, including agriculture, commercial and residential, forestry, industry, and ...
... economic growth, energy supply and demand, and land use. These in turn estimate the resulting emissions of greenhouse gases and other radiatively active species resulting from human activities in a number of economic sectors, including agriculture, commercial and residential, forestry, industry, and ...
Climate Change News 13 July 10
... A new guidebook for forest carbon project developers and financiers aims to help kick-start the sector. “Bringing forest carbon projects to market” recognises a much under-utilised sector of carbon reduction effort and identifies opportunities for profitable forest carbon project development. The gu ...
... A new guidebook for forest carbon project developers and financiers aims to help kick-start the sector. “Bringing forest carbon projects to market” recognises a much under-utilised sector of carbon reduction effort and identifies opportunities for profitable forest carbon project development. The gu ...
Spanning `not-implausiblea futures to assess relative vulnerability to
... the `Evaluationa box calls for an on-going process of monitoring not only the critical impact variables for better information, but also the degree to which planned and autonomous adaptation strategies actually diminish the system's vulnerability to changes and variation in those variables. Contempl ...
... the `Evaluationa box calls for an on-going process of monitoring not only the critical impact variables for better information, but also the degree to which planned and autonomous adaptation strategies actually diminish the system's vulnerability to changes and variation in those variables. Contempl ...
IDRISI Selva Brochure
... Degradation) planning tool that quantifies and maps the impacts of REDD policies on deforestation, carbon emissions, agricultural revenue, and carbon payments. Whereas LCM’s tools are appropriate for the development and assessment of individual projects, GeOSIRIS is oriented to the evaluation of alt ...
... Degradation) planning tool that quantifies and maps the impacts of REDD policies on deforestation, carbon emissions, agricultural revenue, and carbon payments. Whereas LCM’s tools are appropriate for the development and assessment of individual projects, GeOSIRIS is oriented to the evaluation of alt ...
Climate change in Canada
In Canada mitigation of anthropogenic climate change is being addressed more seriously by the provinces than by the federal government.