... are ice-strengthened. Canadian regulations governing shipping in Arctic waters restrict non icestrengthened vessels travelling to the Port of Churchill to a shipping season of July 20th to October 31st. Shipping with non ice-strengthened vessels is possible outside of these dates, but only if ice co ...
Global Monsoon Dynamics and Climate Change
... The paleoclimate community has also synthesized global monsoon variability from a geological perspective (An 2000, Wang 2009, Clemens et al. 2010, Ziegler et al. 2010b, Caley et al. 2011a, Cheng et al. 2012). Modeling and geological evidence suggest that a megamonsoon likely occurred during the Phan ...
... The paleoclimate community has also synthesized global monsoon variability from a geological perspective (An 2000, Wang 2009, Clemens et al. 2010, Ziegler et al. 2010b, Caley et al. 2011a, Cheng et al. 2012). Modeling and geological evidence suggest that a megamonsoon likely occurred during the Phan ...
ldc graduation - the difficulties and realities for tuvalu
... and support of the international community to its development goals and aspirations. To graduate Tuvalu at the moment would mean, among others, to deny Tuvalu’s access to the LDC Fund for climate change and other donor specific resources earmarked for LDCs. With limited income generating options, Tu ...
... and support of the international community to its development goals and aspirations. To graduate Tuvalu at the moment would mean, among others, to deny Tuvalu’s access to the LDC Fund for climate change and other donor specific resources earmarked for LDCs. With limited income generating options, Tu ...
the future we want biodiversity and ecosystems– driving
... predicted as human pressures on the planet’s climatic, geophysical, atmospheric and ecological processes approach a level at which abrupt global environmental change is likely to occur. Scientists believe we are beginning to transgress the planetary boundaries within which societies have been sustai ...
... predicted as human pressures on the planet’s climatic, geophysical, atmospheric and ecological processes approach a level at which abrupt global environmental change is likely to occur. Scientists believe we are beginning to transgress the planetary boundaries within which societies have been sustai ...
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... The annotated bibliography incorporates a selection of the most contemporary and seminal vulnerability literature from a combination of peer-reviewed and grey literature, providing a comprehensive view of vulnerability methodologies and highlighting contemporary debates and developments within this ...
... The annotated bibliography incorporates a selection of the most contemporary and seminal vulnerability literature from a combination of peer-reviewed and grey literature, providing a comprehensive view of vulnerability methodologies and highlighting contemporary debates and developments within this ...
Uplift history of the Central and Northern Andes: A review
... As for tectonic studies, the process of mountain building at noncollisional margins is widely debated. Topics of contention include the relative contributions of magmatic addition vs. crustal shortening to crustal thickness, the role of the mantle vs. that of the crust in driving uplift, and whether ...
... As for tectonic studies, the process of mountain building at noncollisional margins is widely debated. Topics of contention include the relative contributions of magmatic addition vs. crustal shortening to crustal thickness, the role of the mantle vs. that of the crust in driving uplift, and whether ...
Permafrost thermal state in the polar Northern Hemisphere during
... 18C warmer during the IPY. The difference between air temperatures during the IPY and those of the previous 10 years therefore exhibits regional variability. Some regional characterizations of longer-term climatic trends have been undertaken based on the analysis of longterm air temperature records ...
... 18C warmer during the IPY. The difference between air temperatures during the IPY and those of the previous 10 years therefore exhibits regional variability. Some regional characterizations of longer-term climatic trends have been undertaken based on the analysis of longterm air temperature records ...
investment and financial flows to address climate change
... The impacts of climate change ranging from sea level rise, melting ice caps and glaciers, severe weather events, drought, flooding, warming, subtle changes in ecosystems – will impinge on every aspect of society and economic life. The costs of inaction will more than outweigh the costs of action. Th ...
... The impacts of climate change ranging from sea level rise, melting ice caps and glaciers, severe weather events, drought, flooding, warming, subtle changes in ecosystems – will impinge on every aspect of society and economic life. The costs of inaction will more than outweigh the costs of action. Th ...
investment and financial flows to address climate change
... The impacts of climate change ranging from sea level rise, melting ice caps and glaciers, severe weather events, drought, flooding, warming, subtle changes in ecosystems – will impinge on every aspect of society and economic life. The costs of inaction will more than outweigh the costs of action. Th ...
... The impacts of climate change ranging from sea level rise, melting ice caps and glaciers, severe weather events, drought, flooding, warming, subtle changes in ecosystems – will impinge on every aspect of society and economic life. The costs of inaction will more than outweigh the costs of action. Th ...
Characterizing the international carbon capture and storage community Jennie C. Stephens ,
... CCS technology, which has resulted in growth in the number of individuals working on advancing CCS. Even though both the international CCS community and investment in CCS have increased, public awareness about CCS remains low (Reiner, 2008; Reiner et al., 2006). With the growth of CCS initiatives, h ...
... CCS technology, which has resulted in growth in the number of individuals working on advancing CCS. Even though both the international CCS community and investment in CCS have increased, public awareness about CCS remains low (Reiner, 2008; Reiner et al., 2006). With the growth of CCS initiatives, h ...
campaign press release - Fairtrade label South Africa
... everyone’s choice; a simple lifestyle choice, which allows you to create real impact and contribute to the kind of world you desire. Which Fairtrade Product will you choose this Fortnight? Coffee: Coffee plants are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature; which makes it difficult for coffee fa ...
... everyone’s choice; a simple lifestyle choice, which allows you to create real impact and contribute to the kind of world you desire. Which Fairtrade Product will you choose this Fortnight? Coffee: Coffee plants are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature; which makes it difficult for coffee fa ...
The resilience renaissance? Unpacking of resilience for tackling
... of resilience to natural hazards (Manyena 2006; Mayunga 2007; Cutter et al. 2008) and climate change (Adger 2002; Rockefeller Foundation 2009; Osbahr 2007; Nelson et al. 2007). 1.3 Resilience, vulnerability, adaptive capacity and scale Most understandings of resilience share a common interest in the ...
... of resilience to natural hazards (Manyena 2006; Mayunga 2007; Cutter et al. 2008) and climate change (Adger 2002; Rockefeller Foundation 2009; Osbahr 2007; Nelson et al. 2007). 1.3 Resilience, vulnerability, adaptive capacity and scale Most understandings of resilience share a common interest in the ...
Peatlands and Climate Change
... peatlands exhibits great spatial variability related to regional and local differences in ecology, hydrology, and climate and the impact of climate change is likely to be large. Some peatlands will emit more CO2 to the atmosphere and change from net C sinks to become sources; other peatlands may exh ...
... peatlands exhibits great spatial variability related to regional and local differences in ecology, hydrology, and climate and the impact of climate change is likely to be large. Some peatlands will emit more CO2 to the atmosphere and change from net C sinks to become sources; other peatlands may exh ...
Climate Change, coral bleaching and the future of the
... stressed if exposed to small slight increases (1-2oC) in water temperature and experience coral bleaching. Coral bleaching occurs when the photosynthetic symbionts of corals (zooxanthellae) become increasing vulnerable to damage by light. The resulting damage leads to the expulsion of these importan ...
... stressed if exposed to small slight increases (1-2oC) in water temperature and experience coral bleaching. Coral bleaching occurs when the photosynthetic symbionts of corals (zooxanthellae) become increasing vulnerable to damage by light. The resulting damage leads to the expulsion of these importan ...
Vital but vulnerable: Climate change vulnerability and human use of
... IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing ...
... IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing ...
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... of the family Laminariaceae (e.g., L. hyperborea, Laminaria digitata, Laminaria ochroleuca), which exhibit an alternation of dissimilar generations; an asexual diploid phase (the sporophyte) that is usually of considerable size and a haploid dioecious phase (the gametophyte) that is microscopic (Kai ...
... of the family Laminariaceae (e.g., L. hyperborea, Laminaria digitata, Laminaria ochroleuca), which exhibit an alternation of dissimilar generations; an asexual diploid phase (the sporophyte) that is usually of considerable size and a haploid dioecious phase (the gametophyte) that is microscopic (Kai ...
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... of the family Laminariaceae (e.g., L. hyperborea, Laminaria digitata, Laminaria ochroleuca), which exhibit an alternation of dissimilar generations; an asexual diploid phase (the sporophyte) that is usually of considerable size and a haploid dioecious phase (the gametophyte) that is microscopic (Kai ...
... of the family Laminariaceae (e.g., L. hyperborea, Laminaria digitata, Laminaria ochroleuca), which exhibit an alternation of dissimilar generations; an asexual diploid phase (the sporophyte) that is usually of considerable size and a haploid dioecious phase (the gametophyte) that is microscopic (Kai ...
WP 87 Bagchi/Castro/Michaelowa
... 2015). However, the increasing relevance of global public goods for development – as exemplified by the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in September 2015 – considerably challenges the traditional classifications as measures of accountability. In this paper, we will show theoreti ...
... 2015). However, the increasing relevance of global public goods for development – as exemplified by the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in September 2015 – considerably challenges the traditional classifications as measures of accountability. In this paper, we will show theoreti ...
Threats and knowledge gaps for ecosystem
... Kelps are susceptible to physical, chemical and biological changes in the marine environment so that significant reduction in kelp habitat over tens to hundreds of kilometres can occur within a year (Dayton et al., 1992; Edwards, 2004; Wernberg et al., 2013). Kelp forests within systems influenced b ...
... Kelps are susceptible to physical, chemical and biological changes in the marine environment so that significant reduction in kelp habitat over tens to hundreds of kilometres can occur within a year (Dayton et al., 1992; Edwards, 2004; Wernberg et al., 2013). Kelp forests within systems influenced b ...
The Second National Communication of the Republic of Malawi
... Population distribution by region in Malawi, 1987, 1998 and 2008 Extreme weather events recorded in Malawi, 1946-2008 Occurrence of short duration rainfall events recorded at different sites in Malawi Distribution of climate related disasters in Malawi, 1946-2008 Soils of Malawi and their estimated ...
... Population distribution by region in Malawi, 1987, 1998 and 2008 Extreme weather events recorded in Malawi, 1946-2008 Occurrence of short duration rainfall events recorded at different sites in Malawi Distribution of climate related disasters in Malawi, 1946-2008 Soils of Malawi and their estimated ...
COSEWIC assessment and status report on the Limber Pine Pinus
... Limber Pine is dependent on mycorrhizal fungi, which enable the roots to take up nutrients and also aid in protecting the roots from pathogens. Other fungi can damage seeds, needles, stems and roots. Limber Pine needles are the sole food of a small ermine moth, which is rare in Canada. Population Si ...
... Limber Pine is dependent on mycorrhizal fungi, which enable the roots to take up nutrients and also aid in protecting the roots from pathogens. Other fungi can damage seeds, needles, stems and roots. Limber Pine needles are the sole food of a small ermine moth, which is rare in Canada. Population Si ...
The environmental and economic importance of the GBR specifically
... most vulnerable marine ecosystems. Dramatic reversals in the health of coral reefs have been reported from every part of the world. Between 50% and 70% of all corals reefs are under direct threat from human activities (Goreau 1992, Sebens 1994, Wilkinson and Buddemeier 1995, Bryant et al., 1998). Li ...
... most vulnerable marine ecosystems. Dramatic reversals in the health of coral reefs have been reported from every part of the world. Between 50% and 70% of all corals reefs are under direct threat from human activities (Goreau 1992, Sebens 1994, Wilkinson and Buddemeier 1995, Bryant et al., 1998). Li ...
The Sixth National Communication of the Republic of Belarus
... density - 46 people per km2 and the urban population made up 76.8%. The urban population is characterized by a high concentration. 1.9 mln people (26.8% of the urban population) reside in Minsk. Five regional centers account for 26.7% of the urban residents. 8 cities numbering from 100 thousand to 2 ...
... density - 46 people per km2 and the urban population made up 76.8%. The urban population is characterized by a high concentration. 1.9 mln people (26.8% of the urban population) reside in Minsk. Five regional centers account for 26.7% of the urban residents. 8 cities numbering from 100 thousand to 2 ...
Climate Change and Migration - Institute for Governance and Policy
... refugee (Burson, 2008, p 3). 44 Yet, many of those most affected by climate change will simply be unable to bring themselves within the refugee protection regime. More expansive definitions of who constitutes a refugee under regional refugee protection arrangements may signal increased scope for pro ...
... refugee (Burson, 2008, p 3). 44 Yet, many of those most affected by climate change will simply be unable to bring themselves within the refugee protection regime. More expansive definitions of who constitutes a refugee under regional refugee protection arrangements may signal increased scope for pro ...
Averchenkova and Bassi 2016.pdf (opens in new window)
... For many G20 members, most determinants appear to be ‘largely supportive’ in terms of credibility. These include the European Union and its individual G20 members (France, Germany, Italy and the UK), as well as South Korea. Several G20 members have determinants that are at least ‘moderately supporti ...
... For many G20 members, most determinants appear to be ‘largely supportive’ in terms of credibility. These include the European Union and its individual G20 members (France, Germany, Italy and the UK), as well as South Korea. Several G20 members have determinants that are at least ‘moderately supporti ...
Climate change, industry and society
This article is about climate change, industry and society.