- Arjen Y. Hoekstra
... where Q(t) is the discharge in year t, F (x) the inverse of the cumulative distribution function of Eq. 1 that is determined from the extended discharge record, and xt a random uniform number in the range [0,1]. To obtain a reliable estimate of the probability of overtopping during the 100-year peri ...
... where Q(t) is the discharge in year t, F (x) the inverse of the cumulative distribution function of Eq. 1 that is determined from the extended discharge record, and xt a random uniform number in the range [0,1]. To obtain a reliable estimate of the probability of overtopping during the 100-year peri ...
Simulating Transient Climate Evolution of the Last
... gratitude from me. I enjoy every minute of our life and share with each other the happiness as well as the sadness. It is their love that gives me the strength to move forward and enjoy my work as a climate researcher. I would like to thank Michael Notaro, Steve Vavrus, John Kutzbach, Kenji Kawamura ...
... gratitude from me. I enjoy every minute of our life and share with each other the happiness as well as the sadness. It is their love that gives me the strength to move forward and enjoy my work as a climate researcher. I would like to thank Michael Notaro, Steve Vavrus, John Kutzbach, Kenji Kawamura ...
An investigation of the pattern scaling technique for describing future
... Faced with this difficulty, many of those who have made estimates of future climate change and its impacts have often ignored the uncertainties. Seeing an already difficult problem of estimating for a century to come, they have made a single estimate of what future climate might look like. This appr ...
... Faced with this difficulty, many of those who have made estimates of future climate change and its impacts have often ignored the uncertainties. Seeing an already difficult problem of estimating for a century to come, they have made a single estimate of what future climate might look like. This appr ...
Land-Atmosphere Coupling and Drought Persistence in
... reconstructions over a large portion of North America and found that the Western U.S. (including parts of Northern Mexico and Southern Canada) has historically experienced far greater droughts than observed in the current century (see Fig. 1.2). This suggests that even without the influence of anthr ...
... reconstructions over a large portion of North America and found that the Western U.S. (including parts of Northern Mexico and Southern Canada) has historically experienced far greater droughts than observed in the current century (see Fig. 1.2). This suggests that even without the influence of anthr ...
Weather and Camping in Ontario Parks
... visitation and camper decision-making (Jones & Scott, 2006a; 2006b). This study contributes to the understanding of weather sensitivity for different tourism segments across varying climate zones world-wide which can contribute to more informed park tourism planning and climate change adaptation in ...
... visitation and camper decision-making (Jones & Scott, 2006a; 2006b). This study contributes to the understanding of weather sensitivity for different tourism segments across varying climate zones world-wide which can contribute to more informed park tourism planning and climate change adaptation in ...
"Biochar: A Carbon-Negative Technology to Combat Climate Change an Enhance Global Soil Resources"
... inputs, enhance crop productivity, soil quality – Biochar can improve water quality impacts of agriculture ...
... inputs, enhance crop productivity, soil quality – Biochar can improve water quality impacts of agriculture ...
Successful Adaptation in the Tijuana River Valley
... • Can science help or is it all subjective and political? • What is the right scale at which to consider success? • How and how much do we integrate across sectors? Across scales or levels of government? • How do we address trade-offs? ...
... • Can science help or is it all subjective and political? • What is the right scale at which to consider success? • How and how much do we integrate across sectors? Across scales or levels of government? • How do we address trade-offs? ...
Plan of action for disaster risk reduction and management in agriculture
... Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is a landlocked country of 236 800 km2 located in mainland Southeast Asia between the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. The country is divided into 17 provinces, which are ...
... Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is a landlocked country of 236 800 km2 located in mainland Southeast Asia between the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. The country is divided into 17 provinces, which are ...
Report from the Group of Jurists and Linguists on
... It follows from the requirements of the OSPAR Convention that, in applying the Convention to placements of CO2 in the maritime area, evidence that there is a possibility of pollution or of some other adverse effect from the placement will often be relevant. In assessing such evidence, the precaution ...
... It follows from the requirements of the OSPAR Convention that, in applying the Convention to placements of CO2 in the maritime area, evidence that there is a possibility of pollution or of some other adverse effect from the placement will often be relevant. In assessing such evidence, the precaution ...
Document
... Climate change was a key topic of discussion, and the PALM 7 Declaration stated the Prime Minister’s intention to “provide comprehensive assistance, in collaboration with SPREP, including the development of the Pacific Climate Change Centre and capacity-building which supports the efforts for tackli ...
... Climate change was a key topic of discussion, and the PALM 7 Declaration stated the Prime Minister’s intention to “provide comprehensive assistance, in collaboration with SPREP, including the development of the Pacific Climate Change Centre and capacity-building which supports the efforts for tackli ...
Petition - Center for Biological Diversity
... elevation talus fields in alpine and subalpine areas throughout western North America. There are 36 recognized American pika subspecies in North America, 31 of which occur in the United States. Pikas are extremely temperature-sensitive and are restricted to cool, moist microhabitats on higher peaks. ...
... elevation talus fields in alpine and subalpine areas throughout western North America. There are 36 recognized American pika subspecies in North America, 31 of which occur in the United States. Pikas are extremely temperature-sensitive and are restricted to cool, moist microhabitats on higher peaks. ...
Climate change impacts on the flow regimes of rivers in
... model was used for describing hydrological processes including glacier mass balance, snow storage, subsurface water storage and streamflow (river flow). Observed precipitation, temperature and streamflow from the station network of the Department of Energy of the Royal Government of Bhutan, Hydromet ...
... model was used for describing hydrological processes including glacier mass balance, snow storage, subsurface water storage and streamflow (river flow). Observed precipitation, temperature and streamflow from the station network of the Department of Energy of the Royal Government of Bhutan, Hydromet ...
Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2009
... responsibility for the welfare and health of all. They are also based on the general principle that education and research, as well as creative initiative on the part of individuals, companies and social groups, constitute the basis for progress. Creativity is one of the fundamental strengths of the ...
... responsibility for the welfare and health of all. They are also based on the general principle that education and research, as well as creative initiative on the part of individuals, companies and social groups, constitute the basis for progress. Creativity is one of the fundamental strengths of the ...
NRDC: In Hot Water: Water Management Strategies to Weather the
... Urban Water Supplies and Climate Change in the West. The objectives of the conference were threefold: to educate participants about the most recent studies of climate change and potential water supply impacts; to increase understanding and facilitate dialogue between water scientists and water manag ...
... Urban Water Supplies and Climate Change in the West. The objectives of the conference were threefold: to educate participants about the most recent studies of climate change and potential water supply impacts; to increase understanding and facilitate dialogue between water scientists and water manag ...
CPP NAM CCA Final Evaluation Report
... significant changes and improved vegetation and crops as well as aquaculture among the affected communities have been noted. The lessons need to be tested in other regions which may offer different challenges. The impact of the project appears significant in proving the great potential for climate c ...
... significant changes and improved vegetation and crops as well as aquaculture among the affected communities have been noted. The lessons need to be tested in other regions which may offer different challenges. The impact of the project appears significant in proving the great potential for climate c ...
GCF Project Toolkit 2017 - Acclimatise
... Paradigm shift: is a fundamental shift of all countries towards low-carbon and climate-resilient sustainable development, in accordance with the GCF agreed results areas and consistent with a country-driven approach (Eco Ltd, 2016). It should be noted that this definition is not an official definiti ...
... Paradigm shift: is a fundamental shift of all countries towards low-carbon and climate-resilient sustainable development, in accordance with the GCF agreed results areas and consistent with a country-driven approach (Eco Ltd, 2016). It should be noted that this definition is not an official definiti ...
An Overview of Glaciers, Glacier Retreat, and Subsequent
... The planet is already experiencing its impacts on biodiversity, freshwater resources and local livelihoods. Using current climate change trends, by 2100, the average global temperature may rise by 1.4 – 5.80C according to the Third Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ...
... The planet is already experiencing its impacts on biodiversity, freshwater resources and local livelihoods. Using current climate change trends, by 2100, the average global temperature may rise by 1.4 – 5.80C according to the Third Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ...
3.5.2. Water resources
... One of the key activities of the Focal Point has been to oversee the preparation of the Initial National Communication (INC). As a non-Annex I member country, in accordance with Article 4 of the Convention, BiH will carry out its obligations to that extent that it receives technical and financial a ...
... One of the key activities of the Focal Point has been to oversee the preparation of the Initial National Communication (INC). As a non-Annex I member country, in accordance with Article 4 of the Convention, BiH will carry out its obligations to that extent that it receives technical and financial a ...
MASTER THESIS`S 2010
... development of temperature, humidity and solar radiation. There is an increase in mean O 3 concentrations over large parts of the world. Emissions from combustion of fossil fuel and biomass are expected to result in approximately a doubling of the global mean tropospheric ozone concentration during ...
... development of temperature, humidity and solar radiation. There is an increase in mean O 3 concentrations over large parts of the world. Emissions from combustion of fossil fuel and biomass are expected to result in approximately a doubling of the global mean tropospheric ozone concentration during ...
An Overview of Glaciers, Glacier Retreat, and Subsequent Impacts
... The planet is already experiencing its impacts on biodiversity, freshwater resources and local livelihoods. Using current climate change trends, by 2100, the average global temperature may rise by 1.4 – 5.80C according to the Third Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ...
... The planet is already experiencing its impacts on biodiversity, freshwater resources and local livelihoods. Using current climate change trends, by 2100, the average global temperature may rise by 1.4 – 5.80C according to the Third Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ...
Why Kyoto?
... Rio Conference in 1992 resulted in three UN ‘conventions’: – Climate Change (UNFCCC) – Biodiversity – Desertification The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was put in place post-Rio to address all three On the UNFCCC ‘Activities Implemented Jointly’ were allowed & took place until 1997 Kyoto ‘Confer ...
... Rio Conference in 1992 resulted in three UN ‘conventions’: – Climate Change (UNFCCC) – Biodiversity – Desertification The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was put in place post-Rio to address all three On the UNFCCC ‘Activities Implemented Jointly’ were allowed & took place until 1997 Kyoto ‘Confer ...
Climate Change The UK Programme 2006
... change is happening and that man-made emissions are its main cause. The ten warmest years globally since formal records began in 1861 have all occurred since 1994. If left unchecked, climate change will have profound impacts on our societies and way of life, affecting agriculture and food security, ...
... change is happening and that man-made emissions are its main cause. The ten warmest years globally since formal records began in 1861 have all occurred since 1994. If left unchecked, climate change will have profound impacts on our societies and way of life, affecting agriculture and food security, ...
Impact of two different types of El Niño events on runoff over the
... Piechota et al., 1997; Twine et al., 2005; Zorn and Waylen, 1997). While these studies are informative, they either focus on only one single river basin or do not categorize the El Niño events into two types. To our best knowledge, the different impacts of two types of El Niño on runoff over the CON ...
... Piechota et al., 1997; Twine et al., 2005; Zorn and Waylen, 1997). While these studies are informative, they either focus on only one single river basin or do not categorize the El Niño events into two types. To our best knowledge, the different impacts of two types of El Niño on runoff over the CON ...
Corporate Report Draft.indd
... Forum held in Port Moresby, PNG. A side event was also held at the Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific Congress in February this year with representatives from Port Vila and Honiara city councils. City council representatives from the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and PNG will attend the ICLEI World Congress 2 ...
... Forum held in Port Moresby, PNG. A side event was also held at the Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific Congress in February this year with representatives from Port Vila and Honiara city councils. City council representatives from the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and PNG will attend the ICLEI World Congress 2 ...
Surveys of scientists' views on climate change
Several surveys have been conducted of the opinions of scientists on anthropogenic climate change. They have generally concluded that the majority of scientists believe that human activity is contributing to global warming.