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The unseen world of coral reefs: impact of local and global stressors
... the coral microbiome, I compiled data from 39 studies, each tracking microbial community shifts in corals experiencing stress from climate change, pollution or overfishing. Stress was associated with shifts in coral microbial communities. I found that regardless of stressor, microbial alpha diversit ...
... the coral microbiome, I compiled data from 39 studies, each tracking microbial community shifts in corals experiencing stress from climate change, pollution or overfishing. Stress was associated with shifts in coral microbial communities. I found that regardless of stressor, microbial alpha diversit ...
Atlantic volcanic margins: a comparative study
... initial period of sea-floor spreading exists from many other of the world's passive continental margins (Fig. 1). To evalute the processes that govern the inception and evolution of such margins it is necessary to compare crustal structure, tectono-magmatic relations and the history of vertical moti ...
... initial period of sea-floor spreading exists from many other of the world's passive continental margins (Fig. 1). To evalute the processes that govern the inception and evolution of such margins it is necessary to compare crustal structure, tectono-magmatic relations and the history of vertical moti ...
Read the Adaptation Strategy
... areas (including refugia and corridors of habitat that allow species to migrate), and areas where habitat restoration can promote resiliency and adaptation of species and ecosystem functions. In addition to traditional habitat restoration and protection efforts, this Strategy envisions innovative op ...
... areas (including refugia and corridors of habitat that allow species to migrate), and areas where habitat restoration can promote resiliency and adaptation of species and ecosystem functions. In addition to traditional habitat restoration and protection efforts, this Strategy envisions innovative op ...
Indigenous and Traditional Peoples and Climate
... traditional peoples who have been pushed to the least fertile and most fragile lands as a consequence of historical, social, political and economic exclusion are among those who are at greatest risk. On the other hand, people living in marginal lands have long been exposed to many kinds of environme ...
... traditional peoples who have been pushed to the least fertile and most fragile lands as a consequence of historical, social, political and economic exclusion are among those who are at greatest risk. On the other hand, people living in marginal lands have long been exposed to many kinds of environme ...
Outlook on climate change adaptation in the Tropical Andes
... on mountains and adaptation is another barrier to successful policy development and implementation, especially at the sub-national government levels. Since the impact of climate change occurs over decades and centuries, adaptation policies should ideally be based on long-term observations in combina ...
... on mountains and adaptation is another barrier to successful policy development and implementation, especially at the sub-national government levels. Since the impact of climate change occurs over decades and centuries, adaptation policies should ideally be based on long-term observations in combina ...
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CLIMATE BARBADOS
... This study assesses the potential economic impact of climate change on coastal human settlements in the Caribbean, with specific reference to Barbados, and evaluates the costs and benefits of undertaking various adaptation strategies. The aim is to assist Caribbean territories in developing the stra ...
... This study assesses the potential economic impact of climate change on coastal human settlements in the Caribbean, with specific reference to Barbados, and evaluates the costs and benefits of undertaking various adaptation strategies. The aim is to assist Caribbean territories in developing the stra ...
climate change WG II
... Hazard: The potential occurrence of a natural or human-induced physical event or trend or physical impact that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, as well as damage and loss to property, infrastructure, livelihoods, service provision, ecosystems, and environmental resources. In ...
... Hazard: The potential occurrence of a natural or human-induced physical event or trend or physical impact that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, as well as damage and loss to property, infrastructure, livelihoods, service provision, ecosystems, and environmental resources. In ...
assessment of the vulnerability of rural livelihoods in the Pacific to
... the Environmental Vulnerability Index (EVI) sub-index (SOPAC 2004) and Sustainable Livelihood Analysis (SLA) (Carney 1998; Ellis 2000). The EVI climate change sub-index values produced by SOPAC, indicates the environmental risks likely to result from climate change. In this study, we have used these ...
... the Environmental Vulnerability Index (EVI) sub-index (SOPAC 2004) and Sustainable Livelihood Analysis (SLA) (Carney 1998; Ellis 2000). The EVI climate change sub-index values produced by SOPAC, indicates the environmental risks likely to result from climate change. In this study, we have used these ...
An Overview of the Causes and Effects of Sea Level Rise
... United States, could delay the effects of increasing concentrations of CO2 by a few years at most, while imposing competitive disadvantages on the nations industries. Emissions of other trace gases (such as chlorofluorocarbons and methane) could add significantly to the projected global warming. Fur ...
... United States, could delay the effects of increasing concentrations of CO2 by a few years at most, while imposing competitive disadvantages on the nations industries. Emissions of other trace gases (such as chlorofluorocarbons and methane) could add significantly to the projected global warming. Fur ...
A New Climate for Conservation: Nature Carbon and Climate
... Forest Ecologist Dr. Jim Pojar, who prepared the report, has extensive professional experience in applied conservation biology, forest ecology, sustainable forest management, ecological land classification, and conservation, with a wealth of field experience throughout British Columbia. The hope is ...
... Forest Ecologist Dr. Jim Pojar, who prepared the report, has extensive professional experience in applied conservation biology, forest ecology, sustainable forest management, ecological land classification, and conservation, with a wealth of field experience throughout British Columbia. The hope is ...
Summary for Policymakers
... Hazard: The potential occurrence of a natural or human-induced physical event or trend or physical impact that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, as well as damage and loss to property, infrastructure, livelihoods, service provision, ecosystems, and environmental resources. In ...
... Hazard: The potential occurrence of a natural or human-induced physical event or trend or physical impact that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, as well as damage and loss to property, infrastructure, livelihoods, service provision, ecosystems, and environmental resources. In ...
Loss and Damage: The Role of Ecosystem Services
... reached. Some extreme weather events and climatic processes will be too great in magnitude and extent for adaptation. In that sense, they are beyond adaptation. The case studies show the adaptation limits in regards to temperature extremes are already being met in certain areas. Temperature increase ...
... reached. Some extreme weather events and climatic processes will be too great in magnitude and extent for adaptation. In that sense, they are beyond adaptation. The case studies show the adaptation limits in regards to temperature extremes are already being met in certain areas. Temperature increase ...
52. eratosthenes seamount: an oceanographic yardstick recording
... Cyprus. It is elliptical in shape, nearly 120 km long and 80 km wide, and its major axis is oriented northwest–southeast (Fig. 1). The morphologic relief of this seamount exceeds 2000 m, measured from the peak, at 690 m depth, to the Eratosthenes Abyssal Plain to the west, at 2700 m (Hall et al., 19 ...
... Cyprus. It is elliptical in shape, nearly 120 km long and 80 km wide, and its major axis is oriented northwest–southeast (Fig. 1). The morphologic relief of this seamount exceeds 2000 m, measured from the peak, at 690 m depth, to the Eratosthenes Abyssal Plain to the west, at 2700 m (Hall et al., 19 ...
Present Day Carbon Dioxide Fluxes in the Coastal Ocean and
... all continents and most oceans (increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, melting of snow and ice, and increasing global average sea level) (IPCC 2007a). The observed increase in global average temperatures since the industrial revolution is very likely due to increasing concentrations ...
... all continents and most oceans (increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, melting of snow and ice, and increasing global average sea level) (IPCC 2007a). The observed increase in global average temperatures since the industrial revolution is very likely due to increasing concentrations ...
Unified Sea Level Rise Projection
... Florida region remains consistent that the projection is for use by the Climate Compact Counties and partners for planning purposes to aid in understanding of potential vulnerabilities and to provide a basis for developing risk informed adaptation strategies for the region. For the 2015 update, the ...
... Florida region remains consistent that the projection is for use by the Climate Compact Counties and partners for planning purposes to aid in understanding of potential vulnerabilities and to provide a basis for developing risk informed adaptation strategies for the region. For the 2015 update, the ...
Asia - IPCC
... projections make these more difficult to predict. The rates of vegetation change in the more densely populated parts of Asia may be reduced by the impact of habitat fragmentation on seed dispersal, while the impacts of projected climate changes on the vegetation of the lowland tropics are currently ...
... projections make these more difficult to predict. The rates of vegetation change in the more densely populated parts of Asia may be reduced by the impact of habitat fragmentation on seed dispersal, while the impacts of projected climate changes on the vegetation of the lowland tropics are currently ...
a post-IPCC AR4 update on sea- level rise
... Australian sea levels Sea level is rising around Australia • Coastal observations confirm that sea levels have been rising around Australia since at least 1920. 21 • Sea-level rise off the east and west coast of Australia has already resulted in extreme sea-level events of a given magnitude occurr ...
... Australian sea levels Sea level is rising around Australia • Coastal observations confirm that sea levels have been rising around Australia since at least 1920. 21 • Sea-level rise off the east and west coast of Australia has already resulted in extreme sea-level events of a given magnitude occurr ...
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... the environment to national wealth by developing so-called ‘satellite’ accounts for natural assets such as fish, forests, wildlife, water and minerals. Data from the NRA can be fed into the conventional national economic accounts. This capability potentially allows for sound sustainable development ...
... the environment to national wealth by developing so-called ‘satellite’ accounts for natural assets such as fish, forests, wildlife, water and minerals. Data from the NRA can be fed into the conventional national economic accounts. This capability potentially allows for sound sustainable development ...
Aquatic ecosystems of northern Australia (PDF 6.43 MB)
... 5. Critical knowledge gaps exist concerning the key environmental drivers of aquatic ecosystems. Improved knowledge will allow scientists and managers to predict with greater certainty the responses of aquatic ecosystem responses to future environmental changes associated with water use, land use ...
... 5. Critical knowledge gaps exist concerning the key environmental drivers of aquatic ecosystems. Improved knowledge will allow scientists and managers to predict with greater certainty the responses of aquatic ecosystem responses to future environmental changes associated with water use, land use ...
Climate Change and Conservation: A Primer for Assessing Impacts
... future will be on adaptation strategies that benefit both nature (biodiversity) and people, the methods, tools, approaches, and resources outlined in this primer should be helpful to all conservation projects, regardless of the degree of emphasis on human well‐being. Moreover, our methods, tools, ...
... future will be on adaptation strategies that benefit both nature (biodiversity) and people, the methods, tools, approaches, and resources outlined in this primer should be helpful to all conservation projects, regardless of the degree of emphasis on human well‐being. Moreover, our methods, tools, ...
The International Tundra Experiment
... approach will continue for ITEX, with the emphasis on monitoring for long-term changes in tundra systems based on the control plots and the establishment of new experiments to examine responses to combinations of factors. Improvements, relevance and hindrances to the observing n ...
... approach will continue for ITEX, with the emphasis on monitoring for long-term changes in tundra systems based on the control plots and the establishment of new experiments to examine responses to combinations of factors. Improvements, relevance and hindrances to the observing n ...
ESCC Hub Research Plan Version 2 (2016)
... and extent of extreme events (e.g. tropical cyclones and droughts) may change in the future. • Further develop our ability to simulate and provide regional information on future climate, from years to decades. • Consider low likelihood but high impact consequences of climate change for Australia to ...
... and extent of extreme events (e.g. tropical cyclones and droughts) may change in the future. • Further develop our ability to simulate and provide regional information on future climate, from years to decades. • Consider low likelihood but high impact consequences of climate change for Australia to ...
promoting resilience to climate change in australian conservation
... current legal framework for biodiversity conservation will be challenged by these impacts. Part III then introduces the principles of Resilience Thinking and argues that they provide the most appropriate framework for future biodiversity law reform. The Resilience lens is then applied to the specifi ...
... current legal framework for biodiversity conservation will be challenged by these impacts. Part III then introduces the principles of Resilience Thinking and argues that they provide the most appropriate framework for future biodiversity law reform. The Resilience lens is then applied to the specifi ...
Issue 17 - Australian Antarctic Division
... This issue of the Australian Antarctic Magazine looks at some of the different ways species or ecosystems can be used to help understand and manage human impacts on a number of scales. This includes, on page 20, an environmental assessment of the sewage outfall at Australia’s Davis station. Various ...
... This issue of the Australian Antarctic Magazine looks at some of the different ways species or ecosystems can be used to help understand and manage human impacts on a number of scales. This includes, on page 20, an environmental assessment of the sewage outfall at Australia’s Davis station. Various ...