Polar bear - Convention on Migratory Species
... Arctic archipelago used land-fast ice most intensively, whereas in Baffin Bay moving ice was a stronger preference. In autumn, female polar bears from both regions preferred multiyear ice. Differences were also apparent between the two regions for the distances of bears to the ice edge, as well the ...
... Arctic archipelago used land-fast ice most intensively, whereas in Baffin Bay moving ice was a stronger preference. In autumn, female polar bears from both regions preferred multiyear ice. Differences were also apparent between the two regions for the distances of bears to the ice edge, as well the ...
Future Seas: Scenario Planning and the Establishment of a Marine
... its weight – whether you’re talking about our education system, our approach to business, providing aid to countries in need, and yes, our environment. For example, in 2008, New Zealand hosted International World Environment Day. We were chosen, in large part, because we were one of the first nation ...
... its weight – whether you’re talking about our education system, our approach to business, providing aid to countries in need, and yes, our environment. For example, in 2008, New Zealand hosted International World Environment Day. We were chosen, in large part, because we were one of the first nation ...
The Eastern Offshore Extension into the Western Mediterranean of
... outlined pavement whose surface is scarred by north and northwest trending lineations which we speculated is a rocky surface, possibly a seaward extension of the Sierra de Cartagena-La Unión (Fig. 3C). Along its western edge is a chain of pimple-like highs of less than 1 m relief of unknown origin a ...
... outlined pavement whose surface is scarred by north and northwest trending lineations which we speculated is a rocky surface, possibly a seaward extension of the Sierra de Cartagena-La Unión (Fig. 3C). Along its western edge is a chain of pimple-like highs of less than 1 m relief of unknown origin a ...
the arctic region at a crossroads
... and control measures related to the protection of the Arctic marine environment, and (vi) the Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG), focused on the living conditions of Arctic inhabitants. Since 2011, the Council has a permanent secretariat in Tromsø, Norway. Geography is determinative of th ...
... and control measures related to the protection of the Arctic marine environment, and (vi) the Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG), focused on the living conditions of Arctic inhabitants. Since 2011, the Council has a permanent secretariat in Tromsø, Norway. Geography is determinative of th ...
Full Report
... These scenarios pre-date, but are in line with, the recent assessment of Working Group I which, for a 'business-as-usual' scenario (scenario A in Working Group I Report) has estimated the magnitude of sea-level rise at about 20 cm by 2030 and about 65 cm by the end of the next century. Working Group ...
... These scenarios pre-date, but are in line with, the recent assessment of Working Group I which, for a 'business-as-usual' scenario (scenario A in Working Group I Report) has estimated the magnitude of sea-level rise at about 20 cm by 2030 and about 65 cm by the end of the next century. Working Group ...
UNH S E Res 2013
... UNH Research 2013 |A digest of the year’s research news from the University of New Hampshire ...
... UNH Research 2013 |A digest of the year’s research news from the University of New Hampshire ...
WHITE PAPER Climate Change Adaptation in the Nordic Countries
... consultation on the future direction of EU adaptation policy. It also identified Europe’s “most vulnerable” areas, including the Mediterranean Basin; the Alps; coastal zones facing sea-level rise and increasing storm risks; densely populated floodplains; Scandinavia, where increased rainfall is proj ...
... consultation on the future direction of EU adaptation policy. It also identified Europe’s “most vulnerable” areas, including the Mediterranean Basin; the Alps; coastal zones facing sea-level rise and increasing storm risks; densely populated floodplains; Scandinavia, where increased rainfall is proj ...
The State of Marine and Coastal Adaptation in North America: A
... existing stormwater systems into the interior of the city; 2 same phenomenon, different effects. The supporting tables outline key climatic and physical factors causing each type of change, and describe potential consequences for natural and human systems. We also list some of the compounding physic ...
... existing stormwater systems into the interior of the city; 2 same phenomenon, different effects. The supporting tables outline key climatic and physical factors causing each type of change, and describe potential consequences for natural and human systems. We also list some of the compounding physic ...
An Economic Analysis of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptations
... interviews, and risk-based assessment (New York City Panel on Climate Change [NPCC] 2010) to identify and where possible to assign costs of key sectoral vulnerabilities and adaptation options for climate change in New York State. The study draws conceptually from the general framework of cost benefi ...
... interviews, and risk-based assessment (New York City Panel on Climate Change [NPCC] 2010) to identify and where possible to assign costs of key sectoral vulnerabilities and adaptation options for climate change in New York State. The study draws conceptually from the general framework of cost benefi ...
‑ ‑ GEF Secretariat Global Environment Facility 1818 H Street, NW
... covering more than 634 million hectares – an area equivalent to Greenland, Mongolia and Kazakhstan combined. The GEF has also provided more than $1.89 billion to fund protected areas, leveraging an additional $4.5 billion in co-financing from project partners. This investment will be further strengt ...
... covering more than 634 million hectares – an area equivalent to Greenland, Mongolia and Kazakhstan combined. The GEF has also provided more than $1.89 billion to fund protected areas, leveraging an additional $4.5 billion in co-financing from project partners. This investment will be further strengt ...
Non-hotspot volcano chains from small
... deformation is characterized by much smaller wavelengths (50-500 km) than that, which are commonly expected for PLI (>1000 km); (2) plume head flattening is asymmetric below intra-plate boundaries, which leads to mechanical decoupling of crust from mantle lithosphere, and to localized faulting at t ...
... deformation is characterized by much smaller wavelengths (50-500 km) than that, which are commonly expected for PLI (>1000 km); (2) plume head flattening is asymmetric below intra-plate boundaries, which leads to mechanical decoupling of crust from mantle lithosphere, and to localized faulting at t ...
Nitrogen in the Marine Environment
... recognition that the supply of new nitrogen by N2 fixation to nitrogen stressed regions of the surface ocean could rival that supplied from below by physical processes (Karl et al., 1997; Capone et al., 2005). This makes N2 fixation an important player for structuring marine ecosystems in such regio ...
... recognition that the supply of new nitrogen by N2 fixation to nitrogen stressed regions of the surface ocean could rival that supplied from below by physical processes (Karl et al., 1997; Capone et al., 2005). This makes N2 fixation an important player for structuring marine ecosystems in such regio ...
Climate Change Effects and Adaptation Approaches in Freshwater
... Impacts of climate change on freshwater aquatic and riparian systems Increases in CO2 and air temperature, combined with changing precipitation patterns, are already altering numerous conditions, processes, and interactions in freshwater aquatic and riparian ecosystems. In most cases, these trends a ...
... Impacts of climate change on freshwater aquatic and riparian systems Increases in CO2 and air temperature, combined with changing precipitation patterns, are already altering numerous conditions, processes, and interactions in freshwater aquatic and riparian ecosystems. In most cases, these trends a ...
IFinland`s National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change
... terms provision or adjustment are sometimes used in other contexts. Mitigation An anthropogenic intervention to reduce the sources or enhance the sinks of greenhouse gases. This is sometimes referred to as limiting climate change. ...
... terms provision or adjustment are sometimes used in other contexts. Mitigation An anthropogenic intervention to reduce the sources or enhance the sinks of greenhouse gases. This is sometimes referred to as limiting climate change. ...
Summary Report - UNESDOC
... particular, he highlighted the great success of the 9th WESTPAC International Scientific Symposium. The overwhelming number of participants and presentations demonstrated the great achievement of WESTPAC in marine science cooperation over the past years. He expressed his pride in serving as the Chai ...
... particular, he highlighted the great success of the 9th WESTPAC International Scientific Symposium. The overwhelming number of participants and presentations demonstrated the great achievement of WESTPAC in marine science cooperation over the past years. He expressed his pride in serving as the Chai ...
The exchange of carbon dioxide between wet arctic - HAL-Insu
... Abstract. The exchange fluxes of carbon dioxide between wet arctic polygonal tundra and the atmosphere were investigated by the micrometeorological eddy covariance method. The investigation site was situated in the centre of the Lena River Delta in Northern Siberia (72◦ 22′ N, 126◦ 30′ E). The study ...
... Abstract. The exchange fluxes of carbon dioxide between wet arctic polygonal tundra and the atmosphere were investigated by the micrometeorological eddy covariance method. The investigation site was situated in the centre of the Lena River Delta in Northern Siberia (72◦ 22′ N, 126◦ 30′ E). The study ...
Climate Change Adaptation in Clayoquot Sound
... The state of the marine system today is more complex – historic pressures have been significant – resulting in significant shifts in species over the last 150 years, including extirpation of a keystone predator the sea otter, significant declines in the large whales that were historically abundant, ...
... The state of the marine system today is more complex – historic pressures have been significant – resulting in significant shifts in species over the last 150 years, including extirpation of a keystone predator the sea otter, significant declines in the large whales that were historically abundant, ...
Lenachuru_colostate_0053A_13620 - DSpace Home
... is shared within the community through social networks and organizational structures. Although there are many social structures through which knowledge is shared, most of them are exclusive to men. Women are therefore disadvantaged in that only one informal social network is available to them, and t ...
... is shared within the community through social networks and organizational structures. Although there are many social structures through which knowledge is shared, most of them are exclusive to men. Women are therefore disadvantaged in that only one informal social network is available to them, and t ...
rapporter.ffi.no
... argued, as some have done, that the challenges of environmental change can be addressed more successfully outside of the security context. Judging from the recent literature on climate change and security, the advocates of a “marriage” between the two concepts do not seem to share one and the same v ...
... argued, as some have done, that the challenges of environmental change can be addressed more successfully outside of the security context. Judging from the recent literature on climate change and security, the advocates of a “marriage” between the two concepts do not seem to share one and the same v ...
DRAFT Chapter 6 Arctic Tundra and Polar Desert Ecosystems
... local climate. Warming and drying of tundra soils in parts of Alaska have already changed the carbon status of this area from sink to source. Although other areas still maintain their sink status, the number of source areas currently exceeds the sink areas. However, geographical representation of re ...
... local climate. Warming and drying of tundra soils in parts of Alaska have already changed the carbon status of this area from sink to source. Although other areas still maintain their sink status, the number of source areas currently exceeds the sink areas. However, geographical representation of re ...
NERC impact report 2015
... can benefit from natural resources, build resilience to environmental hazards and manage environmental change. And we invest in translation activities that help business, government and society use our science knowledge. Together we deliver new ways of living, doing business, escaping poverty and gr ...
... can benefit from natural resources, build resilience to environmental hazards and manage environmental change. And we invest in translation activities that help business, government and society use our science knowledge. Together we deliver new ways of living, doing business, escaping poverty and gr ...
Victoria`s Climate Change Adaptation Plan
... remains a healthy, prosperous, safe and vibrant place to work, live, and play and so it maintains a thriving natural environment. Global momentum is building for national, subnational and local governments to take ambitious action that helps communities adapt to climate change impacts. The Paris Agr ...
... remains a healthy, prosperous, safe and vibrant place to work, live, and play and so it maintains a thriving natural environment. Global momentum is building for national, subnational and local governments to take ambitious action that helps communities adapt to climate change impacts. The Paris Agr ...
Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines in Coastal Management and
... and major new infrastructure. Such decisions cannot always be based on perfect information and frequently cannot be delayed until new science, research or understanding is available. However, such decisions made now may determine how a particular part of the coastal zone is used for many years into ...
... and major new infrastructure. Such decisions cannot always be based on perfect information and frequently cannot be delayed until new science, research or understanding is available. However, such decisions made now may determine how a particular part of the coastal zone is used for many years into ...
The Marine Nitrogen Cycle: Overview and Challenges
... recognition that the supply of new nitrogen by N2 fixation to nitrogen stressed regions of the surface ocean could rival that supplied from below by physical processes (Karl et al., 1997; Capone et al., 2005). This makes N2 fixation an important player for structuring marine ecosystems in such regio ...
... recognition that the supply of new nitrogen by N2 fixation to nitrogen stressed regions of the surface ocean could rival that supplied from below by physical processes (Karl et al., 1997; Capone et al., 2005). This makes N2 fixation an important player for structuring marine ecosystems in such regio ...
Projected expansion of the subtropical biome and contraction of the
... (LMR) more directly, a spatial tuna ecosystem model (Sepodym) for bigeye tuna was driven with temperature and primary production from a climate model to forecast changes in abundance and distribution (Lehodey et al., 2010). A second LMR approach used climate models to project future temperature chan ...
... (LMR) more directly, a spatial tuna ecosystem model (Sepodym) for bigeye tuna was driven with temperature and primary production from a climate model to forecast changes in abundance and distribution (Lehodey et al., 2010). A second LMR approach used climate models to project future temperature chan ...