biodiversity focal area strategy for gef-5
... findings3. The GEF-3 strategy incorporated principles to achieve lasting biodiversity conservation and sustainable use and thereby: a) placed greater emphasis on sustainability of results and the potential for replication; b) moved beyond a projectsbased emphasis to strategic approaches that strengt ...
... findings3. The GEF-3 strategy incorporated principles to achieve lasting biodiversity conservation and sustainable use and thereby: a) placed greater emphasis on sustainability of results and the potential for replication; b) moved beyond a projectsbased emphasis to strategic approaches that strengt ...
HeidiBerkenbosch - University of Washington
... rough volcanic areas with some small seamounts and thin (~5 m) sediment cover. Raised blocks covered by ~50 m of sediment break this terrain. Alignment of the volcanic structures does not indicate that an ETZ formed in this region. However, the sediment on the raised blocks is very similar to the se ...
... rough volcanic areas with some small seamounts and thin (~5 m) sediment cover. Raised blocks covered by ~50 m of sediment break this terrain. Alignment of the volcanic structures does not indicate that an ETZ formed in this region. However, the sediment on the raised blocks is very similar to the se ...
The Oceanic Lithosphere
... information on the tectonic structure, distribution of lava flows and other geological features, thermal subsidence, etc. Ship-mounted systems allow for surveys of large areas of the seafloor, but near-bottom instruments mounted on deep-tow systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous u ...
... information on the tectonic structure, distribution of lava flows and other geological features, thermal subsidence, etc. Ship-mounted systems allow for surveys of large areas of the seafloor, but near-bottom instruments mounted on deep-tow systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous u ...
UNFCCC NAPA Maldives
... the climate hazards and risks. Chapter Five analyses vulnerabilities and the biophysical impacts of climate change. Chapter Six lists the adaptation needs and priority activities. NAPA concludes with Chapter Seven that contains the project profiles for adaptation to climate change in the Maldives. ...
... the climate hazards and risks. Chapter Five analyses vulnerabilities and the biophysical impacts of climate change. Chapter Six lists the adaptation needs and priority activities. NAPA concludes with Chapter Seven that contains the project profiles for adaptation to climate change in the Maldives. ...
Chapter 12
... found to be most sensitive to the following conditions: • extreme seasons, in particular exceptionally hot and dry summers and mild winters, • short-duration events such as windstorms and heavy rains, and • slow, long-term changes in climate which, among other impacts, will put particular pressure o ...
... found to be most sensitive to the following conditions: • extreme seasons, in particular exceptionally hot and dry summers and mild winters, • short-duration events such as windstorms and heavy rains, and • slow, long-term changes in climate which, among other impacts, will put particular pressure o ...
EXPLORING COMMON SOLUTIONS — FINLAND´S
... Addressing climate change in the Arctic is rooted in sound science and traditional and local knowledge. The conclusions of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (2004) have been largely confirmed by local environmental observations. Both Arctic communities and natural ecosystems are affected. The mel ...
... Addressing climate change in the Arctic is rooted in sound science and traditional and local knowledge. The conclusions of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (2004) have been largely confirmed by local environmental observations. Both Arctic communities and natural ecosystems are affected. The mel ...
As Goes The Arctic, So Goes The Planet
... level. That part of the debate has ended; the climate is changing, and humans are causing it. Emissions of greenhouse gases from human sources—such as cars, trucks, power plants, aircraft, and marine vessels—are warming the Earth, altering climate, and acidifying the oceans. For most people in the U ...
... level. That part of the debate has ended; the climate is changing, and humans are causing it. Emissions of greenhouse gases from human sources—such as cars, trucks, power plants, aircraft, and marine vessels—are warming the Earth, altering climate, and acidifying the oceans. For most people in the U ...
Planning for Climate Change Effects on Coastal Margins
... enhanced greenhouse effect from human activities, and to resulting long-term changes to coastal hazards that will impinge on coastal margins. New Zealanders have only a moderate knowledge about climate change issues. A survey showed that 51% claimed they knew a “fair amount”, but the survey analysis ...
... enhanced greenhouse effect from human activities, and to resulting long-term changes to coastal hazards that will impinge on coastal margins. New Zealanders have only a moderate knowledge about climate change issues. A survey showed that 51% claimed they knew a “fair amount”, but the survey analysis ...
Protected Areas: Buffering nature against climate change
... Action Plan 2004-2007 should be revised and incorporated into the larger adaptation agenda. Species show resilience to climate change because they are able to move or retreat to refugia of favourable habitat or alternatively, are able to remain and thrive where they are by adapting (Cowell, ...
... Action Plan 2004-2007 should be revised and incorporated into the larger adaptation agenda. Species show resilience to climate change because they are able to move or retreat to refugia of favourable habitat or alternatively, are able to remain and thrive where they are by adapting (Cowell, ...
Scientific Ocean Drilling of Mid-Ocean Ridge and Ridge
... included junior and senior scientists, engineers, and a representative from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The goals of the workshop were to: (1) revisit the technological challenges involved in drilling young ocean crust, (2) discuss new and future technologies that may overcome these chall ...
... included junior and senior scientists, engineers, and a representative from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The goals of the workshop were to: (1) revisit the technological challenges involved in drilling young ocean crust, (2) discuss new and future technologies that may overcome these chall ...
Gauteng Climate Change Risk and vulnerability assessment
... Table 10 Results of the participatory impacts and risk and vulnerability assessment activity of the Gauteng stakeholder workshop, for the Disaster Risk Management sector ............... 51 Table 11 Results of the participatory impacts and risk and vulnerability assessment activity of the Gauteng sta ...
... Table 10 Results of the participatory impacts and risk and vulnerability assessment activity of the Gauteng stakeholder workshop, for the Disaster Risk Management sector ............... 51 Table 11 Results of the participatory impacts and risk and vulnerability assessment activity of the Gauteng sta ...
Our Book Reviews
... 4. Give some examples of ways in which humans have altered their environment. 5. Explain what ecosystem services are and give some examples. 6. Explain what is meant by environmental indicators and specify the “five key indicators” outlined by your book. 7. Briefly describe each of the “five key ind ...
... 4. Give some examples of ways in which humans have altered their environment. 5. Explain what ecosystem services are and give some examples. 6. Explain what is meant by environmental indicators and specify the “five key indicators” outlined by your book. 7. Briefly describe each of the “five key ind ...
Climate Change in the Baltic Sea Area
... birds indicate that migrating and wintering birds in the Baltic may be most affected by warming processes, with birds wintering farther north in the Baltic Basin than previously. Thus, although the impacts of climate change during the 21st century are difficult to predict with certainty, it is clear ...
... birds indicate that migrating and wintering birds in the Baltic may be most affected by warming processes, with birds wintering farther north in the Baltic Basin than previously. Thus, although the impacts of climate change during the 21st century are difficult to predict with certainty, it is clear ...
Convergence of tectonic reconstructions and mantle - HAL-Insu
... of the shape of the area-age distribution of the seafloor between end members of rectangular, triangular and skewed distributions. Convection models show that significant fluctuations over longer periods (∼1 Gy) should exist, involving changes in ridge length and global tectonic reorganisations. Al ...
... of the shape of the area-age distribution of the seafloor between end members of rectangular, triangular and skewed distributions. Convection models show that significant fluctuations over longer periods (∼1 Gy) should exist, involving changes in ridge length and global tectonic reorganisations. Al ...
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO: annual
... the 2009 achievements of the IOC in this Annual Report. In doing so, I am reminded of the quote by Isaac Newton that we see further now than we have in the past because we are “standing on the shoulders of giants”. The former Executive Secretary of IOC, Dr. Patricio Bernal, led the commission with p ...
... the 2009 achievements of the IOC in this Annual Report. In doing so, I am reminded of the quote by Isaac Newton that we see further now than we have in the past because we are “standing on the shoulders of giants”. The former Executive Secretary of IOC, Dr. Patricio Bernal, led the commission with p ...
Assessment Report
... been conducted in the ecoregion about the problems of climate change. Despite the large quantity of fundamental research on climate change and its impact on the region, there are relatively few actionoriented studies focused on specially protected nature areas in the context of climate change. Among ...
... been conducted in the ecoregion about the problems of climate change. Despite the large quantity of fundamental research on climate change and its impact on the region, there are relatively few actionoriented studies focused on specially protected nature areas in the context of climate change. Among ...
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO: annual
... the 2009 achievements of the IOC in this Annual Report. In doing so, I am reminded of the quote by Isaac Newton that we see further now than we have in the past because we are “standing on the shoulders of giants”. The former Executive Secretary of IOC, Dr. Patricio Bernal, led the commission with p ...
... the 2009 achievements of the IOC in this Annual Report. In doing so, I am reminded of the quote by Isaac Newton that we see further now than we have in the past because we are “standing on the shoulders of giants”. The former Executive Secretary of IOC, Dr. Patricio Bernal, led the commission with p ...
Loss of diversity of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria correlates with
... Distribution patterns of AOB in estuarine sediment were identified by TAFLP analysis of amoA genes from Betaproteobacterial AOB. Previous attempts to amplify AOB 16S rANA genes belonging to the Gammaproteobacteria were unsuccessful (A. E. Bernhard, A. Schramm, and D.A. Stahl, unpublished), so we did ...
... Distribution patterns of AOB in estuarine sediment were identified by TAFLP analysis of amoA genes from Betaproteobacterial AOB. Previous attempts to amplify AOB 16S rANA genes belonging to the Gammaproteobacteria were unsuccessful (A. E. Bernhard, A. Schramm, and D.A. Stahl, unpublished), so we did ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR THE TRANSPORTATION MODES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
... inches in the last 100 years (NOAA 2008). Sea level rise (SLR) is projected to continue and accelerate in the future. Many agencies like the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are exploring ways to incorporate this prospect into their long-range planning, programming, and investment decisio ...
... inches in the last 100 years (NOAA 2008). Sea level rise (SLR) is projected to continue and accelerate in the future. Many agencies like the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are exploring ways to incorporate this prospect into their long-range planning, programming, and investment decisio ...
FINAL DRAFT IPCC WGII AR5 Chapter 24 Subject to Final Copyedit
... The impacts of climate change on food production and food security in Asia will vary by region with many regions to experience a decline in productivity (medium confidence) [24.4.4]. This is evident in the case of rice production. Most models, using a range of GCMs and SRES scenarios, show that high ...
... The impacts of climate change on food production and food security in Asia will vary by region with many regions to experience a decline in productivity (medium confidence) [24.4.4]. This is evident in the case of rice production. Most models, using a range of GCMs and SRES scenarios, show that high ...
Geological features and geophysical signatures of continental
... The shape and classification of continental margins are in general dependent on style of continental splitting, rifting, subsidence and their proximity to the tectonic plate boundaries, at times the margins undergo for modifications by sediment deposition and volcanic activity. Worldwide continental ...
... The shape and classification of continental margins are in general dependent on style of continental splitting, rifting, subsidence and their proximity to the tectonic plate boundaries, at times the margins undergo for modifications by sediment deposition and volcanic activity. Worldwide continental ...
STRATEGIC PLAN 2012 – 2017 - Institute for Marine and Antarctic
... The coastal zone is particularly dynamic, as the boundary between land and sea fluctuates with sea ...
... The coastal zone is particularly dynamic, as the boundary between land and sea fluctuates with sea ...
Danish strategy for adaptation to a changing climate
... the form of drought, flooding, storm surges, hurricanes and rising sea levels due to melting glaciers. Responsible politicians must take account of this now at the start of the 21st century. It would be irresponsible to just cross our fingers and hope that things will be alright in our lifetimes. Th ...
... the form of drought, flooding, storm surges, hurricanes and rising sea levels due to melting glaciers. Responsible politicians must take account of this now at the start of the 21st century. It would be irresponsible to just cross our fingers and hope that things will be alright in our lifetimes. Th ...
Adapting to Climate Change in Tasmania
... community. There will be increased emphasis on how our emergency services are delivered and how well equipped our public and community services are to respond. None of this is cheery stuff, but nor are the challenges we face insurmountable. Human beings are, after all, very intelligent and adaptable ...
... community. There will be increased emphasis on how our emergency services are delivered and how well equipped our public and community services are to respond. None of this is cheery stuff, but nor are the challenges we face insurmountable. Human beings are, after all, very intelligent and adaptable ...
Forests and Climate Change in Latin America: Linking Adaptation
... conservation and sustainable management of ecosystems and their services can generate multiple socio-ecological benefits and promote long-term approaches to climate change adaptation [31]. Under the UNFCCC, least-developed countries are required to produce a National Adaptation Programme of Action ( ...
... conservation and sustainable management of ecosystems and their services can generate multiple socio-ecological benefits and promote long-term approaches to climate change adaptation [31]. Under the UNFCCC, least-developed countries are required to produce a National Adaptation Programme of Action ( ...