Climate change scenarios
... This project has identified key adapations that may be necessary to be offset the impacts of climate change in the agricultural industry. It has focussed on the responses for single crops, which have been chosen to represent economically important production systems in England and Wales. The commodi ...
... This project has identified key adapations that may be necessary to be offset the impacts of climate change in the agricultural industry. It has focussed on the responses for single crops, which have been chosen to represent economically important production systems in England and Wales. The commodi ...
Drivers and uncertainties of future global marine primary production
... response of phytoplankton to ocean warming. This result has been met with a lot of scepticism (e.g., Rykaczewski and Dunne, 2011), especially because an independent assessment of long-term trends in ocean color by Wernand et al. (2013) implied no overall global trend. Smaller decreases in NPP (−6 % ...
... response of phytoplankton to ocean warming. This result has been met with a lot of scepticism (e.g., Rykaczewski and Dunne, 2011), especially because an independent assessment of long-term trends in ocean color by Wernand et al. (2013) implied no overall global trend. Smaller decreases in NPP (−6 % ...
Climate Change as Metaphor & Catalyst
... it and the universal quests of humankind identified by scholars of anthropology (Boas 1911 (1938), Douglas and Wildavsky 1982, LeVine and Campbell 1971/1972, Mead 1956, 1970, Textor 1967), comparative literature and religion (Campbell 1949, 1988, Smith 1958), psychology (LeVine and Campbell 1971/19 ...
... it and the universal quests of humankind identified by scholars of anthropology (Boas 1911 (1938), Douglas and Wildavsky 1982, LeVine and Campbell 1971/1972, Mead 1956, 1970, Textor 1967), comparative literature and religion (Campbell 1949, 1988, Smith 1958), psychology (LeVine and Campbell 1971/19 ...
egypt third national communication
... Climate change is now considered as one of the greatest challenges not only to the national and regional governments but also to the global community. The international scientific community has proven that global warming of the climatic system is unequivocal. As a result of global climatic disorder ...
... Climate change is now considered as one of the greatest challenges not only to the national and regional governments but also to the global community. The international scientific community has proven that global warming of the climatic system is unequivocal. As a result of global climatic disorder ...
2015 Emissions Gap Report
... report drawing on glossaries and other resources available on the websites of the following organizations, networks and projects: Center for International Forestry Research, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Non-State Actor Zone for C ...
... report drawing on glossaries and other resources available on the websites of the following organizations, networks and projects: Center for International Forestry Research, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Non-State Actor Zone for C ...
The Emissions Gap Report 2015
... report drawing on glossaries and other resources available on the websites of the following organizations, networks and projects: Center for International Forestry Research, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Non-State Actor Zone for C ...
... report drawing on glossaries and other resources available on the websites of the following organizations, networks and projects: Center for International Forestry Research, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Non-State Actor Zone for C ...
Water: The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and
... cabinet-level body of agencies responsible for scientific research in the U.S. government. The Global Change Research Act gave voice to early scientific findings that human activities were starting to change the global climate: “(1) Industrial, agricultural, and other human activities, coupled with ...
... cabinet-level body of agencies responsible for scientific research in the U.S. government. The Global Change Research Act gave voice to early scientific findings that human activities were starting to change the global climate: “(1) Industrial, agricultural, and other human activities, coupled with ...
Results compilation 2B - Charles Sturt University
... There was also evidence that these value conflicts shaped landholder responses to remnant vegetation programs. There was some evidence of landholders ploughing native grasslands ahead of the introduction of the „ten year‟ regulations to ensure they didn‟t lose the potential to use areas for producti ...
... There was also evidence that these value conflicts shaped landholder responses to remnant vegetation programs. There was some evidence of landholders ploughing native grasslands ahead of the introduction of the „ten year‟ regulations to ensure they didn‟t lose the potential to use areas for producti ...
A Review of Downscaling Methods for Climate
... Convective precipitation: Intense precipitation of short duration that characterizes most of the rainfall in the tropics. Direct and indirect effect of aerosols: Atmospheric aerosols are solid and liquid particles suspended in air that influence the amount of solar radiation that reaches the surface ...
... Convective precipitation: Intense precipitation of short duration that characterizes most of the rainfall in the tropics. Direct and indirect effect of aerosols: Atmospheric aerosols are solid and liquid particles suspended in air that influence the amount of solar radiation that reaches the surface ...
Perceptions of Climate Change and Vulnerability in Upper Svaneti
... Lentekhi region has decreased by 40% since 1986, and it is believed that this process will continue until decisive adaptation measures are taken to mitigate the adverse impact of climate change in the region. The mean annual air temperature and level of precipitation in this region have increased by ...
... Lentekhi region has decreased by 40% since 1986, and it is believed that this process will continue until decisive adaptation measures are taken to mitigate the adverse impact of climate change in the region. The mean annual air temperature and level of precipitation in this region have increased by ...
Facing an uncertain future : how forests and people can adapt to
... Tropical rainforests. Studies of changes in tropical forest regions since the last glacial maximum show the sensitivity of species composition and ecology to climate changes (Hughen et al. 2004). Several studies have predicted impacts of climate change on tropical rainforests. In the humid tropics o ...
... Tropical rainforests. Studies of changes in tropical forest regions since the last glacial maximum show the sensitivity of species composition and ecology to climate changes (Hughen et al. 2004). Several studies have predicted impacts of climate change on tropical rainforests. In the humid tropics o ...
Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan 2014 – 2023
... important to note that Cambodia has enjoyed stable macro-economic performance for the last several years, as indicated by the steady growth in GDP, rising household income, and reduced poverty rate. Retaining this robust growth performance under a changing climate will be a real challenge in the ye ...
... important to note that Cambodia has enjoyed stable macro-economic performance for the last several years, as indicated by the steady growth in GDP, rising household income, and reduced poverty rate. Retaining this robust growth performance under a changing climate will be a real challenge in the ye ...
SoE 2016 Atmosphere report (PDF - 4.88 MB)
... than they have done in the past • flooding from more intense storm activity • sea level rise, leading to coastal damage • loss of ecosystems. An understanding of the risks associated with Australia’s climate will lead to improved action plans to adapt to the changes predicted to occur. Mitigation ...
... than they have done in the past • flooding from more intense storm activity • sea level rise, leading to coastal damage • loss of ecosystems. An understanding of the risks associated with Australia’s climate will lead to improved action plans to adapt to the changes predicted to occur. Mitigation ...
Climate Risk Management for Agriculture in Peru
... For example it is estimated that over 20 million people in the Mekong Delta and 20 million in Bangladesh could be forced to move as their homes are affected by salt water incursion from rising sea levels. Entire populations of some low lying island states, such as Nauru or the Maldives may have to b ...
... For example it is estimated that over 20 million people in the Mekong Delta and 20 million in Bangladesh could be forced to move as their homes are affected by salt water incursion from rising sea levels. Entire populations of some low lying island states, such as Nauru or the Maldives may have to b ...
i3084e04
... Adaptive capacity versus coping range It is important to distinguish between adaptive capacity and coping range because both concepts are associated with different time-scales and represent different processes (Smithers and Smit, 1997; Folke et al., 2002; Eriksen and Kelly, 2007). A certain extent o ...
... Adaptive capacity versus coping range It is important to distinguish between adaptive capacity and coping range because both concepts are associated with different time-scales and represent different processes (Smithers and Smit, 1997; Folke et al., 2002; Eriksen and Kelly, 2007). A certain extent o ...
Deep South Challenge Research and Business Plan
... The mission of the Deep South (Te Kōmata o Te Tonga) National Science Challenge is to transform the way New Zealanders adapt, manage risk, and thrive in a changing climate. To help achieve this, we will develop a world-class numerical earth system model to predict New Zealand’s future climate. The m ...
... The mission of the Deep South (Te Kōmata o Te Tonga) National Science Challenge is to transform the way New Zealanders adapt, manage risk, and thrive in a changing climate. To help achieve this, we will develop a world-class numerical earth system model to predict New Zealand’s future climate. The m ...
Climate Impacts in Europe The JRC PESETA II Project
... impacts covering, in particular, agriculture, energy, river floods, droughts, forest fires, transport infrastructure, coasts, tourism, habitat suitability of forest tree species and human health. Most of the biophysical impacts have been integrated into a general equilibrium economic model in order ...
... impacts covering, in particular, agriculture, energy, river floods, droughts, forest fires, transport infrastructure, coasts, tourism, habitat suitability of forest tree species and human health. Most of the biophysical impacts have been integrated into a general equilibrium economic model in order ...
10584_2011_45_MOESM1_ESM - Springer Static Content Server
... Articles dedicated to improving existing predictive models were not included. Climate change and adaptation were defined according to IPCC AR4. Climate change refers to any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity. Adaptations include adjustmen ...
... Articles dedicated to improving existing predictive models were not included. Climate change and adaptation were defined according to IPCC AR4. Climate change refers to any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity. Adaptations include adjustmen ...
concluded
... ABSTRACT: There is a growing body of evidence supporting the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s contestation that changes to hydrological extremes as a result of anthropogenic climate change are likely. There is also a growing level of concern among water resource managers about the nature ...
... ABSTRACT: There is a growing body of evidence supporting the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s contestation that changes to hydrological extremes as a result of anthropogenic climate change are likely. There is also a growing level of concern among water resource managers about the nature ...
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 ...
Climate Change Adaptation and Development
... et al., 2001). The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report makes clear that “adaptation will be necessary to address impacts resulting from the warming which is already unavoidable due to past emissions” (IPCC, 2007: 18). As such, it supports adaptation as a ...
... et al., 2001). The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report makes clear that “adaptation will be necessary to address impacts resulting from the warming which is already unavoidable due to past emissions” (IPCC, 2007: 18). As such, it supports adaptation as a ...
Program - Asian Development Bank
... Interactive case study An interactive session designed to highlight the importance of planning ahead and the value of financial protection by simulating the decision-making process in a disaster response scenario. ...
... Interactive case study An interactive session designed to highlight the importance of planning ahead and the value of financial protection by simulating the decision-making process in a disaster response scenario. ...
Climate change feedback
Climate change feedback is important in the understanding of global warming because feedback processes may amplify or diminish the effect of each climate forcing, and so play an important part in determining the climate sensitivity and future climate state. Feedback in general is the process in which changing one quantity changes a second quantity, and the change in the second quantity in turn changes the first. Positive feedback amplifies the change in the first quantity while negative feedback reduces it.The term ""forcing"" means a change which may ""push"" the climate system in the direction of warming or cooling. An example of a climate forcing is increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases. By definition, forcings are external to the climate system while feedbacks are internal; in essence, feedbacks represent the internal processes of the system. Some feedbacks may act in relative isolation to the rest of the climate system; others may be tightly coupled; hence it may be difficult to tell just how much a particular process contributes. Forcings, feedbacks and the dynamics of the climate system determine how much and how fast the climate changes. The main positive feedback in global warming is the tendency of warming to increase the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere, which in turn leads to further warming. The main negative feedback comes from the Stefan–Boltzmann law, the amount of heat radiated from the Earth into space changes with the fourth power of the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere.Some observed and potential effects of global warming are positive feedbacks, which contribute directly to further global warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report states that ""Anthropogenic warming could lead to some effects that are abrupt or irreversible, depending upon the rate and magnitude of the climate change.""