Using Marginal Abatement Cost Curves (MACC) to realize the economic appraisal of Climate Smart Agriculture policy options
... The AFOLU sector (Agriculture, Forestry, Land Use) is directly linked with climate change issues, on an environmental aspect as well as on an economical and social aspect (food security). On the one hand, the sector directly contributes to climate change. Indeed, agriculture represents 14% of the to ...
... The AFOLU sector (Agriculture, Forestry, Land Use) is directly linked with climate change issues, on an environmental aspect as well as on an economical and social aspect (food security). On the one hand, the sector directly contributes to climate change. Indeed, agriculture represents 14% of the to ...
Uganda National Adaptation Programmes of Action
... held in November 1990 in Geneva, Switzerland attracted a wide spectrum of participants, including, planners, policy makers and decision makers. This was the beginning of a lifetime relationship between climate and social scientists. The second World Climate Conference, in its Ministerial Declaration ...
... held in November 1990 in Geneva, Switzerland attracted a wide spectrum of participants, including, planners, policy makers and decision makers. This was the beginning of a lifetime relationship between climate and social scientists. The second World Climate Conference, in its Ministerial Declaration ...
terms of reference
... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21/CMP11), otherwise known as “Paris 2015” from November 30th to December 11th. COP21 will be a crucial conference, as it needs to achieve a new international agreement on the climate, applicable to all countries, with the aim of keeping glob ...
... United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21/CMP11), otherwise known as “Paris 2015” from November 30th to December 11th. COP21 will be a crucial conference, as it needs to achieve a new international agreement on the climate, applicable to all countries, with the aim of keeping glob ...
Co-benefits of climate policy
... posed the question if a global climate policy could bring additional benefits by reducing outdoor air pollution, with the associated positive effects on public health. The potential additional benefits can be an extra incentive for countries to participate in a future climate agreement. The study by ...
... posed the question if a global climate policy could bring additional benefits by reducing outdoor air pollution, with the associated positive effects on public health. The potential additional benefits can be an extra incentive for countries to participate in a future climate agreement. The study by ...
Subglacial and Proglacial Ecosystem Responses to
... oxidation and reduction, and are relevant in climatic terms since they directly affect greenhouse gas (GHG) budgets on a global scale. Therefore, focus on carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) has increased considerably in recent years due to the warming potential of these gase ...
... oxidation and reduction, and are relevant in climatic terms since they directly affect greenhouse gas (GHG) budgets on a global scale. Therefore, focus on carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) has increased considerably in recent years due to the warming potential of these gase ...
Playing the Climate Dominoes: Tipping Points and the Cost of
... output [5, 6, 7] or in the presence of a single tipping point that modifies either the carbon cycle or the climate’s sensitivity to emissions [8]. However, climate scientists have become particularly concerned with a possible “domino effect” arising through interactions among tipping points [9, 10, ...
... output [5, 6, 7] or in the presence of a single tipping point that modifies either the carbon cycle or the climate’s sensitivity to emissions [8]. However, climate scientists have become particularly concerned with a possible “domino effect” arising through interactions among tipping points [9, 10, ...
Coastal ecosystems
... For each of these climates four ecosystem types are defined: freshwater, estuarine, coastal interface and marine. These are the ecosystems that are, or will be, affected by climate change impacts in the coastal zone. Freshwater ecosystems are included to the extent that they influence coastal ecosys ...
... For each of these climates four ecosystem types are defined: freshwater, estuarine, coastal interface and marine. These are the ecosystems that are, or will be, affected by climate change impacts in the coastal zone. Freshwater ecosystems are included to the extent that they influence coastal ecosys ...
The benefits of using compost for mitigating climate change
... Plan set waste and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets and identify priority actions and strategies that guide the work in the key areas of waste reduction and climate change adaptation. Returning recycled organics to the land in the form of compost can deliver many benefits and assist in achievi ...
... Plan set waste and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets and identify priority actions and strategies that guide the work in the key areas of waste reduction and climate change adaptation. Returning recycled organics to the land in the form of compost can deliver many benefits and assist in achievi ...
heat waves, floods and the health impacts of climate change
... The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers’ products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are disti ...
... The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers’ products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are disti ...
Climate-Related Disasters in Asia and the Pacific
... The ADB Economics Working Paper Series is a forum for stimulating discussion and eliciting feedback on ongoing and recently completed research and policy studies undertaken by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff, consultants, or resource persons. The series deals with key economic and development ...
... The ADB Economics Working Paper Series is a forum for stimulating discussion and eliciting feedback on ongoing and recently completed research and policy studies undertaken by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff, consultants, or resource persons. The series deals with key economic and development ...
2015 Pennsylvania Climate Impacts Assessment Update
... This report is the second update of the original report by the Penn State team. The first update was prepared in 2013 (Ross et al., 2013). The purpose of the updates is to capture advances in the scientific understanding of climate change and climate change impacts, and make use of new data sets, re ...
... This report is the second update of the original report by the Penn State team. The first update was prepared in 2013 (Ross et al., 2013). The purpose of the updates is to capture advances in the scientific understanding of climate change and climate change impacts, and make use of new data sets, re ...
Rapid attribution of the August 2016 flood
... this study occurred in south Louisiana, for the purposes of our analysis, we have defined an extreme precipitation event by taking the spatial maximum of annual 3-day inland maximum precipitation over the region of 29–31◦ N, 85–95◦ W, which we refer to as the central US Gulf Coast. Using observation ...
... this study occurred in south Louisiana, for the purposes of our analysis, we have defined an extreme precipitation event by taking the spatial maximum of annual 3-day inland maximum precipitation over the region of 29–31◦ N, 85–95◦ W, which we refer to as the central US Gulf Coast. Using observation ...
Committee on America's Climate Choices; National Research Council
... so is that the body of scientific knowledge about climate change is growing rapidly and, as it does, so too does our understanding of the nature and severity of potential consequences. Second, unlike most previous studies, this study looks across the full range of response options and the interactio ...
... so is that the body of scientific knowledge about climate change is growing rapidly and, as it does, so too does our understanding of the nature and severity of potential consequences. Second, unlike most previous studies, this study looks across the full range of response options and the interactio ...
POTENTIAL MARKET BARRIERS FOR VOLUNTARY CLIMATE CHANGE
... impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable, and sustainable economic growth must be placed at the heart of future development for all citizens – private and public. The South African private sector is under enormous pres ...
... impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable, and sustainable economic growth must be placed at the heart of future development for all citizens – private and public. The South African private sector is under enormous pres ...
Intensification of winter transatlantic aviation turbulence in response
... incidents1 . Commercial aircraft encounter moderate-or-greater turbulence tens of thousands of times each year worldwide, injuring probably hundreds of passengers (occasionally fatally), costing airlines tens of millions of dollars and causing structural damage to planes1–3 . Clear-air turbulence is ...
... incidents1 . Commercial aircraft encounter moderate-or-greater turbulence tens of thousands of times each year worldwide, injuring probably hundreds of passengers (occasionally fatally), costing airlines tens of millions of dollars and causing structural damage to planes1–3 . Clear-air turbulence is ...
Tokyo - IETA
... extensions where the total floor area exceeds 5,000m2. The programme pioneered the creation of a rating and reporting system to measure environmental performance, and has spawned sister programmes, such as the Green Labeling Programme for Condominiums and the Energy Certificate Programme. To qualify ...
... extensions where the total floor area exceeds 5,000m2. The programme pioneered the creation of a rating and reporting system to measure environmental performance, and has spawned sister programmes, such as the Green Labeling Programme for Condominiums and the Energy Certificate Programme. To qualify ...
From `fearing` to `empowering` climate refugees: Governing climate
... field of critical security studies, the concept of governmentality has been adopted to analyse ‘representations of social problems, the means to remedy them and their effects on the construction of subjectivity’ (Aradau and van Munster, 2007: 91). The strength of the concept lies in its ability to i ...
... field of critical security studies, the concept of governmentality has been adopted to analyse ‘representations of social problems, the means to remedy them and their effects on the construction of subjectivity’ (Aradau and van Munster, 2007: 91). The strength of the concept lies in its ability to i ...
Climate politics in the lower Mekong basin
... steadily at both the regional and national levels in recent years. Establishing a climate scenario is a complex exercise rife with uncertainties. Differences in choice of climate and hydrological models, carbon emission scenarios, socio-economic methods for impact modelling, and vulnerability assess ...
... steadily at both the regional and national levels in recent years. Establishing a climate scenario is a complex exercise rife with uncertainties. Differences in choice of climate and hydrological models, carbon emission scenarios, socio-economic methods for impact modelling, and vulnerability assess ...
Annals of the Association of American Geographers Climate
... Mountain geodynamics represent highly scale-dependent interactions involving climate, tectonic, and surface processes. The central Karakoram in Pakistan exhibit strong climate–tectonic feedbacks, although the detailed tectonic and topographic responses to climate perturbations need to be systematica ...
... Mountain geodynamics represent highly scale-dependent interactions involving climate, tectonic, and surface processes. The central Karakoram in Pakistan exhibit strong climate–tectonic feedbacks, although the detailed tectonic and topographic responses to climate perturbations need to be systematica ...
Building on the Montreal Protocol`s Success and Facing
... developing countries feared that any control measures would impede their development; most industries opposed cuts in CFC production and use; and there were differences over the form of a number of points to be included in the Protocol. After a marathon of informal negotiations, the control measures ...
... developing countries feared that any control measures would impede their development; most industries opposed cuts in CFC production and use; and there were differences over the form of a number of points to be included in the Protocol. After a marathon of informal negotiations, the control measures ...
Responses to GCW questions
... What is your organization/agency’s current interests or responsibilities with respect to the cryosphere (within and beyond your country)? Environment Canada has responsibilities to provide Canadians with high quality information for decision-making over short (e.g. weather forecasting) to longer (e. ...
... What is your organization/agency’s current interests or responsibilities with respect to the cryosphere (within and beyond your country)? Environment Canada has responsibilities to provide Canadians with high quality information for decision-making over short (e.g. weather forecasting) to longer (e. ...
Cooling Agents
... Rising levels of gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are affecting the stability of the climate. Warming of the climate system is now unequivocal, evidenced by increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea levels. Most of the o ...
... Rising levels of gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are affecting the stability of the climate. Warming of the climate system is now unequivocal, evidenced by increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea levels. Most of the o ...
Text (Open Access) - Reading`s CentAUR
... T47L71 chemistry-climate model was run in a configuration with specified SSTs, sea ice, and greenhouse gases (GHGs). It includes standard stratospheric chemistry accounting for Cly -Bry -Ox -HOx -NOx catalytic cycles and polar stratospheric cloud (PSC) chemistry on stratospheric ternary solution (STS) ...
... T47L71 chemistry-climate model was run in a configuration with specified SSTs, sea ice, and greenhouse gases (GHGs). It includes standard stratospheric chemistry accounting for Cly -Bry -Ox -HOx -NOx catalytic cycles and polar stratospheric cloud (PSC) chemistry on stratospheric ternary solution (STS) ...
The Global Climate Observing System Programme The Global
... ... in perspective and communication between development and climate community ... in evidence of impact of climate variability (cv) and climate change (cc) on MDG-related outcomes ... in evidence of utility of climate information to reduce impact of negative (and enhance positive) impact of cv and ...
... ... in perspective and communication between development and climate community ... in evidence of impact of climate variability (cv) and climate change (cc) on MDG-related outcomes ... in evidence of utility of climate information to reduce impact of negative (and enhance positive) impact of cv and ...
climate change and water quality in the great lakes region
... Biological productivity is expected to increase with moderate temperature increases. Zoogeographical boundaries move in a changing climate. Introduction of invasive species could be exacerbated. Existing community structures and interactions may change. A changing climate is expected to lead to redu ...
... Biological productivity is expected to increase with moderate temperature increases. Zoogeographical boundaries move in a changing climate. Introduction of invasive species could be exacerbated. Existing community structures and interactions may change. A changing climate is expected to lead to redu ...
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.""