does adaptation to climate change provide food security?
... household level (World Bank 2006). With low diversified economies and reliance on rainfed agriculture, sub-Saharan Africa’s development prospects have been closely associated with climate. For instance, the World Bank (2006) reported that catastrophic hydrological events such as droughts and floods ...
... household level (World Bank 2006). With low diversified economies and reliance on rainfed agriculture, sub-Saharan Africa’s development prospects have been closely associated with climate. For instance, the World Bank (2006) reported that catastrophic hydrological events such as droughts and floods ...
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... national universities, to ensure that knowledge and expertise will also increase in these countries that are at high risk of loss and damage in the face of climate change; (g) National, subnational and local loss databases need to be enhanced, and there is a need for continued monitoring of environm ...
... national universities, to ensure that knowledge and expertise will also increase in these countries that are at high risk of loss and damage in the face of climate change; (g) National, subnational and local loss databases need to be enhanced, and there is a need for continued monitoring of environm ...
element 8 | energy and climate change
... The greenhouse gas emissions inventory shows that in 2005, Richmond’s industries, businesses and residents generated over 5.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), the internationally recognized measure of greenhouse gas emissions (see Figure 8.1: Citywide Greenhouse Gas Emissions ...
... The greenhouse gas emissions inventory shows that in 2005, Richmond’s industries, businesses and residents generated over 5.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), the internationally recognized measure of greenhouse gas emissions (see Figure 8.1: Citywide Greenhouse Gas Emissions ...
climate induced migration and displacement in mesoamerica
... Similarly, in the dry land area of Tlaxaca State, Mexico, where households depend on rain-fed agriculture, changes in rainfall periods have increased uncertainty and provoked a decrease in crop yield and revenues. As a result, seasonal migration is widely used in the area as a source of livelihood d ...
... Similarly, in the dry land area of Tlaxaca State, Mexico, where households depend on rain-fed agriculture, changes in rainfall periods have increased uncertainty and provoked a decrease in crop yield and revenues. As a result, seasonal migration is widely used in the area as a source of livelihood d ...
Climate Change and Doom Tourism
... progressive”. He notes that this type of tourism is being “ecstatically embraced with unbridled enthusiasm by virtually all sections of tourism” but suggests that this wholehearted and unquestioning acceptance of such forms of tourism is “desperately disturbing” as it conveniently appeases any guilt ...
... progressive”. He notes that this type of tourism is being “ecstatically embraced with unbridled enthusiasm by virtually all sections of tourism” but suggests that this wholehearted and unquestioning acceptance of such forms of tourism is “desperately disturbing” as it conveniently appeases any guilt ...
Case Study: Climate Change Resilience of Melbourne
... occurring.26 Climate change therefore represents global risk, and urgent global response is required.27 The high uncertainty in the range of possible outcomes of climate change stresses the need for climate change action, which should focus on both adaptation and mitigation measures. 28 Whilst inter ...
... occurring.26 Climate change therefore represents global risk, and urgent global response is required.27 The high uncertainty in the range of possible outcomes of climate change stresses the need for climate change action, which should focus on both adaptation and mitigation measures. 28 Whilst inter ...
Memoirs of the Queensland Museum (ISSN 0079
... Moth assemblages have been widely used to estimate patterns of beta-diversity in forest ecosystems. As part of the IBISCA-Queensland project we examined patterns of diversity in a large subset of night-flying moths along an altitudinal gradient in subtropical rainforest. The permanent IBISCA-Queensl ...
... Moth assemblages have been widely used to estimate patterns of beta-diversity in forest ecosystems. As part of the IBISCA-Queensland project we examined patterns of diversity in a large subset of night-flying moths along an altitudinal gradient in subtropical rainforest. The permanent IBISCA-Queensl ...
Environmental Sustainability Management Plan
... This traditional approach to environmental sustainability uses the triple bottom line economic, social and environment. Sustainability recognises the relationship between all three dimensions of the triple bottom line. In the Rural City of Murray Bridge however, we believe that governance is equall ...
... This traditional approach to environmental sustainability uses the triple bottom line economic, social and environment. Sustainability recognises the relationship between all three dimensions of the triple bottom line. In the Rural City of Murray Bridge however, we believe that governance is equall ...
SoE 08 Part 4.1 Atmos - Commissioner for Environmental
... ozone and air quality, both themselves subject to the effects of climate change. Climate change is viewed as the most critical of all environmental issues as it has the potential to drive radical systemic change, create consequential economic turbulence, and affect people both here and globally. Vic ...
... ozone and air quality, both themselves subject to the effects of climate change. Climate change is viewed as the most critical of all environmental issues as it has the potential to drive radical systemic change, create consequential economic turbulence, and affect people both here and globally. Vic ...
Climate Change in Nuiqsut, Alaska
... as a result of human activity (IPCC, 2008). Today the term is mostly used to describe global changes caused by the burning of fossil fuels and the warming effect caused by the transfer of enormous quantities of carbon dioxide from the earth to the air. But climate change also has local implications ...
... as a result of human activity (IPCC, 2008). Today the term is mostly used to describe global changes caused by the burning of fossil fuels and the warming effect caused by the transfer of enormous quantities of carbon dioxide from the earth to the air. But climate change also has local implications ...
2. Sergi - Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making
... state's electricity generation would come from coal, natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable energy (renewables include wind, solar, and hydropower). In addition, energy efficiency programs (using more efficient appliances or weatherizing houses, for example) can help reduce the total electricity ...
... state's electricity generation would come from coal, natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable energy (renewables include wind, solar, and hydropower). In addition, energy efficiency programs (using more efficient appliances or weatherizing houses, for example) can help reduce the total electricity ...
Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Habitats of the Chesapeake Bay: A
... Bay.7 Left unchecked, global warming will mean higher average air and water temperatures, rising seas as ...
... Bay.7 Left unchecked, global warming will mean higher average air and water temperatures, rising seas as ...
Chapter 3 - Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts
... that is shrouded in snow for a long period of time. Consequently, oxygen is depleted by decomposing algae and other organic material, and many fish can die from asphyxiation in a process called “winterkill.” Shorter periods of ice cover because of warmer winter temperatures would reduce these winter ...
... that is shrouded in snow for a long period of time. Consequently, oxygen is depleted by decomposing algae and other organic material, and many fish can die from asphyxiation in a process called “winterkill.” Shorter periods of ice cover because of warmer winter temperatures would reduce these winter ...
MTA Adaptations to Climate Change – A Categorical Imperative1
... the public and private sector, since larger and very fundamental social, economic and environmental issues related to land-use, urban planning and sustainability of entire communities and their livelihoods are at stake, if not those of the entire City and metropolitan region. Climate risks to coasta ...
... the public and private sector, since larger and very fundamental social, economic and environmental issues related to land-use, urban planning and sustainability of entire communities and their livelihoods are at stake, if not those of the entire City and metropolitan region. Climate risks to coasta ...
Adaptation to Climate Change in Coastal Areas of the
... Climate-related hazards are increasing in Europe and Central Asia (ECA), and geographical variations notwithstanding, most societies are faced with the need to adapt by trying to minimize negative impacts while seizing on the few positive effects. Adaptation strategies aim at reducing vulnerability ...
... Climate-related hazards are increasing in Europe and Central Asia (ECA), and geographical variations notwithstanding, most societies are faced with the need to adapt by trying to minimize negative impacts while seizing on the few positive effects. Adaptation strategies aim at reducing vulnerability ...
CLIMATE CHANGE 2013 The Physical Science Basis Summary for Policymakers climate change
... than the rate calculated since 1951 (1951–2012; 0.12 [0.08 to 0.14] °C per decade)5. {2.4} • Continental-scale surface temperature reconstructions show, with high confidence, multi-decadal periods during the Medieval Climate Anomaly (year 950 to 1250) that were in some regions as warm as in the lat ...
... than the rate calculated since 1951 (1951–2012; 0.12 [0.08 to 0.14] °C per decade)5. {2.4} • Continental-scale surface temperature reconstructions show, with high confidence, multi-decadal periods during the Medieval Climate Anomaly (year 950 to 1250) that were in some regions as warm as in the lat ...
Exploring Climate Patterns Embedded in Global Climate Change
... available in monthly averages for both atmospheric and surface climate variables. Thirty years of monthly data for the variables of interest were used to generate climatological means. Linear regression was used to model the slow rise in background mean temperature that existed in the CCSM scenario ...
... available in monthly averages for both atmospheric and surface climate variables. Thirty years of monthly data for the variables of interest were used to generate climatological means. Linear regression was used to model the slow rise in background mean temperature that existed in the CCSM scenario ...
Climate Resilient Floodplains
... Climate change was widely recognized as an issue that will affect floodplain management and planning activities in the Stillaguamish. In most cases, climate change was expected to exacerbate existing challenges associated with today’s extreme events (Table 1). For example, warmer summer temperatures ...
... Climate change was widely recognized as an issue that will affect floodplain management and planning activities in the Stillaguamish. In most cases, climate change was expected to exacerbate existing challenges associated with today’s extreme events (Table 1). For example, warmer summer temperatures ...
Climate change impacts on body size and food web structure on
... more specialists. Our study shows that elevation range expansions as climate warms have important and predictable impacts on the structure and size distribution of food webs across space. Keywords: emergent ecosystems; ecological networks; vertebrates; alpine environment; climate warming; body size ...
... more specialists. Our study shows that elevation range expansions as climate warms have important and predictable impacts on the structure and size distribution of food webs across space. Keywords: emergent ecosystems; ecological networks; vertebrates; alpine environment; climate warming; body size ...
Summary of the First Forum for National Designated Entities (NDEs
... NDE not meant to be a full time job, the idea is to mainstream climate technologies in other activities Developing good indicators and methodologies is important to evaluate the technical assistance received, as well as the long term impacts of CTCN assistance in the country The CTCN can facil ...
... NDE not meant to be a full time job, the idea is to mainstream climate technologies in other activities Developing good indicators and methodologies is important to evaluate the technical assistance received, as well as the long term impacts of CTCN assistance in the country The CTCN can facil ...
Climate change impacts on body size and food web structure on
... more specialists. Our study shows that elevation range expansions as climate warms have important and predictable impacts on the structure and size distribution of food webs across space. Keywords: emergent ecosystems; ecological networks; vertebrates; alpine environment; climate warming; body size ...
... more specialists. Our study shows that elevation range expansions as climate warms have important and predictable impacts on the structure and size distribution of food webs across space. Keywords: emergent ecosystems; ecological networks; vertebrates; alpine environment; climate warming; body size ...
A Breath of Fresh Air - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change
... “unabated coal is simply not sustainable in the long term”, and has launched a consultation on when to close all coal-fired power plants.6 The Alliance calls for the phase-out of coal to be legislated so that it no longer pollutes our air by 2025 at the latest. It is clear that the phase-out of coal ...
... “unabated coal is simply not sustainable in the long term”, and has launched a consultation on when to close all coal-fired power plants.6 The Alliance calls for the phase-out of coal to be legislated so that it no longer pollutes our air by 2025 at the latest. It is clear that the phase-out of coal ...
Climate: Observations, projections and impacts
... available to the researchers in the project was used, unless there were good scientific reasons for not doing so. For example, some impacts areas were omitted, such as many of those associated with human health. In this case, these impacts are strongly dependant on local factors and do not easily le ...
... available to the researchers in the project was used, unless there were good scientific reasons for not doing so. For example, some impacts areas were omitted, such as many of those associated with human health. In this case, these impacts are strongly dependant on local factors and do not easily le ...
Legal Tools for Climate Adaptation Advocacy: Flood Insurance
... billion in economic losses each year in the United States.2 Worse yet, damage and the associated costs are likely to rise as the climate changes and sea levels rise. Many areas will experience increased flood risk, but coastal areas are the most likely to feel dramatic effects. 3 “Virtually certain” ...
... billion in economic losses each year in the United States.2 Worse yet, damage and the associated costs are likely to rise as the climate changes and sea levels rise. Many areas will experience increased flood risk, but coastal areas are the most likely to feel dramatic effects. 3 “Virtually certain” ...
An argument for fossil fuel divestment.pdf
... heading toward a climate catastrophe of unprecedented and virtually unimaginable proportions. To avoid the worst scenarios, we must take immediate and substantial changes.1 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has documented that the planet has a “climate budget,” which is the amount ...
... heading toward a climate catastrophe of unprecedented and virtually unimaginable proportions. To avoid the worst scenarios, we must take immediate and substantial changes.1 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has documented that the planet has a “climate budget,” which is the amount ...