CALIFORNIA HEAT WAVES
... and tolerable. The temperature warms up during the day and normally cools off greatly at night allowing plants and animals to recuperate and get ready for another day of scorching heat. However, this traditional type of heat wave, natural for our semi-arid Mediterranean climate, has increasingly ten ...
... and tolerable. The temperature warms up during the day and normally cools off greatly at night allowing plants and animals to recuperate and get ready for another day of scorching heat. However, this traditional type of heat wave, natural for our semi-arid Mediterranean climate, has increasingly ten ...
IOC-UNESCO: A decade promoting Marine Spatial
... to the sustainability of coastal and ocean environment and resources ...
... to the sustainability of coastal and ocean environment and resources ...
126 Montevideo, Uruguay
... quantifying emissions associated with human activity. Drawing upon this information, policy-makers can use this tool to develop and implement strategies and policies for emission reductions and climate action plans. Although Uruguay does not contribute significantly to global warming, it is vulnerab ...
... quantifying emissions associated with human activity. Drawing upon this information, policy-makers can use this tool to develop and implement strategies and policies for emission reductions and climate action plans. Although Uruguay does not contribute significantly to global warming, it is vulnerab ...
Greening of the Earth and its drivers
... only two models in the ensemble specifically performed factorial simulations with ...
... only two models in the ensemble specifically performed factorial simulations with ...
Managing Coastal Vulnerability under Climate Change
... In many developing nations in particular, exposure of the poor and disadvantaged segments of urban populations to flooding and storm surge hazards, lack of sanitation, and access to only the most marginal resources and degraded ecosystems is all too common (7). Even in developed nations like the Uni ...
... In many developing nations in particular, exposure of the poor and disadvantaged segments of urban populations to flooding and storm surge hazards, lack of sanitation, and access to only the most marginal resources and degraded ecosystems is all too common (7). Even in developed nations like the Uni ...
Word - Council of Europe
... still being proposed (Rodrigues et al. 2004). In the European Union (EU), the Natura 2000 network was established with the aim of complementing nationally-designated protected areas and ensuring the longterm survival of some of Europe’s most valuable and threatened species and habitats. The Emerald ...
... still being proposed (Rodrigues et al. 2004). In the European Union (EU), the Natura 2000 network was established with the aim of complementing nationally-designated protected areas and ensuring the longterm survival of some of Europe’s most valuable and threatened species and habitats. The Emerald ...
student advisee presentations
... 17. Becker, A. Burroughs, R., Kretsch, E.*, Haymaker, J., McIntosh R.*, (In Prep), “Vulnerability/Resilience Assessment for Maritime Infrastructure: Pilot Method Development for the Port of Providence.” Workshop/project report for RIDOT. 16. Kane, M., Almeda, A., Green W., Becker, A., (2016), “Galil ...
... 17. Becker, A. Burroughs, R., Kretsch, E.*, Haymaker, J., McIntosh R.*, (In Prep), “Vulnerability/Resilience Assessment for Maritime Infrastructure: Pilot Method Development for the Port of Providence.” Workshop/project report for RIDOT. 16. Kane, M., Almeda, A., Green W., Becker, A., (2016), “Galil ...
Impact of climate change on coral reef fish fisheries in Sabang
... Sumatera Island. Aceh is rich in marine resources both for living resources or non‐biological resources. Around 25% of total Acehnese are dependent on the coastal ecosystems mainly from the fisheries sector. However, coral bleaching as the effects of climate change is ...
... Sumatera Island. Aceh is rich in marine resources both for living resources or non‐biological resources. Around 25% of total Acehnese are dependent on the coastal ecosystems mainly from the fisheries sector. However, coral bleaching as the effects of climate change is ...
Part 1 - Unctad
... fisheries effectively. Upon reflection what becomes apparent is the requirement for better synergies and coherence amongst these levels of trade policy making in order to promote global sustainable fisheries management more effectively. ...
... fisheries effectively. Upon reflection what becomes apparent is the requirement for better synergies and coherence amongst these levels of trade policy making in order to promote global sustainable fisheries management more effectively. ...
The Network Location of the Policy Entrepreneur
... awareness of climate change issues; media campaigns regarding climate change issues; conferences and workshops that engaged decision-makers; interviews; press conferences; and columns in national or local newspapers or blogs to increase awareness of climate change and advocate climate change-related ...
... awareness of climate change issues; media campaigns regarding climate change issues; conferences and workshops that engaged decision-makers; interviews; press conferences; and columns in national or local newspapers or blogs to increase awareness of climate change and advocate climate change-related ...
Chapter 6- Canada in a Changing Climate: Sector Perspectives on
... range shifts will include expansion, contraction and fragmentation in species-specific patterns. In many locations, differential range shifts among species are likely to result in novel ecosystems. Phenological mismatches occur when shifts in the timing of life cycle events differ between dependent ...
... range shifts will include expansion, contraction and fragmentation in species-specific patterns. In many locations, differential range shifts among species are likely to result in novel ecosystems. Phenological mismatches occur when shifts in the timing of life cycle events differ between dependent ...
Vulnerability of Infrastructure to Climate Variability: How Does This
... be gradual changes in weather patterns. Incremental changes in precipitation patterns will result in either increase in water availability or more droughts. While most studies conclude that the developed world can adapt to gradual changes in weather patterns, the same cannot be said for the poorest ...
... be gradual changes in weather patterns. Incremental changes in precipitation patterns will result in either increase in water availability or more droughts. While most studies conclude that the developed world can adapt to gradual changes in weather patterns, the same cannot be said for the poorest ...
UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Climate Change
... With 60 countries joining, Climate Accord’s ratification ‘inevitable’, leading to safer, more resilient planet, Secretary-General says at New York event (SG/SM/18104-ENV/DEV/1715-L/T/4456, 21 September 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18104.doc.htm Stressing risks of global temperature ris ...
... With 60 countries joining, Climate Accord’s ratification ‘inevitable’, leading to safer, more resilient planet, Secretary-General says at New York event (SG/SM/18104-ENV/DEV/1715-L/T/4456, 21 September 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18104.doc.htm Stressing risks of global temperature ris ...
Assessing the impact of climate change on ecosystem services in
... characteristics that are of particular importance for ecosystem responses, especially high and low extremes, timing both seasonally and daily, and spatial incidence. Preliminary maps for rainfall and temperature have been produced for year 2030. The SIMCLIM simulations indicate that changes in rainf ...
... characteristics that are of particular importance for ecosystem responses, especially high and low extremes, timing both seasonally and daily, and spatial incidence. Preliminary maps for rainfall and temperature have been produced for year 2030. The SIMCLIM simulations indicate that changes in rainf ...
Planning and costing agricultural adaptation to climate change in
... 1.1 The agricultural sector and its significance The Tanzanian agriculture sector accounts for 27 per cent of GDP, 30 per cent of export earnings, and 65 per cent of raw material for domestic industries (URT 2006a). The sector is predominantly rainfed crop-based, and provides a livelihood to over 80 ...
... 1.1 The agricultural sector and its significance The Tanzanian agriculture sector accounts for 27 per cent of GDP, 30 per cent of export earnings, and 65 per cent of raw material for domestic industries (URT 2006a). The sector is predominantly rainfed crop-based, and provides a livelihood to over 80 ...
Climate change correlates with rapid delays and advancements in
... Climate change has had a significant impact globally on the timing of ecological events such as reproduction and migration in many species. Here, we examined the phenology of reproductive migrations in 10 amphibian species at a wetland in South Carolina, USA using a 30 year dataset. We show for the ...
... Climate change has had a significant impact globally on the timing of ecological events such as reproduction and migration in many species. Here, we examined the phenology of reproductive migrations in 10 amphibian species at a wetland in South Carolina, USA using a 30 year dataset. We show for the ...
Climate-driven expansion of blanket bogs in Britain during the
... Keatinge and Dickson, 1979; Tallis, 1991). Soil-forming processes, including leaching of base cations and consequent acidification and podsolization of soils, were also proposed to have been influential (Bennett et al., 1992; Charman, 1992; Smith and Green, 1995), giving rise to the term “pedogenic ...
... Keatinge and Dickson, 1979; Tallis, 1991). Soil-forming processes, including leaching of base cations and consequent acidification and podsolization of soils, were also proposed to have been influential (Bennett et al., 1992; Charman, 1992; Smith and Green, 1995), giving rise to the term “pedogenic ...
Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010
... (c) to develop, adopt or promote policies and programs relating to climate change; (d) to consult business and community entities about issues relating to climate change; (e) to consider and promote actions or strategies by business entities, including technological developments, to address or adapt ...
... (c) to develop, adopt or promote policies and programs relating to climate change; (d) to consult business and community entities about issues relating to climate change; (e) to consider and promote actions or strategies by business entities, including technological developments, to address or adapt ...
Global fossil energy markets and climate change mitigation – an
... The interaction of climate policy and fossil fuel markets is of great interest for climate and energy economists and for policy makers. Climate change stabilization imposes limitations on CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion, thus leading to a re-allocation of the use and prices of fossil fuels ...
... The interaction of climate policy and fossil fuel markets is of great interest for climate and energy economists and for policy makers. Climate change stabilization imposes limitations on CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion, thus leading to a re-allocation of the use and prices of fossil fuels ...
263. Cass R. Sunstein, "The Availability Heuristic, Intuitive Cost
... take a highly precautionary approach to the risks associated with abandoned hazardous waste dumps and terrorism, but not to take a highly precautionary approach to the risks associated with climate change, indoor air pollution, poverty, poor diet, and obesity. It would be most valuable to attempt to ...
... take a highly precautionary approach to the risks associated with abandoned hazardous waste dumps and terrorism, but not to take a highly precautionary approach to the risks associated with climate change, indoor air pollution, poverty, poor diet, and obesity. It would be most valuable to attempt to ...
watershed views - Kezar Lake Watershed Association
... Williams, President of the Wilderness Society. Jamie has dedicated his life’s work to conserving lands for public benefit and encouraging people to get out and enjoy nature’s offerings. The 25th Annual Education Meeting will begin at 7:00p.m., Friday, April 8, 2014 at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Li ...
... Williams, President of the Wilderness Society. Jamie has dedicated his life’s work to conserving lands for public benefit and encouraging people to get out and enjoy nature’s offerings. The 25th Annual Education Meeting will begin at 7:00p.m., Friday, April 8, 2014 at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Li ...
GCC Institutional Capacity Assessment Tool v1.0
... organization to install solar panels thereby replacing diesel, this may be captured under the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions avoided standard indicator. ...
... organization to install solar panels thereby replacing diesel, this may be captured under the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions avoided standard indicator. ...