- Atlantic Infrastructure Management Network
... municipality, manages risks, and identifies opportunities to support informed decision-making about the best use of community resources. These plans cover the whole life cycle of assets enabling long term financial planning for capital, maintenance, operations, renewal and replacement of infrastruct ...
... municipality, manages risks, and identifies opportunities to support informed decision-making about the best use of community resources. These plans cover the whole life cycle of assets enabling long term financial planning for capital, maintenance, operations, renewal and replacement of infrastruct ...
Word - UNEP
... with tools and capacity-building in the area of environmental planning and management and in dealing with urban environmental issues across various sectors (air pollution, transport, energy, water and sanitation),1 the current workplan is being implemented under the overall theme of cities and clima ...
... with tools and capacity-building in the area of environmental planning and management and in dealing with urban environmental issues across various sectors (air pollution, transport, energy, water and sanitation),1 the current workplan is being implemented under the overall theme of cities and clima ...
Transient responses to increasing CO2 and climate change in an
... 1995) and thus play an important role in the terrestrial carbon (C) cycle. Assessing possible responses of grasslands to climate change is therefore an important step towards identifying adaptation needs to secure grassland services. Free-air carbon dioxide enrichment (FACE) experiments (e.g. Schnei ...
... 1995) and thus play an important role in the terrestrial carbon (C) cycle. Assessing possible responses of grasslands to climate change is therefore an important step towards identifying adaptation needs to secure grassland services. Free-air carbon dioxide enrichment (FACE) experiments (e.g. Schnei ...
The 3D Printing Revolution, Climate Change and
... age, with the nimbleness, flexibility and adaptability of the virtual age. This mix will be necessary to address the complex challenges of a rapidly changing and uncertain world – not the least of which are the associated security risks of climate change. It is an age that has the potential to be bu ...
... age, with the nimbleness, flexibility and adaptability of the virtual age. This mix will be necessary to address the complex challenges of a rapidly changing and uncertain world – not the least of which are the associated security risks of climate change. It is an age that has the potential to be bu ...
Geoengineering and the Accusation of Hubris
... Because even though “prediction systems are expected to improve over coming decades, the chaotic nature of the climate system and the resulting butterfly effect will always impose unavoidable limits on predictive skill. Other sources of uncertainty exist.” (IPCC, 2013, p. 965). In particular, region ...
... Because even though “prediction systems are expected to improve over coming decades, the chaotic nature of the climate system and the resulting butterfly effect will always impose unavoidable limits on predictive skill. Other sources of uncertainty exist.” (IPCC, 2013, p. 965). In particular, region ...
Will the Paris agreement save the world?
... degree target. This international consensus on reducing climate emissions is positive and long overdue. However, there are many questions about the way forward to achieve emissions reductions. First, the pre-conference national pledges for climate action are predicated on a goal of 2 degree warming ...
... degree target. This international consensus on reducing climate emissions is positive and long overdue. However, there are many questions about the way forward to achieve emissions reductions. First, the pre-conference national pledges for climate action are predicated on a goal of 2 degree warming ...
Geoengineering and the Accusation of Hubris
... Because even though “prediction systems are expected to improve over coming decades, the chaotic nature of the climate system and the resulting butterfly effect will always impose unavoidable limits on predictive skill. Other sources of uncertainty exist.” (IPCC, 2013, p. 965). In particular, region ...
... Because even though “prediction systems are expected to improve over coming decades, the chaotic nature of the climate system and the resulting butterfly effect will always impose unavoidable limits on predictive skill. Other sources of uncertainty exist.” (IPCC, 2013, p. 965). In particular, region ...
The Psychological Distance of Climate Change
... Despite declines observed in concern about climate change, overall levels remain high, both in the United Kingdom and across Europe.(14) However many people do not behave in a sustainable fashion(18) and it has been suggested that this is partly due to climate change being perceived as a psychologic ...
... Despite declines observed in concern about climate change, overall levels remain high, both in the United Kingdom and across Europe.(14) However many people do not behave in a sustainable fashion(18) and it has been suggested that this is partly due to climate change being perceived as a psychologic ...
Changing agricultural fiscal policies to stimulate sustainable
... There is no one-size-fits-all solution for countries to amend agricultural fiscal incentives. National circumstances differ and each country will have a varied approach to identify how their fiscal policies and incentives can overcome inherent conflicts between sectors and competing land uses, serve ...
... There is no one-size-fits-all solution for countries to amend agricultural fiscal incentives. National circumstances differ and each country will have a varied approach to identify how their fiscal policies and incentives can overcome inherent conflicts between sectors and competing land uses, serve ...
Sea Level Rise in BC: mobilizing science into action
... forward and incorporate those estimates into their planning documents and engineering standards. 3. Targeted funding increased the capacity of governments to consider a new problem (at the provincial, regional and local levels). Climate change adaptation is a new responsibility for both municipaliti ...
... forward and incorporate those estimates into their planning documents and engineering standards. 3. Targeted funding increased the capacity of governments to consider a new problem (at the provincial, regional and local levels). Climate change adaptation is a new responsibility for both municipaliti ...
Workplace heat stress in the context of rising
... At this early stage the effects are small, but have been projected by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)4 to progressively increase in all countries and regions. Climate change has (1) altered the distribution of some infectious disease vectors (medium confidence); (2) altered the ...
... At this early stage the effects are small, but have been projected by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)4 to progressively increase in all countries and regions. Climate change has (1) altered the distribution of some infectious disease vectors (medium confidence); (2) altered the ...
Coffee and Climate Change
... rains. Overall rainfall volume has been sufficient for Robusta coffee, but the uneven yearly distribution requires irrigation to achieve the high yields. Water for coffee irrigation is acquired from 3 main sources: man made ponds and reservoirs (20.8%), natural rivers, lakes and streams (28.5%) and ...
... rains. Overall rainfall volume has been sufficient for Robusta coffee, but the uneven yearly distribution requires irrigation to achieve the high yields. Water for coffee irrigation is acquired from 3 main sources: man made ponds and reservoirs (20.8%), natural rivers, lakes and streams (28.5%) and ...
POSITION Choosing between stagnation and change – Why the EU Summary
... sector, “banking” – meaning the possibility to carry over allowances from one trading period to the next – is an integral component and a useful principle to allow industry to plan its climate change mitigation measures for the longer term (cf. footnote 1). Therefore, a new, adequate EU climate targ ...
... sector, “banking” – meaning the possibility to carry over allowances from one trading period to the next – is an integral component and a useful principle to allow industry to plan its climate change mitigation measures for the longer term (cf. footnote 1). Therefore, a new, adequate EU climate targ ...
Document
... Country Profile Document for DRR Purpose Important reference document for the design of policies and strategies, the planning and implementation of DRR activities, and decision making for action by representatives of national systems, organizations and institutions that work on DRR in the country ...
... Country Profile Document for DRR Purpose Important reference document for the design of policies and strategies, the planning and implementation of DRR activities, and decision making for action by representatives of national systems, organizations and institutions that work on DRR in the country ...
Annex I Parties
... 3(a) – Options for the Review Process 1. in-depth reviews of fourth national communications, which are due by January 1, 2006 (all Annex I Parties) 2. annual technical reviews of national GHG inventories (all Annex I Parties) 3. reviews of reports demonstrating progress achieved in meeting commitme ...
... 3(a) – Options for the Review Process 1. in-depth reviews of fourth national communications, which are due by January 1, 2006 (all Annex I Parties) 2. annual technical reviews of national GHG inventories (all Annex I Parties) 3. reviews of reports demonstrating progress achieved in meeting commitme ...
Towards a low carbon future
... associated with human activity, was recognised by participants as one of the biggest threats to the long-term future of the human race. Finding an effective way to deal with this threat sets us unprecedented challenges. It requires a holistic vision that can bring together diverse scientific, techni ...
... associated with human activity, was recognised by participants as one of the biggest threats to the long-term future of the human race. Finding an effective way to deal with this threat sets us unprecedented challenges. It requires a holistic vision that can bring together diverse scientific, techni ...
Climate Change and Plant Community Composition in National
... ecosystems, such that parks may be uninhabitable by the species, habitats, and communities they were designed to protect (Peters and Darling 1985). If these transitions occur, then the consequences of climate change will make it difficult for park managers to preserve ecosystems unimpaired for futur ...
... ecosystems, such that parks may be uninhabitable by the species, habitats, and communities they were designed to protect (Peters and Darling 1985). If these transitions occur, then the consequences of climate change will make it difficult for park managers to preserve ecosystems unimpaired for futur ...
Section 1 - Climate Change - finalSLO
... movement creates currents of air that distribute heat across the planet. Ocean currents also distribute heat around the planet. As heated air and water move around the Earth and mix with colder air and water, we get weather in the form of clouds, rain, and wind. Other factors, like how much sunlight ...
... movement creates currents of air that distribute heat across the planet. Ocean currents also distribute heat around the planet. As heated air and water move around the Earth and mix with colder air and water, we get weather in the form of clouds, rain, and wind. Other factors, like how much sunlight ...
Climate Change, Federalism, and the Constitution
... Federal climate change legislation seems increasingly likely, but at least some states are likely to continue pursuing independent climate change measures. Congress has the final word on the question of whether states can legislate on matters within Congress’s legislative authority. Often, however, ...
... Federal climate change legislation seems increasingly likely, but at least some states are likely to continue pursuing independent climate change measures. Congress has the final word on the question of whether states can legislate on matters within Congress’s legislative authority. Often, however, ...
Sustainability Plan 2013-2018 - Sydney Local Health District
... There are potentially significant health, economic and social co-benefits in policies that seek to reduce greenhouse gases. The Stern Review, a comprehensive analysis of the economics of climate change, concluded that the economic benefits of strong, early action against climate change far outweigh ...
... There are potentially significant health, economic and social co-benefits in policies that seek to reduce greenhouse gases. The Stern Review, a comprehensive analysis of the economics of climate change, concluded that the economic benefits of strong, early action against climate change far outweigh ...
Impact of Climate Change on Indian Agriculture: A Review
... mustard, Barley, potato, onion and gram etc. Global warming may also threaten India food security if there is a negative effect on agriculture. Although, the effect of increasing CO2 concentrations will increase the net primary productivity of plants, but climate changes, and the changes in disturba ...
... mustard, Barley, potato, onion and gram etc. Global warming may also threaten India food security if there is a negative effect on agriculture. Although, the effect of increasing CO2 concentrations will increase the net primary productivity of plants, but climate changes, and the changes in disturba ...
Climate Change Detection and Attribution: Beyond Mean
... strating that an observed change is significantly different (in a statistical sense) from natural internal climate variability, by which we mean the chaotic variation of the climate system that occurs in the absence of anomalous external natural or anthropogenic forcing (Mitchell et al. 2001). Attri ...
... strating that an observed change is significantly different (in a statistical sense) from natural internal climate variability, by which we mean the chaotic variation of the climate system that occurs in the absence of anomalous external natural or anthropogenic forcing (Mitchell et al. 2001). Attri ...
Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy 2014
... South Africa has committed itself to ambitious national carbon dioxide reduction targets to promote the step change towards a low-carbon economy. It is recognised that addressing climate change is crucial to the socio-economic growth and stability of the country and must be done in a way that does n ...
... South Africa has committed itself to ambitious national carbon dioxide reduction targets to promote the step change towards a low-carbon economy. It is recognised that addressing climate change is crucial to the socio-economic growth and stability of the country and must be done in a way that does n ...