Why We Need A New Direction In Climate Change Science
... University of Texas at Austin January 23, 2007 ...
... University of Texas at Austin January 23, 2007 ...
Club Club - OECD.org
... development of the environmental security concept: A number of studies identified socio-political causes, specifically poverty, underdevelopment and waste of human and financial resources, behind older concerns such as desertification, arable land erosion and deforestation (Frederick, 1993). More re ...
... development of the environmental security concept: A number of studies identified socio-political causes, specifically poverty, underdevelopment and waste of human and financial resources, behind older concerns such as desertification, arable land erosion and deforestation (Frederick, 1993). More re ...
Climate System Observations and Prediction Experiment (COPE)
... The Climate of the Twentieth Century Project (C20C; J. Kinter) Discussion on Seasonal Prediction in a Changing Climate (Plenary Discussion) Developing a Coordinated Plan for Pan-WCRP Seasonal Prediction ...
... The Climate of the Twentieth Century Project (C20C; J. Kinter) Discussion on Seasonal Prediction in a Changing Climate (Plenary Discussion) Developing a Coordinated Plan for Pan-WCRP Seasonal Prediction ...
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... significant role in adaptation when a substantial increase in precipitation makes animal husbandry an unattractive alternative. Key words: Africa, climate change, forestry, land use, livestock. ...
... significant role in adaptation when a substantial increase in precipitation makes animal husbandry an unattractive alternative. Key words: Africa, climate change, forestry, land use, livestock. ...
Figure 1 - Proceedings of the Royal Society B
... in the Alps show that development time, adult size and fecundity are all positively correlated, suggesting that longer development times may be selectively favoured when life cycle duration is not seasonally constrained [9]. Adaptations by high-elevation and -latitude populations to development at l ...
... in the Alps show that development time, adult size and fecundity are all positively correlated, suggesting that longer development times may be selectively favoured when life cycle duration is not seasonally constrained [9]. Adaptations by high-elevation and -latitude populations to development at l ...
Final Programme
... A serious problem observed today is the fact that because the phenomena of climate change is global in nature, many people do not believe it is related to them. Yet, most impacts of climate change are local in nature. The sooner people (especially decision-makers but also representatives from indust ...
... A serious problem observed today is the fact that because the phenomena of climate change is global in nature, many people do not believe it is related to them. Yet, most impacts of climate change are local in nature. The sooner people (especially decision-makers but also representatives from indust ...
Pattern scaling using ClimGen: monthly
... (geographical, seasonal and multi-variable structure) are commonly derived from simulations with general circulation models (GCMs) or regional climate models (RCMs). The magnitude of the change is not always obtained from the same GCM or RCM simulation, however, because the patterns may be scaled to ...
... (geographical, seasonal and multi-variable structure) are commonly derived from simulations with general circulation models (GCMs) or regional climate models (RCMs). The magnitude of the change is not always obtained from the same GCM or RCM simulation, however, because the patterns may be scaled to ...
Early effects of climate change: do they include changes in vector
... wetter. There is also evidence that where precipitation has increased, there has been a disproportionate increase in the frequency of the heaviest precipitation events (Karl & Knight 1998). The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Third Assessment Report states that `most of the warming ...
... wetter. There is also evidence that where precipitation has increased, there has been a disproportionate increase in the frequency of the heaviest precipitation events (Karl & Knight 1998). The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Third Assessment Report states that `most of the warming ...
Case Study The Belgian coast
... From the Roman period on the coastal plain dried up, the channels were filled until the surface was back on the same level as the sea level, and the major part of the area evolved into salt marshes. As the coastline started receding and large areas of land located in the sea eroded, large parts of t ...
... From the Roman period on the coastal plain dried up, the channels were filled until the surface was back on the same level as the sea level, and the major part of the area evolved into salt marshes. As the coastline started receding and large areas of land located in the sea eroded, large parts of t ...
Drivers of adaptation: Responses to weather
... to sign on to CCP. In addition, coastal communities or those perceiving a risk from sea level rise as well as those experiencing extreme weather events were more associated with signing up (Zahran et al., 2008). In sum, it appears that at least in the US, action by cities on climate change mitigatio ...
... to sign on to CCP. In addition, coastal communities or those perceiving a risk from sea level rise as well as those experiencing extreme weather events were more associated with signing up (Zahran et al., 2008). In sum, it appears that at least in the US, action by cities on climate change mitigatio ...
"shared vision", at heart of climate talks by Meena Raman (11 June
... benefit of present and future generations of humankind, on the basis of equity and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities,” the G77 and China said that developed country parties should take the lead in combating climate change and the adverse ...
... benefit of present and future generations of humankind, on the basis of equity and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities,” the G77 and China said that developed country parties should take the lead in combating climate change and the adverse ...
Turning points in climate change adaptation
... (2009). To avoid confusion with the term “tipping point” that people tend to associate with major change in biophysical systems (Folke 2006), we use the term “adaptation turning point” for the specific situation in which a social-political threshold of concern is likely to be exceeded because of cli ...
... (2009). To avoid confusion with the term “tipping point” that people tend to associate with major change in biophysical systems (Folke 2006), we use the term “adaptation turning point” for the specific situation in which a social-political threshold of concern is likely to be exceeded because of cli ...
GLOBAL WARMING AND CARBON
... trillion watts of new emissionless primary energy production would be needed to stabilize the atmosphere at 550 ppm, depending on the future rate of decrease of energy intensity. With current renewables technology costing ~ $5-10 per installed average watt, the capital requirements could easily exce ...
... trillion watts of new emissionless primary energy production would be needed to stabilize the atmosphere at 550 ppm, depending on the future rate of decrease of energy intensity. With current renewables technology costing ~ $5-10 per installed average watt, the capital requirements could easily exce ...
Market and policy driven adaptation: an alternative perspective. Smart Solutions to Climate Change (opens in new window)
... to climate change. The case for adaptation is made through a set of six propositions. The Perspective paper argues that some adaptation is unavoidable. There are no realistic mitigation policies that restrict warming to a level that does not require substantial adaptation. Moreover, the adaptation n ...
... to climate change. The case for adaptation is made through a set of six propositions. The Perspective paper argues that some adaptation is unavoidable. There are no realistic mitigation policies that restrict warming to a level that does not require substantial adaptation. Moreover, the adaptation n ...
ENG - UN CC:Learn
... Climate Change may be more rapid and pronounced than expected Impacts impose serious threats to lives and livelihoods in particular in developing countries Adaptation helps minimize negative effects of environmental stress caused by climate change May result in other, non-climate related benefits an ...
... Climate Change may be more rapid and pronounced than expected Impacts impose serious threats to lives and livelihoods in particular in developing countries Adaptation helps minimize negative effects of environmental stress caused by climate change May result in other, non-climate related benefits an ...
Climate analogues
... communication mechanisms are preferred by men, by women and by youths? Identify the extent to which information is used in the household and by whom: Draw upon the answers to the questions regarding which household members access which information, as well as decision making about the information. S ...
... communication mechanisms are preferred by men, by women and by youths? Identify the extent to which information is used in the household and by whom: Draw upon the answers to the questions regarding which household members access which information, as well as decision making about the information. S ...
Alaska - climate-change frontier
... double what Greenland ice sheets contribute now, Mr. Arendt says. So while all eyes are on the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets (which have the potential to raise the ocean level 7 and 5 meters, respectively) , glaciers like these are already melting. "In the next century or so, it's really these ...
... double what Greenland ice sheets contribute now, Mr. Arendt says. So while all eyes are on the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets (which have the potential to raise the ocean level 7 and 5 meters, respectively) , glaciers like these are already melting. "In the next century or so, it's really these ...
Environmental Management and Low Carbon Policy
... economic benefit from a low carbon economy. It covers the broad spectrum of sustainable development issues including climate change. Implementing this policy will help us to deliver Scotland’s Economic Strategy and to comply with the Public Bodies Duty on climate change - within the framework of the ...
... economic benefit from a low carbon economy. It covers the broad spectrum of sustainable development issues including climate change. Implementing this policy will help us to deliver Scotland’s Economic Strategy and to comply with the Public Bodies Duty on climate change - within the framework of the ...
Adapting to climate change in the field of water
... has serious repercussions on water supply, agriculture and aquatic ecosystems. Water continues to be pumped from underground reserves, conflicts between uses for farming, industries and municipal practices. One alternative practice is water recycling. The Edward C. Little recycling plant, a SUEZ sub ...
... has serious repercussions on water supply, agriculture and aquatic ecosystems. Water continues to be pumped from underground reserves, conflicts between uses for farming, industries and municipal practices. One alternative practice is water recycling. The Edward C. Little recycling plant, a SUEZ sub ...
Evaluating potentials and corresponding risks of optimal deficit
... management, mitigation and adaption measures for ensuring food security through an analysis of multiple irrigation sites in a considered basin. Another potential application of SCWPF as a building block for estimating water demand is with the process of the design and operation of large multiquality ...
... management, mitigation and adaption measures for ensuring food security through an analysis of multiple irrigation sites in a considered basin. Another potential application of SCWPF as a building block for estimating water demand is with the process of the design and operation of large multiquality ...
Is there a role for power relations in climate vulnerability and
... Throughout the IPCC reports, the concept of vulnerability develops from extrinsically-determined to intrinsically-determined attribute. The first IPCC report from 1990 analyzes vulnerability in the aspects of climate conditions, geographical location, and economic capacity. It states that people are ...
... Throughout the IPCC reports, the concept of vulnerability develops from extrinsically-determined to intrinsically-determined attribute. The first IPCC report from 1990 analyzes vulnerability in the aspects of climate conditions, geographical location, and economic capacity. It states that people are ...
Quest - Academy of Science of South Africa
... crops are failing. The next good rain in these areas of the country is predicted for March 2016 – too late for many. The El Niño weather system that affects this part of the world every five years or so is cited as the main reason – but El Niño is becoming a stronger weather system as the oceans war ...
... crops are failing. The next good rain in these areas of the country is predicted for March 2016 – too late for many. The El Niño weather system that affects this part of the world every five years or so is cited as the main reason – but El Niño is becoming a stronger weather system as the oceans war ...
Regional Climate Change Adaptation Framework for the
... measures anticipating a wide range of potential climate-related risks are essential. Currently, responses to climate-related pressures and hazards are often limited to short-term and reactive local emergency measures. However, building environmental and socioeconomic resilience against climate chang ...
... measures anticipating a wide range of potential climate-related risks are essential. Currently, responses to climate-related pressures and hazards are often limited to short-term and reactive local emergency measures. However, building environmental and socioeconomic resilience against climate chang ...
detailed chapter
... (decreased cost of production). However, no assessment has adequately included the potential impacts of extreme events,such as flooding, drought,and prolonged heat waves,and the potential effects of increased ranges of pests, diseases,and insects. The result of including these factors could require ...
... (decreased cost of production). However, no assessment has adequately included the potential impacts of extreme events,such as flooding, drought,and prolonged heat waves,and the potential effects of increased ranges of pests, diseases,and insects. The result of including these factors could require ...