ECCA 2017 Full Programme
... 6.5 How climate services can enable successful urban adaptation .....................................................................154 8.1 Adaptation, Mitigation and Transformation: The high-end context, synergies and trade-offs .....................159 3.1 The economics of climate change ........ ...
... 6.5 How climate services can enable successful urban adaptation .....................................................................154 8.1 Adaptation, Mitigation and Transformation: The high-end context, synergies and trade-offs .....................159 3.1 The economics of climate change ........ ...
CGE training material
... Baseline Scenario Definitions: Examples from the Literature • International Energy Agency’s widely cited World Energy Outlook 2011 presents two: − Current Policies Scenario (“show how the future might look on the basis of the perpetuation, without change, of the government policies and measures that ...
... Baseline Scenario Definitions: Examples from the Literature • International Energy Agency’s widely cited World Energy Outlook 2011 presents two: − Current Policies Scenario (“show how the future might look on the basis of the perpetuation, without change, of the government policies and measures that ...
Grassland afforestation impact on primary productivity
... co-dominated by C3 and C4 grasses (Soriano 1991; Paruelo et al. 2007) from the genera Axonopus, Paspalum, Stipa, Schizachyrium and Bothriocloa. In addition, Baccharis and Eupatorium shrubs can be locally abundant or even dominant (Altesor et al. 2006). Mean annual temperature ranges between 17 °C an ...
... co-dominated by C3 and C4 grasses (Soriano 1991; Paruelo et al. 2007) from the genera Axonopus, Paspalum, Stipa, Schizachyrium and Bothriocloa. In addition, Baccharis and Eupatorium shrubs can be locally abundant or even dominant (Altesor et al. 2006). Mean annual temperature ranges between 17 °C an ...
Mirrored at GFMC Archive - The Global Fire Monitoring Center
... and emissions from biomass burning are strongly sensitive to climate and to land use (Mouillot and Field, 2005; Schultz et al., 2008; van der Werf et al., 2010). Over the last century, global trends in burned area have been shown to be driven by changes in land use, principally through (i) fire suppr ...
... and emissions from biomass burning are strongly sensitive to climate and to land use (Mouillot and Field, 2005; Schultz et al., 2008; van der Werf et al., 2010). Over the last century, global trends in burned area have been shown to be driven by changes in land use, principally through (i) fire suppr ...
Levels of emerging contaminants and influence of
... Based on novel literature (mainly 2012-2014), the main objectives of this report was (I) to give a brief description of the levels of emerging contaminants such as PFASs, novel brominated and chlorinated flame retardants (novel BFRs and CFRs) including chlorinated paraffins (CPs), phosphorous flame ...
... Based on novel literature (mainly 2012-2014), the main objectives of this report was (I) to give a brief description of the levels of emerging contaminants such as PFASs, novel brominated and chlorinated flame retardants (novel BFRs and CFRs) including chlorinated paraffins (CPs), phosphorous flame ...
Lightning Applications in Weather and Climate Research
... 2007, Williams 2009). These studies show that, on different temporal and spatial scales, small changes in surface temperature result in large changes in thunderstorm and lightning activity (a nonlinear link) (Williams 2005; 2009). But what about the future? Can we use diurnal, seasonal, or interannu ...
... 2007, Williams 2009). These studies show that, on different temporal and spatial scales, small changes in surface temperature result in large changes in thunderstorm and lightning activity (a nonlinear link) (Williams 2005; 2009). But what about the future? Can we use diurnal, seasonal, or interannu ...
The endangered Saimaa ringed seal in a changing climate
... park during restriction periods, for using seals’ lair site location data for research planning, for using measurement data of seals for research and an agreement of confidentiality concerning the data mentioned above. This work has taken its time, but there has been also time for friends and family ...
... park during restriction periods, for using seals’ lair site location data for research planning, for using measurement data of seals for research and an agreement of confidentiality concerning the data mentioned above. This work has taken its time, but there has been also time for friends and family ...
snow and greenhouse report 2003 FINAL
... Appendix 2 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scenarios on global warming ...
... Appendix 2 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scenarios on global warming ...
Long term requirement for forestry and climate change
... developed Annex 1 country, does not receive CERs until the end of the long-term period. In other words, buyer liability uncouples the donor’s payment to the host from the donor’s receipt of CERs (see Figure 1). Because of discounting and a decreasing value of money with time, payments that are delay ...
... developed Annex 1 country, does not receive CERs until the end of the long-term period. In other words, buyer liability uncouples the donor’s payment to the host from the donor’s receipt of CERs (see Figure 1). Because of discounting and a decreasing value of money with time, payments that are delay ...
Assessing the Future Vulnerability of Wyoming`s
... between energy development and wildlife populations and habitat use in Wyoming have found a negative relationship, in the form of decreased abundance (Gilbert and Chalfoun 2011), directly mortality (Arnett et al. 2007, Pagel et al. 2013), habitat selection away from development (Holloran 2005, Walke ...
... between energy development and wildlife populations and habitat use in Wyoming have found a negative relationship, in the form of decreased abundance (Gilbert and Chalfoun 2011), directly mortality (Arnett et al. 2007, Pagel et al. 2013), habitat selection away from development (Holloran 2005, Walke ...
Report from the Group of Jurists and Linguists on
... directly into the water column and from placement into geological structures in the subsoil will be basically different . Hence, these participants drew attention to the argument that, to the extent that placement of CO2 into the maritime area does not result in pollution, there is no prohibition on ...
... directly into the water column and from placement into geological structures in the subsoil will be basically different . Hence, these participants drew attention to the argument that, to the extent that placement of CO2 into the maritime area does not result in pollution, there is no prohibition on ...
The key role of heavy precipitation events in climate
... disagreements in the projected change in occurrence of the heaviest precipitation ...
... disagreements in the projected change in occurrence of the heaviest precipitation ...
Multicentennial Agulhas leakage variability and links to North
... steps [Boyle and Keigwin, 1985; Mashiotta et al., 1999]. Elemental ratios of planktic foraminifera were measured via an Agilent 8800 Quadropole inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB); 1σ standard deviation for repeat Mg/Ca measurements of internal ...
... steps [Boyle and Keigwin, 1985; Mashiotta et al., 1999]. Elemental ratios of planktic foraminifera were measured via an Agilent 8800 Quadropole inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB); 1σ standard deviation for repeat Mg/Ca measurements of internal ...
the transcript of the APS climate change statement review workshop
... DR. MICHAEL HOLLAND, Chief of Staff DR. ARI PATRINOS, Deputy Director for ...
... DR. MICHAEL HOLLAND, Chief of Staff DR. ARI PATRINOS, Deputy Director for ...
Long-run relative importance of temperature as the main driver to
... developed. It is estimated that epidemic malaria causes between 12% and 25% of estimated annual worldwide malaria deaths, including up to 50% of mortality in persons less than 15 years of age (Thomson et al., 2005). Malaria is an extremely climate-sensitive disease (Rogers and Randolph, 2000) common ...
... developed. It is estimated that epidemic malaria causes between 12% and 25% of estimated annual worldwide malaria deaths, including up to 50% of mortality in persons less than 15 years of age (Thomson et al., 2005). Malaria is an extremely climate-sensitive disease (Rogers and Randolph, 2000) common ...
Shaping Tomorrow Today: Near-Term Steps Towards Long
... Throughout history, leaders have made choices in an attempt to achieve long-term goals. Sometimes, they have chosen well, and sometimes poorly. On occasion, future generations can look back and say leaders acted effectively to achieve their long-term goals. Other times, the unintended consequences o ...
... Throughout history, leaders have made choices in an attempt to achieve long-term goals. Sometimes, they have chosen well, and sometimes poorly. On occasion, future generations can look back and say leaders acted effectively to achieve their long-term goals. Other times, the unintended consequences o ...
WP 87 Bagchi/Castro/Michaelowa
... assessing whether the allocation of foreign aid followed recipient needs and merits, or rather the direct commercial or geopolitical interests of the donors themselves. In terms of the development impact, the former could be shown to be clearly more effective than the latter (Dreher and Kilby 2010, ...
... assessing whether the allocation of foreign aid followed recipient needs and merits, or rather the direct commercial or geopolitical interests of the donors themselves. In terms of the development impact, the former could be shown to be clearly more effective than the latter (Dreher and Kilby 2010, ...
Coffee Barometer 2014
... of livelihoods climate change impacts, it aggravates existing problems in food security, water supplies and agricultural production. Especially vulnerable are poor households with small coffee landholdings, who generally depend on this crop and have few other sources of income. For many smallholder ...
... of livelihoods climate change impacts, it aggravates existing problems in food security, water supplies and agricultural production. Especially vulnerable are poor households with small coffee landholdings, who generally depend on this crop and have few other sources of income. For many smallholder ...
PDF - AMS Journals - American Meteorological Society
... risk and accelerated growth in developed land area that characterizes the Mid-South region. ...
... risk and accelerated growth in developed land area that characterizes the Mid-South region. ...
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... Vulnerability assessments can play a vital role in the design of appropriate adaptation and mitigation policies targeted towards climate change and its impacts on marine and aquatic ecosystems, and those who depend upon these resources for their livelihoods and well-being. Assessing which particular ...
... Vulnerability assessments can play a vital role in the design of appropriate adaptation and mitigation policies targeted towards climate change and its impacts on marine and aquatic ecosystems, and those who depend upon these resources for their livelihoods and well-being. Assessing which particular ...
Modelling the evolution of Vadret da Morteratsch, Switzerland, since
... rate of retreat, and to assess the role of ice dynamics. Assuming a linearly increasing warming of >3°C by 2100, only isolated and largely stagnant ice patches remain at high elevation. KEYWORDS: energy balance, glacier flow, glacier fluctuations, ice dynamics, mountain glaciers ...
... rate of retreat, and to assess the role of ice dynamics. Assuming a linearly increasing warming of >3°C by 2100, only isolated and largely stagnant ice patches remain at high elevation. KEYWORDS: energy balance, glacier flow, glacier fluctuations, ice dynamics, mountain glaciers ...
Ecology and the Churches - Washington Theological Consortium
... As leaders of the faith communities we recognise the urgent need for action on climate change. From the perspective of our different faiths we see the earth as a beautiful gift. We are all called to care for the earth and have a responsibility to live creatively and sustainably in a world of finite ...
... As leaders of the faith communities we recognise the urgent need for action on climate change. From the perspective of our different faiths we see the earth as a beautiful gift. We are all called to care for the earth and have a responsibility to live creatively and sustainably in a world of finite ...
Different characteristics of cold day and cold surge frequency over
... run. For these three time periods, daily SLP and SAT data are analyzed during the period of November through March when affects of cold days and cold surges are dominant. 2.2. Definitions of Cold Day and Cold Surge [12] The cold days and cold surges in observation are defined using the SAT at statio ...
... run. For these three time periods, daily SLP and SAT data are analyzed during the period of November through March when affects of cold days and cold surges are dominant. 2.2. Definitions of Cold Day and Cold Surge [12] The cold days and cold surges in observation are defined using the SAT at statio ...
Droughts in the Sudano-Sahelian Ecological Zone of Nigeria
... drought which is defined as a lack of precipitation over region for a period of time, b) the hydrological drought which is related to a period with inadequate surface and subsurface water resources to supply established water uses of a given water resources management system, c) the agricultural dro ...
... drought which is defined as a lack of precipitation over region for a period of time, b) the hydrological drought which is related to a period with inadequate surface and subsurface water resources to supply established water uses of a given water resources management system, c) the agricultural dro ...