Modeling the response of rice phenology to climate change and
... Crop models have been widely used in simulating and predicting changes in rice phenology in the major rice production regions of China, however the uncertainties in simulating crop phenology at a large scale and from different models were rarely investigated. In the present study, five rice phenologi ...
... Crop models have been widely used in simulating and predicting changes in rice phenology in the major rice production regions of China, however the uncertainties in simulating crop phenology at a large scale and from different models were rarely investigated. In the present study, five rice phenologi ...
Consequences of elevated temperature on prairie plants: legumes, nitrogen, and phenology
... Like many terrestrial ecosystems, prairies are often nitrogen (N) limited, (LeBauer and Treseder 2008, Craine and Jackson 2010). Legumes (Fabaceae) play an important role in the N cycle because they have the ability through their symbiosis with N2-fixing bacteria to add N to their surroundings. It h ...
... Like many terrestrial ecosystems, prairies are often nitrogen (N) limited, (LeBauer and Treseder 2008, Craine and Jackson 2010). Legumes (Fabaceae) play an important role in the N cycle because they have the ability through their symbiosis with N2-fixing bacteria to add N to their surroundings. It h ...
The Impact of Climate Change on Yield Potential of Maize across
... yield potential across China was also analyzed. The results shows that, total yield potential of maize increased by 0.15 million tons/year during the past five decades due to an increase in cultivated area as a result of climate change impact. The partial correlation analysis between main meteorolog ...
... yield potential across China was also analyzed. The results shows that, total yield potential of maize increased by 0.15 million tons/year during the past five decades due to an increase in cultivated area as a result of climate change impact. The partial correlation analysis between main meteorolog ...
The use of the aridity index to assess climate change effect on
... depend on soil and vegetation type. An ensemble of three transient enhanced greenhouse warming simulations performed with CGCM1 is described by Boer et al. (2000a,b). These simulations follow the IS92a forcing scenario as implemented by Mitchell et al. (1995) where the overall greenhouse gas (GHG) f ...
... depend on soil and vegetation type. An ensemble of three transient enhanced greenhouse warming simulations performed with CGCM1 is described by Boer et al. (2000a,b). These simulations follow the IS92a forcing scenario as implemented by Mitchell et al. (1995) where the overall greenhouse gas (GHG) f ...
Take a look at the complete Ghent Climate Adaptation
... Our climate is changing. Weather records are being routinely broken. Extremes in temperature, rainfall, and wind are being recorded around the globe. The city of Ghent is going to great lengths to drive down energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, making a contribution to the mitigation of ...
... Our climate is changing. Weather records are being routinely broken. Extremes in temperature, rainfall, and wind are being recorded around the globe. The city of Ghent is going to great lengths to drive down energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, making a contribution to the mitigation of ...
The use of the aridity index to assess climate
... depend on soil and vegetation type. An ensemble of three transient enhanced greenhouse warming simulations performed with CGCM1 is described by Boer et al. (2000a,b). These simulations follow the IS92a forcing scenario as implemented by Mitchell et al. (1995) where the overall greenhouse gas (GHG) f ...
... depend on soil and vegetation type. An ensemble of three transient enhanced greenhouse warming simulations performed with CGCM1 is described by Boer et al. (2000a,b). These simulations follow the IS92a forcing scenario as implemented by Mitchell et al. (1995) where the overall greenhouse gas (GHG) f ...
Implementation Framework for Climate Change Adaptation Planning
... Framework entails seven steps, each with tasks or activities that address goals or desired outcomes as the process advances. Each step references Canadian and international literature that include similar steps and/or tasks in implementing an adaptation plan. Figure 1 outlines the Framework. Encompa ...
... Framework entails seven steps, each with tasks or activities that address goals or desired outcomes as the process advances. Each step references Canadian and international literature that include similar steps and/or tasks in implementing an adaptation plan. Figure 1 outlines the Framework. Encompa ...
In the name of Almighty “ALLAH” who Is Most Beneficent And Most
... and livestock in this region. These mountainous regions are extremely vulnerable to climate change and climatic extremes. It has been reported by different researches that farmers adopt various strategies to cope with the negative effect of climate change. This study was designed to analyze how smal ...
... and livestock in this region. These mountainous regions are extremely vulnerable to climate change and climatic extremes. It has been reported by different researches that farmers adopt various strategies to cope with the negative effect of climate change. This study was designed to analyze how smal ...
Adapting to Climate Change
... The Earth’s climate is naturally variable due to a number of factors, including the presence of naturally occurring greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded that, up until the mid1960s, the Earth’s warming was attributable to both human-caused ...
... The Earth’s climate is naturally variable due to a number of factors, including the presence of naturally occurring greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded that, up until the mid1960s, the Earth’s warming was attributable to both human-caused ...
climate change - Centre for Science and Policy
... Climate change could increase the risk in some regions: for example, on a high emissions pathway, the probability of the Tigris – Euphrates river basin falling into extreme water shortage could rise significantly after 2030, reaching close to 100% by 2070. • In South and East Asia, climate change m ...
... Climate change could increase the risk in some regions: for example, on a high emissions pathway, the probability of the Tigris – Euphrates river basin falling into extreme water shortage could rise significantly after 2030, reaching close to 100% by 2070. • In South and East Asia, climate change m ...
The Public Discourse of Climate Change in the United States
... The media is often blamed for the perceived polarization of the American public (e.g. Manjoo, 2008; Stroud, 2010; Sunstein, 2009), and it is argued that this could result in alternative constructions of reality (Manjoo, 2008). While it appears the media is increasingly ideological in an effort to ga ...
... The media is often blamed for the perceived polarization of the American public (e.g. Manjoo, 2008; Stroud, 2010; Sunstein, 2009), and it is argued that this could result in alternative constructions of reality (Manjoo, 2008). While it appears the media is increasingly ideological in an effort to ga ...
climate change - Centre for Science and Policy
... Climate change could increase the risk in some regions: for example, on a high emissions pathway, the probability of the Tigris – Euphrates river basin falling into extreme water shortage could rise significantly after 2030, reaching close to 100% by 2070. • In South and East Asia, climate change m ...
... Climate change could increase the risk in some regions: for example, on a high emissions pathway, the probability of the Tigris – Euphrates river basin falling into extreme water shortage could rise significantly after 2030, reaching close to 100% by 2070. • In South and East Asia, climate change m ...
Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Design at the Port
... 14 Note: This above map is subject to limitations in accuracy as a result of the quantitative models, datasets and methodology used in its development. The map and data should not be used to assess actual coastal hazards, insurance requirements or property values or be used in lieu of Flood Insuranc ...
... 14 Note: This above map is subject to limitations in accuracy as a result of the quantitative models, datasets and methodology used in its development. The map and data should not be used to assess actual coastal hazards, insurance requirements or property values or be used in lieu of Flood Insuranc ...
Working group on climate change
... Agriculture, tea plantations in some of the countries of these two continents (inhabiting some of the poorest countries of the world), are the major livelihood option for millions of people. During recent years, some of these tea growing countries indicate disturbing trends of decline in tea yield a ...
... Agriculture, tea plantations in some of the countries of these two continents (inhabiting some of the poorest countries of the world), are the major livelihood option for millions of people. During recent years, some of these tea growing countries indicate disturbing trends of decline in tea yield a ...
The Pacific Experience in Developing Policy and Legislation on
... tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. It is anticipated that the observed frequency and intensity of extreme weather and climate events will further increase in the Pacific due to global warming.1,2 The comparative smallness, remoteness and archipelagic character of the Pacific island nations significant ...
... tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. It is anticipated that the observed frequency and intensity of extreme weather and climate events will further increase in the Pacific due to global warming.1,2 The comparative smallness, remoteness and archipelagic character of the Pacific island nations significant ...
Bridging the Adaptation Gap: Approaches to
... created by the changing climate and for investment into resilience to those risks is substantial and increasing. Unfortunately, although there are growing calls to investors to take account of climate risk in general – including the physical risk of climate change in specific – the problem is comple ...
... created by the changing climate and for investment into resilience to those risks is substantial and increasing. Unfortunately, although there are growing calls to investors to take account of climate risk in general – including the physical risk of climate change in specific – the problem is comple ...
land use and climate changes and their impacts on runoff in the
... Impacts of land use and climate change on runoff were investigated by studying the runoff in the Yarlung Zangbo River basin, China. Trends in precipitation, mean air temperature, and runoff were analysed by non-parametric Mann-Kendall tests. Land-use changes were examined with land-use transition ma ...
... Impacts of land use and climate change on runoff were investigated by studying the runoff in the Yarlung Zangbo River basin, China. Trends in precipitation, mean air temperature, and runoff were analysed by non-parametric Mann-Kendall tests. Land-use changes were examined with land-use transition ma ...
the republic of kiribati
... The Republic of Kiribati (hereinafter referred to as Kiribati) is neither a State party to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees nor its 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees (hereinafter referred to jointly as the 1951 Convention). Kiribati succeeded to the 1954 Conventi ...
... The Republic of Kiribati (hereinafter referred to as Kiribati) is neither a State party to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees nor its 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees (hereinafter referred to jointly as the 1951 Convention). Kiribati succeeded to the 1954 Conventi ...
Assessing risk of and adaptation to sea-level rise
... improved estimates of the impacts of sea-level rise. It should however be noted that the SRTM dataset only includes land surfaces that lay between 60° north latitude and 54° south latitude. Consequently, no data updates are available for most parts of Fennoscandia, although the relatively low human ...
... improved estimates of the impacts of sea-level rise. It should however be noted that the SRTM dataset only includes land surfaces that lay between 60° north latitude and 54° south latitude. Consequently, no data updates are available for most parts of Fennoscandia, although the relatively low human ...
Global Warming & Sea Level rise
... Dr. James Hansen; Published on Friday, February 17, 2006, by the Independent/UK : ...
... Dr. James Hansen; Published on Friday, February 17, 2006, by the Independent/UK : ...
Assessing the Costs of Climate Change and Adaptation in South Asia
... largest deltas to atolls barely above level; in precipitation, from arid lands to vast plains subject to unpredictable flooding; and in the environment, from glacial to tropical. Climate change projections for South Asia by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicate that warming is likel ...
... largest deltas to atolls barely above level; in precipitation, from arid lands to vast plains subject to unpredictable flooding; and in the environment, from glacial to tropical. Climate change projections for South Asia by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicate that warming is likel ...
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... shocks may affect conflict patterns by lowering the productivity of rainfed agriculture or cattle herding – this would lower the opportunity cost of engaging in conflict, and might aggravate tensions or intensify competition for dwindling resources. Other have pointed out matters may be not so simpl ...
... shocks may affect conflict patterns by lowering the productivity of rainfed agriculture or cattle herding – this would lower the opportunity cost of engaging in conflict, and might aggravate tensions or intensify competition for dwindling resources. Other have pointed out matters may be not so simpl ...
SADC Policy paper on Climate Change
... All SADC Member States joined an international treaty, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) whose main objective is to stabilize GHG concentrations in the atmosphere. In 1995 and realizing that the emission reductions provisions in the Convention were inadequate, a proc ...
... All SADC Member States joined an international treaty, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) whose main objective is to stabilize GHG concentrations in the atmosphere. In 1995 and realizing that the emission reductions provisions in the Convention were inadequate, a proc ...
Climate Change and Coastal Human Settlements
... This study assesses the potential economic impact of climate change on coastal human settlements in the Caribbean, with specific reference to Guyana, and evaluates the costs and benefits of undertaking various adaptation strategies. The aim is to assist Caribbean territories in developing the strate ...
... This study assesses the potential economic impact of climate change on coastal human settlements in the Caribbean, with specific reference to Guyana, and evaluates the costs and benefits of undertaking various adaptation strategies. The aim is to assist Caribbean territories in developing the strate ...
International cooperation in the field of CCS - Approaches and implementation
... the CO2 captured between 2015 and 2050 in the 2DS is from industrial applications. Given their rapid growth in energy demand, the largest deployment of CCS will need to occur in non-Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. This decade is critical for moving deployment ...
... the CO2 captured between 2015 and 2050 in the 2DS is from industrial applications. Given their rapid growth in energy demand, the largest deployment of CCS will need to occur in non-Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. This decade is critical for moving deployment ...
Attribution of recent climate change
Attribution of recent climate change is the effort to scientifically ascertain mechanisms responsible for recent changes observed in the Earth's climate, commonly known as 'global warming'. The effort has focused on changes observed during the period of instrumental temperature record, when records are most reliable; particularly in the last 50 years, when human activity has grown fastest and observations of the troposphere have become available. The dominant mechanisms (to which recent climate change has been attributed) are anthropogenic, i.e., the result of human activity. They are: increasing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases global changes to land surface, such as deforestation increasing atmospheric concentrations of aerosols.There are also natural mechanisms for variation including climate oscillations, changes in solar activity, and volcanic activity.According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it is ""extremely likely"" that human influence was the dominant cause of global warming between 1951 and 2010. The IPCC defines ""extremely likely"" as indicating a probability of 95 to 100%, based on an expert assessment of all the available evidence.Multiple lines of evidence support attribution of recent climate change to human activities: A basic physical understanding of the climate system: greenhouse gas concentrations have increased and their warming properties are well-established. Historical estimates of past climate changes suggest that the recent changes in global surface temperature are unusual. Computer-based climate models are unable to replicate the observed warming unless human greenhouse gas emissions are included. Natural forces alone (such as solar and volcanic activity) cannot explain the observed warming.The IPCC's attribution of recent global warming to human activities is a view shared by most scientists, and is also supported by 196 other scientific organizations worldwide (see also: scientific opinion on climate change).