Evidence and Implications of Dangerous Climate Change in the Arctic
... Climate models used to predict the consequences of increased greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations all exhibit a warming over the Arctic that is larger than the global mean warming. Results from six global climate models (GCMs), forced with four different GHG and aerosol emission scenarios indicate, t ...
... Climate models used to predict the consequences of increased greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations all exhibit a warming over the Arctic that is larger than the global mean warming. Results from six global climate models (GCMs), forced with four different GHG and aerosol emission scenarios indicate, t ...
Adaptation of Fisheries and Fishing Communities to the
... at present limited to an elaboration of the current knowledge on the possible effects through the various pathways, and inference regarding the probable impacts in the case of CARICOM countries. The review of climate change impacts on fisheries by (Everett et al. 1996) provides a guide to the types ...
... at present limited to an elaboration of the current knowledge on the possible effects through the various pathways, and inference regarding the probable impacts in the case of CARICOM countries. The review of climate change impacts on fisheries by (Everett et al. 1996) provides a guide to the types ...
Looking Backwards, Looking Forward
... data from the sediment cores provide evidence about the climatic conditions at different times in Earth’s history at the location where the core was taken. The patterns in the sediment allow scientists to describe the change in climate as reflected in the plant communities and the time frame over wh ...
... data from the sediment cores provide evidence about the climatic conditions at different times in Earth’s history at the location where the core was taken. The patterns in the sediment allow scientists to describe the change in climate as reflected in the plant communities and the time frame over wh ...
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... rainfall in the UK, employing various metrics such as the 95th percentile or the total rainfall on the 10 wettest days per year. Here we apply the generalized extreme value (GEV) distribution to estimate the likely magnitude of events from different predicted return periods, with practical applicati ...
... rainfall in the UK, employing various metrics such as the 95th percentile or the total rainfall on the 10 wettest days per year. Here we apply the generalized extreme value (GEV) distribution to estimate the likely magnitude of events from different predicted return periods, with practical applicati ...
Climate change and Ontario`s provincial parks
... fire severity, and the loss of polar bear [Ursus maritimus] habitat from Polar Bear Provincial Park), significant knowledge gaps remain in many areas. As such, the results presented in this study should be taken as indicative, not predictive, of the magnitude of impact climate change may have on Ont ...
... fire severity, and the loss of polar bear [Ursus maritimus] habitat from Polar Bear Provincial Park), significant knowledge gaps remain in many areas. As such, the results presented in this study should be taken as indicative, not predictive, of the magnitude of impact climate change may have on Ont ...
What Controls the Strength of Snow-Albedo Feedback?
... change occurs during NH spring. Thus we focus on this season in our assessment of the two feedback loops controlling SAF strength. Recently a highly accurate technique was developed to calculate the coefficient ␣p/␣s given standard model output (Qu and Hall 2006). It was used to calculate springti ...
... change occurs during NH spring. Thus we focus on this season in our assessment of the two feedback loops controlling SAF strength. Recently a highly accurate technique was developed to calculate the coefficient ␣p/␣s given standard model output (Qu and Hall 2006). It was used to calculate springti ...
Options for Marine Turtles - Organization of American States
... limiting greenhouse gas emissions and therefore the degree of future warming. However, even if greenhouse gas emissions were to be cut dramatically, some change in climate is unavoidable. Stabilizing present day emissions would result in a continuous increase in atmospheric CO2 over the 21st Century ...
... limiting greenhouse gas emissions and therefore the degree of future warming. However, even if greenhouse gas emissions were to be cut dramatically, some change in climate is unavoidable. Stabilizing present day emissions would result in a continuous increase in atmospheric CO2 over the 21st Century ...
IPCC WGII AR5 Chapter 18 FIRST-‐ORDER DRAFT Expert Review
... General comment: I think that it is an important chapter but it should be done after the other chapters are completed as it is fed by We agree, but the AR5 schedule does not allow for suggest ...
... General comment: I think that it is an important chapter but it should be done after the other chapters are completed as it is fed by We agree, but the AR5 schedule does not allow for suggest ...
Climate Change Adaptation for Natural World Heritage Sites A
... management considerations. A key challenge in producing this guide was to define its scope – many of the suggested activities may not be obviously linked to climate change, and it is for the manager to make those links where appropriate. However most, if not all, protected area and natural resource ...
... management considerations. A key challenge in producing this guide was to define its scope – many of the suggested activities may not be obviously linked to climate change, and it is for the manager to make those links where appropriate. However most, if not all, protected area and natural resource ...
Tropical Fruit Tree Species and Climate Change
... models suggest that at least 50% of plant species could be vulnerable or threatened by 2080. Although perennial fruit tree species may be less affected by climate change than annual grain crops, global warming has the potential to reduce available winter chill and thus greatly impact crop yields of ...
... models suggest that at least 50% of plant species could be vulnerable or threatened by 2080. Although perennial fruit tree species may be less affected by climate change than annual grain crops, global warming has the potential to reduce available winter chill and thus greatly impact crop yields of ...
Great Lakes National Parks in Peril
... Model Intercomparison Project phase 3 (CMIP3) multi-model dataset, provided by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Santa Clara University, and Climate Central multi-model dataset, with support provided by the Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy. For assis ...
... Model Intercomparison Project phase 3 (CMIP3) multi-model dataset, provided by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Santa Clara University, and Climate Central multi-model dataset, with support provided by the Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy. For assis ...
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... activities in the country. Their discharge depends exclusively on precipitation, which today is rather evenly distributed and supplies them with water thoughout the year. Changes in meterological variables playing a major role in hydrology, like temperature and precipitation, would have an immediate ...
... activities in the country. Their discharge depends exclusively on precipitation, which today is rather evenly distributed and supplies them with water thoughout the year. Changes in meterological variables playing a major role in hydrology, like temperature and precipitation, would have an immediate ...
English
... It is becoming increasingly clear that climate change will have a profound influence on the agroecological conditions under which farmers and rural populations need to develop their livelihood strategies, manage their natural resources and achieve food security. Climate change can be regarded as bei ...
... It is becoming increasingly clear that climate change will have a profound influence on the agroecological conditions under which farmers and rural populations need to develop their livelihood strategies, manage their natural resources and achieve food security. Climate change can be regarded as bei ...
City of Tshwane Vulnerability Assessment to Climate Change
... Figure 1. Location of CoT (Source CoT IDP, 2014)................................................................................. 11 Figure 2. Administrative regions of Tshwane (Source CoT, 2013a) ...................................................... 12 Figure 3: Population distribution across the ...
... Figure 1. Location of CoT (Source CoT IDP, 2014)................................................................................. 11 Figure 2. Administrative regions of Tshwane (Source CoT, 2013a) ...................................................... 12 Figure 3: Population distribution across the ...
The roles of public and private actors in the governance of adaptation
... has not yet provided conceptual frameworks to consider the governance structures within the field. In this paper we seek to address these gaps by underpinning our work with empirical evidence from the field of risk governance and applying existing analytical tools for assessing public-private roles ...
... has not yet provided conceptual frameworks to consider the governance structures within the field. In this paper we seek to address these gaps by underpinning our work with empirical evidence from the field of risk governance and applying existing analytical tools for assessing public-private roles ...
Co-ordination, Communication and Adaptation for Climate Change
... programme is financed by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 20072013. It is administered on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government by the Environment Protection Agency which has the statutory function of co-ordinating and promoting environme ...
... programme is financed by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 20072013. It is administered on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government by the Environment Protection Agency which has the statutory function of co-ordinating and promoting environme ...
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MONTSERRAT
... terminals and facilities can be hardened, raised, or even relocated as need be and where critical to safety and mobility; expanded redundant systems may be considered. What adaptive strategies may be employed, the associated costs, and the relative effectiveness of those strategies will have to be d ...
... terminals and facilities can be hardened, raised, or even relocated as need be and where critical to safety and mobility; expanded redundant systems may be considered. What adaptive strategies may be employed, the associated costs, and the relative effectiveness of those strategies will have to be d ...
Reconstructing Climatic and Environmental Changes of the Past
... the 20th century warming began early in the century versus after the 1970s, as recorded by surface thermometers. This criterion is necessary in order to judge the influence of 20th century warming by anthropogenic forcing inputs such as increased atmospheric carbon dioxide content. ...
... the 20th century warming began early in the century versus after the 1970s, as recorded by surface thermometers. This criterion is necessary in order to judge the influence of 20th century warming by anthropogenic forcing inputs such as increased atmospheric carbon dioxide content. ...
Global Climate Models and Their Limitations
... the initial impacts of various biospheric processes. For example, although the absolute variations associated with some solar-related phenomena are rather small, Several multiplier effects may significantly amplify the initial perturbation. ...
... the initial impacts of various biospheric processes. For example, although the absolute variations associated with some solar-related phenomena are rather small, Several multiplier effects may significantly amplify the initial perturbation. ...
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... assets and missions, e.g., Defense • Others taking on a coordinating role, e.g., Interior ...
... assets and missions, e.g., Defense • Others taking on a coordinating role, e.g., Interior ...
Loss and Damage: The Role of Ecosystem Services
... Mechanism (WIM) for Loss and Damage associated with climate change impacts was established under the UNFCCC. Functions of WIM include enhancing knowledge to address loss and damage, strengthening dialogue among stakeholders, and enhancing action and support. To date, studies of loss and damage have ...
... Mechanism (WIM) for Loss and Damage associated with climate change impacts was established under the UNFCCC. Functions of WIM include enhancing knowledge to address loss and damage, strengthening dialogue among stakeholders, and enhancing action and support. To date, studies of loss and damage have ...