UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA
... with a changing climate and the particularities of the LAC region are provided. Some of the main impacts of a changing wave climate and rising sea-levels upon the LAC coastal region will also be described and studied in detail in section 5.2 which, combined with the vulnerability and exposure of the ...
... with a changing climate and the particularities of the LAC region are provided. Some of the main impacts of a changing wave climate and rising sea-levels upon the LAC coastal region will also be described and studied in detail in section 5.2 which, combined with the vulnerability and exposure of the ...
Special Climate Change Program 2014-2018
... the year 2018 by means of steps supported by an allocated budget, an innovative element. These measures help in reaching the national mitigation objective by the year 2020. To meet these commitments made by Mexico, however, the actions included in the PECC 2014-2018 must be more ambitious, including ...
... the year 2018 by means of steps supported by an allocated budget, an innovative element. These measures help in reaching the national mitigation objective by the year 2020. To meet these commitments made by Mexico, however, the actions included in the PECC 2014-2018 must be more ambitious, including ...
Ecosystem-based Approaches to Adaptation
... the climate vulnerable poor. The more access these people have to a range of such assets, the greater their resilience will be. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005) found that approximately 60% of the ecosystem services examined had been degraded or used unsustainably, including fresh water, c ...
... the climate vulnerable poor. The more access these people have to a range of such assets, the greater their resilience will be. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005) found that approximately 60% of the ecosystem services examined had been degraded or used unsustainably, including fresh water, c ...
View/Open
... al., 2005). Given the large soil organic carbon stocks in permafrost (Zimov et al., 2006a; Tarnocai et al., 2009), there is a major concern that these stocks get decomposed and subsequently released as CO2 and CH4 to the atmosphere (Dutta et al., 2006; McGuire et al., 2009). An increase in greenhous ...
... al., 2005). Given the large soil organic carbon stocks in permafrost (Zimov et al., 2006a; Tarnocai et al., 2009), there is a major concern that these stocks get decomposed and subsequently released as CO2 and CH4 to the atmosphere (Dutta et al., 2006; McGuire et al., 2009). An increase in greenhous ...
Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Migration
... According to Dyson (2005), there will inevitably be a major rise in atmospheric CO2 during the 21st century due among other causes to the momentum in economic and demographic processes. Stern (2007) warns that, by 2035, a rise in temperature of over 2°C induced by a rapid increase of greenhouse gas ...
... According to Dyson (2005), there will inevitably be a major rise in atmospheric CO2 during the 21st century due among other causes to the momentum in economic and demographic processes. Stern (2007) warns that, by 2035, a rise in temperature of over 2°C induced by a rapid increase of greenhouse gas ...
BSR Creating an Action Agenda for Private
... savings and helping to produce high-quality jobs. But despite this progress, there is much more work to be done. This year provides an opportunity to capitalize on the existing momentum and create a catalyst for further ambition and action on climate change. In December 2015 in Paris, representative ...
... savings and helping to produce high-quality jobs. But despite this progress, there is much more work to be done. This year provides an opportunity to capitalize on the existing momentum and create a catalyst for further ambition and action on climate change. In December 2015 in Paris, representative ...
How To Do Note on Fisheries, Aquaculture and Climate Change
... Fisheries and aquaculture are important contributors to food security and livelihoods at household, local, national and global levels. However, while aquaculture production is growing rapidly throughout the world, particularly in Asia and Africa, many of the world’s fisheries are at grave risk from ...
... Fisheries and aquaculture are important contributors to food security and livelihoods at household, local, national and global levels. However, while aquaculture production is growing rapidly throughout the world, particularly in Asia and Africa, many of the world’s fisheries are at grave risk from ...
2014 DOE Climate Change Adaptation Plan
... Changes in the global climate system are unmistakable, as is now evident from observations of increased global average air and ocean temperatures, decreased historical snow pack, rising global average sea level, and more frequent severe weather events. 1 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognize ...
... Changes in the global climate system are unmistakable, as is now evident from observations of increased global average air and ocean temperatures, decreased historical snow pack, rising global average sea level, and more frequent severe weather events. 1 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognize ...
The Impacts of Climate Change on River Flow and Riparian
... Stakhiv et al. (1992) and Van (1999) concluded that river basins in arid and semi-arid regions would be strongly affected by changing climate on the hydrological regimes even under relatively small climatic variations. Additionally, Arora and Boer (2001) simulated the discharge for twenty-three majo ...
... Stakhiv et al. (1992) and Van (1999) concluded that river basins in arid and semi-arid regions would be strongly affected by changing climate on the hydrological regimes even under relatively small climatic variations. Additionally, Arora and Boer (2001) simulated the discharge for twenty-three majo ...
Integrating Climate-Change Adaptation into Sectoral Policies in Ireland Report Series No. 10
... respond to the challenges posed by climate change. ...
... respond to the challenges posed by climate change. ...
climate change adaptation, planning, and the law
... About the Workshops The last quarter of 2014 was a significant period of focus for DLA in respect of climate change events. In September, the Queensland Government committed to release a whole-of-government partnership driven climate adaptation strategy to reduce risks to the economy, environment, ...
... About the Workshops The last quarter of 2014 was a significant period of focus for DLA in respect of climate change events. In September, the Queensland Government committed to release a whole-of-government partnership driven climate adaptation strategy to reduce risks to the economy, environment, ...
Climate Change and Its Impact on Groundwater
... generally are replenished by effective rainfall, rivers, and lakes. This water may reach the aquifer rapidly, through macro-pores or fissures, or more slowly by infiltrating through soils and permeable rocks overlying the aquifer. A change in the amount of effective rainfall will alter recharge, but ...
... generally are replenished by effective rainfall, rivers, and lakes. This water may reach the aquifer rapidly, through macro-pores or fissures, or more slowly by infiltrating through soils and permeable rocks overlying the aquifer. A change in the amount of effective rainfall will alter recharge, but ...
S1501144_en.pdf
... ECLAC as part of the “The Economics of Climate Change in Central America” initiative. The opinions expressed in this document are strictly those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of ECLAC or of the partner institutions of the project. The borders and names that appear in the ma ...
... ECLAC as part of the “The Economics of Climate Change in Central America” initiative. The opinions expressed in this document are strictly those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of ECLAC or of the partner institutions of the project. The borders and names that appear in the ma ...
Planning and costing agricultural adaptation to climate change in
... 1.1 The agricultural sector and its significance The Tanzanian agriculture sector accounts for 27 per cent of GDP, 30 per cent of export earnings, and 65 per cent of raw material for domestic industries (URT 2006a). The sector is predominantly rainfed crop-based, and provides a livelihood to over 80 ...
... 1.1 The agricultural sector and its significance The Tanzanian agriculture sector accounts for 27 per cent of GDP, 30 per cent of export earnings, and 65 per cent of raw material for domestic industries (URT 2006a). The sector is predominantly rainfed crop-based, and provides a livelihood to over 80 ...
IJGW-Article "Limits to autonomous adaptation in response to
... p.64]. It is estimated that the mean global sea level will continue to rise over the course of the 21st century, with some studies suggesting faster global rates of sea-level rise (ibid.). In most SIDS, the majority of people live on the narrow coastal plains. On the Pacific islands SIDS, more than ...
... p.64]. It is estimated that the mean global sea level will continue to rise over the course of the 21st century, with some studies suggesting faster global rates of sea-level rise (ibid.). In most SIDS, the majority of people live on the narrow coastal plains. On the Pacific islands SIDS, more than ...
Climate Resilient Floodplains
... conditions make it more difficult to plant earlier to avoid the warmer August temperatures. This squeeze, it was noted, may occur even as climate change-induced drought in California creates higher demand for products grown in the Stillaguamish. This could lead to more intensive farming in the lower ...
... conditions make it more difficult to plant earlier to avoid the warmer August temperatures. This squeeze, it was noted, may occur even as climate change-induced drought in California creates higher demand for products grown in the Stillaguamish. This could lead to more intensive farming in the lower ...
By Harsimranjit Singh Brar (L-2014-A-32-M)
... Climate change is one of the greatest challenges being faced by global community in 21st century. Air temperature near the earth surface rose by 0.74° C from 1906 to 2005 and it is estimated to increase as much as 6.4° C on average during the 21st century (Anonymous 2007a). Climate change refers to ...
... Climate change is one of the greatest challenges being faced by global community in 21st century. Air temperature near the earth surface rose by 0.74° C from 1906 to 2005 and it is estimated to increase as much as 6.4° C on average during the 21st century (Anonymous 2007a). Climate change refers to ...
Noosa Climate Action Plan
... process. The Noosa Biosphere Ltd and the new Living Smart Homes websites were suggested as important portals to continue the sharing of this information. Healthy relationships and productive partnerships between neighbours, community groups, businesses, government and education and research bodies c ...
... process. The Noosa Biosphere Ltd and the new Living Smart Homes websites were suggested as important portals to continue the sharing of this information. Healthy relationships and productive partnerships between neighbours, community groups, businesses, government and education and research bodies c ...
FINAL DRAFT IPCC WGII AR5 Chapter 24 Subject to Final Copyedit
... and affect many people in future. Integrated water management strategies could help adapt to climate change, including developing water saving technologies, increasing water productivity, and water reuse. The impacts of climate change on food production and food security in Asia will vary by region ...
... and affect many people in future. Integrated water management strategies could help adapt to climate change, including developing water saving technologies, increasing water productivity, and water reuse. The impacts of climate change on food production and food security in Asia will vary by region ...
Climate-induced oceanic oxygen fluxes: Implications for the
... First, a control climate simulation in which CO2 emissions were set to zero was carried out. Then, for a global warming simulation, CO2 emissions were prescribed using historical emissions from fossil fuel burning and land use change up to 1990 and using the IPCC SRES98-A2 emissions scenario from 19 ...
... First, a control climate simulation in which CO2 emissions were set to zero was carried out. Then, for a global warming simulation, CO2 emissions were prescribed using historical emissions from fossil fuel burning and land use change up to 1990 and using the IPCC SRES98-A2 emissions scenario from 19 ...
Assessing an IPCC Assessment: An Analysis of Statements on Projected Regional Impacts in the 2007 Report
... the anchovy population that were not quantified. We found certain inaccuracies, ranging from (very) small errors in numbers to imprecise literature references. In addition, the PBL has some critical comments to make. One of these relates to the fact that the report does not specify how many of the a ...
... the anchovy population that were not quantified. We found certain inaccuracies, ranging from (very) small errors in numbers to imprecise literature references. In addition, the PBL has some critical comments to make. One of these relates to the fact that the report does not specify how many of the a ...
An Earth-System Prediction Initiative for the 21st Century
... concentrations modulate the opacity of the upper ocean and its radiative characteristics and the oceanic uptake of carbon dioxide, providing another feedback to the climate system. Saharan aerosols are under investigation as major contributors to central African meningitis epidemics that can affect ...
... concentrations modulate the opacity of the upper ocean and its radiative characteristics and the oceanic uptake of carbon dioxide, providing another feedback to the climate system. Saharan aerosols are under investigation as major contributors to central African meningitis epidemics that can affect ...
Noctilucent Clouds
... CH4 oxidizes with OH in the stratosphere to become water: CH4 + OH > CH3 + H2O •NLCs are therefore a visible indication of climate change “The miners canary” of climate change ...
... CH4 oxidizes with OH in the stratosphere to become water: CH4 + OH > CH3 + H2O •NLCs are therefore a visible indication of climate change “The miners canary” of climate change ...
Relationship with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
... Adaptation Committee and the Technology Executive Committee, as well as with other relevant UNFCCC thematic bodies, and to define linkages between the Fund and these bodies, as appropriate.1 ...
... Adaptation Committee and the Technology Executive Committee, as well as with other relevant UNFCCC thematic bodies, and to define linkages between the Fund and these bodies, as appropriate.1 ...
Where are the Vulnerable Places in Africa?
... and societies that have already experienced a history of violence. We seek to locate the confluence of all these types of vulnerability at the subnational level in Africa. We aim to produce maps of the relative vulnerability to climate change in different places by incorporating a variety of indicat ...
... and societies that have already experienced a history of violence. We seek to locate the confluence of all these types of vulnerability at the subnational level in Africa. We aim to produce maps of the relative vulnerability to climate change in different places by incorporating a variety of indicat ...