The impact of climate change on seasonal floods of a southern
... physically based nature, the latter approach is arguably the most attractive. Kite (1993) was one of the first to apply such an approach, using mean monthly values of climatological variables from the second generation Canadian Climate Center GCM. His results show an increase in high discharge event ...
... physically based nature, the latter approach is arguably the most attractive. Kite (1993) was one of the first to apply such an approach, using mean monthly values of climatological variables from the second generation Canadian Climate Center GCM. His results show an increase in high discharge event ...
27. Coastal saltmarsh - Natural England publications
... Coastal saltmarshes comprise the upper, vegetated portions of intertidal mudflats, lying approximately between mean high water neap tides and mean high water spring tides. The development of saltmarsh vegetation is dependent on the presence of intertidal mudflats and is usually restricted to compara ...
... Coastal saltmarshes comprise the upper, vegetated portions of intertidal mudflats, lying approximately between mean high water neap tides and mean high water spring tides. The development of saltmarsh vegetation is dependent on the presence of intertidal mudflats and is usually restricted to compara ...
Potential Climatic Deterioration in Semiarid Subtropical
... shift away from these properties, although it was found that annual temperature averages were rising nearly every year at the century’s end. Climate models were used at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO, to simulate how the regional climate might change during the present c ...
... shift away from these properties, although it was found that annual temperature averages were rising nearly every year at the century’s end. Climate models were used at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO, to simulate how the regional climate might change during the present c ...
Caribbean Marine Climate Change Report Card 2017
... coastal ecosystems – from mangroves to beaches and reefs, to seas and oceans. Other major economic activities such as farming are typically located in low lying areas. ...
... coastal ecosystems – from mangroves to beaches and reefs, to seas and oceans. Other major economic activities such as farming are typically located in low lying areas. ...
climate change, small island developing States
... Of the three funds, only the LDC Fund was operational by the end of 2002 – supporting, among other efforts, the preparation and implementation of national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs). When completed, these will serve to identify key and urgent adaptation needs in LDCs, such as capacity-b ...
... Of the three funds, only the LDC Fund was operational by the end of 2002 – supporting, among other efforts, the preparation and implementation of national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs). When completed, these will serve to identify key and urgent adaptation needs in LDCs, such as capacity-b ...
Regional climate change experiments over southern South America
... two scenario simulations showing a cell of increasing pressure centered in the southern Atlantic Ocean and a slight decrease in SLP over tropical and subtropical latitudes. In relation to the pressure distribution in the present climate simulation, this indicates a southward extension of the summer ...
... two scenario simulations showing a cell of increasing pressure centered in the southern Atlantic Ocean and a slight decrease in SLP over tropical and subtropical latitudes. In relation to the pressure distribution in the present climate simulation, this indicates a southward extension of the summer ...
Climate Change and Variability
... impacts of these changes. The report does not address the issue of mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or increasing “sinks” such as areas of growing forest), apart from a brief summary of recent findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Consideration is given both to pos ...
... impacts of these changes. The report does not address the issue of mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or increasing “sinks” such as areas of growing forest), apart from a brief summary of recent findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Consideration is given both to pos ...
05.08.2008 Information Notice On Readjustment (Adaptation) to
... If risks caused by climate variability are not identified in due time and alternatives are not created for the prevention of such risks or for efficient action of readjustment: ■ the State may be forced to pay large compensations both to individual sectors (particularly in agriculture and forestry) ...
... If risks caused by climate variability are not identified in due time and alternatives are not created for the prevention of such risks or for efficient action of readjustment: ■ the State may be forced to pay large compensations both to individual sectors (particularly in agriculture and forestry) ...
Can regional climate engineering save the summer Arctic sea ice?
... Sea ice is an important climate component in the Earth system [Solomon et al., 2007]. Considerable reductions in Arctic sea ice extent have been observed in the past years, due in part to increasing greenhouse gas concentrations [Stroeve et al., 2007; Serreze et al., 2007a; Kay et al., 2011; Holland ...
... Sea ice is an important climate component in the Earth system [Solomon et al., 2007]. Considerable reductions in Arctic sea ice extent have been observed in the past years, due in part to increasing greenhouse gas concentrations [Stroeve et al., 2007; Serreze et al., 2007a; Kay et al., 2011; Holland ...
The Culture and Discourse of Climate Skepticism Andrew J
... exceptions). In this essay, we argue that this neglect is a problem and highlight how researchers can advance their scholarship and social relevance by studying the ongoing debate over climate change. THE CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The scientific community has concluded that human act ...
... exceptions). In this essay, we argue that this neglect is a problem and highlight how researchers can advance their scholarship and social relevance by studying the ongoing debate over climate change. THE CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The scientific community has concluded that human act ...
Climate Change and Cities in Africa
... tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. It refers to any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity.”7 A principal cause of climate change is t ...
... tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. It refers to any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity.”7 A principal cause of climate change is t ...
36x48 Horizontal Poster
... increased water demand in the Colorado River watershed, where water supply is highly sensitive to climate variability and change. Though there is evidence that climate change is presently occurring from the recent observational record on global and continental scales. How these changes bear on the h ...
... increased water demand in the Colorado River watershed, where water supply is highly sensitive to climate variability and change. Though there is evidence that climate change is presently occurring from the recent observational record on global and continental scales. How these changes bear on the h ...
Polar Bear Propaganda
... It explains why climate alarmists were able to convince people that climate change is something new. In reality, change is occurring all the time in relatively short time periods. Another practice devolved from this situation: any natural change could be presented as if it was unnatural. Historical ...
... It explains why climate alarmists were able to convince people that climate change is something new. In reality, change is occurring all the time in relatively short time periods. Another practice devolved from this situation: any natural change could be presented as if it was unnatural. Historical ...
18 September 2008
... In Australia, indigenous communities in the north of Australia and in the Torres Strait are particularly at risk as they have important social, economic and cultural connections and reliance on land and the sea. The Torres Strait Islands, scattered across 22,000 square kilometres between Australia a ...
... In Australia, indigenous communities in the north of Australia and in the Torres Strait are particularly at risk as they have important social, economic and cultural connections and reliance on land and the sea. The Torres Strait Islands, scattered across 22,000 square kilometres between Australia a ...
Adaptation and the poor: development, resilience and transition ■ synthesis article
... reasons discussed below, suffer the most, not only from the general weight of poverty but also from climate vulnerability (IPCC, 2007b). This article suggests how adaptation can be addressed at different levels and within various international regimes. For that purpose, adaptation is discussed throu ...
... reasons discussed below, suffer the most, not only from the general weight of poverty but also from climate vulnerability (IPCC, 2007b). This article suggests how adaptation can be addressed at different levels and within various international regimes. For that purpose, adaptation is discussed throu ...
Climate Change Climate Justice 3 - Primary Resource
... In December 2015 world leaders came together in Paris to discuss the global response to climate change. Governments agreed to act together to keep further global warming of the earth’s surface temperature ‘well below’ a 2oC rise from pre-industrial times, and to aim for a safer limit of 1.5oC. Over ...
... In December 2015 world leaders came together in Paris to discuss the global response to climate change. Governments agreed to act together to keep further global warming of the earth’s surface temperature ‘well below’ a 2oC rise from pre-industrial times, and to aim for a safer limit of 1.5oC. Over ...
Global climate change and the Antarctic Treaty system since 2000.
... amplifiers of the initial orbital forcing and may have significantly contributed to glacialinterglacial changes” (Petit et al., 1999, p.429). The findings also suggested significant cause for alarm: the CO2 levels measured at present were the highest throughout the 420,000 record. This indicated tha ...
... amplifiers of the initial orbital forcing and may have significantly contributed to glacialinterglacial changes” (Petit et al., 1999, p.429). The findings also suggested significant cause for alarm: the CO2 levels measured at present were the highest throughout the 420,000 record. This indicated tha ...
extremes
... populations. The magnitudes of the declines in grains productivity – while large – are not unrealistic, and are reflected in the historically observed interannual changes in grains production. Grains productivity in Malawi and Zambia declined by between 50 and 59 percent in the period 1991-1992, res ...
... populations. The magnitudes of the declines in grains productivity – while large – are not unrealistic, and are reflected in the historically observed interannual changes in grains production. Grains productivity in Malawi and Zambia declined by between 50 and 59 percent in the period 1991-1992, res ...
Climate Changes, Impacts and Implications for New Zealand to
... trends. They also include the human impacts on ecosystems and ecosystem services such as air and water quality and biodiversity. The global SSPs are designed to be extended to regional and sectoral scenarios but make no assumptions about global or national-level climate change policy. In addition, S ...
... trends. They also include the human impacts on ecosystems and ecosystem services such as air and water quality and biodiversity. The global SSPs are designed to be extended to regional and sectoral scenarios but make no assumptions about global or national-level climate change policy. In addition, S ...
how will climate change affect tourism flows in europe?
... Climate models predict higher temperatures not only in summer, so the beach season across Europe is expected to be prolonged in autumn and spring. Adaptation measures such as promoting shoulder season tourism or alternative activities may reduce the loss in overnight stays in Mediterranean regions. ...
... Climate models predict higher temperatures not only in summer, so the beach season across Europe is expected to be prolonged in autumn and spring. Adaptation measures such as promoting shoulder season tourism or alternative activities may reduce the loss in overnight stays in Mediterranean regions. ...
ALAP_2014_FINAL120 - Asociación Latinoamericana de
... The SSP Scenario Framework and what it implies for Latin America and the Caribbean As discussed by Arnell et al. (2011) the SSPs were designed to include both a qualitative narrative component and a quantitative one describing the development of certain socioeconomic drivers of climate change numer ...
... The SSP Scenario Framework and what it implies for Latin America and the Caribbean As discussed by Arnell et al. (2011) the SSPs were designed to include both a qualitative narrative component and a quantitative one describing the development of certain socioeconomic drivers of climate change numer ...
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern: Activities and Writings since 2008
... Professor Lord Nicholas Stern: Activities and Writings since 2008 (to end June 2013) ...
... Professor Lord Nicholas Stern: Activities and Writings since 2008 (to end June 2013) ...
CO2, the greenhouse effect and global warming: from the
... literature. Gregor Betz, for example, remarks that ‘‘it’s not even clear that discrete simulations yield individually plausible or relevant projections.’’5 In this article, we delve into the history of climate science, notably the early ‘‘pen-and-paper’’ models of planetary energy budget by Svante A ...
... literature. Gregor Betz, for example, remarks that ‘‘it’s not even clear that discrete simulations yield individually plausible or relevant projections.’’5 In this article, we delve into the history of climate science, notably the early ‘‘pen-and-paper’’ models of planetary energy budget by Svante A ...
Phillip_Staddon___Winter_Mortality
... independent variable, when significant, was not stable over time. By analysing more recent data (than in previous published work), and performing rolling correlation analysis on time detrended data, we show unequivocally that the correlation between the number of cold winter days per year and EWDs, ...
... independent variable, when significant, was not stable over time. By analysing more recent data (than in previous published work), and performing rolling correlation analysis on time detrended data, we show unequivocally that the correlation between the number of cold winter days per year and EWDs, ...
Global Health Threats: Global Warming in Perspective
... population, based on the world’s experience in the 20 century. Second, the FTA estimates for the populations at risk for hunger and extreme events account for some, but not all, increases in adaptive capacity due to economic growth that is assumed under the various scenarios.23 For hunger specifical ...
... population, based on the world’s experience in the 20 century. Second, the FTA estimates for the populations at risk for hunger and extreme events account for some, but not all, increases in adaptive capacity due to economic growth that is assumed under the various scenarios.23 For hunger specifical ...
Effects of global warming
The effects of global warming are the environmental and social changes caused (directly or indirectly) by human emissions of greenhouse gases. There is a scientific consensus that climate change is occurring, and that human activities are the primary driver. Many impacts of climate change have already been observed, including glacier retreat, changes in the timing of seasonal events (e.g., earlier flowering of plants), and changes in agricultural productivity.Future effects of climate change will vary depending on climate change policies and social development. The two main policies to address climate change are reducing human greenhouse gas emissions (climate change mitigation) and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Geoengineering is another policy option.Near-term climate change policies could significantly affect long-term climate change impacts. Stringent mitigation policies might be able to limit global warming (in 2100) to around 2 °C or below, relative to pre-industrial levels. Without mitigation, increased energy demand and extensive use of fossil fuels might lead to global warming of around 4 °C. Higher magnitudes of global warming would be more difficult to adapt to, and would increase the risk of negative impacts.