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... adapt to changes in these resources and services. In other words, the more people are dependent on climate sensitive forms of natural capital, and the less they rely on economic or social forms of capital, the more at risk they are from climate change. Yet environmental change does not undermine hum ...
... adapt to changes in these resources and services. In other words, the more people are dependent on climate sensitive forms of natural capital, and the less they rely on economic or social forms of capital, the more at risk they are from climate change. Yet environmental change does not undermine hum ...
Indigenous knowledge about climate change
... making and other non-farm activities. Availability of credit eases the cash constraints and allows farmers to buy high value inputs like fertilizers. But only 55 % of the sampled farmers were able to access institutional credit in the study area. Though they are privileged to get interest less crop ...
... making and other non-farm activities. Availability of credit eases the cash constraints and allows farmers to buy high value inputs like fertilizers. But only 55 % of the sampled farmers were able to access institutional credit in the study area. Though they are privileged to get interest less crop ...
Multi-decadal variations in Southern Hemisphere atmospheric 14C
... al., 2013]. This slightly lower CO2 appears associated with maximum cooling within a multicentennial Northern Hemisphere-wide climatic downturn commonly described as the „Little Ice Age‟ (LIA; CE 1250-1850) [Mann et al., 2009; PAGES 2k Consortium, 2013]. The decrease and subsequent increase in atmos ...
... al., 2013]. This slightly lower CO2 appears associated with maximum cooling within a multicentennial Northern Hemisphere-wide climatic downturn commonly described as the „Little Ice Age‟ (LIA; CE 1250-1850) [Mann et al., 2009; PAGES 2k Consortium, 2013]. The decrease and subsequent increase in atmos ...
from cnrs.fr - Station d`Ecologie Théorique et Expérimentale
... vary within populations and this variation is maintained along latitudinal and altitudinal gradients (Gvozdık & Castilla 2001; Carretero et al. 2005). Moreover, dispersal tendency itself has been shown to depend on climatic conditions in this species, with dispersal propensity varying with both pr ...
... vary within populations and this variation is maintained along latitudinal and altitudinal gradients (Gvozdık & Castilla 2001; Carretero et al. 2005). Moreover, dispersal tendency itself has been shown to depend on climatic conditions in this species, with dispersal propensity varying with both pr ...
Domestic dynamics and international influence
... Increasing numbers of countries are passing climate change legislation. Practically all major emitters of greenhouse gases have in place laws to control emissions, conserve energy or promote cleaner forms of energy production (Townshend et al 2013b). These laws are not always motivated exclusively b ...
... Increasing numbers of countries are passing climate change legislation. Practically all major emitters of greenhouse gases have in place laws to control emissions, conserve energy or promote cleaner forms of energy production (Townshend et al 2013b). These laws are not always motivated exclusively b ...
6 Climate change impacts, adaptation measures and vulnerability
... adaptation measures as such. By the end of 2012, 16 out of 18 regions had published a climate strategy, which included a certain degree of adaptation as well. In 2012, approximately 40 per cent of municipalities were undertaking systematic climate actions and, although their focus has been on climat ...
... adaptation measures as such. By the end of 2012, 16 out of 18 regions had published a climate strategy, which included a certain degree of adaptation as well. In 2012, approximately 40 per cent of municipalities were undertaking systematic climate actions and, although their focus has been on climat ...
Mapping institutional fragmentation in the climate governance
... A defining feature of global governance architectures is the proliferation of number and type of actors active in different issue areas. While states remain the locus of attention for most scholars, an emerging trend is to look at non-state actors such as NGOs, companies, cities, and international o ...
... A defining feature of global governance architectures is the proliferation of number and type of actors active in different issue areas. While states remain the locus of attention for most scholars, an emerging trend is to look at non-state actors such as NGOs, companies, cities, and international o ...
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... In 2007, agricultural emissions accounted for more than 48% of New Zealand‟s total greenhouse gas emissions (Ministry for the Environment, 2009) and 13.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions (IPCC, 2007c)1. The question of what response will effectively address these emissions is of critical importan ...
... In 2007, agricultural emissions accounted for more than 48% of New Zealand‟s total greenhouse gas emissions (Ministry for the Environment, 2009) and 13.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions (IPCC, 2007c)1. The question of what response will effectively address these emissions is of critical importan ...
UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON
... Whereas the ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is to achieve stabilization of greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system; Whereas the Kyoto Prot ...
... Whereas the ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is to achieve stabilization of greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system; Whereas the Kyoto Prot ...
Here - Lawrence Torcello
... The scientific process does err, it should be emphasized, but it also self-corrects over time. (Merton 1942, 1973) Again, it is this process of progressive self-correction that relies upon robust genuinely skeptical methodologies. Those who challenge the view that science is necessarily selfcorrecti ...
... The scientific process does err, it should be emphasized, but it also self-corrects over time. (Merton 1942, 1973) Again, it is this process of progressive self-correction that relies upon robust genuinely skeptical methodologies. Those who challenge the view that science is necessarily selfcorrecti ...
crTanzania - University of York File Library
... climate change. Regional predictions indicate that Tanzania may suffer a loss of over 10% of its grain production by the year 2080 (Parry et al., 1999). The cultivation of maize is going to be particularly hard hit. There is considerable uncertainty regarding the effects of climate change on the yie ...
... climate change. Regional predictions indicate that Tanzania may suffer a loss of over 10% of its grain production by the year 2080 (Parry et al., 1999). The cultivation of maize is going to be particularly hard hit. There is considerable uncertainty regarding the effects of climate change on the yie ...
Mega-Stress for Mega-Cities
... Whether one examines one or all three components of vulnerability, it is evident that climate change will affect Asian cities in many different ways. The latest science as reported by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and others has highlighted the impacts in much more detail than ...
... Whether one examines one or all three components of vulnerability, it is evident that climate change will affect Asian cities in many different ways. The latest science as reported by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and others has highlighted the impacts in much more detail than ...
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... face perceived changes in climate. 57% of households reported having adapted in any way. The most implemented strategy among interviewed farmers was the adoption of conservation and agroforestry with 35% of the total valid responses, followed by changes in the number of hours worked in the productio ...
... face perceived changes in climate. 57% of households reported having adapted in any way. The most implemented strategy among interviewed farmers was the adoption of conservation and agroforestry with 35% of the total valid responses, followed by changes in the number of hours worked in the productio ...
Adaptation to climate change starts with human–environment
... all are limited in their capacity to adapt to climate extremes. Despite limited contributions of historical greenhouse gas emissions, developing nations are highly vulnerable to future impacts (AOSIS, 1999; Apuuli et al., 2000). Increasing adaptive capacity to climate change is a development issue t ...
... all are limited in their capacity to adapt to climate extremes. Despite limited contributions of historical greenhouse gas emissions, developing nations are highly vulnerable to future impacts (AOSIS, 1999; Apuuli et al., 2000). Increasing adaptive capacity to climate change is a development issue t ...
Climate, Weather and Plants
... Non‐urban modification Modification by buildings and urban areas ...
... Non‐urban modification Modification by buildings and urban areas ...
- Inderscience Online
... change must be treated in terms of ‘packageable solutions’ in order to earn the attention of the media as well as avoid successful counter-claims by climate sceptics. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in one of its most recent publications (Headline Statements from the Summary for ...
... change must be treated in terms of ‘packageable solutions’ in order to earn the attention of the media as well as avoid successful counter-claims by climate sceptics. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in one of its most recent publications (Headline Statements from the Summary for ...
WRS-08 Presentation
... change is a key issue for all countries, but especially for developing countries, which are often the most vulnerable and the least equipped to protect their population. ICTs are the major source of information for prediction of climate change, preparation and monitoring of National Adaptation/ Mi ...
... change is a key issue for all countries, but especially for developing countries, which are often the most vulnerable and the least equipped to protect their population. ICTs are the major source of information for prediction of climate change, preparation and monitoring of National Adaptation/ Mi ...
Climate predictability - Institut Català de Ciències del Clima
... a finite limit of predictability. This threshold affects our ability to anticipate the evolution of the climate system at all timescales, from the forecast of interannual anomalies some months ahead to the study of the sensitivity of climate statistics to slow-varying changes associated with global ...
... a finite limit of predictability. This threshold affects our ability to anticipate the evolution of the climate system at all timescales, from the forecast of interannual anomalies some months ahead to the study of the sensitivity of climate statistics to slow-varying changes associated with global ...
“Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents to climate variability
... Africa. As a result, winter rainfall over the interior of the country is sparse. The weather during this season is characterised by sunny days, clear skies and cold nights. Frost is common over especially the higher altitude parts of the interior. At the southern periphery of the subtropical high-pr ...
... Africa. As a result, winter rainfall over the interior of the country is sparse. The weather during this season is characterised by sunny days, clear skies and cold nights. Frost is common over especially the higher altitude parts of the interior. At the southern periphery of the subtropical high-pr ...
The Impact of Decentralization and Urban Governance on
... municipal governments. This significantly shifted resources and responsibilities from the central and provincial levels directly to the urban (kotamadya) and rural (kabupaten) municipalities, but often caused conflicts between the provincial and local governments given their equal relationship vis-a ...
... municipal governments. This significantly shifted resources and responsibilities from the central and provincial levels directly to the urban (kotamadya) and rural (kabupaten) municipalities, but often caused conflicts between the provincial and local governments given their equal relationship vis-a ...
Workshop summary
... These strategies which include programs such as REDD and sustainable land and water management, advocate a range of good practices that are often also the most effective strategy to improve the resilience of food system assets to climate change. Mechanisms for regional cooperation Having identified ...
... These strategies which include programs such as REDD and sustainable land and water management, advocate a range of good practices that are often also the most effective strategy to improve the resilience of food system assets to climate change. Mechanisms for regional cooperation Having identified ...
Food and Agriculture on the Sidelines: A
... greenhouse gas emissions2, notes the contribution of agriculture to climate change, and proposes ways for agriculture to be rolled into climate policy. On an international scale, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – which is the global leader in compiling scientific research on cl ...
... greenhouse gas emissions2, notes the contribution of agriculture to climate change, and proposes ways for agriculture to be rolled into climate policy. On an international scale, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – which is the global leader in compiling scientific research on cl ...
p4418-4433 - Parliament of Western Australia
... plan. In the same way as we have had a failure in leadership from John Howard, we know that George Bush has dragged his feet on climate change. However, states in the US, similar to states in Australia, are taking the initiative to put together emissions trading arrangements. Sadly, our head-in-the- ...
... plan. In the same way as we have had a failure in leadership from John Howard, we know that George Bush has dragged his feet on climate change. However, states in the US, similar to states in Australia, are taking the initiative to put together emissions trading arrangements. Sadly, our head-in-the- ...
Global warming
Global warming and climate change are terms for the observed century-scale rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system and its related effects.Multiple lines of scientific evidence show that the climate system is warming. Although the increase of near-surface atmospheric temperature is the measure of global warming often reported in the popular press, most of the additional energy stored in the climate system since 1970 has gone into ocean warming. The remainder has melted ice, and warmed the continents and atmosphere. Many of the observed changes since the 1950s are unprecedented over decades to millennia.Scientific understanding of global warming is increasing. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported in 2014 that scientists were more than 95% certain that most of global warming is caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases and other human (anthropogenic) activities. Climate model projections summarized in the report indicated that during the 21st century the global surface temperature is likely to rise a further 0.3 to 1.7 °C (0.5 to 3.1 °F) for their lowest emissions scenario using stringent mitigation and 2.6 to 4.8 °C (4.7 to 8.6 °F) for their highest. These findings have been recognized by the national science academies of the major industrialized nations.Future climate change and associated impacts will differ from region to region around the globe. Anticipated effects include warming global temperature, rising sea levels, changing precipitation, and expansion of deserts in the subtropics. Warming is expected to be greatest in the Arctic, with the continuing retreat of glaciers, permafrost and sea ice. Other likely changes include more frequent extreme weather events including heat waves, droughts, heavy rainfall, and heavy snowfall; ocean acidification; and species extinctions due to shifting temperature regimes. Effects significant to humans include the threat to food security from decreasing crop yields and the abandonment of populated areas due to flooding.Possible societal responses to global warming include mitigation by emissions reduction, adaptation to its effects, building systems resilient to its effects, and possible future climate engineering. Most countries are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),whose ultimate objective is to prevent dangerous anthropogenic climate change. The UNFCCC have adopted a range of policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to assist in adaptation to global warming. Parties to the UNFCCC have agreed that deep cuts in emissions are required, and that future global warming should be limited to below 2.0 °C (3.6 °F) relative to the pre-industrial level.