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... and demonstrated to be cost-beneficial. But in general there remains considerable uncertainty about the effectiveness of adaptation measures, because impacts are not fully understood (and are uncertain) and because the effectiveness of these measures has not been evaluated in detail. The main findin ...
... and demonstrated to be cost-beneficial. But in general there remains considerable uncertainty about the effectiveness of adaptation measures, because impacts are not fully understood (and are uncertain) and because the effectiveness of these measures has not been evaluated in detail. The main findin ...
methane: the “other” greenhouse gas
... 2. Explain that carbon dioxide is a well-known greenhouse gas released during the decomposition of organic material; methane is another and is the focus of today’s lesson. Methane is produced during anaerobic decomposition. Anaerobic means decomposition that occurs without the presence of oxygen. ...
... 2. Explain that carbon dioxide is a well-known greenhouse gas released during the decomposition of organic material; methane is another and is the focus of today’s lesson. Methane is produced during anaerobic decomposition. Anaerobic means decomposition that occurs without the presence of oxygen. ...
workingpaper - School of Psychology
... not only the transmission of information from ‘experts’ to members of the public, but also a process of dialogue between scientists and the public. Upstream topics like geoengineering are of particular interest because they are not yet subject to entrenched attitudes or social representations (Roger ...
... not only the transmission of information from ‘experts’ to members of the public, but also a process of dialogue between scientists and the public. Upstream topics like geoengineering are of particular interest because they are not yet subject to entrenched attitudes or social representations (Roger ...
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... support of the governments of Sweden, Austria and the Shanghai Municipal Government. The Initiative provides assistance to medium-sized Asian cities to bridge the gap between their development plans and the implementation of their infrastructure investments. CDIA uses a demand driven approach to sup ...
... support of the governments of Sweden, Austria and the Shanghai Municipal Government. The Initiative provides assistance to medium-sized Asian cities to bridge the gap between their development plans and the implementation of their infrastructure investments. CDIA uses a demand driven approach to sup ...
Climate Change in Colorado: A Synthesis to Support Water Resources Management and Adaptation.
... Colorado is in step with regional and global warming that has been linked to increasing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases. Annual precipitation, which has high natural variability, has not seen a statewide trend over that period. However, some drought indicators have worsened due to the ...
... Colorado is in step with regional and global warming that has been linked to increasing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases. Annual precipitation, which has high natural variability, has not seen a statewide trend over that period. However, some drought indicators have worsened due to the ...
ecosystem approach to fisheries management
... Ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) – An approach to fisheries management and development that strives to balance diverse societal objectives by taking into account the knowledge and uncertainties about biotic, abiotic, and human components of ecosystems and their interactions and appl ...
... Ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) – An approach to fisheries management and development that strives to balance diverse societal objectives by taking into account the knowledge and uncertainties about biotic, abiotic, and human components of ecosystems and their interactions and appl ...
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... larger at Xiehela Hydrological Station than that at the Aksu Meteorological Station. Although precipitation is generally much different between high mountains and low elevations, the overall long-term trend should be similar. In view of the significant recession of this and other glaciers in the Tom ...
... larger at Xiehela Hydrological Station than that at the Aksu Meteorological Station. Although precipitation is generally much different between high mountains and low elevations, the overall long-term trend should be similar. In view of the significant recession of this and other glaciers in the Tom ...
Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in the
... Titles in this series are intended to share initial findings and lessons from research and background studies commissioned by the program. Papers are intended to foster exchange and dialogue within science and policy circles concerned with climate change adaptation in vulnerability hotspots. As an i ...
... Titles in this series are intended to share initial findings and lessons from research and background studies commissioned by the program. Papers are intended to foster exchange and dialogue within science and policy circles concerned with climate change adaptation in vulnerability hotspots. As an i ...
4 Framework for ICTs` integration in cities climate change
... The second part of the report expands on the contribution of ICTs by identifying their role in helping cities to adapt to climate change. The analysis acknowledges that ICTs have the potential to play a leading role in climate change adaptation in cities, while also adapting its own physical infrast ...
... The second part of the report expands on the contribution of ICTs by identifying their role in helping cities to adapt to climate change. The analysis acknowledges that ICTs have the potential to play a leading role in climate change adaptation in cities, while also adapting its own physical infrast ...
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... Central America: per capita reduction of water availability, baseline scenario, B2 and A2, 2005-2100 ..................................................................................................................................... Central America: evolution of water demand with baseline, B2 and ...
... Central America: per capita reduction of water availability, baseline scenario, B2 and A2, 2005-2100 ..................................................................................................................................... Central America: evolution of water demand with baseline, B2 and ...
Coral reef ecosystems and anthropogenic climate change
... impacts on coral growth and reproduction that may last for several years (Ward et al. 2002). Corals will, however, die if conditions are warmer and/or last for long periods of time. Under these conditions, bleaching may be followed by spectacular mortalities in which almost all corals on a reef may ...
... impacts on coral growth and reproduction that may last for several years (Ward et al. 2002). Corals will, however, die if conditions are warmer and/or last for long periods of time. Under these conditions, bleaching may be followed by spectacular mortalities in which almost all corals on a reef may ...
Managing Physical Impacts of Climate Change: An Attentional
... selected stimuli to be able to define available responses for subsequent action (Kahneman, 1973; Ocasio, 1997, 2011). To empirically examine the influence of a firm’s attentional process on adaptation to climate-related physical changes, we focus on the global oil and gas industry. This industry is ...
... selected stimuli to be able to define available responses for subsequent action (Kahneman, 1973; Ocasio, 1997, 2011). To empirically examine the influence of a firm’s attentional process on adaptation to climate-related physical changes, we focus on the global oil and gas industry. This industry is ...
the peterson perspective
... anywhere in the world during World War II, thus, there could not possibly have been any type of commercial jet engine airplane contrails in existence over the United States. Narrator: altitudes.” ...
... anywhere in the world during World War II, thus, there could not possibly have been any type of commercial jet engine airplane contrails in existence over the United States. Narrator: altitudes.” ...
Trade And Climate Change - WTO-UNEP Report
... compelling. Based on a review of thousands of scientific publications, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has concluded that the warming of the Earth’s climate system is “unequivocal”, and that human activities are “very likely” the cause of this warming. It is estimated that, over ...
... compelling. Based on a review of thousands of scientific publications, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has concluded that the warming of the Earth’s climate system is “unequivocal”, and that human activities are “very likely” the cause of this warming. It is estimated that, over ...
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... Several studies have looked at the impact of climate change on wetlands. Larson (1995) and Sorenson et al. (1998) employed regression analyses to estimate the impact of climate change on wetlands in parts of the PPR. Johnson et al. (2005) used a simulation model to estimate the spatial impact of cli ...
... Several studies have looked at the impact of climate change on wetlands. Larson (1995) and Sorenson et al. (1998) employed regression analyses to estimate the impact of climate change on wetlands in parts of the PPR. Johnson et al. (2005) used a simulation model to estimate the spatial impact of cli ...
The Impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage Properties
... between research and monitoring actions should be explored. a) Global level actions (World Heritage Convention): i) Establish cooperation with IPCC to assess the impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage; investigate opportunities to mention issues related to World Heritage in future Climate Chang ...
... between research and monitoring actions should be explored. a) Global level actions (World Heritage Convention): i) Establish cooperation with IPCC to assess the impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage; investigate opportunities to mention issues related to World Heritage in future Climate Chang ...
C. Survey on the impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage
... between research and monitoring actions should be explored. a) Global level actions (World Heritage Convention): i) Establish cooperation with IPCC to assess the impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage; investigate opportunities to mention issues related to World Heritage in future Climate Chang ...
... between research and monitoring actions should be explored. a) Global level actions (World Heritage Convention): i) Establish cooperation with IPCC to assess the impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage; investigate opportunities to mention issues related to World Heritage in future Climate Chang ...
Atmospheric CO2 targets for ocean acidification perturbation
... in p(CO2)atm with levels at 2100 ranging between ~530 to 970 ppm p(CO2)atm (Figure 3.3), depending on the scenario and carbon cycle model used. Recent models indicate that continued warming of the sea surface will inhibit ocean carbon uptake, leading to ~4% higher atmospheric carbon dioxide levels i ...
... in p(CO2)atm with levels at 2100 ranging between ~530 to 970 ppm p(CO2)atm (Figure 3.3), depending on the scenario and carbon cycle model used. Recent models indicate that continued warming of the sea surface will inhibit ocean carbon uptake, leading to ~4% higher atmospheric carbon dioxide levels i ...
Chapter 12. Human Security - Center for International Earth Science
... There are many definitions of human security, which vary according to discipline. This Chapter defines human security, in the context of climate change, as a condition that exists when the vital core of human lives is protected, and when people have the freedom and capacity to live with dignity. In ...
... There are many definitions of human security, which vary according to discipline. This Chapter defines human security, in the context of climate change, as a condition that exists when the vital core of human lives is protected, and when people have the freedom and capacity to live with dignity. In ...
Feb 27, 2016 - Science and Environmental Policy Project
... By Ken Haapala, President, Science and Environmental Policy Project (SEPP) Power Plan; Science Argument: SEPP Chairman Fred Singer and Vice President Tom Sheahen joined eleven other distinguished scientists in filing a “Brief of Amici Curiae Scientists in Support of Petitioners Supporting Reversal” ...
... By Ken Haapala, President, Science and Environmental Policy Project (SEPP) Power Plan; Science Argument: SEPP Chairman Fred Singer and Vice President Tom Sheahen joined eleven other distinguished scientists in filing a “Brief of Amici Curiae Scientists in Support of Petitioners Supporting Reversal” ...
What are the next steps? - Environmental Law Institute
... This publication is part of a project to strengthen legal capacities in Mexico, to analyze and propose alternatives that facilitate climate change mitigation and the transition to a low carbon economy. It started as an initiative of the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat). I ...
... This publication is part of a project to strengthen legal capacities in Mexico, to analyze and propose alternatives that facilitate climate change mitigation and the transition to a low carbon economy. It started as an initiative of the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat). I ...
Climate change as a major risk management challenge: Prepared by
... prospect of extreme climate change and its potentially devastating economic and social consequences are of great concern to the insurance industry. Against this backdrop, we, the leaders of the world’s largest insurance and reinsurance companies as assembled in The Geneva Association want to make kn ...
... prospect of extreme climate change and its potentially devastating economic and social consequences are of great concern to the insurance industry. Against this backdrop, we, the leaders of the world’s largest insurance and reinsurance companies as assembled in The Geneva Association want to make kn ...
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... using a detailed forest succession model for a site in southern Sweden, Sykes & Prentice (1996) found that compared with perfect migration, zero migration resulted in communities with fewer tree species, lower forest biomass and increased abundance of early successional species. Unfortunately, despi ...
... using a detailed forest succession model for a site in southern Sweden, Sykes & Prentice (1996) found that compared with perfect migration, zero migration resulted in communities with fewer tree species, lower forest biomass and increased abundance of early successional species. Unfortunately, despi ...
Deep South Challenge Research and Business Plan
... major area of focus in the first five years of the Challenge. Economic and societal impacts from oceanbased changes are of relatively less concern compared to those on land. Nevertheless, changes in the marine environment are expected to be important to Māori, and the impacts of ocean acidification ...
... major area of focus in the first five years of the Challenge. Economic and societal impacts from oceanbased changes are of relatively less concern compared to those on land. Nevertheless, changes in the marine environment are expected to be important to Māori, and the impacts of ocean acidification ...
Coastal Councils and Planning for Climate Change
... disease and pressure to infrastructure. 1 These impacts are expected to continue into the next century, even with the best emissions reduction scenarios. It is likely that local governments will shoulder most of the burden of addressing these localised impacts. It is therefore essential that local c ...
... disease and pressure to infrastructure. 1 These impacts are expected to continue into the next century, even with the best emissions reduction scenarios. It is likely that local governments will shoulder most of the burden of addressing these localised impacts. It is therefore essential that local c ...
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.