“Venues for Contestation ” within the United Nations Framework
... For international environmental agreements to be successful they require the ability to adapt to the changing situation and advances in scientific understanding. They must also provide venues for contestation in which the agreement and often disputed scientific advances can be discussed. Previous mo ...
... For international environmental agreements to be successful they require the ability to adapt to the changing situation and advances in scientific understanding. They must also provide venues for contestation in which the agreement and often disputed scientific advances can be discussed. Previous mo ...
... distribution of the amount and timing of sea level rise, changes in extremes, regional patterns, and wave action. Special challenges of building and operating infrastructure in coastal and low-lying areas is a theme, with care to minimize overlap between the way this material is treated here, versus ...
Complaint
... 16. The burning of fossil fuels results in the emission of greenhouse gases that become trapped in the atmosphere. As these gases accumulate, they prevent heat from radiating back into outer space and lead to increased average temperatures on the surface of the Earth. See Exhibit A. 17. This inc ...
... 16. The burning of fossil fuels results in the emission of greenhouse gases that become trapped in the atmosphere. As these gases accumulate, they prevent heat from radiating back into outer space and lead to increased average temperatures on the surface of the Earth. See Exhibit A. 17. This inc ...
Diabetes and Climate Change Report
... and survival of our planet and its ecosystems, and thus humans. There is now unequivocal evidence for humaninduced climate change. The process of industrialisation has led to widespread increases in the use of fossil fuels and the release of greenhouse gases (mostly carbon dioxide) into the atmosphe ...
... and survival of our planet and its ecosystems, and thus humans. There is now unequivocal evidence for humaninduced climate change. The process of industrialisation has led to widespread increases in the use of fossil fuels and the release of greenhouse gases (mostly carbon dioxide) into the atmosphe ...
The terrestrial biosphere as a net source of greenhouse gases to the
... although the relative contribution of anthropogenic and natural sources is still uncertain15-17. The ...
... although the relative contribution of anthropogenic and natural sources is still uncertain15-17. The ...
Sensitivity of crop cover to climate variability: Insights
... precipitation) and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS e temperature). We examined green-leaf phenologies as proxy for crop productivity using the MODIS Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) from 2000 to 2012. Using both monsoon and winter growing seasons, we assessed phenological sensiti ...
... precipitation) and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS e temperature). We examined green-leaf phenologies as proxy for crop productivity using the MODIS Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) from 2000 to 2012. Using both monsoon and winter growing seasons, we assessed phenological sensiti ...
Climate vulnerability of socio-economic systems
... Forests, woodlands and coastal wetlands of Africa serve important ecological functions and provide goods and services that contribute significantly to livelihoods at local, national and global levels. These ecosystems however are vulnerable to climate change impacts that affect their capacity to del ...
... Forests, woodlands and coastal wetlands of Africa serve important ecological functions and provide goods and services that contribute significantly to livelihoods at local, national and global levels. These ecosystems however are vulnerable to climate change impacts that affect their capacity to del ...
Fossil fuel production in a 2°C world: The equity implications of a
... This issue has also been employed as an argument to slow international progress on climate policy.13 For example, major oil-exporting countries have presented arguments under the UNFCCC asserting the “discriminatory” nature of mitigation policies such as gasoline taxes and an aviation levy on oil ex ...
... This issue has also been employed as an argument to slow international progress on climate policy.13 For example, major oil-exporting countries have presented arguments under the UNFCCC asserting the “discriminatory” nature of mitigation policies such as gasoline taxes and an aviation levy on oil ex ...
Climate impacts on flood and coastal erosion infrastructure
... The winter of 2013/14 was one of, if not the, wettest on record. Preliminary analysis by the Met Office and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) concluded that although no individual storm was exceptional, the clustering and persistence of the storms was unusual (Met Office and CEH, 2014). The ...
... The winter of 2013/14 was one of, if not the, wettest on record. Preliminary analysis by the Met Office and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) concluded that although no individual storm was exceptional, the clustering and persistence of the storms was unusual (Met Office and CEH, 2014). The ...
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Nunavut Setting the
... territory have done for hundreds of years, we will have to adapt to changing conditions. Some of the more significant impacts we are already experiencing in Nunavut as a result of climate change include: • Decreasing sea ice thickness and distribution, which is changing wildlife habitat and affec ...
... territory have done for hundreds of years, we will have to adapt to changing conditions. Some of the more significant impacts we are already experiencing in Nunavut as a result of climate change include: • Decreasing sea ice thickness and distribution, which is changing wildlife habitat and affec ...
Project Document for CEO Approval
... 26. The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory is based on 1993 data, as it had more data than any other year and uses the 1996 Revised Guidelines (IPCC. OECD.IEA, 1997). Meanwhile, not all emission categories of the Guidelines are reported on, due to lack of data, or to the non-existence of the activity in ...
... 26. The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory is based on 1993 data, as it had more data than any other year and uses the 1996 Revised Guidelines (IPCC. OECD.IEA, 1997). Meanwhile, not all emission categories of the Guidelines are reported on, due to lack of data, or to the non-existence of the activity in ...
IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WATER
... Many countries in Africa live under water stress, defined as those using more than 20 per cent of their renewable water resources (WBGU, 2003), while withdrawals of over 40 per cent mean serious water stress (Pittock, 2005). For example, reports show that water withdrawal in Nigeria during the 1990s ...
... Many countries in Africa live under water stress, defined as those using more than 20 per cent of their renewable water resources (WBGU, 2003), while withdrawals of over 40 per cent mean serious water stress (Pittock, 2005). For example, reports show that water withdrawal in Nigeria during the 1990s ...
http://en.openei.org/w/images/2/29/GhanaGreen.pdf
... it will keep working to support economic growth, whatever the future weather conditions. What may be needed is a mix of large and small initiatives, from large-scale infrastructure adaptation to small-scale village level initiatives such as rainwater harvesting. Climate change is a risk to the natur ...
... it will keep working to support economic growth, whatever the future weather conditions. What may be needed is a mix of large and small initiatives, from large-scale infrastructure adaptation to small-scale village level initiatives such as rainwater harvesting. Climate change is a risk to the natur ...
Background paper Africa WS
... Somalia. Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, measuring 5,895 m above sea level, is the highest point while the lowest is Lake Assal (153m below sea level) in Djibouti. ...
... Somalia. Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, measuring 5,895 m above sea level, is the highest point while the lowest is Lake Assal (153m below sea level) in Djibouti. ...
fisheries management
... This response diversity imparts resilience to human social systems, such as fisheries, because they integrate across this ecological heterogeneity (Hilborn et a1. 2003). Focusing regional policy on "salmon landscapes" will also be necessary to account for the range of habitats used by salmon over th ...
... This response diversity imparts resilience to human social systems, such as fisheries, because they integrate across this ecological heterogeneity (Hilborn et a1. 2003). Focusing regional policy on "salmon landscapes" will also be necessary to account for the range of habitats used by salmon over th ...
Not just about sunburn - the ozone hole`s - Research Online
... Southern Hemisphere climate are likely to have had as much or more impact on natural ecosystems and food production over the past few decades, than the increased ultraviolet radiation due to ozone depletion. ...
... Southern Hemisphere climate are likely to have had as much or more impact on natural ecosystems and food production over the past few decades, than the increased ultraviolet radiation due to ozone depletion. ...
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation
... one phase might be, the opposite phase would have the opposite effect and after a full cycle the system would be brought back to where it was at the beginning. The heat can just be moved around through different parts of the system and it may even be "hidden" for some time, but after a full cycle it w ...
... one phase might be, the opposite phase would have the opposite effect and after a full cycle the system would be brought back to where it was at the beginning. The heat can just be moved around through different parts of the system and it may even be "hidden" for some time, but after a full cycle it w ...
Pacific Climate Change Finance Assessment Framework (PCCFAF)
... adaptation presented in Box 1, developed by the OECD (2011), provide a useful starting point for discussion. More specific, country-focussed definitions should be developed following consultations with stakeholders, and review of national policies and plans, project documents and other relevant mate ...
... adaptation presented in Box 1, developed by the OECD (2011), provide a useful starting point for discussion. More specific, country-focussed definitions should be developed following consultations with stakeholders, and review of national policies and plans, project documents and other relevant mate ...
Climate change drives warming in the Hudson River Estuary, New
... The Hudson River Estuary is warming. The trend test identified a significant long-term warming trend with a magnitude of 0.015 C per year which equates to a 0.945 C warming of annual mean temperature over the course of the 63 year series 1946–2008. The rate of warming is faster than previously r ...
... The Hudson River Estuary is warming. The trend test identified a significant long-term warming trend with a magnitude of 0.015 C per year which equates to a 0.945 C warming of annual mean temperature over the course of the 63 year series 1946–2008. The rate of warming is faster than previously r ...
About observed and future climate changes in Flanders and Belgium
... the risks in part or in whole and even lead to significantly lower risks than those in 2010. All of this demonstrates the importance of the preparation and implementation of the Master Plan for Coastal Safety, the Sigma Plan and the flood risk management plans. The flooding probability and risks for ...
... the risks in part or in whole and even lead to significantly lower risks than those in 2010. All of this demonstrates the importance of the preparation and implementation of the Master Plan for Coastal Safety, the Sigma Plan and the flood risk management plans. The flooding probability and risks for ...
Deepa Badrinarayana - Three Degrees Warmer
... Abstract: Currently, there are no adequate mechanisms under international law to balance the competing tensions climate change presents to state sovereignty. On one hand, climate change threatens state sovereignty because the catastrophic loss of life and property of millions of people would deprive ...
... Abstract: Currently, there are no adequate mechanisms under international law to balance the competing tensions climate change presents to state sovereignty. On one hand, climate change threatens state sovereignty because the catastrophic loss of life and property of millions of people would deprive ...
Philippine businesses’ response to climate
... Responses from businesses in the Philippines are consistent with those of businesses in other countries, with most interest in policy and regulation and tecnhology. The importance of finance and business is also high. Businesses are primarily looking to governments for information on policy and regu ...
... Responses from businesses in the Philippines are consistent with those of businesses in other countries, with most interest in policy and regulation and tecnhology. The importance of finance and business is also high. Businesses are primarily looking to governments for information on policy and regu ...