Liberia presentation
... • R- PP implementation option developed which highlights an acceptable procedure of transparency, conflict resolution and grievance management • A proposed suggested up to 2015 and beyond ...
... • R- PP implementation option developed which highlights an acceptable procedure of transparency, conflict resolution and grievance management • A proposed suggested up to 2015 and beyond ...
Towards Climate-Friendly Farming
... Policies, Issues and Strategies for Low-Emissions Agriculture & Rural Land Use ...
... Policies, Issues and Strategies for Low-Emissions Agriculture & Rural Land Use ...
The CCPC grew out of the International Council of Local
... discursive form, involving political actors making sense of an issue and participating in public deliberation. The key to success for a network such as CCPC is twofold (Latour, 1987): to enrol others in the campaign, but also to control their behaviour in order to make their actions predictable. If ...
... discursive form, involving political actors making sense of an issue and participating in public deliberation. The key to success for a network such as CCPC is twofold (Latour, 1987): to enrol others in the campaign, but also to control their behaviour in order to make their actions predictable. If ...
IIASA International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
... grants. Between 2006 and 2013, IIASA’s research was awarded grants that amounted to €62.5 million. This was part of a total funding portfolio of €308.5 million of the external projects in which IIASA was and is involved. ...
... grants. Between 2006 and 2013, IIASA’s research was awarded grants that amounted to €62.5 million. This was part of a total funding portfolio of €308.5 million of the external projects in which IIASA was and is involved. ...
Ecosystems
... Key Issues - Species Extinctions Global extinction is a critical issue: Biodiversity is “very likely” linked to ecosystem functioning and maintenance of ecosystem services. What extinctions are critical for ecosystem functioning? ...
... Key Issues - Species Extinctions Global extinction is a critical issue: Biodiversity is “very likely” linked to ecosystem functioning and maintenance of ecosystem services. What extinctions are critical for ecosystem functioning? ...
LANDSCHEIDT - New Little Ice Age Instead of Global Warming?
... climate because the climate on earth owes its existence to the sun, as well as coal, oil, and energy of wind and moving water. If the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO 2) were the dominant cause of the observed rise in global temperature, the trend of this rise would be similar to the continuously r ...
... climate because the climate on earth owes its existence to the sun, as well as coal, oil, and energy of wind and moving water. If the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO 2) were the dominant cause of the observed rise in global temperature, the trend of this rise would be similar to the continuously r ...
Climate Change Associated Sediment Yield Changes on the Rio
... temperatures, particularly in winter, are expected to reduce the amount of winter precipitation that falls as snow and is stored in the snowpack, reduce snow water equivalence in the snowpack, and lead to earlier spring melting of the snowpack. These changes may not only impact surface water flows, ...
... temperatures, particularly in winter, are expected to reduce the amount of winter precipitation that falls as snow and is stored in the snowpack, reduce snow water equivalence in the snowpack, and lead to earlier spring melting of the snowpack. These changes may not only impact surface water flows, ...
The Economics of Climate Change in the Caribbean
... Table 7.3: Socio-economic importance of travel and tourism in the Caribbean ..................................... 111 Table 7.4: Impact of temperature and precipitation on transport expenditure, A2 and B2 (2008 US$ million) ............................................................................ ...
... Table 7.3: Socio-economic importance of travel and tourism in the Caribbean ..................................... 111 Table 7.4: Impact of temperature and precipitation on transport expenditure, A2 and B2 (2008 US$ million) ............................................................................ ...
Population Engineering and the Fight against Climate Change
... among scientists and policy experts is that averting the harms of climate change requires that we act quickly and decisively to mitigate climate disruption by changing our carbon practices (by reducing consumption, switching to renewable energy sources, etc.) and to adapt to those changes in climate ...
... among scientists and policy experts is that averting the harms of climate change requires that we act quickly and decisively to mitigate climate disruption by changing our carbon practices (by reducing consumption, switching to renewable energy sources, etc.) and to adapt to those changes in climate ...
Aqua Introductory Research Essay 2016:3
... resources within and between species. In turn, the strength of such competitive interactions depends on size- and temperature scaling of vital rates, such as food intake, metabolism and mortality. Body size largely determines the ecological role of an individual (Peters, 1983; Calder, 1984; Brown et ...
... resources within and between species. In turn, the strength of such competitive interactions depends on size- and temperature scaling of vital rates, such as food intake, metabolism and mortality. Body size largely determines the ecological role of an individual (Peters, 1983; Calder, 1984; Brown et ...
Mapping of Climate Change Threats and Human Development
... The IPCC, 2007 defines climate variability as the variations in the mean state and other statistics (such as standard deviations, statistics of extremes, etc.) of the climate on all temporal and spatial scales beyond that of individual weather events. Variability may be due to natural internal proce ...
... The IPCC, 2007 defines climate variability as the variations in the mean state and other statistics (such as standard deviations, statistics of extremes, etc.) of the climate on all temporal and spatial scales beyond that of individual weather events. Variability may be due to natural internal proce ...
2nd Joint International Workshop – June 21st 2004
... Welcome to the Netherlands and particularly to Zaltbommel. The venue for this workshop has been specifically chosen for it’s location in the middle of the wetlands which is particularly relevant for our discussions today. This is an important meeting for the ESPACE Project and I hope that we will ha ...
... Welcome to the Netherlands and particularly to Zaltbommel. The venue for this workshop has been specifically chosen for it’s location in the middle of the wetlands which is particularly relevant for our discussions today. This is an important meeting for the ESPACE Project and I hope that we will ha ...
Amplification and dampening of soil respiration by changes in
... point at T = 15.7, which means the relationship between respiration and temperature changes from convex to concave at this value. The implication for the three ecosystems being modeled is that the range of temperatures for the arctic tundra is below this inflection value whereas the range for the tr ...
... point at T = 15.7, which means the relationship between respiration and temperature changes from convex to concave at this value. The implication for the three ecosystems being modeled is that the range of temperatures for the arctic tundra is below this inflection value whereas the range for the tr ...
halifax harbour extreme water levels in the context of
... projects, or view-plane analysis, to name but a few that have been applied in HRM. The survey coverage acquired in 2007 included the entire drainage basin of Halifax Harbour (including a portion of Hants County) and additional coverage along the Eastern Shore, including a large block from Chezzetco ...
... projects, or view-plane analysis, to name but a few that have been applied in HRM. The survey coverage acquired in 2007 included the entire drainage basin of Halifax Harbour (including a portion of Hants County) and additional coverage along the Eastern Shore, including a large block from Chezzetco ...
pdf - Green Alliance
... communication strategy should focus on the signals it sends out through visible action and policy choices, as well as through what it says. Many politicians feel that they do not have the public support they need to introduce climate change policies, particularly those that will affect people’s life ...
... communication strategy should focus on the signals it sends out through visible action and policy choices, as well as through what it says. Many politicians feel that they do not have the public support they need to introduce climate change policies, particularly those that will affect people’s life ...
Link to PDF of publication
... loss and damage in the context of climate change cannot be based solely on an evaluation of tools or individual approaches; rather, it also needs to be based on a discussion of major frameworks used to systematize key elements and concepts. ...
... loss and damage in the context of climate change cannot be based solely on an evaluation of tools or individual approaches; rather, it also needs to be based on a discussion of major frameworks used to systematize key elements and concepts. ...
2.2 Climate Change Impacts in Ghana
... through: (i) rising temperatures, (ii) declining rainfall totals and increased variability, (iii) rising sea levels and (iv) high incidence of weather extremes and disasters. The average annual temperature has increased 1°C in the last 30 years. Based on this data, the Minia et al. (2004) estimate t ...
... through: (i) rising temperatures, (ii) declining rainfall totals and increased variability, (iii) rising sea levels and (iv) high incidence of weather extremes and disasters. The average annual temperature has increased 1°C in the last 30 years. Based on this data, the Minia et al. (2004) estimate t ...
Drought in the Sahel - Lund University Publications
... famines and epidemics as well as to a flood of refugees. These are the reasons for why research on the causes for drought in the Sahel has been conducted for quite some time – and there is a constant interest in the topic. The more advanced models become, the more reliable past climate variability c ...
... famines and epidemics as well as to a flood of refugees. These are the reasons for why research on the causes for drought in the Sahel has been conducted for quite some time – and there is a constant interest in the topic. The more advanced models become, the more reliable past climate variability c ...
EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE FRESHWATERS OF
... and nutrient status of lakes and most likely have deleterious eects on the food chain. Peatlands are extensive in region 2. They would move northwards at their southern boundaries, and, with sustained drying, many would change form or become inactive. Extensive wetlands and peatlands are an importa ...
... and nutrient status of lakes and most likely have deleterious eects on the food chain. Peatlands are extensive in region 2. They would move northwards at their southern boundaries, and, with sustained drying, many would change form or become inactive. Extensive wetlands and peatlands are an importa ...
A Climate of Concern: Climate Change and Health Strategy
... Toronto’s Health in a Changing Climate The evidence is clear, and it has been for some time. Climate change is a reality and it is already having an impact on our health. Whether our focus is on the creeping effects of gradual climate change or the unexpected and often violent effects of severe wea ...
... Toronto’s Health in a Changing Climate The evidence is clear, and it has been for some time. Climate change is a reality and it is already having an impact on our health. Whether our focus is on the creeping effects of gradual climate change or the unexpected and often violent effects of severe wea ...
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... Clinton, it is true, but then failed to ratify it. The reason was that the rising costs of the fossil energy consumption would put the local industry at a disadvantage, whereas other countries like China or India were not willing to respect corresponding regulations. These countries, however, pointe ...
... Clinton, it is true, but then failed to ratify it. The reason was that the rising costs of the fossil energy consumption would put the local industry at a disadvantage, whereas other countries like China or India were not willing to respect corresponding regulations. These countries, however, pointe ...
IIASA International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
... grants. Between 2006 and 2014, IIASA’s research was awarded grants that amounted to €69 million. This was part of a total funding portfolio of €329 million of the external projects in which IIASA was and is involved. ...
... grants. Between 2006 and 2014, IIASA’s research was awarded grants that amounted to €69 million. This was part of a total funding portfolio of €329 million of the external projects in which IIASA was and is involved. ...
Climate Risk and Business
... Through this study, the fifth in the Climate Risk series, IFC hopes to continue its contribution to the knowledge base for understanding the impacts of climate change and adaptation responses needed by our clients and the private sector in general. I would like to personally thank Muelles el Bosque ...
... Through this study, the fifth in the Climate Risk series, IFC hopes to continue its contribution to the knowledge base for understanding the impacts of climate change and adaptation responses needed by our clients and the private sector in general. I would like to personally thank Muelles el Bosque ...
MeetingReport-CC_and_Displacement
... experience with resettlement around the world which provided valuable lessons-learned, such as the need for sustainable resettlement and the need to reconstitute a society, not just to build new houses), which should be drawn upon so as not to repeat the mistakes of the past. It was also noted that, ...
... experience with resettlement around the world which provided valuable lessons-learned, such as the need for sustainable resettlement and the need to reconstitute a society, not just to build new houses), which should be drawn upon so as not to repeat the mistakes of the past. It was also noted that, ...