the knowledge base. Updating what we know about ocean
... young life stages and there is evidence that some of these calcifying species are already being affected. Physiological processes and behaviour also show sensitivity to ocean acidification in other species. ...
... young life stages and there is evidence that some of these calcifying species are already being affected. Physiological processes and behaviour also show sensitivity to ocean acidification in other species. ...
Is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change an
... Given its global scale and transboundary nature, addressing climate change and its impacts will require some degree of cooperation and coordination at the international level, and the institutions created to that purpose will need to be critically assessed to ensure their effectiveness, yet his proc ...
... Given its global scale and transboundary nature, addressing climate change and its impacts will require some degree of cooperation and coordination at the international level, and the institutions created to that purpose will need to be critically assessed to ensure their effectiveness, yet his proc ...
Complex seasonal patterns of primary producers at the land–sea
... seasonal occurrence of phytoplankton production in the open ocean weakens in coastal marine waters that receive nutrient inputs from land. Therefore, we might expect different seasonal patterns of primary producers at the land– sea interface where the nutrient constraint is relaxed. However, there h ...
... seasonal occurrence of phytoplankton production in the open ocean weakens in coastal marine waters that receive nutrient inputs from land. Therefore, we might expect different seasonal patterns of primary producers at the land– sea interface where the nutrient constraint is relaxed. However, there h ...
Climate Change and Population Movement in Pacific Island Countries
... If droughts were to be longer or occur more frequently, the livelihoods of very large numbers of people would be placed under significant duress. As well as droughts, extreme rainfall events are likely to become increasingly intense and frequent, causing flooding that may make ...
... If droughts were to be longer or occur more frequently, the livelihoods of very large numbers of people would be placed under significant duress. As well as droughts, extreme rainfall events are likely to become increasingly intense and frequent, causing flooding that may make ...
FOREWORD Mongolia`s harsh climatic conditions create one of the
... technical and capacity building needs ...
... technical and capacity building needs ...
Climate Change as Metaphor & Catalyst
... it and the universal quests of humankind identified by scholars of anthropology (Boas 1911 (1938), Douglas and Wildavsky 1982, LeVine and Campbell 1971/1972, Mead 1956, 1970, Textor 1967), comparative literature and religion (Campbell 1949, 1988, Smith 1958), psychology (LeVine and Campbell 1971/19 ...
... it and the universal quests of humankind identified by scholars of anthropology (Boas 1911 (1938), Douglas and Wildavsky 1982, LeVine and Campbell 1971/1972, Mead 1956, 1970, Textor 1967), comparative literature and religion (Campbell 1949, 1988, Smith 1958), psychology (LeVine and Campbell 1971/19 ...
Climate Scientists` Perceptions of Climate
... brief analysis of what could be construed as the research components of the science. The list is not exhaustive but addresses areas of significant research effort and concern. The discussion encompass Figures 1 thru 15 in Appendix B. Within this section the notable statistically significant differen ...
... brief analysis of what could be construed as the research components of the science. The list is not exhaustive but addresses areas of significant research effort and concern. The discussion encompass Figures 1 thru 15 in Appendix B. Within this section the notable statistically significant differen ...
Suburban Climate Change Efforts: Possibilities for Small and Nimble Cities Participating in State, Regional, National, and International Networks
... legislation mandating local emissions reductions or even more comprehensive land use planning in the near term. Although making a case for this legislation is important to envisioning functional multi-level approaches, we also need strategies for making progress on suburban emissions in the absence ...
... legislation mandating local emissions reductions or even more comprehensive land use planning in the near term. Although making a case for this legislation is important to envisioning functional multi-level approaches, we also need strategies for making progress on suburban emissions in the absence ...
Livestock and Climate Change in the Near East Region: measures to adapt to and mitigate climate change.
... overall supervision of Dr. Moujahed Achouri, Deputy Regional Representative, OIC, Assistant Director General and Regional Representative for the Near East. FAO is grateful to Dr. Kaisa Karttunen (FAO consultant of the Regional Office for the Near East), Dr. Sandy Williams (Scriptoria, UK), the anony ...
... overall supervision of Dr. Moujahed Achouri, Deputy Regional Representative, OIC, Assistant Director General and Regional Representative for the Near East. FAO is grateful to Dr. Kaisa Karttunen (FAO consultant of the Regional Office for the Near East), Dr. Sandy Williams (Scriptoria, UK), the anony ...
Addressing Climate Change in National Urban Policy
... land than is needed, which will have negative consequences on the environment. With the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the New Urban Agenda, there is a renewed impetus for action. The New Urban Agenda recognizes national urban policies as an essential instrument in responding to the challenges ...
... land than is needed, which will have negative consequences on the environment. With the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the New Urban Agenda, there is a renewed impetus for action. The New Urban Agenda recognizes national urban policies as an essential instrument in responding to the challenges ...
FINAL REPORT Queensland Farmers Federation Climate Change
... Evaporation – annual and seasonal percentage change and mm amounts Heat stress days – average number days + 30 and + 35 degrees Stream flow, runoff yields, modelled water allocations. The industry project participants acknowledged that there may be an accuracy trade-off with some of these clim ...
... Evaporation – annual and seasonal percentage change and mm amounts Heat stress days – average number days + 30 and + 35 degrees Stream flow, runoff yields, modelled water allocations. The industry project participants acknowledged that there may be an accuracy trade-off with some of these clim ...
EFFECTS OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE VARIABILITY ON FISHING
... distribution and productivity are known to be influenced by climate dynamics. Research has shown that small-scale fisher-folk in the developing countries are more vulnerable to climate variability due to their high reliance on fisheries and poor adaptive capacity. However most studies so far have co ...
... distribution and productivity are known to be influenced by climate dynamics. Research has shown that small-scale fisher-folk in the developing countries are more vulnerable to climate variability due to their high reliance on fisheries and poor adaptive capacity. However most studies so far have co ...
Environment and Climate Change Assessment
... This report was managed by Lauren Sorkin, environment and climate change specialist, Viet Nam Resident Mission (VRM) and Pradeep Tharakan, climate change specialist, Southeast Asia Department (SERD), Energy Division. The report was written by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Ce ...
... This report was managed by Lauren Sorkin, environment and climate change specialist, Viet Nam Resident Mission (VRM) and Pradeep Tharakan, climate change specialist, Southeast Asia Department (SERD), Energy Division. The report was written by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Ce ...
Climate Change and Displacement for Indigenous Communities in
... projected to increase precipitation across Arctic Scandinavia, biological productivity might increase in spring, fall, and summer, but that productivity could be tempered by increased ground saturation and higher humidity, suggesting the possibility for more mold, fungus, and invasive species that t ...
... projected to increase precipitation across Arctic Scandinavia, biological productivity might increase in spring, fall, and summer, but that productivity could be tempered by increased ground saturation and higher humidity, suggesting the possibility for more mold, fungus, and invasive species that t ...
Detection and Attribution of Observed Impacts
... There is emerging literature on the impact of climate change on poverty, working conditions, violent conflict, migration, and economic growth from various parts of the world, but evidence for detection or attribution to climate change remains limited. {18.4} Regional impacts of climate change have n ...
... There is emerging literature on the impact of climate change on poverty, working conditions, violent conflict, migration, and economic growth from various parts of the world, but evidence for detection or attribution to climate change remains limited. {18.4} Regional impacts of climate change have n ...
Feb 27, 2016 - Science and Environmental Policy Project
... with a decision to be announced some time thereafter. Whichever party loses that round will probably appeal for an “en banc” hearing by the entire court, which results in a further delay. Whichever party loses that round will probably appeal for a ruling by the Supreme Court, which may accept, deny, ...
... with a decision to be announced some time thereafter. Whichever party loses that round will probably appeal for an “en banc” hearing by the entire court, which results in a further delay. Whichever party loses that round will probably appeal for a ruling by the Supreme Court, which may accept, deny, ...
Summary for Policymakers
... Ecosystem Research (IMBER), Surface Ocean–Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS), Past Global Changes (PAGES) and Land–Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) study ocean acidification. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) was established by the United Nations Educational, Scie ...
... Ecosystem Research (IMBER), Surface Ocean–Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS), Past Global Changes (PAGES) and Land–Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) study ocean acidification. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) was established by the United Nations Educational, Scie ...
SCOR (2013)
... Marine Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Research (IMBER), Surface Ocean–Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS), Past Global Changes (PAGES) and Land–Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) study ocean acidification. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) was established by the Unite ...
... Marine Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Research (IMBER), Surface Ocean–Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS), Past Global Changes (PAGES) and Land–Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) study ocean acidification. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) was established by the Unite ...
Ocean Acidification Summary for Policymakers
... Marine Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Research (IMBER), Surface Ocean–Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS), Past Global Changes (PAGES) and Land–Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) study ocean acidification. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) was established by the Unite ...
... Marine Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Research (IMBER), Surface Ocean–Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS), Past Global Changes (PAGES) and Land–Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) study ocean acidification. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) was established by the Unite ...
multiple demands on water and needs for adaptation to climate
... Temperature exhibits a slight rising trend since 1975. This increasing trend for temperature is expected to continue during the 21st century. Precipitation is expected to decrease, although some regional models claim the opposite. Considering the relationship between precipitation and runoff, correl ...
... Temperature exhibits a slight rising trend since 1975. This increasing trend for temperature is expected to continue during the 21st century. Precipitation is expected to decrease, although some regional models claim the opposite. Considering the relationship between precipitation and runoff, correl ...
state action plan on climate change for telangana state
... In 2009, the Ministry of Environment and Forests called upon the States to prepare the State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCC) consistent with the strategy outlined in National Action Plan on Climate Change. EPTRI has prepared the SAPCC for combined Andhra Pradesh, which was endorsed by Nationa ...
... In 2009, the Ministry of Environment and Forests called upon the States to prepare the State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCC) consistent with the strategy outlined in National Action Plan on Climate Change. EPTRI has prepared the SAPCC for combined Andhra Pradesh, which was endorsed by Nationa ...
Volume 25, Nº1, 2011
... expected impacts of climate change. Recent studies by Speranza (2010) suggest that the observed impact of climate change in SSA is increased variability, , both decreases and increases, in rainfall and temperature. No clear spatial or temporal patterns are discernible, but rainfall amount is predict ...
... expected impacts of climate change. Recent studies by Speranza (2010) suggest that the observed impact of climate change in SSA is increased variability, , both decreases and increases, in rainfall and temperature. No clear spatial or temporal patterns are discernible, but rainfall amount is predict ...
land use and climate changes and their impacts on runoff in the
... The effects of land use and climate change on hydrology have been an important area of research in recent decades, in particular, with respect to the generation of runoff. Land use directly impacts key aspects of hydrological processes, such as evapotranspiration, infiltration and runoff. Observation ...
... The effects of land use and climate change on hydrology have been an important area of research in recent decades, in particular, with respect to the generation of runoff. Land use directly impacts key aspects of hydrological processes, such as evapotranspiration, infiltration and runoff. Observation ...