White Paper on the contribution of the GFCS to Agenda 2030
... food and shelter, and the distribution and occurrence of disease. Heat and cold waves, tropical cyclones, floods and droughts claim many lives and heighten the transmission of diseases each year. Factors indirectly related to weather and climate – food security and non-communicable diseases, such as ...
... food and shelter, and the distribution and occurrence of disease. Heat and cold waves, tropical cyclones, floods and droughts claim many lives and heighten the transmission of diseases each year. Factors indirectly related to weather and climate – food security and non-communicable diseases, such as ...
Working Paper 214 - Waldinger (opens in new window)
... attention in the literature: being part of an Atlantic trading nation (Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson, 2005); being majority Protestant in 1600 (Becker and Woessmann, 2009); having a history of Roman rule and access to Roman roads (Jones, 2003; Landes, 1999); the presence of a university (Cantoni e ...
... attention in the literature: being part of an Atlantic trading nation (Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson, 2005); being majority Protestant in 1600 (Becker and Woessmann, 2009); having a history of Roman rule and access to Roman roads (Jones, 2003; Landes, 1999); the presence of a university (Cantoni e ...
Governing the future under climate change: contested visions of
... and improvement positions. They reflect increasingly ambitious goals with respect to how much change adaptation should try to achieve and, therefore, reflect different perceptions of human agency and the relationship between the present and future. The first, the “partial ...
... and improvement positions. They reflect increasingly ambitious goals with respect to how much change adaptation should try to achieve and, therefore, reflect different perceptions of human agency and the relationship between the present and future. The first, the “partial ...
Effects of global warming on arctic sea-floor
... hotspots (e.g., coral reefs, kelp forests, seagrass beds) and among the most productive and diverse in the world. From a global perspective, benthic communities support rich commercial fisheries and provide important “ecosystem goods and services” (Costanza et al. 1997). Many species of commercially ...
... hotspots (e.g., coral reefs, kelp forests, seagrass beds) and among the most productive and diverse in the world. From a global perspective, benthic communities support rich commercial fisheries and provide important “ecosystem goods and services” (Costanza et al. 1997). Many species of commercially ...
Natural Hazards and Climate Change in European Regions
... temperatures. Although affecting a larger area, these events still retain regional characteristics. Drivers of climate change include natural processes such as volcanic eruptions, and solar variations, or human activities, including for example actions leading to substantial greenhouse gas emissions ...
... temperatures. Although affecting a larger area, these events still retain regional characteristics. Drivers of climate change include natural processes such as volcanic eruptions, and solar variations, or human activities, including for example actions leading to substantial greenhouse gas emissions ...
Stakeholder mapping report - final version
... Those operating at supra-national and national scales are relevant in terms of their influence over the current and future capacity of the city-region to adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. Stakeholders at these scales will be principally consulted on and informed of the project. However, re ...
... Those operating at supra-national and national scales are relevant in terms of their influence over the current and future capacity of the city-region to adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. Stakeholders at these scales will be principally consulted on and informed of the project. However, re ...
Climate Change Financing - SÜDWIND
... pose a severe threat to achievements in the fight against poverty. While many impacts of climate change (sea-level rise, more extreme weather phenomena) are noticeable throughout the world, it is the combination of low capacity, high levels of poverty and weak institutions of those countries that ma ...
... pose a severe threat to achievements in the fight against poverty. While many impacts of climate change (sea-level rise, more extreme weather phenomena) are noticeable throughout the world, it is the combination of low capacity, high levels of poverty and weak institutions of those countries that ma ...
The key role of heavy precipitation events in climate
... Due to the computational burden of dynamically downscaling with multiple ...
... Due to the computational burden of dynamically downscaling with multiple ...
gcos regional action plan for south and southwest asia
... uniquely in different regions, necessitating specific regional study. In addition, budgetary restrictions or lack of trained personnel make it impossible for some countries to undertake a full suite of climate-related activities. A regional approach, involving some coordination and sharing, is, ther ...
... uniquely in different regions, necessitating specific regional study. In addition, budgetary restrictions or lack of trained personnel make it impossible for some countries to undertake a full suite of climate-related activities. A regional approach, involving some coordination and sharing, is, ther ...
Climate Change in Nuiqsut, Alaska
... of enormous quantities of carbon dioxide from the earth to the air. But climate change also has local implications and communities seek adaptive strategies that encourage wellness and sustainability. The North Slope of Alaska is characterized by permafrost and ice. The wildlife, vegetation and peopl ...
... of enormous quantities of carbon dioxide from the earth to the air. But climate change also has local implications and communities seek adaptive strategies that encourage wellness and sustainability. The North Slope of Alaska is characterized by permafrost and ice. The wildlife, vegetation and peopl ...
Crop response to elevated CO2 and world food supply A
... these data with a non-rectangular hyperbola, apparently using a reference CO2 concentration of 370 ppm; we likewise used a reference concentration of 370 ppm in this data analysis, for consistency. The “wheat” curve in Figure 2 in Long et al. (2006) was replicated by pooling the original data in 100 ...
... these data with a non-rectangular hyperbola, apparently using a reference CO2 concentration of 370 ppm; we likewise used a reference concentration of 370 ppm in this data analysis, for consistency. The “wheat” curve in Figure 2 in Long et al. (2006) was replicated by pooling the original data in 100 ...
Monitoring programs sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Natural
... also anticipate that novel ecosystems will emerge as asynchronies between major climatic gradients develop (Gray 2005, Varrin et al. 2007, Williams and Jackson 2007, Nituch and Bowman 2013). In Ontario, many species have been adjusting their distribution (e.g., northward extension of range) and life ...
... also anticipate that novel ecosystems will emerge as asynchronies between major climatic gradients develop (Gray 2005, Varrin et al. 2007, Williams and Jackson 2007, Nituch and Bowman 2013). In Ontario, many species have been adjusting their distribution (e.g., northward extension of range) and life ...
- Center for Large Landscape Conservation
... movement is critical for resource acquisition, seasonal migration, demographic and genetic dispersal, metapopulation dynamics, niche expansion, and predator/competitor avoidance. Connecting habitat fragments has been shown to result in increased species and population persistence, greater functional ...
... movement is critical for resource acquisition, seasonal migration, demographic and genetic dispersal, metapopulation dynamics, niche expansion, and predator/competitor avoidance. Connecting habitat fragments has been shown to result in increased species and population persistence, greater functional ...
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CLIMATE LIMITED
... responsible for many observed climate changes, but noted that use of this knowledge to support decision making, manage risks and engage stakeholders is inadequate. The international transport sector is a relevant case in point. Several studies have examined the contribution of both air and sea trans ...
... responsible for many observed climate changes, but noted that use of this knowledge to support decision making, manage risks and engage stakeholders is inadequate. The international transport sector is a relevant case in point. Several studies have examined the contribution of both air and sea trans ...
Protection and Planned Relocations in the Context of
... Climate change is expected to lead to increased human mobility in the forms of migration, displacement and planned relocation of communities as areas become uninhabitable because of the effects of global warming. While considerable attention has been directed toward the first two categories – partic ...
... Climate change is expected to lead to increased human mobility in the forms of migration, displacement and planned relocation of communities as areas become uninhabitable because of the effects of global warming. While considerable attention has been directed toward the first two categories – partic ...
Chapter 13 Notes 2015
... • El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation. It is the periodic occurrence in the eastern Pacific Ocean in which the surface-water temperature becomes unusually warm. • During El Niño, winds in the western Pacific Ocean, which are usually weak, strengthen and push warm water east ...
... • El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation. It is the periodic occurrence in the eastern Pacific Ocean in which the surface-water temperature becomes unusually warm. • During El Niño, winds in the western Pacific Ocean, which are usually weak, strengthen and push warm water east ...
Impacts of precipitation seasonality and ecosystem types
... 1964; Budyko, 1974]. However, other studies suggested that precipitation influences ecosystems in nonlinear fashions [Fang et al., 2005], and there can be large differences regarding the relationship between annual precipitation and ET due to the profound effects of precipitation seasonality [Milly, ...
... 1964; Budyko, 1974]. However, other studies suggested that precipitation influences ecosystems in nonlinear fashions [Fang et al., 2005], and there can be large differences regarding the relationship between annual precipitation and ET due to the profound effects of precipitation seasonality [Milly, ...
The Evangelical Debate Over Climate Change
... absorbed by "greenhouse" gases in the atmosphere .... Because the atmosphere then radiates most of this energy back to the Earth's surface, our planet is warmer than it would be if the atmosphere did not contain these gases. Without this natural "greenhouse effect," temperatures would be about 60°F ...
... absorbed by "greenhouse" gases in the atmosphere .... Because the atmosphere then radiates most of this energy back to the Earth's surface, our planet is warmer than it would be if the atmosphere did not contain these gases. Without this natural "greenhouse effect," temperatures would be about 60°F ...
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... formulation for the evolution of globally well-mixed atmospheric CO2 concentrations. While very simple, the coupled model provides faithful multi-decadal hindcasts of trajectories in gross world product (GWP) and CO2 . Extending the model to the future, the model suggests that the well-known IPCC SR ...
... formulation for the evolution of globally well-mixed atmospheric CO2 concentrations. While very simple, the coupled model provides faithful multi-decadal hindcasts of trajectories in gross world product (GWP) and CO2 . Extending the model to the future, the model suggests that the well-known IPCC SR ...
climate change
... Migration is very complex to understand and always has a big impact. It can be successful when individuals and communities use migration to increase their resilience. Successful migration can be considered a necessary and positive adaptation strategy. However, migration, and in particular forced dis ...
... Migration is very complex to understand and always has a big impact. It can be successful when individuals and communities use migration to increase their resilience. Successful migration can be considered a necessary and positive adaptation strategy. However, migration, and in particular forced dis ...
Final Report of the Select Committee on Climate Change
... global temperatures of more than 2.0 degrees Celsius will result in significant, irreversible impacts. The current level of GHG emissions is expected to push global temperatures over this 2.0 degrees Celsius threshold before the end of this century. The panel has also determined that it is “extremel ...
... global temperatures of more than 2.0 degrees Celsius will result in significant, irreversible impacts. The current level of GHG emissions is expected to push global temperatures over this 2.0 degrees Celsius threshold before the end of this century. The panel has also determined that it is “extremel ...
AHEAD OF THE STORM…. Preparing Toronto for Climate Change
... mountain areas (IPCC 2007). The loss of glaciers and snowpack is also affecting towns in the Canadian prairies that are dependent on river water. Shorter, warmer winters also mean that insects that used to die off during winter cold spells are finding it easier to survive and to expand into more nor ...
... mountain areas (IPCC 2007). The loss of glaciers and snowpack is also affecting towns in the Canadian prairies that are dependent on river water. Shorter, warmer winters also mean that insects that used to die off during winter cold spells are finding it easier to survive and to expand into more nor ...
Conceptualising Climate Change Governance
... the public and informing policy, for example, through the media or awarenessraising, and can work as advocates of climate change initiatives. Acknowledging this potential, NGOs should be integrated and utilised. Climate mitigation and adaptation calls for new state, economic and civil society struct ...
... the public and informing policy, for example, through the media or awarenessraising, and can work as advocates of climate change initiatives. Acknowledging this potential, NGOs should be integrated and utilised. Climate mitigation and adaptation calls for new state, economic and civil society struct ...
The Evangelical Debate Over Climate Change
... the atmosphere then radiates most of this energy back to the Earth's surface, our planet is warmer than it would be if the atmosphere did not contain these gases. Without this natural "greenhouse effect," temperatures would be about 60'F lower than they are now, and life as we know it today would no ...
... the atmosphere then radiates most of this energy back to the Earth's surface, our planet is warmer than it would be if the atmosphere did not contain these gases. Without this natural "greenhouse effect," temperatures would be about 60'F lower than they are now, and life as we know it today would no ...
The Steady-State Atmospheric Circulation
... anthropogenic forcing: enhanced warming in the tropical troposphere (which mimics increased latent heating by condensation of water vapor in the free tropical troposphere), enhanced cooling in the polar stratosphere (which mimics the cooling associated with polar ozone depletion), and enhanced warmi ...
... anthropogenic forcing: enhanced warming in the tropical troposphere (which mimics increased latent heating by condensation of water vapor in the free tropical troposphere), enhanced cooling in the polar stratosphere (which mimics the cooling associated with polar ozone depletion), and enhanced warmi ...