Temperaturedependent remineralization in a warming ocean
... Project Phase 5 (CMIP5) climate projections. Associated feedbacks have therefore not been quantified. In this study we aim at investigating how temperature-dependent remineralization rates (Q10 = 2) in a warming ocean impact on the marine carbon cycle, and if this may weaken the oceanic sink for anth ...
... Project Phase 5 (CMIP5) climate projections. Associated feedbacks have therefore not been quantified. In this study we aim at investigating how temperature-dependent remineralization rates (Q10 = 2) in a warming ocean impact on the marine carbon cycle, and if this may weaken the oceanic sink for anth ...
manukan island sabah
... spacing of 1093 (x-direction) and 906 m (y-direction) and divided into 2 layers based on the hydrogeological information. The top elevation of layer one corresponds with island land elevation. The bottom of layer two is set at an elevation of 7.0 m below the mean sea level. Model input parameters ar ...
... spacing of 1093 (x-direction) and 906 m (y-direction) and divided into 2 layers based on the hydrogeological information. The top elevation of layer one corresponds with island land elevation. The bottom of layer two is set at an elevation of 7.0 m below the mean sea level. Model input parameters ar ...
Farming in a Changing Climate in Manitoba
... “Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, as it is now evident from observa- ...
... “Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, as it is now evident from observa- ...
Shareholder Resolutions on Lobbying 2016
... Investors believe companies need to safeguard corporate reputations that may be affected by controversial political spending, including through third party involvement. For example, if a company takes steps to address climate change while simultaneously supporting trade groups that oppose legislati ...
... Investors believe companies need to safeguard corporate reputations that may be affected by controversial political spending, including through third party involvement. For example, if a company takes steps to address climate change while simultaneously supporting trade groups that oppose legislati ...
United Nations Development Programme
... 1 countries will implement nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) in the context of sustainable development. Mitigation actions taken by non-Annex I parties will be subject to their domestic measurement, reporting and verification of the result of which will be reported through their nati ...
... 1 countries will implement nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) in the context of sustainable development. Mitigation actions taken by non-Annex I parties will be subject to their domestic measurement, reporting and verification of the result of which will be reported through their nati ...
FINAL DRAFT IPCC WGII AR5 Cross
... and F). Although less well documented, benthic invertebrates other than corals are also at risk (Przeslawski et al., 2008). Fish biodiversity is threatened by the permanent degradation of coral reefs, including in a marine reserve (Jones et al., 2004). Future impacts of climate-related drivers (ocea ...
... and F). Although less well documented, benthic invertebrates other than corals are also at risk (Przeslawski et al., 2008). Fish biodiversity is threatened by the permanent degradation of coral reefs, including in a marine reserve (Jones et al., 2004). Future impacts of climate-related drivers (ocea ...
The tipping point trend in climate change communication
... social referents, a potential conflation introduced by Gladwell’s (2000) interpretation of epidemiological perspectives. Is the notion appropriate as a description of the way physical components of the climate system change, or as a means of understanding social behavior, or both? Is it intended as a ...
... social referents, a potential conflation introduced by Gladwell’s (2000) interpretation of epidemiological perspectives. Is the notion appropriate as a description of the way physical components of the climate system change, or as a means of understanding social behavior, or both? Is it intended as a ...
mount allison university
... continued operations and exploratory efforts of these companies depend. Furthermore, in placing the ‘business-as-usual’ model of this industry at risk, fossil fuel divestment can catalyze the renewable energy transition that our planet requires. Finally, if Mount Allison were to transition to a foss ...
... continued operations and exploratory efforts of these companies depend. Furthermore, in placing the ‘business-as-usual’ model of this industry at risk, fossil fuel divestment can catalyze the renewable energy transition that our planet requires. Finally, if Mount Allison were to transition to a foss ...
A method to consider whether dams mitigate climate change effects
... It is not well understood the extent to which dams can provide coldwater releases to maintain coldwater habitat in coming decades or how climate change may impact release temperatures. Reservoir releases may present an opportunity to manage water temperature and provide suitable coldwater habitat fo ...
... It is not well understood the extent to which dams can provide coldwater releases to maintain coldwater habitat in coming decades or how climate change may impact release temperatures. Reservoir releases may present an opportunity to manage water temperature and provide suitable coldwater habitat fo ...
Overview of biodiversity finance mechanisms
... 4) Local PES programme in Conestoga watershed, USA Differentiated payments led to 7-fold increase in cost-effectiveness Source: OECD (2010) Paying for Biodiversity: Enhancing the Cost-Effectiveness of Payments for Ecosystem Services; OECD (2013) Scaling Up Finance Mechanisms for Biodiversity; CBD ...
... 4) Local PES programme in Conestoga watershed, USA Differentiated payments led to 7-fold increase in cost-effectiveness Source: OECD (2010) Paying for Biodiversity: Enhancing the Cost-Effectiveness of Payments for Ecosystem Services; OECD (2013) Scaling Up Finance Mechanisms for Biodiversity; CBD ...
Climate Change Adaptation: What Federal Agencies are Doing
... impacts from unavoidable changes in our climate. By taking steps now to adapt to climate change, we will be better able to limit future damages and their associated costs. In March 2010, the Pew Center released the report, Adapting to Climate Change: A Call for Federal Leadership.1 The Pew Center’ ...
... impacts from unavoidable changes in our climate. By taking steps now to adapt to climate change, we will be better able to limit future damages and their associated costs. In March 2010, the Pew Center released the report, Adapting to Climate Change: A Call for Federal Leadership.1 The Pew Center’ ...
Carbon dioxide and climate impulse response functions for the
... adopted for the first commitment period of the Kyoto protocol (2008–2012) (UNFCCC, 1997, 1998) and used for reporting under the UNFCCC (UNFCCC, 2002) are given by the SAR (Schimel et al., 1996) and based on the CO2 response of the Bern model (Bern-SAR), an early generation reduced-form carbon cycle ...
... adopted for the first commitment period of the Kyoto protocol (2008–2012) (UNFCCC, 1997, 1998) and used for reporting under the UNFCCC (UNFCCC, 2002) are given by the SAR (Schimel et al., 1996) and based on the CO2 response of the Bern model (Bern-SAR), an early generation reduced-form carbon cycle ...
Rethinking Private Land Conservation in the
... Little time need be spent discussing the types of climate change, and associated problems, that the nation and World will face over the next century and beyond. By now the litany is well known,6 and in most cases climate change is already taking place. Temperatures in many regions will increase. Ind ...
... Little time need be spent discussing the types of climate change, and associated problems, that the nation and World will face over the next century and beyond. By now the litany is well known,6 and in most cases climate change is already taking place. Temperatures in many regions will increase. Ind ...
Identifying adaptation options - South Florida Regional Planning
... important as many adaptation measures (eg. land use adaptation measures) can bring both benefits and losses depending on one’s perspective. Ensuring that a broad range of perspectives are considered within the assessment and subsequent decision-making processes will further increase the likely accep ...
... important as many adaptation measures (eg. land use adaptation measures) can bring both benefits and losses depending on one’s perspective. Ensuring that a broad range of perspectives are considered within the assessment and subsequent decision-making processes will further increase the likely accep ...
The Stern Review - Productivity Commission
... costs. This is not necessarily the case because other effects, such as feedbacks between the energy sector and the rest of the economy which could lead to higher costs, are ignored by resource cost estimates. Further, assumptions about the efficiency of policy and technological change may turn out t ...
... costs. This is not necessarily the case because other effects, such as feedbacks between the energy sector and the rest of the economy which could lead to higher costs, are ignored by resource cost estimates. Further, assumptions about the efficiency of policy and technological change may turn out t ...
A review of the history of safety
... However, some of Bismarck’s conservative political allies baulked at this proposed state expenditure and they made it a condition of their support that the insurance costs would be covered by German employers. So by chance, the cost of accidents was partially internalised for German companies. The h ...
... However, some of Bismarck’s conservative political allies baulked at this proposed state expenditure and they made it a condition of their support that the insurance costs would be covered by German employers. So by chance, the cost of accidents was partially internalised for German companies. The h ...
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... write Bertil Forsberg and Anna-Karin Hurtig from Umeå University. The share of bioenergy in the energy mix should increase in order to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. At the same time, demand for food and other agricultural commodities is growing, and further competition can arise for limited ...
... write Bertil Forsberg and Anna-Karin Hurtig from Umeå University. The share of bioenergy in the energy mix should increase in order to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. At the same time, demand for food and other agricultural commodities is growing, and further competition can arise for limited ...
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... Bayesian Updating can shift weight among hypotheses, but will not be able to reveal tendencies that are not included in the set of hypotheses. Thus, it is important to define hypotheses carefully, with regard to real world features, and to include the tendencies one wants to learn about. As the aim ...
... Bayesian Updating can shift weight among hypotheses, but will not be able to reveal tendencies that are not included in the set of hypotheses. Thus, it is important to define hypotheses carefully, with regard to real world features, and to include the tendencies one wants to learn about. As the aim ...
Comparative analysis of the influence of climate
... conifers, etc.). Russian forests are represented mostly by mixed stands, and therefore modelling of functional types was not well suited to study the interactions between nitrogen deposition and forest management, which are dependent on species composition. To avoid these issues, an ecosystemlevel i ...
... conifers, etc.). Russian forests are represented mostly by mixed stands, and therefore modelling of functional types was not well suited to study the interactions between nitrogen deposition and forest management, which are dependent on species composition. To avoid these issues, an ecosystemlevel i ...
Climate change adaptation in the boardroom
... As the frequency and intensity of high-energy events changes, many flow-on impacts will disrupt “business as usual”. Increasing extreme events have triggered increasing awareness: After recent years of extremes, the private sector’s failings in assessing and managing existing climate risks is becomi ...
... As the frequency and intensity of high-energy events changes, many flow-on impacts will disrupt “business as usual”. Increasing extreme events have triggered increasing awareness: After recent years of extremes, the private sector’s failings in assessing and managing existing climate risks is becomi ...
Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project
... the region. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to helping its developing member countries to better understand the risks posed by climate change and to manage these risks effectively. To this end, ADB is developing a suite of tools, resources, and guidance materials to support comprehensi ...
... the region. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to helping its developing member countries to better understand the risks posed by climate change and to manage these risks effectively. To this end, ADB is developing a suite of tools, resources, and guidance materials to support comprehensi ...
POTENTIAL MARKET BARRIERS FOR VOLUNTARY CLIMATE CHANGE
... the environmental quality and social inclusiveness, while mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable, and sustainable economic growth must be placed at the heart of future development for a ...
... the environmental quality and social inclusiveness, while mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable, and sustainable economic growth must be placed at the heart of future development for a ...
Author`s personal copy - Santa Clara University
... doubled; important nesting islands within the lake became peninsulas vulnerable for predation; photosynthetic rates of algae were drastically reduced; the reproductive abilities of brine shrimp became impaired; stream ecosystems were damages due to lack of streamflow; and air quality became poor bec ...
... doubled; important nesting islands within the lake became peninsulas vulnerable for predation; photosynthetic rates of algae were drastically reduced; the reproductive abilities of brine shrimp became impaired; stream ecosystems were damages due to lack of streamflow; and air quality became poor bec ...
Key Adaptation Concepts and Terms
... and earlier reports2. Adaptation itself is not defined in either the UNFCCC or the Kyoto Protocol. Various other scientific/policy communities use slightly different definitions or freely use terms that have meaning in a common usage, such as, for example, vulnerability, resilience, adaptability but ...
... and earlier reports2. Adaptation itself is not defined in either the UNFCCC or the Kyoto Protocol. Various other scientific/policy communities use slightly different definitions or freely use terms that have meaning in a common usage, such as, for example, vulnerability, resilience, adaptability but ...