climate change law: the emergence of a new legal discipline
... witnessed more intense scientific and sociopolitical debates over climate change, with a growing sense of urgency regarding the need to address the problem. In Australia, Bonyhady and Christoff comment that 2006 was the year that climate change matured into an issue of significant public (and inevit ...
... witnessed more intense scientific and sociopolitical debates over climate change, with a growing sense of urgency regarding the need to address the problem. In Australia, Bonyhady and Christoff comment that 2006 was the year that climate change matured into an issue of significant public (and inevit ...
DHM - MIS - Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
... A core group of technical staff from each of the departments participated in working sessions and missions to the eight districts of Kathmandu, Dolakha, Achham, Banke, Myagdi, Chitwan, Panchthar and Mustang (Figure 2) where vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning exercises were conducted f ...
... A core group of technical staff from each of the departments participated in working sessions and missions to the eight districts of Kathmandu, Dolakha, Achham, Banke, Myagdi, Chitwan, Panchthar and Mustang (Figure 2) where vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning exercises were conducted f ...
Deliverable 2B.1
... several studies (Parry et al., 2004). Results show that some regions may improve production, while others suffer yield losses. This could lead to shifts of agricultural production zones around the world. Furthermore, different crops will be affected differently, leading to the need for adaptation of ...
... several studies (Parry et al., 2004). Results show that some regions may improve production, while others suffer yield losses. This could lead to shifts of agricultural production zones around the world. Furthermore, different crops will be affected differently, leading to the need for adaptation of ...
Climate change, carbon sequestration, and forest fire protection in
... terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. Climate change projections for the 21st century suggest that wildland fire regimes will become more severe, with more fires, more extreme weather events, and the likelihood of increased area burned. Even if fire suppression resources are increased to cope w ...
... terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. Climate change projections for the 21st century suggest that wildland fire regimes will become more severe, with more fires, more extreme weather events, and the likelihood of increased area burned. Even if fire suppression resources are increased to cope w ...
The Effect of Climate Change on the Vegetation Cover of the Mujib
... Degree project for Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Atmospheric Science 60 hec Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences University of Gothenburg ...
... Degree project for Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Atmospheric Science 60 hec Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences University of Gothenburg ...
Marine Science
... Rykaczewski and Dunne (2010) hypothesized that decreased ventilation in upwelling zones may increase production due to increased residence times (the period where producers are retained in the high production zone) and nutrient remineralization; however, we note that these benefits could be offset b ...
... Rykaczewski and Dunne (2010) hypothesized that decreased ventilation in upwelling zones may increase production due to increased residence times (the period where producers are retained in the high production zone) and nutrient remineralization; however, we note that these benefits could be offset b ...
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
... prevented 6.3 million deaths from skin cancer, and produced US$4.2 trillion (NZ$5.4 trillion) in health benefits (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1999). Climate change and the Kyoto Protocol The process and outcomes of international climate change negotiation present a somewhat differ ...
... prevented 6.3 million deaths from skin cancer, and produced US$4.2 trillion (NZ$5.4 trillion) in health benefits (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1999). Climate change and the Kyoto Protocol The process and outcomes of international climate change negotiation present a somewhat differ ...
Ecological and Evolutionary Responses to Recent Climate Change
... concerned with other global change factors: land use change, nitrogen fertilization, and the direct effects of increased atmospheric CO2 on plant ecophysiology. Just 14 years later, the direct impacts of anthropogenic climate change have been documented on every continent, in every ocean, and in mos ...
... concerned with other global change factors: land use change, nitrogen fertilization, and the direct effects of increased atmospheric CO2 on plant ecophysiology. Just 14 years later, the direct impacts of anthropogenic climate change have been documented on every continent, in every ocean, and in mos ...
Sharing responsibility to divest from fossil fuels
... This leads to a second limitation: If group agents are the only way to think about collective responsibility for climate change, then an individual member frustrated by the sluggish pace of her group has little other recourse aside from helping to expedite its action. A group agent meets its respons ...
... This leads to a second limitation: If group agents are the only way to think about collective responsibility for climate change, then an individual member frustrated by the sluggish pace of her group has little other recourse aside from helping to expedite its action. A group agent meets its respons ...
Nature, Not Human Activity, Rules the Climate
... (emphasis in the original), NIPCC reaches the opposite conclusion – namely, that natural causes are very likely to be the dominant cause. Note: We do not say anthropogenic greenhouse (GH) gases cannot produce some warming. Our conclusion is that the evidence shows they are not playing a significant ...
... (emphasis in the original), NIPCC reaches the opposite conclusion – namely, that natural causes are very likely to be the dominant cause. Note: We do not say anthropogenic greenhouse (GH) gases cannot produce some warming. Our conclusion is that the evidence shows they are not playing a significant ...
Climate Change: The Threat to Species
... representing a range of Scotland’s biodiversity. Throughout this briefing, the term “adapt” is used to refer to the way in which species may adapt through the evolutionary process and to the way in which people and society may adapt through social and cultural change. The Climate Change (Scotland) B ...
... representing a range of Scotland’s biodiversity. Throughout this briefing, the term “adapt” is used to refer to the way in which species may adapt through the evolutionary process and to the way in which people and society may adapt through social and cultural change. The Climate Change (Scotland) B ...
Marine Science - Climate
... may be affected differently by changes in habitat characteristics (Petitgas et al., 2013). Moreover, in some regions, changes in temperature will be accompanied by changes in other abiotic factors. For example, expected regional changes in precipitation could lead to decreases or increases in local ...
... may be affected differently by changes in habitat characteristics (Petitgas et al., 2013). Moreover, in some regions, changes in temperature will be accompanied by changes in other abiotic factors. For example, expected regional changes in precipitation could lead to decreases or increases in local ...
Sep 6, 2014 - Science and Environmental Policy Project
... dud. The leaders of both China and India have sent their regrets. The countries are the number 1 and number 3 world emitters CO2, accounting to about one-third of global emissions. One can speculate that perhaps the leaders realize that CO2 is vital plant food. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ha ...
... dud. The leaders of both China and India have sent their regrets. The countries are the number 1 and number 3 world emitters CO2, accounting to about one-third of global emissions. One can speculate that perhaps the leaders realize that CO2 is vital plant food. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ha ...
Impact of Climate Change on the Aral Sea and Its Basin
... the current trend of temperature increase in arid Central Asia is likely to continue through the entire Aral Sea Basin. Lioubimtseva and Henebry (2009) analyzed the regional scenarios derived from 23 AOGCMs using MAGICC/SCENGEN 5.3 software developed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research ( ...
... the current trend of temperature increase in arid Central Asia is likely to continue through the entire Aral Sea Basin. Lioubimtseva and Henebry (2009) analyzed the regional scenarios derived from 23 AOGCMs using MAGICC/SCENGEN 5.3 software developed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research ( ...
Ecological and Evolutionary Responses to Recent Climate Change
... concerned with other global change factors: land use change, nitrogen fertilization, and the direct effects of increased atmospheric CO2 on plant ecophysiology. Just 14 years later, the direct impacts of anthropogenic climate change have been documented on every continent, in every ocean, and in mos ...
... concerned with other global change factors: land use change, nitrogen fertilization, and the direct effects of increased atmospheric CO2 on plant ecophysiology. Just 14 years later, the direct impacts of anthropogenic climate change have been documented on every continent, in every ocean, and in mos ...
Ranking of the World`s Cities Most Exposed to Coastal Flooding
... dollars for Osaka – justifies a higher protection level. Also important is the higher risk aversion tendency of richer populations that push local and national authorities to reduce environmental or natural hazard risks. There are exceptions to the general relationship between wealth and protection ...
... dollars for Osaka – justifies a higher protection level. Also important is the higher risk aversion tendency of richer populations that push local and national authorities to reduce environmental or natural hazard risks. There are exceptions to the general relationship between wealth and protection ...
Fossil Evidence for Evolution of the Shape and Color of
... darker-tipped covert feathers. Similarly, extant penguin coverts that exhibit dark tips are commonly white proximally but bear melanin stripes where the feathers enters the skin. The absence of melanosomes in the light matrix surrounding these marks in the fossil is consistent with similarly white p ...
... darker-tipped covert feathers. Similarly, extant penguin coverts that exhibit dark tips are commonly white proximally but bear melanin stripes where the feathers enters the skin. The absence of melanosomes in the light matrix surrounding these marks in the fossil is consistent with similarly white p ...
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6 February 2007. This meeting[2] discussed a background
... They will work with the climate change policy and decision-makers within their own countries as the primary response to the challenges that climate change poses for World Heritage. States Parties and managers of individual World Heritage properties will consider undertaking site-level monitoring, mi ...
... They will work with the climate change policy and decision-makers within their own countries as the primary response to the challenges that climate change poses for World Heritage. States Parties and managers of individual World Heritage properties will consider undertaking site-level monitoring, mi ...
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... REDD+ Social and Environmental Safeguards are created: • To avoid possible risks and social & environmental damages coming from REDD+. • To ensure social & environmental benefits from REDD+. ...
... REDD+ Social and Environmental Safeguards are created: • To avoid possible risks and social & environmental damages coming from REDD+. • To ensure social & environmental benefits from REDD+. ...
Making Paris Work for Vulnerable Populations
... The Paris Agreement must be ambitiously implemented if it is to fully take into account the perspectives of the most vulnerable people. A people-centred approach is key to respecting their rights. Precious time that could have been used to take action has already been lost over the past few decades ...
... The Paris Agreement must be ambitiously implemented if it is to fully take into account the perspectives of the most vulnerable people. A people-centred approach is key to respecting their rights. Precious time that could have been used to take action has already been lost over the past few decades ...
Adapted from a Public Briefing
... 9. More extensive access to high temporal resolution data (daily, hourly) from climate model simulations both of the past and for the future would allow for improved understanding of potential changes in weather and climate extremes. 10. Research should focus on the development of a better understan ...
... 9. More extensive access to high temporal resolution data (daily, hourly) from climate model simulations both of the past and for the future would allow for improved understanding of potential changes in weather and climate extremes. 10. Research should focus on the development of a better understan ...
Earth`s Climate System
... Earth's Climate System Conceptest The following graph illustrates mean monthly high and low temperatures and the average monthly rainfall for Sydney, Australia. Estimate the average monthly temperatures as halfway between the mean high and low temperatures. On the basis of these data, in what clima ...
... Earth's Climate System Conceptest The following graph illustrates mean monthly high and low temperatures and the average monthly rainfall for Sydney, Australia. Estimate the average monthly temperatures as halfway between the mean high and low temperatures. On the basis of these data, in what clima ...
Mega-Stress for Mega-Cities
... 1990 levels. To keep the global average temperature increase well below 2°C, the energy system needs to be altered substantially and adaptation needs to start immediately. This is a political challenge that requires decisionmaking structures to be put in place in order to drive such change. Governme ...
... 1990 levels. To keep the global average temperature increase well below 2°C, the energy system needs to be altered substantially and adaptation needs to start immediately. This is a political challenge that requires decisionmaking structures to be put in place in order to drive such change. Governme ...