IPCC reasons for concern regarding climate change risks
... Types of risk included in each category are discussed in the section on reasons for concern. The categories share an emphasis on going beyond changes in biophysical systems to possible consequences for society and ecosystems, including their interdependencies (henceforth ‘socio-ecological systems’). ...
... Types of risk included in each category are discussed in the section on reasons for concern. The categories share an emphasis on going beyond changes in biophysical systems to possible consequences for society and ecosystems, including their interdependencies (henceforth ‘socio-ecological systems’). ...
Adaptation to Climate Change in the Context of Sustainable
... of analysis; it may be represented as either long-term changes in climate conditions, or by changes in climate variability, including the magnitude and frequency of extreme events” (IPCC 2001). Smit et al. (2000), define sensitivity as, “the degree to which a system will be affected by, or responsiv ...
... of analysis; it may be represented as either long-term changes in climate conditions, or by changes in climate variability, including the magnitude and frequency of extreme events” (IPCC 2001). Smit et al. (2000), define sensitivity as, “the degree to which a system will be affected by, or responsiv ...
Progress in Physical Geography
... in two regions: an area located in the semiarid climate zone in the northern part of China; and a humid climate zone in the southwestern part of China (Yuan et al., 1994; He et al., 1997). Karstification is highly influenced by precipitation and topography, which can cause large differences in karst ...
... in two regions: an area located in the semiarid climate zone in the northern part of China; and a humid climate zone in the southwestern part of China (Yuan et al., 1994; He et al., 1997). Karstification is highly influenced by precipitation and topography, which can cause large differences in karst ...
Wales Soil Carbon Report - Geoenvironmental Research Centre
... midpoint of the range reported applied to landcover/soil type combinations present in Wales, except where Welsh studies indicated different values should be used. We evaluated the potential for different land use change strategies to mitigate against GHG over a 50 year timescale (i.e. 2009-2050) and ...
... midpoint of the range reported applied to landcover/soil type combinations present in Wales, except where Welsh studies indicated different values should be used. We evaluated the potential for different land use change strategies to mitigate against GHG over a 50 year timescale (i.e. 2009-2050) and ...
KWP 1808
... future global energy system and related CO2 emissions (IEA, 2011). Thus, the mitigation efforts of China and India are increasingly important for meeting ambitious climate targets. In fact, emissions from developing countries alone will soon exceed the global emission trajectory for reaching a low c ...
... future global energy system and related CO2 emissions (IEA, 2011). Thus, the mitigation efforts of China and India are increasingly important for meeting ambitious climate targets. In fact, emissions from developing countries alone will soon exceed the global emission trajectory for reaching a low c ...
Slide 1
... with the unprecedented, legally enforced ambition of limiting and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions. – Annex-I countries have a target to bring down the GHG emission, individually or jointly, by at least by 5%below 1990 levels in the first commitment period of 2008 to 2012. – Countries are to ma ...
... with the unprecedented, legally enforced ambition of limiting and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions. – Annex-I countries have a target to bring down the GHG emission, individually or jointly, by at least by 5%below 1990 levels in the first commitment period of 2008 to 2012. – Countries are to ma ...
97% Consensus? No! Global Warming Math
... period of low solar activity.1 The rapid warming from 1910 to 1940 occurred when CO2 emissions were low and could not have caused the warming. Few climate scientists see that as catastrophic, particularly since the current global temperature is similar to, or possibly cooler than previous warm perio ...
... period of low solar activity.1 The rapid warming from 1910 to 1940 occurred when CO2 emissions were low and could not have caused the warming. Few climate scientists see that as catastrophic, particularly since the current global temperature is similar to, or possibly cooler than previous warm perio ...
Adapting Environmental Law to the impacts of climate change
... the field of agricultural soil-management practices cannot be harnessed effectively on the basis of the current law. Indeed, under existing law, agricultural drainage systems which are a major factor in accelerating runoff are even largely exempt from approval requirements. At least specific additio ...
... the field of agricultural soil-management practices cannot be harnessed effectively on the basis of the current law. Indeed, under existing law, agricultural drainage systems which are a major factor in accelerating runoff are even largely exempt from approval requirements. At least specific additio ...
Assessing Current Climate Risks
... the differences between coping ranges, e.g., why do certain groups cope better with a situation, and how do we share that capacity with others? ...
... the differences between coping ranges, e.g., why do certain groups cope better with a situation, and how do we share that capacity with others? ...
CIRCLE OF TREES A Multigenerational Tapestry of Faith Program
... and ask them to record the ideas they brainstorm on the newsprint. If you wish, distribute Handout 1. Have groups conduct their brainstorms. Give the groups a one-minute warning. Invite each group to share the ideas they came up with. Post each group's newsprint where everyone can see it. Say, in th ...
... and ask them to record the ideas they brainstorm on the newsprint. If you wish, distribute Handout 1. Have groups conduct their brainstorms. Give the groups a one-minute warning. Invite each group to share the ideas they came up with. Post each group's newsprint where everyone can see it. Say, in th ...
CIRCLE OF TREES A Multigenerational Tapestry of Faith Program
... record the ideas they brainstorm on the newsprint. If you wish, distribute Handout 1. Have groups conduct their brainstorms. Give the groups a one-minute warning. Invite each group to share the ideas they came up with. Post each group's newsprint where everyone can see it. Say, in these words or you ...
... record the ideas they brainstorm on the newsprint. If you wish, distribute Handout 1. Have groups conduct their brainstorms. Give the groups a one-minute warning. Invite each group to share the ideas they came up with. Post each group's newsprint where everyone can see it. Say, in these words or you ...
Author`s personal copy - Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange
... 4. Climate change policy in the context of the Canadian North 4.1. Mitigation and adaptation The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC, 1992) outlines two key areas for climate policy, mitigation and adaptation, both of which are essential for Canada’s Inuit population. Firstly ...
... 4. Climate change policy in the context of the Canadian North 4.1. Mitigation and adaptation The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC, 1992) outlines two key areas for climate policy, mitigation and adaptation, both of which are essential for Canada’s Inuit population. Firstly ...
Physical and ecological impacts of climate change relevant to
... experience reduced ice cover, warmer water temperatures, a longer growing season and, as a consequence, increased algal abundance and productivity. In contrast, some deep tropical lakes will experience reduced algal abundance and declines in productivity, likely due to reduced resupply of nutrients. ...
... experience reduced ice cover, warmer water temperatures, a longer growing season and, as a consequence, increased algal abundance and productivity. In contrast, some deep tropical lakes will experience reduced algal abundance and declines in productivity, likely due to reduced resupply of nutrients. ...
Submission by AILAC on ADP workstream 1
... Second, the new legally binding agreement shall include enhanced financial, technical and scientific support for countries to undertake these assessments. Third, the NAPs provide the essential basis for all countries to undertake necessary steps to identify and assess vulnerabilities and exposures w ...
... Second, the new legally binding agreement shall include enhanced financial, technical and scientific support for countries to undertake these assessments. Third, the NAPs provide the essential basis for all countries to undertake necessary steps to identify and assess vulnerabilities and exposures w ...
UN Sustainable Development Goals Setting Agenda for
... countries and small island developing States, as well as the specific challenges facing the middle-income countries. Countries in situations of conflict also need special attention. 12. Each country has primary responsibility for its own economic and social development and the role of national polic ...
... countries and small island developing States, as well as the specific challenges facing the middle-income countries. Countries in situations of conflict also need special attention. 12. Each country has primary responsibility for its own economic and social development and the role of national polic ...
Simulating tick distributions over sub-Saharan Africa: the use
... follows a broad Gaussian distribution. Such a Gaussian distribution is best approximated by a normal distribution but given that the distance from the origin of the hyperspace is calculated by the sum of the squared eigenvector axis scores, and that a squared normal distribution is equal to a chi-sq ...
... follows a broad Gaussian distribution. Such a Gaussian distribution is best approximated by a normal distribution but given that the distance from the origin of the hyperspace is calculated by the sum of the squared eigenvector axis scores, and that a squared normal distribution is equal to a chi-sq ...
Trends in extreme weather events in Europe: implications
... displaced; •• competition for scarce resources; •• decrease in water quality; •• spread of diseases. ...
... displaced; •• competition for scarce resources; •• decrease in water quality; •• spread of diseases. ...
Climate in the 21st century - four scenarios for
... their calculation of global temperature rise. This is caused by uncertainty regarding future emissions of greenhouse gasses and aerosols, which, in turn, depend on such factors as future population growth, and economic, social and technological developments. Besides this, our understanding of the co ...
... their calculation of global temperature rise. This is caused by uncertainty regarding future emissions of greenhouse gasses and aerosols, which, in turn, depend on such factors as future population growth, and economic, social and technological developments. Besides this, our understanding of the co ...
The Impact of Climate Change on the Agricultural Sector
... increases the frequency of floods, droughts, heat waves, and the intensity of typhoons and hurricanes following the change in temperature and precipitation patterns. The impacts of climate change are also shown in various other forms throughout the world, including the rise of sea level, decrease in ...
... increases the frequency of floods, droughts, heat waves, and the intensity of typhoons and hurricanes following the change in temperature and precipitation patterns. The impacts of climate change are also shown in various other forms throughout the world, including the rise of sea level, decrease in ...
Combat vs. Climate - Institute for Policy Studies
... For Administration officials, spending public money on climate change is almost a taboo topic. The reason, of course, is politics. Climate deniers in Congress have been working to block federal action on climate for years. The military has been a particular target. As one congressman put it this yea ...
... For Administration officials, spending public money on climate change is almost a taboo topic. The reason, of course, is politics. Climate deniers in Congress have been working to block federal action on climate for years. The military has been a particular target. As one congressman put it this yea ...
Climate change impacts on groundwater hydrology
... many stakeholders and policy makers may, at a first glance, get scared of the propagation and addition of new uncertainties through the uncertainty cascade, where it may be perceived that uncertainties will increase dramatically. The impacts of the different sources of uncertainties on the resulting ...
... many stakeholders and policy makers may, at a first glance, get scared of the propagation and addition of new uncertainties through the uncertainty cascade, where it may be perceived that uncertainties will increase dramatically. The impacts of the different sources of uncertainties on the resulting ...