loss and damage
... steps to address loss and damage, resulting in the establishment of the so-called Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage (WIM) which has started to work on a range of issues. These include understanding non-economic losses to the impacts of slow-onset events such as sea-level rise, to add ...
... steps to address loss and damage, resulting in the establishment of the so-called Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage (WIM) which has started to work on a range of issues. These include understanding non-economic losses to the impacts of slow-onset events such as sea-level rise, to add ...
Be skeptical of Skeptic`s skepticism of skeptics
... history. In the Cambrian era, for instance, a diagram in the IPCC’s 2001 Third Assessment Report shows that carbon dioxide concentration was almost 20 times that of today. Yet that was the era when the calcite corals first achieved algal symbiosis and came into existence. So the notion that doubling ...
... history. In the Cambrian era, for instance, a diagram in the IPCC’s 2001 Third Assessment Report shows that carbon dioxide concentration was almost 20 times that of today. Yet that was the era when the calcite corals first achieved algal symbiosis and came into existence. So the notion that doubling ...
Climate hypersensitivity to solar forcing?
... resolving the eects of individual mechanisms. At this time, it remains possible that climatic change caused by solar variability is modulated mainly by only one of these mechanisms, by a combination of more than one of them, or by mechanisms still not identi®ed. Furthermore, it may not be possible ...
... resolving the eects of individual mechanisms. At this time, it remains possible that climatic change caused by solar variability is modulated mainly by only one of these mechanisms, by a combination of more than one of them, or by mechanisms still not identi®ed. Furthermore, it may not be possible ...
The Cost of Climate Change: What We`ll Pay if
... on the most pessimistic of the business-as-usual climate forecasts considered “likely” by the scientific community.1 In this projected climate future, which is still far from the worst case scenario, global warming causes drastic changes to the planet’s climate, with average temperature increases of ...
... on the most pessimistic of the business-as-usual climate forecasts considered “likely” by the scientific community.1 In this projected climate future, which is still far from the worst case scenario, global warming causes drastic changes to the planet’s climate, with average temperature increases of ...
The relationship between affective connections to animals and
... Introduction One of the key strategic goals of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity (known collectively as the Aichi Biodiversity Targets [CBD 2013]) is to mainstream awareness of biodiversity values into society and governance (Aichi Target 1). Achievement of this goal requires collective publ ...
... Introduction One of the key strategic goals of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity (known collectively as the Aichi Biodiversity Targets [CBD 2013]) is to mainstream awareness of biodiversity values into society and governance (Aichi Target 1). Achievement of this goal requires collective publ ...
4.3 Approach to CLIMATE CHANGE Scenario Development
... Although it is likely that temperatures will rise in most regions of the world,2 changes at the regional scale in many other key variables, such as precipitation, are uncertain for most regions. Even if the direction of change is likely, there can be uncertainty about the magnitude and path of chang ...
... Although it is likely that temperatures will rise in most regions of the world,2 changes at the regional scale in many other key variables, such as precipitation, are uncertain for most regions. Even if the direction of change is likely, there can be uncertainty about the magnitude and path of chang ...
Global Problems, african Solutions: african Climate Scientists
... between climate change and other environmental problems, such as water pollution and deforestation. Finally, while Africa’s scientists value their involvement in international scientific assessments, they would welcome more opportunities to collaborate with their peers on the continent, more dialogu ...
... between climate change and other environmental problems, such as water pollution and deforestation. Finally, while Africa’s scientists value their involvement in international scientific assessments, they would welcome more opportunities to collaborate with their peers on the continent, more dialogu ...
Chapter 3: Climate observations and projections
... In its 2007 Fourth Assessment Report, the IPCC documented a range of observed climate trends. Global surface temperature has increased about 1.3◦ F (0.7◦ C) over the past century. During that time, both hemispheres have experienced decreases in net snow and ice cover, and global sea level has risen ...
... In its 2007 Fourth Assessment Report, the IPCC documented a range of observed climate trends. Global surface temperature has increased about 1.3◦ F (0.7◦ C) over the past century. During that time, both hemispheres have experienced decreases in net snow and ice cover, and global sea level has risen ...
Changing monsoon patterns, snow and glacial melt, its
... RCM simulations for the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayas at high resolution (25 km) from 1960 to 2100, Mathison et al. (in this issue) provide another ensemble of simulations for the region, and illustrate an increase in temperature between the baseline (1970–2000) and the 2050s (2040–2070) of ...
... RCM simulations for the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayas at high resolution (25 km) from 1960 to 2100, Mathison et al. (in this issue) provide another ensemble of simulations for the region, and illustrate an increase in temperature between the baseline (1970–2000) and the 2050s (2040–2070) of ...
Chapter 3: Climate Projections for the Future
... The CO2-equivalent emission of a greenhouse gas is the amount of CO2 the emissions from which would cause the same warming effect, over a given timeframe, as the emissions of a given amount of this greenhouse gas. (SYR 2.1) The CO2-equivalent emission is calculated by multiplying the amount of this ...
... The CO2-equivalent emission of a greenhouse gas is the amount of CO2 the emissions from which would cause the same warming effect, over a given timeframe, as the emissions of a given amount of this greenhouse gas. (SYR 2.1) The CO2-equivalent emission is calculated by multiplying the amount of this ...
Curriculum Vitae - Department of Atmospheric Sciences
... Bach, W. and A.K. Jain, 1993: Climate and Ecosystem Protection Requires Binding Emission Targets: The Specific Task After Rio(II), Prospective in Energy, 2/3, 173-214. Jain, A.K. and W. Bach, 1994: The effectiveness of measures to reduce the man-made greenhouse effect: the application of a climate-p ...
... Bach, W. and A.K. Jain, 1993: Climate and Ecosystem Protection Requires Binding Emission Targets: The Specific Task After Rio(II), Prospective in Energy, 2/3, 173-214. Jain, A.K. and W. Bach, 1994: The effectiveness of measures to reduce the man-made greenhouse effect: the application of a climate-p ...
Peter Lee: Ethics of Climate Change Policy
... One further ethical consideration that will appear in the pages to follow is that of unintended consequences, and it is concerned with the relationship between the intentions of individuals (I will extend this to groups) when they pursue a particular course of action, and the outcomes that result. W ...
... One further ethical consideration that will appear in the pages to follow is that of unintended consequences, and it is concerned with the relationship between the intentions of individuals (I will extend this to groups) when they pursue a particular course of action, and the outcomes that result. W ...
The impacts of climate change in coastal marine systems
... proximate ecological responses to climate change depend upon the relationships between the abiotic environment, organismal-level processes, population dynamics and community structure. The direct effects of climate change (Fig. 3, yellow boxes) impact the performance of individuals at various stages ...
... proximate ecological responses to climate change depend upon the relationships between the abiotic environment, organismal-level processes, population dynamics and community structure. The direct effects of climate change (Fig. 3, yellow boxes) impact the performance of individuals at various stages ...
Climate change, the environment and armed con
... Further evidence of the international community’s growing commitment to tackle the issue of climate change can be seen from the unprecedented debate led by the UK that was held at the United Nations (UN) Security Council on 17th April 2007 ‘on the impact of climate change on security.’19 The debate ...
... Further evidence of the international community’s growing commitment to tackle the issue of climate change can be seen from the unprecedented debate led by the UK that was held at the United Nations (UN) Security Council on 17th April 2007 ‘on the impact of climate change on security.’19 The debate ...
Agricultural production, food security, climate change, rainfall
... Nigeria House Committee on Agriculture between 1977 and 2005 (Fig. 3) reports revealed that agriculture share of Nigeria capital budget of about 1.5% falls short of the target set by the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). This meager allocation to agriculture is not appr ...
... Nigeria House Committee on Agriculture between 1977 and 2005 (Fig. 3) reports revealed that agriculture share of Nigeria capital budget of about 1.5% falls short of the target set by the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). This meager allocation to agriculture is not appr ...
Combating Climate Change by Keeping Land in
... ● According to AFT’s Greener Fields report, an acre of farmland emits 66x fewer greenhouse gases than an acre of developed land. ● Keeping land in farming and promoting good stewardship of the land is an important tool for achieving reductions in GHG emissions. ● If the annual rate of farmland loss ...
... ● According to AFT’s Greener Fields report, an acre of farmland emits 66x fewer greenhouse gases than an acre of developed land. ● Keeping land in farming and promoting good stewardship of the land is an important tool for achieving reductions in GHG emissions. ● If the annual rate of farmland loss ...
Weathering the Storm: the impact of climate change
... London’s status as a global city makes its economy increasingly vulnerable to climate change. Not only do we face higher risk of flooding, drought and heatwave events at home, but our city’s interdependence with economies elsewhere in the world means we 'import' risk through the financial services s ...
... London’s status as a global city makes its economy increasingly vulnerable to climate change. Not only do we face higher risk of flooding, drought and heatwave events at home, but our city’s interdependence with economies elsewhere in the world means we 'import' risk through the financial services s ...
Adaptation behavior in the face of global climate change: Survey
... perceptions of local experts and decision makers regarding risk exposure in their jurisdictions, specifically the potential for reducing risk associated with accelerating sea-level rise or adaptation behavior in general. Only a hand-full of expert surveys have been conducted on the links between risk ...
... perceptions of local experts and decision makers regarding risk exposure in their jurisdictions, specifically the potential for reducing risk associated with accelerating sea-level rise or adaptation behavior in general. Only a hand-full of expert surveys have been conducted on the links between risk ...
Climate Change and the Economy: Expected Impacts and Their
... change, and water becomes increasingly scarce, competition for water among the various uses will increase. Meanwhile, demand for electricity will increase as the climate warms. This will be compounded by the fact that U.S. population is increasing fastest in the hottest regions. At the same time, le ...
... change, and water becomes increasingly scarce, competition for water among the various uses will increase. Meanwhile, demand for electricity will increase as the climate warms. This will be compounded by the fact that U.S. population is increasing fastest in the hottest regions. At the same time, le ...
Volume 3: Climate and Global Change and Risks
... model. A central direction of their development is associated with an increasingly accurate description of all physical processes participating in climate formation. This direction appears to be reasonable because, in order to correctly describe the climate system’s response (even its first moment) ...
... model. A central direction of their development is associated with an increasingly accurate description of all physical processes participating in climate formation. This direction appears to be reasonable because, in order to correctly describe the climate system’s response (even its first moment) ...
WARMER PERIODS IN THE SLOVAK MOUNTAINS ACCORDING
... season temperature is in all years higher than 1951-1980 normal. This normal period was chosen as insignificantly influenced by climate change, because of the IPCC recommendation. If any singular year (or years) occurs in this continual series which is not suitable for our requirement we can take ac ...
... season temperature is in all years higher than 1951-1980 normal. This normal period was chosen as insignificantly influenced by climate change, because of the IPCC recommendation. If any singular year (or years) occurs in this continual series which is not suitable for our requirement we can take ac ...
Making the Connection: Population Dynamics and Climate
... would put the world on a path to slower population growth, leading to substantial reductions in future carbon dioxide emissions.5 Furthermore, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the leading intergovernmental body for the assessment of climate change, in their 5th assessment report ...
... would put the world on a path to slower population growth, leading to substantial reductions in future carbon dioxide emissions.5 Furthermore, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the leading intergovernmental body for the assessment of climate change, in their 5th assessment report ...
The pathological history of weather and climate
... Climate Change Management and Mitigation” was held in Cambridge, England under the joint sponsorship of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and the business-oriented Cambridge-MIT Institute.3 The NRC study cited looming social and environmental challenges such as water shortages and droug ...
... Climate Change Management and Mitigation” was held in Cambridge, England under the joint sponsorship of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and the business-oriented Cambridge-MIT Institute.3 The NRC study cited looming social and environmental challenges such as water shortages and droug ...