Climate change, development, and migration: an African Diaspora
... This paper focuses on the role of the African Diaspora in assisting their country of origin in its fight against the adverse impacts of climate change. In order to combat climate change poor countries need to mobilize all resources (financial, institutional and human) on different fronts. Diaspora c ...
... This paper focuses on the role of the African Diaspora in assisting their country of origin in its fight against the adverse impacts of climate change. In order to combat climate change poor countries need to mobilize all resources (financial, institutional and human) on different fronts. Diaspora c ...
Observed Climate Change and the Negligible Global Effect of
... There has been no trend in statewide average temperature for more than 85 years The long-term trend in precipitation is upwards, increasing water availability for everyone Lake Erie water levels have slightly risen over the past 50 years The state’s agricultural yields have been rising Gro ...
... There has been no trend in statewide average temperature for more than 85 years The long-term trend in precipitation is upwards, increasing water availability for everyone Lake Erie water levels have slightly risen over the past 50 years The state’s agricultural yields have been rising Gro ...
copenhagen, climate change `refugees` and the need for a global
... of concluding negotiations on a new climate change agreement to enter into force when Kyoto’s first commitment period, which runs from 2008 to 2012, comes to an end. The result of the Copenhagen conference was a non‐binding agreement which, while it contains emissions reduction pledges by all maj ...
... of concluding negotiations on a new climate change agreement to enter into force when Kyoto’s first commitment period, which runs from 2008 to 2012, comes to an end. The result of the Copenhagen conference was a non‐binding agreement which, while it contains emissions reduction pledges by all maj ...
Hollowed et al. 2009
... studies (Fischlin et al., 2007). Extensions of these modelling approaches could include simulations to evaluate the performance of different management strategies under changing ocean conditions (A’mar et al., 2009). There are trade-offs between all three modelling approaches. From a physical perspe ...
... studies (Fischlin et al., 2007). Extensions of these modelling approaches could include simulations to evaluate the performance of different management strategies under changing ocean conditions (A’mar et al., 2009). There are trade-offs between all three modelling approaches. From a physical perspe ...
Climate change scenarios for Peru and Ecuador
... The first version of the Canadian Global Coupled Model, CGCM1, and its control climate are described by Flato et al. (1999). The atmospheric component of the model is essentially GCMII described by McFarlane et al. (1992). It is a spectral model with triangular truncation at wave number 32 (yielding ...
... The first version of the Canadian Global Coupled Model, CGCM1, and its control climate are described by Flato et al. (1999). The atmospheric component of the model is essentially GCMII described by McFarlane et al. (1992). It is a spectral model with triangular truncation at wave number 32 (yielding ...
Mapping vulnerability to multiple stressors: climate change and
... in India that are ‘‘double exposed’’; and (4) conducting case studies in selected districts. This method may be used to assess differential vulnerability for any particular sector within a nation or region, and it can serve as a basis for targeting policy interventions. We focus on India’s agricultu ...
... in India that are ‘‘double exposed’’; and (4) conducting case studies in selected districts. This method may be used to assess differential vulnerability for any particular sector within a nation or region, and it can serve as a basis for targeting policy interventions. We focus on India’s agricultu ...
Commentary of Adaptation Cost-Curves
... cost-benefit and effectiveness will be highly sensitive to location (i.e. the hazard level in the region of the property), the attributes of the specific building, and importantly, the other adaptation measures already in place both within the home and at a community level. For example, if the prope ...
... cost-benefit and effectiveness will be highly sensitive to location (i.e. the hazard level in the region of the property), the attributes of the specific building, and importantly, the other adaptation measures already in place both within the home and at a community level. For example, if the prope ...
EPA Research - 2016 Call EPA Research –Climate Research Call 2016
... targets for emissions reductions; common metrics and the overarching goals of stabilisation of climate and avoiding dangerous climate change. It is anticipated that this work will be carried in out in close cooperation with the EPA and other bodies in Ireland that are working on analysis of GHG emis ...
... targets for emissions reductions; common metrics and the overarching goals of stabilisation of climate and avoiding dangerous climate change. It is anticipated that this work will be carried in out in close cooperation with the EPA and other bodies in Ireland that are working on analysis of GHG emis ...
Here - Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci.
... local hydrological processes these gradients are very important, and therefore further downscaling of climate projections is necessary (Buytaert et al., 2009). The need for downscaling is particularly urgent for mountainous regions. Mountain regions provide important environmental services, such as ...
... local hydrological processes these gradients are very important, and therefore further downscaling of climate projections is necessary (Buytaert et al., 2009). The need for downscaling is particularly urgent for mountainous regions. Mountain regions provide important environmental services, such as ...
Economic and social benefits of meteorology and
... the situation is quite different. Due to correct decisions weather forecasts often enable the users to make significant savings. For example, the rainfall forecast provided by the national meteorological service in Switzerland (MeteoSwiss) to the decision-making and planning process of farmers in Sw ...
... the situation is quite different. Due to correct decisions weather forecasts often enable the users to make significant savings. For example, the rainfall forecast provided by the national meteorological service in Switzerland (MeteoSwiss) to the decision-making and planning process of farmers in Sw ...
Climate change in cities due to global warming and urban
... climate change and urban effects (toward the left of Figure 3a) are, with the exception of Western North America (WNA) also projected to at least double their urban population by 2050 (coloured red in Figure 3c based on United Nations [2007]). The impacts of anthropogenic climate change on people an ...
... climate change and urban effects (toward the left of Figure 3a) are, with the exception of Western North America (WNA) also projected to at least double their urban population by 2050 (coloured red in Figure 3c based on United Nations [2007]). The impacts of anthropogenic climate change on people an ...
U.S. EPA’s Models-3 : An Integrated “One
... tropospheric ozone. Both are proven health hazards. Reducing both would not only address climate change, but also dramatically improve people’s health.” (President Bush, June 12, 2001, New York Times) ...
... tropospheric ozone. Both are proven health hazards. Reducing both would not only address climate change, but also dramatically improve people’s health.” (President Bush, June 12, 2001, New York Times) ...
Climate Change Adaptation Guideline
... Several infrastructure related governments and private sector organizations have developed frameworks and initiatives to assess climate change risks, opportunities, adaptation measures and programs7. A small selection is described here and whilst these frameworks and measures vary from agency to age ...
... Several infrastructure related governments and private sector organizations have developed frameworks and initiatives to assess climate change risks, opportunities, adaptation measures and programs7. A small selection is described here and whilst these frameworks and measures vary from agency to age ...
Climate Change and Global Wine Quality
... and familiarity are important factors in vintage ratings. Furthermore, the research found that climate thresholds are evident in many regions where, once past a given growing season temperature, quality declines are seen. Therefore, the general rule of thumb “the warmer the better” does not apply fo ...
... and familiarity are important factors in vintage ratings. Furthermore, the research found that climate thresholds are evident in many regions where, once past a given growing season temperature, quality declines are seen. Therefore, the general rule of thumb “the warmer the better” does not apply fo ...
Climate Change is a Geographic Problem
... GIS maps are interactive. On the computer screen, map users can scan a GIS map in any direction, zoom in or out, and change the nature of the information contained in the map. They can choose whether to see the roads, how many roads to see, and how roads should be depicted. Then they can select what ...
... GIS maps are interactive. On the computer screen, map users can scan a GIS map in any direction, zoom in or out, and change the nature of the information contained in the map. They can choose whether to see the roads, how many roads to see, and how roads should be depicted. Then they can select what ...
Heat and drought 2003 in Europe: a climate synthesis
... Weather data from 2003/2004 showed an acute drought in summer 2003, but also that drought conditions have occurred over a much longer time. At least in some regions, including the relatively hottest places during summer 2003 (eastern France, Switzerland and Southern Germany) drought was most severe ...
... Weather data from 2003/2004 showed an acute drought in summer 2003, but also that drought conditions have occurred over a much longer time. At least in some regions, including the relatively hottest places during summer 2003 (eastern France, Switzerland and Southern Germany) drought was most severe ...
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... Climate change is expected to cause global average surface temperature to increase some 1 to 2.5 °C by 2030 and it is predicted that during this period, billions of people – particularly those in developing countries – will face changes in rainfall patterns and extreme events, such as severe water s ...
... Climate change is expected to cause global average surface temperature to increase some 1 to 2.5 °C by 2030 and it is predicted that during this period, billions of people – particularly those in developing countries – will face changes in rainfall patterns and extreme events, such as severe water s ...
1 - Ev-K2-CNR
... areas and generate essential and often complementary natural resources, of which water is only the most obvious. Their verticality also generates tremendous habitat and species diversity over short horizontal distances. Human societies – not only within the mountains but also beyond them – exploit t ...
... areas and generate essential and often complementary natural resources, of which water is only the most obvious. Their verticality also generates tremendous habitat and species diversity over short horizontal distances. Human societies – not only within the mountains but also beyond them – exploit t ...
Impact of Climate Change on Wetland Functions
... case of Korea, the importance of preservation and protection of wetlands has been recognized since 1990s and have been exerting diverse efforts to protect and preserve wetlands as well ever since. Wetlands are ecologically very important as habitats for diverse lives. However, even though there are ...
... case of Korea, the importance of preservation and protection of wetlands has been recognized since 1990s and have been exerting diverse efforts to protect and preserve wetlands as well ever since. Wetlands are ecologically very important as habitats for diverse lives. However, even though there are ...
Weather and climate: changing human exposures
... about 33 °C colder (3). Changes in the composition of gases in the atmosphere alter the intensity of the greenhouse effect. This analogy arose because these gases have been likened to the glass of a greenhouse that lets in sunlight but does not allow heat to escape. This is only partially correct—a ...
... about 33 °C colder (3). Changes in the composition of gases in the atmosphere alter the intensity of the greenhouse effect. This analogy arose because these gases have been likened to the glass of a greenhouse that lets in sunlight but does not allow heat to escape. This is only partially correct—a ...
FFEIpolicyworkshop-InfoPackage
... Large landscape-scale disturbances continued to occur more often in the 21st century, starting with the MPB outbreak back in 2000-2015, then the spruce beetle outbreaks in the north in the 2020s, followed by a series of bad fire years in the 2030s, similar to that seen 100 years earlier. As well, th ...
... Large landscape-scale disturbances continued to occur more often in the 21st century, starting with the MPB outbreak back in 2000-2015, then the spruce beetle outbreaks in the north in the 2020s, followed by a series of bad fire years in the 2030s, similar to that seen 100 years earlier. As well, th ...
The Incidence of Carbon Pricing: Norway, Russia and
... resources. The world’s deposits are not uniformly located across all countries: some countries have them in abundance, while other countries import virtually all of their domestic use. For countries that have deposits, high demand creates rents that governments can control and can allocate to serve ...
... resources. The world’s deposits are not uniformly located across all countries: some countries have them in abundance, while other countries import virtually all of their domestic use. For countries that have deposits, high demand creates rents that governments can control and can allocate to serve ...
Lindzen2014-What Catastrophe.pdf
... [there has been] some warming. As a result, there’s hardly anyone serious who says that man has no role. And in many ways, those have never been the questions. The questions have always been, as they ought to be in science, how much?” Lindzen says not much at all—and he contends that the “alarmists” ...
... [there has been] some warming. As a result, there’s hardly anyone serious who says that man has no role. And in many ways, those have never been the questions. The questions have always been, as they ought to be in science, how much?” Lindzen says not much at all—and he contends that the “alarmists” ...
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... diurnal variations of European summer temperatures, with a rather good model agreement on the sign, while uncertainties remain on the amplitude. For a given scenario, we show that the uncertainty is related to the dispersion in (i) the response of the North-Atlantic atmospheric dynamics and (ii) the ...
... diurnal variations of European summer temperatures, with a rather good model agreement on the sign, while uncertainties remain on the amplitude. For a given scenario, we show that the uncertainty is related to the dispersion in (i) the response of the North-Atlantic atmospheric dynamics and (ii) the ...