Global Warming and the Government: How
... “Global warming has been called the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.” 1 Most of the warming that has occurred over the past century has been due to the emission of greenhouse gas concentrations, specifically carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide levels have risen from 316 parts per millio ...
... “Global warming has been called the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.” 1 Most of the warming that has occurred over the past century has been due to the emission of greenhouse gas concentrations, specifically carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide levels have risen from 316 parts per millio ...
2007-2012 Hadley Centre Climate Programme
... emission reductions. Working with numerous academic partners the MOHC: • Produced quality controlled observational datasets to monitor climate change • Played a leading role in establishing much of the methodology demonstrating that many recent observed changes were unusual and that some of the ob ...
... emission reductions. Working with numerous academic partners the MOHC: • Produced quality controlled observational datasets to monitor climate change • Played a leading role in establishing much of the methodology demonstrating that many recent observed changes were unusual and that some of the ob ...
ACIA Ch01 Final - Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
... food and income and especially for the vital social and cultural importance of traditional activities.The cultural diversity of the Arctic is already at risk (Freeman, 2000; Minority Rights Group, 1994), and this may be exacerbated by the additional challenge posed by climate change.The impacts of c ...
... food and income and especially for the vital social and cultural importance of traditional activities.The cultural diversity of the Arctic is already at risk (Freeman, 2000; Minority Rights Group, 1994), and this may be exacerbated by the additional challenge posed by climate change.The impacts of c ...
Climate Change and Ontario`s Provincial Parks
... Strategy 6.A: Plan ecologically. Strategy 6.B: Manage carbon sinks. Strategy 6.C: Reduce emissions. Strategy 6.D: Develop tools and techniques to mitigate the impacts of rapid climate change. ...
... Strategy 6.A: Plan ecologically. Strategy 6.B: Manage carbon sinks. Strategy 6.C: Reduce emissions. Strategy 6.D: Develop tools and techniques to mitigate the impacts of rapid climate change. ...
Free Full Text ( Final Version , 262kb )
... 2m minimal tree height, inclusion of plantations and no differentiation between primary and secondary forests on it, the projects could “protect” what already are and have (long) been areas of environmental and social conflicts, where traditional local inhabitants have already been displaced or will ...
... 2m minimal tree height, inclusion of plantations and no differentiation between primary and secondary forests on it, the projects could “protect” what already are and have (long) been areas of environmental and social conflicts, where traditional local inhabitants have already been displaced or will ...
About this Sourcebook - Stockholm Environment Institute
... of the issues of data and information needs for adaptation planning, suggesting sources of information as well as where gaps remain drawing from Smit et al. (2000). The section describes climate and socio-economic scenarios and their usefulness in adaptation planning, including the ongoing work to r ...
... of the issues of data and information needs for adaptation planning, suggesting sources of information as well as where gaps remain drawing from Smit et al. (2000). The section describes climate and socio-economic scenarios and their usefulness in adaptation planning, including the ongoing work to r ...
Climate Change and Ontario`s Provincial Parks: Towards an
... Strategy 6.A: Plan ecologically. Strategy 6.B: Manage carbon sinks. Strategy 6.C: Reduce emissions. Strategy 6.D: Develop tools and techniques to mitigate the impacts of rapid climate change. ...
... Strategy 6.A: Plan ecologically. Strategy 6.B: Manage carbon sinks. Strategy 6.C: Reduce emissions. Strategy 6.D: Develop tools and techniques to mitigate the impacts of rapid climate change. ...
Future changes in Mekong River hydrology
... River Commission, 2010c; Västilä et al., 2010); these studies used the same GCM (ECHAM 4), and projected that climate change will lead to more variable conditions and slightly increased annual runoff. Simulations carried out by Aerts et al. (2006) and Ward et al. (2007) suggest that anthropogenic ...
... River Commission, 2010c; Västilä et al., 2010); these studies used the same GCM (ECHAM 4), and projected that climate change will lead to more variable conditions and slightly increased annual runoff. Simulations carried out by Aerts et al. (2006) and Ward et al. (2007) suggest that anthropogenic ...
Developing and Applying Scenarios
... Environmental scenarios embrace changes in environmental factors other than climate that will occur in the future regardless of climate change. Because these changes could have an important role in modifying the impacts of future climate change, scenarios are required to portray possible future envi ...
... Environmental scenarios embrace changes in environmental factors other than climate that will occur in the future regardless of climate change. Because these changes could have an important role in modifying the impacts of future climate change, scenarios are required to portray possible future envi ...
Adapting to Climate Change in Urban Areas
... responses to it separately from their current and often long-established vulnerability to climate variability, including extreme weather events. There is a long history of cities being seriously affected by climate variability that has nothing to do with human-induced climate change. In addition, th ...
... responses to it separately from their current and often long-established vulnerability to climate variability, including extreme weather events. There is a long history of cities being seriously affected by climate variability that has nothing to do with human-induced climate change. In addition, th ...
world heritage and climate change
... Like other reefs around the world, this global treasure is under threat. An accumulation of decades of harm caused by human activities such as coastal development (including port development, dredging, and dumping of dredge spoil) and water pollution have deteriorated the Great Barrier Reef 22 to th ...
... Like other reefs around the world, this global treasure is under threat. An accumulation of decades of harm caused by human activities such as coastal development (including port development, dredging, and dumping of dredge spoil) and water pollution have deteriorated the Great Barrier Reef 22 to th ...
Using climate information for drought planning
... 2014). The state of Colorado in the USA provides an excellent example of how climate information can be applied within its drought-planning activities, and the state’s efforts are highlighted in this article. ...
... 2014). The state of Colorado in the USA provides an excellent example of how climate information can be applied within its drought-planning activities, and the state’s efforts are highlighted in this article. ...
Loss and Damage: The Role of Ecosystem Services
... risk of loss and damage. In the South Asia case study, deforestation and increases in paved surfaces have influenced flooding as much as extreme rainfall. In the Sahel, variability in rainfall patterns influences primary productivity, but barriers to pastoralists’ freedom of movement have also incre ...
... risk of loss and damage. In the South Asia case study, deforestation and increases in paved surfaces have influenced flooding as much as extreme rainfall. In the Sahel, variability in rainfall patterns influences primary productivity, but barriers to pastoralists’ freedom of movement have also incre ...
MCCIP Briefing Note Ocean uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2)
... national activities funded by member states together. International activities are currently being coordinated by the International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (IOCCP), based at UNESCO. 8. Can we value the role of the oceans CO2 storage capacity? Only a preliminary valuation of the oceans’ sto ...
... national activities funded by member states together. International activities are currently being coordinated by the International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (IOCCP), based at UNESCO. 8. Can we value the role of the oceans CO2 storage capacity? Only a preliminary valuation of the oceans’ sto ...
World Heritage and Climate Change
... Like other reefs around the world, this global treasure is under threat. An accumulation of decades of harm caused by human activities such as coastal development (including port development, dredging, and dumping of dredge spoil) and water pollution have deteriorated the Great Barrier Reef 22 to th ...
... Like other reefs around the world, this global treasure is under threat. An accumulation of decades of harm caused by human activities such as coastal development (including port development, dredging, and dumping of dredge spoil) and water pollution have deteriorated the Great Barrier Reef 22 to th ...
Annex II Risk profile outline
... To support informed decision making, the Secretariat of the Stockholm Convention, in collaboration with the Arctic Council‘s Arctic Monitoring Assessment Program (AMAP) have prepared a systematic and authoritative global review of the impacts of climate change on the dynamics and toxicity of persist ...
... To support informed decision making, the Secretariat of the Stockholm Convention, in collaboration with the Arctic Council‘s Arctic Monitoring Assessment Program (AMAP) have prepared a systematic and authoritative global review of the impacts of climate change on the dynamics and toxicity of persist ...
2015 DOS GCCI Indicator Training
... within the development and security communities, have jointly developed standard indicators to measure what is being accomplished with foreign assistance. Standard foreign assistance indicators measure outputs that are directly attributable to the U.S. Government's programs, projects, and activities ...
... within the development and security communities, have jointly developed standard indicators to measure what is being accomplished with foreign assistance. Standard foreign assistance indicators measure outputs that are directly attributable to the U.S. Government's programs, projects, and activities ...
Framework for Implementation of Climate
... The development of this Framework for Implementation of NCCP is a follow-up of the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP), the parent document providing broader framework concerning how to adapt to the changing impacts of climate and how to play a role in its mitigation. This Framework for Implementa ...
... The development of this Framework for Implementation of NCCP is a follow-up of the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP), the parent document providing broader framework concerning how to adapt to the changing impacts of climate and how to play a role in its mitigation. This Framework for Implementa ...
Natural Capital - Identifying implications for economies
... We believe that the assessment and management of natural capital is becoming more important, particularly for countries with large and growing populations with relatively scarce natural capital at a domestic level, such as China and India. Anticipating the prospect of constraints and/or policy respo ...
... We believe that the assessment and management of natural capital is becoming more important, particularly for countries with large and growing populations with relatively scarce natural capital at a domestic level, such as China and India. Anticipating the prospect of constraints and/or policy respo ...
Global Policy Making on Climate Refugees
... different mandates. Even though states have a say in the global policy arena; NGOs, international organizations and business companies are also important policy actors (Held & McGrew 2003:12, Reinecke 1998:52, Soroos 1986:78-87). Policy procedures are another challenge since they are not as specifie ...
... different mandates. Even though states have a say in the global policy arena; NGOs, international organizations and business companies are also important policy actors (Held & McGrew 2003:12, Reinecke 1998:52, Soroos 1986:78-87). Policy procedures are another challenge since they are not as specifie ...
Regional: Glacial Melt and Downstream Impacts on Indus
... experts from other countries sharing the river—principally Afghanistan, the People’s Republic of China, and India. The aim was to stimulate regionally coordinated inter-disciplinary research, and knowledge sharing that could provide critical information for policy and decision makers to enhance thei ...
... experts from other countries sharing the river—principally Afghanistan, the People’s Republic of China, and India. The aim was to stimulate regionally coordinated inter-disciplinary research, and knowledge sharing that could provide critical information for policy and decision makers to enhance thei ...
Mitigating climate change through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions: the science and economics of future paths for global annual emissions (1 MB) (opens in new window)
... 50-50 the chance of global average temperature rising by more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels is demanding. But with well-designed policies applied consistently across countries, industries and greenhouse gases, the available evidence suggests that it is feasible. if a target can be hit, it nee ...
... 50-50 the chance of global average temperature rising by more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels is demanding. But with well-designed policies applied consistently across countries, industries and greenhouse gases, the available evidence suggests that it is feasible. if a target can be hit, it nee ...
Maize migration: key crop expands to higher altitudes
... increase in the north and decrease in the southern parts of the continent (Elsgaard et al., 2012; Tuck, Glendining, Smith, House, & Wattenback, 2006). Another simulation shows that in northeast Iran, pearl millet performs better than maize under current climatic conditions, while rising future tempe ...
... increase in the north and decrease in the southern parts of the continent (Elsgaard et al., 2012; Tuck, Glendining, Smith, House, & Wattenback, 2006). Another simulation shows that in northeast Iran, pearl millet performs better than maize under current climatic conditions, while rising future tempe ...