Hydrologic response of a Hawaiian watershed to future climate
... season. The total length of the main stream above gauge S1 is approximately 4.8 km with an average bed slope of 12.4% and an estimated time of concentration and time to peak are 0.41 and 0.38 hr, respectively (Wu, 1969). Higher watershed gradient and small time of concentration often cause flash flood ...
... season. The total length of the main stream above gauge S1 is approximately 4.8 km with an average bed slope of 12.4% and an estimated time of concentration and time to peak are 0.41 and 0.38 hr, respectively (Wu, 1969). Higher watershed gradient and small time of concentration often cause flash flood ...
Incorporating climate change into recovery planning for threatened
... Southern Australia is expected to experience reduced rainfall, elevated temperatures, and increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather events as a result of climate change (Easterling et al. 2000; Hughes 2003). The southwestern Australian (SWA) ecoregion is one of five global regions consist ...
... Southern Australia is expected to experience reduced rainfall, elevated temperatures, and increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather events as a result of climate change (Easterling et al. 2000; Hughes 2003). The southwestern Australian (SWA) ecoregion is one of five global regions consist ...
A framework to assess returns on investments in the dryland
... in the arid and semi-arid lands of Northern Kenya is arguably higher than in more humid parts of the region because of their relative under-development in terms of economic activities and natural resource endowments (Fan and Hazell, 2001; RoK, 2012). The northern county governments are faced with th ...
... in the arid and semi-arid lands of Northern Kenya is arguably higher than in more humid parts of the region because of their relative under-development in terms of economic activities and natural resource endowments (Fan and Hazell, 2001; RoK, 2012). The northern county governments are faced with th ...
Vulnerability Assessment of the Belize Coastal Zone
... Global climate change is a phenomenon that is not new to science. Since the formation of the earth it has gone through several heating and cooling periods. However, data from paleontological sources suggest that the present warming trend is happening at a much faster rate than in the past, and that ...
... Global climate change is a phenomenon that is not new to science. Since the formation of the earth it has gone through several heating and cooling periods. However, data from paleontological sources suggest that the present warming trend is happening at a much faster rate than in the past, and that ...
engineering challenges for coastal infrastructure/docks with regard
... docks, in Nunavut up to the year 2100 as a result of the projected climate changes and sea level rise.” Coastal infrastructure will be subject to several potential hazards due to climate changes. Although, houses, office buildings, garages, roads and other infrastructure along the coast will be affe ...
... docks, in Nunavut up to the year 2100 as a result of the projected climate changes and sea level rise.” Coastal infrastructure will be subject to several potential hazards due to climate changes. Although, houses, office buildings, garages, roads and other infrastructure along the coast will be affe ...
The Economic Cost of Climate Change in Africa
... Climate change is already hitting Africa hard, not least economically. Any global deal on climate change must therefore reflect the region’s interests. The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), with support from Christian Aid, commissioned Practical Action Consulting to write this report in ...
... Climate change is already hitting Africa hard, not least economically. Any global deal on climate change must therefore reflect the region’s interests. The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), with support from Christian Aid, commissioned Practical Action Consulting to write this report in ...
Mesoamerica and and the Caribbean regional assessment
... financial resources to cope with emergency care, reconstruction of infrastructure and resuming public services. Cumulative impacts of these adverse effects over time have had a significant negative impact on the most vulnerable people in society, who continue to experience a constant decline in thei ...
... financial resources to cope with emergency care, reconstruction of infrastructure and resuming public services. Cumulative impacts of these adverse effects over time have had a significant negative impact on the most vulnerable people in society, who continue to experience a constant decline in thei ...
Mountains and Climate Change: A global concern - EDA
... According to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report [3], the globe will warm between 1.5 °C and 4.5 °C by the period of 2085–2100, depending on the prevailing emissions scenario (Figure 1.1). Similar to the previous century, future temperature increases are expected to be stronger over land than over the ...
... According to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report [3], the globe will warm between 1.5 °C and 4.5 °C by the period of 2085–2100, depending on the prevailing emissions scenario (Figure 1.1). Similar to the previous century, future temperature increases are expected to be stronger over land than over the ...
Project Document for CEO Approval
... United Nations United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change United Nations Environment Programme World Summit on Sustainable Development ...
... United Nations United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change United Nations Environment Programme World Summit on Sustainable Development ...
Climate change and water in south Asia
... (Himalayas) interacting with Indian and eastern monsoons and westerly climate systems. Hydrological responses vary across the region given differences in streamflow sources from north‐west (glacier and snowmelt dominated) to east and south (rainfall dominated). Projected increases in intensit ...
... (Himalayas) interacting with Indian and eastern monsoons and westerly climate systems. Hydrological responses vary across the region given differences in streamflow sources from north‐west (glacier and snowmelt dominated) to east and south (rainfall dominated). Projected increases in intensit ...
Climate of the Past
... Disposal is carried out to implement that protection for present and future generations in such a way that the need for further action is minimized. As stated by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in ICRP Publication-81 (ICRP, 2000): “The principal objective of disposal o ...
... Disposal is carried out to implement that protection for present and future generations in such a way that the need for further action is minimized. As stated by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in ICRP Publication-81 (ICRP, 2000): “The principal objective of disposal o ...
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION SUCCESS: THE SCOPE OF
... across the globe. Researchers widely recognize that development pathways, the extent of poverty and level of human security, deep-seated structural factors and other, non-climatic conditions and events are crucial co-determinants of both adaptive capacity and the ultimate impacts that are being and ...
... across the globe. Researchers widely recognize that development pathways, the extent of poverty and level of human security, deep-seated structural factors and other, non-climatic conditions and events are crucial co-determinants of both adaptive capacity and the ultimate impacts that are being and ...
Project Design Document - SPC Climate Change Projects
... Vector-borne diseases: A number of vector-borne diseases are promoted by warmer conditions and changes in rainfall patterns. Other factors that influence the likelihood of outbreaks include the presence of vector breeding sites, population density, the immune status of the population, and effective ...
... Vector-borne diseases: A number of vector-borne diseases are promoted by warmer conditions and changes in rainfall patterns. Other factors that influence the likelihood of outbreaks include the presence of vector breeding sites, population density, the immune status of the population, and effective ...
A Region Responds to a Changing Climate
... coordination became quite evident. With 5.6 million residents within the geographic boundaries of the four counties as of the 2010 Census, exceeding the population of 30 states and representing 30 percent of Florida’s population and Gross Domestic Product, there is an obvious and unique strength in ...
... coordination became quite evident. With 5.6 million residents within the geographic boundaries of the four counties as of the 2010 Census, exceeding the population of 30 states and representing 30 percent of Florida’s population and Gross Domestic Product, there is an obvious and unique strength in ...
Updated February, 2016 FRANCINA DOMINGUEZ francina@illinois
... “Changes in winter precipitation extremes for the Western United States.” Workshop on Extreme Events, Arizona State University. Phoenix, Arizona. March 2012 “Changes in winter precipitation extremes for the Western United States.” NARCCAP Users Meeting, Boulder, Colorado. April 2012 “Changes in wint ...
... “Changes in winter precipitation extremes for the Western United States.” Workshop on Extreme Events, Arizona State University. Phoenix, Arizona. March 2012 “Changes in winter precipitation extremes for the Western United States.” NARCCAP Users Meeting, Boulder, Colorado. April 2012 “Changes in wint ...
The coordination of climate finance in India
... not convened a meeting in more than three years (Pai 2014). Therefore, in the last few years, its role as the main coordinating entity overseeing all climate policy in India remains unclear. In a significant move, however, the new government has reconstituted the PM’s Council on Climate Change in a ...
... not convened a meeting in more than three years (Pai 2014). Therefore, in the last few years, its role as the main coordinating entity overseeing all climate policy in India remains unclear. In a significant move, however, the new government has reconstituted the PM’s Council on Climate Change in a ...
Designing Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives
... 3°C or 4°C increase will result in millions of people being displaced due to flooding, and an increase of 4°C or more is likely to seriously affect global food production (Stern 2006). There is no denying that adaptation to climate change is necessary for survival and should be a priority for all co ...
... 3°C or 4°C increase will result in millions of people being displaced due to flooding, and an increase of 4°C or more is likely to seriously affect global food production (Stern 2006). There is no denying that adaptation to climate change is necessary for survival and should be a priority for all co ...
Climate variability, ecological gradient and the Northeast China
... profiles. For example, the alluvial heartland of the Songnen Plain has the highest thermal index, but a decrease is shown in its two flankers, on the plateau and on the mountainous area. The gradient of moisture or precipitation presents a tilting curve significantly high in the east and low in the ...
... profiles. For example, the alluvial heartland of the Songnen Plain has the highest thermal index, but a decrease is shown in its two flankers, on the plateau and on the mountainous area. The gradient of moisture or precipitation presents a tilting curve significantly high in the east and low in the ...
- Wiley Online Library
... conditions, and human interventions. Many mature forests of today essentially span two climatic periods, often originating from major disturbance events during the LIA, but growing and maturing in a warming climate in the midst of shifting economies, human attitudes toward the environment, and land ...
... conditions, and human interventions. Many mature forests of today essentially span two climatic periods, often originating from major disturbance events during the LIA, but growing and maturing in a warming climate in the midst of shifting economies, human attitudes toward the environment, and land ...
Climatic warming strengthens a positive feedback between alpine
... Bradstock et al., 2014). Current evidence from these ecosystems indicate that shrub recruitment and encroachment is highest in disturbed areas and lowest in areas with minimal bare ground cover (Williams & Ashton, 1987; Batllori et al., 2009; Frost et al., 2013). Evidence also suggests that climatic ...
... Bradstock et al., 2014). Current evidence from these ecosystems indicate that shrub recruitment and encroachment is highest in disturbed areas and lowest in areas with minimal bare ground cover (Williams & Ashton, 1987; Batllori et al., 2009; Frost et al., 2013). Evidence also suggests that climatic ...
Projection of occurrence of extreme drywet years and seasons in
... [5] With the projected increase in temperature due to climate change, the question arises if these events will continue to be classified as “extremes” in the future. Many studies have assessed potential future changes in climate extremes, by showing that the 21st century will experience global change ...
... [5] With the projected increase in temperature due to climate change, the question arises if these events will continue to be classified as “extremes” in the future. Many studies have assessed potential future changes in climate extremes, by showing that the 21st century will experience global change ...