Background and Objectives - North Pacific Marine Science
... Systems (AP-NPCOOS). We propose a 1-day workshop of talks and discussion toward the goal of developing ‘best practices’ for ensuring high-quality sensor observations in coastal marine ecosystems in the North Pacific. The coastal ocean is a region with important fisheries and other ecosystem benefits ...
... Systems (AP-NPCOOS). We propose a 1-day workshop of talks and discussion toward the goal of developing ‘best practices’ for ensuring high-quality sensor observations in coastal marine ecosystems in the North Pacific. The coastal ocean is a region with important fisheries and other ecosystem benefits ...
From Risk to Return: Investing in Climate Change Adaptation
... Figure 2. Climate change impacts in Australia: projections for the year 2100 under different emissions scenarios based on information from Garnaut 2008 and IPCC 2014. Australia is one of the most vulnerable developed countries in the world to the impacts of climate change. Climate change is expected ...
... Figure 2. Climate change impacts in Australia: projections for the year 2100 under different emissions scenarios based on information from Garnaut 2008 and IPCC 2014. Australia is one of the most vulnerable developed countries in the world to the impacts of climate change. Climate change is expected ...
Biodiversity and biomes under climatic change
... (Currie et al., 2004; Reu et al., 2010). The predominant approach to predict the global distribution of biodiversity and biomes is to derive empirical relationships between the climate and the number of species or presence (dominance) of characteristic plant functional types (PFTs) (Francis and Curr ...
... (Currie et al., 2004; Reu et al., 2010). The predominant approach to predict the global distribution of biodiversity and biomes is to derive empirical relationships between the climate and the number of species or presence (dominance) of characteristic plant functional types (PFTs) (Francis and Curr ...
Climate change and Pacific islands: Indicators and impacts: Report
... The Pacific Islands region is experiencing climate change. Key indicators of the changing climate include rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rising air and sea temperatures, rising sea levels and upper-ocean heat content, changing ocean chemistry and increasing ocean acidity, changing rainfall ...
... The Pacific Islands region is experiencing climate change. Key indicators of the changing climate include rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rising air and sea temperatures, rising sea levels and upper-ocean heat content, changing ocean chemistry and increasing ocean acidity, changing rainfall ...
Vector-Borne Diseases: Impact of Climate
... are strongly influenced by micro- and macroclimatic and other environmental conditions. However, climate is only one factor among others: travelling and transportation, human behaviour, socioeconomic conditions, land use and immunity have to be considered for the evaluation of changes in the occurre ...
... are strongly influenced by micro- and macroclimatic and other environmental conditions. However, climate is only one factor among others: travelling and transportation, human behaviour, socioeconomic conditions, land use and immunity have to be considered for the evaluation of changes in the occurre ...
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... The University of California Energy Institute jointly with California’s investor-owned utilities established a confidential data center, which contains the complete billing history for all households serviced by Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric for ...
... The University of California Energy Institute jointly with California’s investor-owned utilities established a confidential data center, which contains the complete billing history for all households serviced by Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric for ...
Confronting Climate Change in California
... the pace and intensity of greenhouse warming. For one thing, since Californians are substantial contributors of global greenhouse gases—emitting, for example, over 400 million tons of CO2 a year—their individual actions as consumers and producers can be globally important. Another opportunity arises ...
... the pace and intensity of greenhouse warming. For one thing, since Californians are substantial contributors of global greenhouse gases—emitting, for example, over 400 million tons of CO2 a year—their individual actions as consumers and producers can be globally important. Another opportunity arises ...
Biến đổi khí hậu và vấn đề giới
... Climate change is already an imminent threat and the projected changes in the earth's climate are an environmental concern with severe social and economic implications. Climate change represents a serious challenge to sustainable development, social justice, equity and respect for human rights, esp ...
... Climate change is already an imminent threat and the projected changes in the earth's climate are an environmental concern with severe social and economic implications. Climate change represents a serious challenge to sustainable development, social justice, equity and respect for human rights, esp ...
An Overview of the International Regime Addressing Climate Change
... emissions and removals associated with LULUCF activities are less certain and reliable than data associated with industrial and power generation activities. Moreover, some governments and non-governmental organizations view LULUCF activities as distracting from investments in cleaner energy technolo ...
... emissions and removals associated with LULUCF activities are less certain and reliable than data associated with industrial and power generation activities. Moreover, some governments and non-governmental organizations view LULUCF activities as distracting from investments in cleaner energy technolo ...
An Independent National Adaptation Programme for England (625 kB) (opens in new window)
... There is a case for early Government action to promote and enable better adaptation to climate change. Although the UK’s climate is relatively benign, it is already vulnerable to extremes of weather. Climate change will exacerbate these risks. Adaptation is about risk management – to reduce harm and ...
... There is a case for early Government action to promote and enable better adaptation to climate change. Although the UK’s climate is relatively benign, it is already vulnerable to extremes of weather. Climate change will exacerbate these risks. Adaptation is about risk management – to reduce harm and ...
CLIMATE CHANGE Indicators for Ireland (2000-LS-5.2.2-M1) Final Report
... The problems of confounding factors were particularly evident in agricultural systems. Management practices, ...
... The problems of confounding factors were particularly evident in agricultural systems. Management practices, ...
The Kyoto Protocol: A Review and Perspectives
... for helpful comments. Regarding any remaining inadequacies, the usual caveat applies. ...
... for helpful comments. Regarding any remaining inadequacies, the usual caveat applies. ...
Improving*the*Outlook*for* Caribbean*Coral*Reefs
... Reef!Plan!of!Action!identifies!the!priority!challenges!for!sustaining!the!benefits!from!coral!reefs!under!a!changing! climate.!It!forms!an!essential!pillar!in!our!collective!efforts!to!achieve!the!goals!of!the!Liliendaal!Declaration,!the! Regional!Framework!for!Achieving!Development!Resilient!to!Cli ...
... Reef!Plan!of!Action!identifies!the!priority!challenges!for!sustaining!the!benefits!from!coral!reefs!under!a!changing! climate.!It!forms!an!essential!pillar!in!our!collective!efforts!to!achieve!the!goals!of!the!Liliendaal!Declaration,!the! Regional!Framework!for!Achieving!Development!Resilient!to!Cli ...
Population and climate change scoping paper
... The Population and Sustainability Network was commissioned by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to produce this scoping paper on the links between population dynamics and climate change, in advance of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) Conference i ...
... The Population and Sustainability Network was commissioned by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to produce this scoping paper on the links between population dynamics and climate change, in advance of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) Conference i ...
A Practitioner`s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation
... The average annual global temperature warmed by about 0.76oC over the last century (IPCC, 2007a), but average warming across Canada was more than double the world average (Environment Canada, 2011). In the last 63 years, the average temperature in Canada has increased about 1.6oC, although there hav ...
... The average annual global temperature warmed by about 0.76oC over the last century (IPCC, 2007a), but average warming across Canada was more than double the world average (Environment Canada, 2011). In the last 63 years, the average temperature in Canada has increased about 1.6oC, although there hav ...
assisted colonisation as a climate change adaptation tool
... climate regimes in NSW. For instance, the alpine area of NSW is considered to be highly vulnerable to climate change due to changes in summer temperatures and snow cover (Hughes, 2003; Whetton et al., 2003). Temperate subhumid areas in north-eastern NSW have also been identified as likely to underg ...
... climate regimes in NSW. For instance, the alpine area of NSW is considered to be highly vulnerable to climate change due to changes in summer temperatures and snow cover (Hughes, 2003; Whetton et al., 2003). Temperate subhumid areas in north-eastern NSW have also been identified as likely to underg ...
Climate change adaptation in the boardroom
... suggest the failure of tangible emissions reductions shows that global temperatures may reach 4° C or beyond, by 2100. It is clear that existing climate variability poses a challenge for many regions, sectors and companies. Experts have identified that Australia is extremely sensitive to climate cha ...
... suggest the failure of tangible emissions reductions shows that global temperatures may reach 4° C or beyond, by 2100. It is clear that existing climate variability poses a challenge for many regions, sectors and companies. Experts have identified that Australia is extremely sensitive to climate cha ...
A Practitioner`s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation
... The average annual global temperature warmed by about 0.76oC over the last century (IPCC, 2007a), but average warming across Canada was more than double the world average (Environment Canada, 2011). In the last 63 years, the average temperature in Canada has increased about 1.6oC, although there hav ...
... The average annual global temperature warmed by about 0.76oC over the last century (IPCC, 2007a), but average warming across Canada was more than double the world average (Environment Canada, 2011). In the last 63 years, the average temperature in Canada has increased about 1.6oC, although there hav ...
Climate Change and Vector-borne Diseases: An Economic Impact
... drugs [3,13,14] and available treatment options [4]. Goodman et al. [15] reviewed literature on the measurement of the economic impact of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa and concluded that the few available studies are less reliable and there is a need of more sophisticated research in the area. A num ...
... drugs [3,13,14] and available treatment options [4]. Goodman et al. [15] reviewed literature on the measurement of the economic impact of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa and concluded that the few available studies are less reliable and there is a need of more sophisticated research in the area. A num ...
Behaviour Change - Appendix B
... Stakeholder interviews with local opinion leaders ESRC are also very keen on dissemination and when this project is finished in 18 months there will be an active campaign to disseminate this information to the planners, geographers, public, universities etc. Also the solutions made from this projec ...
... Stakeholder interviews with local opinion leaders ESRC are also very keen on dissemination and when this project is finished in 18 months there will be an active campaign to disseminate this information to the planners, geographers, public, universities etc. Also the solutions made from this projec ...
The Hydrological Cycle of the Mediterranean
... In spite of their importance, changes in Sea evaporation and surface fresh water fluxes (potentially a combination of precipitation and evaporation changes) in the recent past, are yet to be fully quantified. A number of previous studies have indicated a long-term increase in Western Mediterranean D ...
... In spite of their importance, changes in Sea evaporation and surface fresh water fluxes (potentially a combination of precipitation and evaporation changes) in the recent past, are yet to be fully quantified. A number of previous studies have indicated a long-term increase in Western Mediterranean D ...
Full Text - Current Science
... The CCC has been set-up at Agro Climate Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore. It has a total area of 25 m2 (5 m 5 m) with a column height of 4 m and fabricated using galvanized steel pipes. The roofing and outer walls have been constructed with polycarbonate mater ...
... The CCC has been set-up at Agro Climate Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore. It has a total area of 25 m2 (5 m 5 m) with a column height of 4 m and fabricated using galvanized steel pipes. The roofing and outer walls have been constructed with polycarbonate mater ...
An assessment of the likely consequences of global warming on the
... characteristics have been quantified, will it be possible to detect abnormal changes that can be attributed to unnatural global-warming, specifically due to anthropogenic actions. This should not be too difficult if these consequences are as serious as is generally claimed by climate change scientis ...
... characteristics have been quantified, will it be possible to detect abnormal changes that can be attributed to unnatural global-warming, specifically due to anthropogenic actions. This should not be too difficult if these consequences are as serious as is generally claimed by climate change scientis ...
Climate change in the oceans: evolutionary
... data series are available other than abundance and distribution that document phenotypic change in populations, for example in reproductive timing, behaviour, morphology or growth rates. Exceptions are flowering data in the endemic Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanica and growth rates in the br ...
... data series are available other than abundance and distribution that document phenotypic change in populations, for example in reproductive timing, behaviour, morphology or growth rates. Exceptions are flowering data in the endemic Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanica and growth rates in the br ...