Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) rainfall curves, for data series
... Figure 10 IDF curve for the city of Dar Es Salaam (a) and variation of growing factor KT (b). ...
... Figure 10 IDF curve for the city of Dar Es Salaam (a) and variation of growing factor KT (b). ...
and Aquaculture Projects
... © 2014 by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The designations employed and the presentation of material i ...
... © 2014 by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The designations employed and the presentation of material i ...
The Gap of Climate Adaptation Development of the Spatial Planning
... Klein 2006). Although adaptation needs are specific to particular groups and places, they fit into a set of more general categories as summarized as five perspectives that are biophysical and environmental needs, social needs, institutional needs, need for engagement of the private sector, and infor ...
... Klein 2006). Although adaptation needs are specific to particular groups and places, they fit into a set of more general categories as summarized as five perspectives that are biophysical and environmental needs, social needs, institutional needs, need for engagement of the private sector, and infor ...
Chapter 4: Food Production
... Impacts of climate change differ significantly among the sectors discussed (agriculture, fisheries and non-commercial food supply), but common challenges did emerge, including threats to food supply from increased losses from invasive pests and diseases, and risks to the transportation systems upon ...
... Impacts of climate change differ significantly among the sectors discussed (agriculture, fisheries and non-commercial food supply), but common challenges did emerge, including threats to food supply from increased losses from invasive pests and diseases, and risks to the transportation systems upon ...
kenya national climate change policy
... increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as droughts and flooding, threaten the sustainability of the country’s development. In order to safeguard sustainable development, the Government of Kenya has developed this National Climate Change Framework Policy to provide a clear a ...
... increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as droughts and flooding, threaten the sustainability of the country’s development. In order to safeguard sustainable development, the Government of Kenya has developed this National Climate Change Framework Policy to provide a clear a ...
Kathmandu Valley Nepal - UN
... for the urban poor. Urban areas are one of the largest contributors of climate change, producing more than 60 per cent of all carbon dioxide and significant amounts of other greenhouse gas emissions, mainly through energy generation, vehicles, industry and biomass use. This means that cities must be ...
... for the urban poor. Urban areas are one of the largest contributors of climate change, producing more than 60 per cent of all carbon dioxide and significant amounts of other greenhouse gas emissions, mainly through energy generation, vehicles, industry and biomass use. This means that cities must be ...
Global warming - The Open University
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... these instances, unless stated otherwise, the content may be used for personal and non-commercial use. We have also identified as Proprietary other material included in the content which is not subject to Creative Commons Licence. These are OU logos, trading names and may extend to certain photograp ...
Climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation in
... Advocacy for Climate Change in Zimbabwe project funded by the UK Department for International Development (DfID) and implemented by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), the Zimbabwe Regional Environment Organisation (ZERO) and Dialogue on Shelter. These papers examine ...
... Advocacy for Climate Change in Zimbabwe project funded by the UK Department for International Development (DfID) and implemented by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), the Zimbabwe Regional Environment Organisation (ZERO) and Dialogue on Shelter. These papers examine ...
Nitrogen Flows in Agricultural Systems: A Modeling Perspective
... It is projected that the impact of climate change alone on selected but economically important crops in eastern WA would be generally mild in the short term (i.e., next couple of decades), but increasingly detrimental with time (potential yield losses reaching 25% for some crops by the end of the ...
... It is projected that the impact of climate change alone on selected but economically important crops in eastern WA would be generally mild in the short term (i.e., next couple of decades), but increasingly detrimental with time (potential yield losses reaching 25% for some crops by the end of the ...
Sebago Lake Watershed, Maine Climate Change
... Hydrography Dataset. Road data from the National Highway Planning Network. block area because of changes in census block lines and converted to a density surface. Town and state boundaries and road data from MaineGIS. Hydrography data from the National Hydrography Dataset. Road data from the Nationa ...
... Hydrography Dataset. Road data from the National Highway Planning Network. block area because of changes in census block lines and converted to a density surface. Town and state boundaries and road data from MaineGIS. Hydrography data from the National Hydrography Dataset. Road data from the Nationa ...
Togo - unfccc
... country by 4 to 8 mm over its current level in 2025 and by 18 to 39 mm of rain by 2100. The associated impacts on the main sectors considered to be sensitive are: (i) Energy: a spatial analysis reveals that the savannah region, which is already facing the highest poverty rate and increasingly scarce ...
... country by 4 to 8 mm over its current level in 2025 and by 18 to 39 mm of rain by 2100. The associated impacts on the main sectors considered to be sensitive are: (i) Energy: a spatial analysis reveals that the savannah region, which is already facing the highest poverty rate and increasingly scarce ...
Citizen Science Reveals Unexpected Continental-Scale
... Organisms provide some of the most sensitive indicators of climate change and evolutionary responses are becoming apparent in species with short generation times. Large datasets on genetic polymorphism that can provide an historical benchmark against which to test for recent evolutionary responses a ...
... Organisms provide some of the most sensitive indicators of climate change and evolutionary responses are becoming apparent in species with short generation times. Large datasets on genetic polymorphism that can provide an historical benchmark against which to test for recent evolutionary responses a ...
Climate change impact on meteorological, agricultural, and
... intense, and have affected larger areas since the 1970s; the land area affected by drought is expected to increase and water resources availability in affected areas could decline as much as 30% by mid-century. In particular, U.S. crops that are already near the upper end of their temperature tolera ...
... intense, and have affected larger areas since the 1970s; the land area affected by drought is expected to increase and water resources availability in affected areas could decline as much as 30% by mid-century. In particular, U.S. crops that are already near the upper end of their temperature tolera ...
NCEP’s Climate Forecast System as a National Model Dr. Louis W. Uccellini
... NCEP Venue: Coordinate Seminars with CTB “Test and Evaluation Team” meetings for broader discussion following the seminars ...
... NCEP Venue: Coordinate Seminars with CTB “Test and Evaluation Team” meetings for broader discussion following the seminars ...
Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan 2014 – 2023
... all observed the alarming trends of more frequent and intensified floods, droughts, saline intrusion and extreme weather events, especially over the last decade. Research and study have indicated this trend is projected to further increase by the end of this century. Therefore, climate change has be ...
... all observed the alarming trends of more frequent and intensified floods, droughts, saline intrusion and extreme weather events, especially over the last decade. Research and study have indicated this trend is projected to further increase by the end of this century. Therefore, climate change has be ...
1 SEIMAS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA RESOLUTION
... regions and such sectors as water resources, landscape, ecosystems and biodiversity, ambient air quality, public health, waste management, forestry and agriculture. 13. Climate change mitigation means the implementation or modification of technology reducing the use of resources and GHG emissions pe ...
... regions and such sectors as water resources, landscape, ecosystems and biodiversity, ambient air quality, public health, waste management, forestry and agriculture. 13. Climate change mitigation means the implementation or modification of technology reducing the use of resources and GHG emissions pe ...
Climatic Variations and the Market Value of
... increased economic risks due to global warming. The Insurance Journal (2005) warned “Unless insurers and their regulators take steps to address this growing challenge, all will suffer even greater financial losses in the future.” The Association of British Insurers warned of a doubling or tripling o ...
... increased economic risks due to global warming. The Insurance Journal (2005) warned “Unless insurers and their regulators take steps to address this growing challenge, all will suffer even greater financial losses in the future.” The Association of British Insurers warned of a doubling or tripling o ...
PROJECT / PROGRAMME CONCEPT NOTE GREEN CLIMATE
... and social aspirations of MMA coastal communities, if no risks reduction measures are immediately taken. Recognizing the above issues, reducing climate change risks in costal zones has been retained by Liberia as the most urgent adaptation intervention in the NAPA (2007), the INC (2013) and the INDC ...
... and social aspirations of MMA coastal communities, if no risks reduction measures are immediately taken. Recognizing the above issues, reducing climate change risks in costal zones has been retained by Liberia as the most urgent adaptation intervention in the NAPA (2007), the INC (2013) and the INDC ...
Potential Climate Change Impacts on Marine Resources
... We developed projections for four major regions of our study area: Northern Mid-Atlantic Bight, Georges Bank, Western Gulf of Maine, and Eastern Gulf of Maine. Dramatic differences are evident for the low and high emission scenarios for projected bottom temperature levels. For the low emission scena ...
... We developed projections for four major regions of our study area: Northern Mid-Atlantic Bight, Georges Bank, Western Gulf of Maine, and Eastern Gulf of Maine. Dramatic differences are evident for the low and high emission scenarios for projected bottom temperature levels. For the low emission scena ...
Climate Change and Public Health: MALARIA
... vapor, methane, chlorofluorocarbons (CEC’s), and nitrous of extreme weather events, increased frequency and oxide) blocks the long-wave radiation that is radiating from intensity of forest fires and the rapid spread of vectorEarth back towards space, trapping it in the atmosphere, which borne diseas ...
... vapor, methane, chlorofluorocarbons (CEC’s), and nitrous of extreme weather events, increased frequency and oxide) blocks the long-wave radiation that is radiating from intensity of forest fires and the rapid spread of vectorEarth back towards space, trapping it in the atmosphere, which borne diseas ...
Climate Change Implications for Marine Fisheries in South Africa
... The Long-Term Adaptation Scenarios (LTAS) Flagship Research Programme (2012–2014) is a multi-sectoral research programme, mandated by the South African National Climate Change Response White Paper (NCCRP, para 8.8). The LTAS aims to develop national and sub-national adaptation scenarios for South Af ...
... The Long-Term Adaptation Scenarios (LTAS) Flagship Research Programme (2012–2014) is a multi-sectoral research programme, mandated by the South African National Climate Change Response White Paper (NCCRP, para 8.8). The LTAS aims to develop national and sub-national adaptation scenarios for South Af ...
Climate Change and the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
... abundant. Upper trophic-level species, like cetaceans (Section 4.11) and seabirds (Section 4.9), may have some capacity to adapt to these changes by altering their feeding behavior and targeting new or more abundant species. Even in instances in which conditions during El Nino-Southern Oscillation ( ...
... abundant. Upper trophic-level species, like cetaceans (Section 4.11) and seabirds (Section 4.9), may have some capacity to adapt to these changes by altering their feeding behavior and targeting new or more abundant species. Even in instances in which conditions during El Nino-Southern Oscillation ( ...
Assessing the impact of climate change on ecosystem services in
... Work has been progressing within SEQ Catchments, in collaboration with agencies of the Queensland Government, research organizations, universities and individual researchers, to develop and apply an ecosystem services framework for South East Queensland (SEQ). The initiative is described as the SEQ ...
... Work has been progressing within SEQ Catchments, in collaboration with agencies of the Queensland Government, research organizations, universities and individual researchers, to develop and apply an ecosystem services framework for South East Queensland (SEQ). The initiative is described as the SEQ ...
Climate Change Implications for Marine Fisheries
... LTA S: CLIMATE CHANGE IM PLIC ATION S FOR MARINE FI S HERIES ...
... LTA S: CLIMATE CHANGE IM PLIC ATION S FOR MARINE FI S HERIES ...