China Meteorological Administration
... preparedness and mitigation; organizing a joint trans-regional and inter-departmental prevention campaign to combat major severe weather events; organizing and guiding the efforts to prevent and mitigate disasters induced by thunderstorm & lightning, heavy fog and other meteorological disasters; and ...
... preparedness and mitigation; organizing a joint trans-regional and inter-departmental prevention campaign to combat major severe weather events; organizing and guiding the efforts to prevent and mitigate disasters induced by thunderstorm & lightning, heavy fog and other meteorological disasters; and ...
Averchenkova and Bassi 2016.pdf (opens in new window)
... by 195 countries will rely on a robust transparency and accounting system, along with a periodic international review, to drive efforts on climate change. Countries will implement the Paris Agreement through “nationally determined contributions” (NDCs), including pledges to limit or reduce annual em ...
... by 195 countries will rely on a robust transparency and accounting system, along with a periodic international review, to drive efforts on climate change. Countries will implement the Paris Agreement through “nationally determined contributions” (NDCs), including pledges to limit or reduce annual em ...
Linking long-term, large-scale climatic and environmental variability
... survival of Coho salmon (Peterson and Schwing, 2003) were all low during a “warm” phase of the PDO (~ 1977–1998). In 1997–1998 several climate shifts occurred more or less simultaneously: one of the century's two most intense El Niños occurred, followed in 1999 by an intense La Niña. Coincidentally, ...
... survival of Coho salmon (Peterson and Schwing, 2003) were all low during a “warm” phase of the PDO (~ 1977–1998). In 1997–1998 several climate shifts occurred more or less simultaneously: one of the century's two most intense El Niños occurred, followed in 1999 by an intense La Niña. Coincidentally, ...
Linking long-term, large-scale climatic and environmental variability to patterns of
... survival of Coho salmon (Peterson and Schwing, 2003) were all low during a “warm” phase of the PDO (~ 1977–1998). In 1997–1998 several climate shifts occurred more or less simultaneously: one of the century's two most intense El Niños occurred, followed in 1999 by an intense La Niña. Coincidentally, ...
... survival of Coho salmon (Peterson and Schwing, 2003) were all low during a “warm” phase of the PDO (~ 1977–1998). In 1997–1998 several climate shifts occurred more or less simultaneously: one of the century's two most intense El Niños occurred, followed in 1999 by an intense La Niña. Coincidentally, ...
Petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human
... In this petition, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, an Inuk woman and Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, requests the assistance of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in obtaining relief from human rights violations resulting from the impacts of global warming and climate change caused by act ...
... In this petition, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, an Inuk woman and Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, requests the assistance of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in obtaining relief from human rights violations resulting from the impacts of global warming and climate change caused by act ...
Petition - Center for International Environmental Law
... In this petition, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, an Inuk woman and Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, requests the assistance of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in obtaining relief from human rights violations resulting from the impacts of global warming and climate change caused by act ...
... In this petition, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, an Inuk woman and Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, requests the assistance of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in obtaining relief from human rights violations resulting from the impacts of global warming and climate change caused by act ...
The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health
... studies of global linkages and implications are also considered where relevant. For example, global studies are considered for certain topics where there is a lack of consistent, long-term historical monitoring in the United States. In some instances it is more appropriate to consider regional studi ...
... studies of global linkages and implications are also considered where relevant. For example, global studies are considered for certain topics where there is a lack of consistent, long-term historical monitoring in the United States. In some instances it is more appropriate to consider regional studi ...
Adaptive capacity deficits and adaptive capacity of economic
... system can also be characterized by inherent properties and characteristics. These properties include liquidity of held assets, mobility, diversity, flexibility, efficiency, rigidity, and substitutability. These properties and characteristics influence (1) the responsiveness of a system to adapt in a t ...
... system can also be characterized by inherent properties and characteristics. These properties include liquidity of held assets, mobility, diversity, flexibility, efficiency, rigidity, and substitutability. These properties and characteristics influence (1) the responsiveness of a system to adapt in a t ...
climate change strategy of ajara
... In accordance with the requirements of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, activities carried out in the country in regard to the climate change problem are occasionally summarized in the National Communications that are discussed and evaluated by the main governing body of the Convention ...
... In accordance with the requirements of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, activities carried out in the country in regard to the climate change problem are occasionally summarized in the National Communications that are discussed and evaluated by the main governing body of the Convention ...
Full Report (PDF)
... environmental surroundings: how will climate change affect the region and what does this mean for hops production? Thus, we discuss the general impact of climate change on the region, link it to rural Madison County, and ultimately relate its effects to the growth of hops. Madison County can be iden ...
... environmental surroundings: how will climate change affect the region and what does this mean for hops production? Thus, we discuss the general impact of climate change on the region, link it to rural Madison County, and ultimately relate its effects to the growth of hops. Madison County can be iden ...
- Lancaster EPrints
... stratosphere during austral spring in the last few decades (−2.2 K dec-1). This cooling ...
... stratosphere during austral spring in the last few decades (−2.2 K dec-1). This cooling ...
A Changing Arctic Climate Science and Policy in the
... both global and explicitly political, not least in connection with the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Critiques of western science from Third World thinkers brought me many new perspectives and reinforced my interests in the politics of science. E ...
... both global and explicitly political, not least in connection with the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Critiques of western science from Third World thinkers brought me many new perspectives and reinforced my interests in the politics of science. E ...
... Storms are most frequent, intense, and lengthy in the Complex during the “storm season” of August to December. This “storm season” appears to be extending into the winter in response to longer open water conditions. Although there is little evidence of change in monthly average precipitation at Chu ...
Examining the decision-relevance of climate model information for the insurance industry
... I certify that the thesis I have presented for examination for the PhD degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science is solely my own work other than where I have clearly indicated that it is the work of others. The copyright of this thesis rests with the author. Quotation from it ...
... I certify that the thesis I have presented for examination for the PhD degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science is solely my own work other than where I have clearly indicated that it is the work of others. The copyright of this thesis rests with the author. Quotation from it ...
Full-Text PDF
... studies testing direct effects of climate change on coral reef fishes have shown that 2–4 °C increases in temperature will significantly reduce aerobic scope [50], and may constrain somatic growth [49] and reproductive output [51]. Increases in CO2 concentrations to ≥1,000ppm exacerbate the effects ...
... studies testing direct effects of climate change on coral reef fishes have shown that 2–4 °C increases in temperature will significantly reduce aerobic scope [50], and may constrain somatic growth [49] and reproductive output [51]. Increases in CO2 concentrations to ≥1,000ppm exacerbate the effects ...
Current and Future Exposure of Infrastructure in the United States to
... These research efforts were conducted in the Homeland Security and Defense Center (HSDC), which conducts analysis to prepare and protect communities and critical infrastructure from natural disasters and terrorism. Center projects examine a wide range of riskmanagement problems, including coastal an ...
... These research efforts were conducted in the Homeland Security and Defense Center (HSDC), which conducts analysis to prepare and protect communities and critical infrastructure from natural disasters and terrorism. Center projects examine a wide range of riskmanagement problems, including coastal an ...
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... operating them as storage sites. In other words, we start employing storage reservoirs more or less randomly, without precise prior knowledge about the potential range of their associated CO2 leakage rate (as in Pacala, 2002). In this case, in the long run the average leakage rate decreases, because ...
... operating them as storage sites. In other words, we start employing storage reservoirs more or less randomly, without precise prior knowledge about the potential range of their associated CO2 leakage rate (as in Pacala, 2002). In this case, in the long run the average leakage rate decreases, because ...
A new approach to mapping permafrost and change incorporating
... (Nikiforoff, 1928; Heginbottom et al., 1995; Brown et al., 1998). These maps are coarse in spatial resolution (usually without an explicit spatial resolution) with broad categories; they therefore have limited utility for practical land use planning and engineering applications or as a basis for ass ...
... (Nikiforoff, 1928; Heginbottom et al., 1995; Brown et al., 1998). These maps are coarse in spatial resolution (usually without an explicit spatial resolution) with broad categories; they therefore have limited utility for practical land use planning and engineering applications or as a basis for ass ...
Decreased Streamflow in the Yellow River Basin, China: Climate
... decreased streamflow by applying streamflow data for the period 1960 to 2014 to both the Budyko framework and the hydrological modelling techniques. The results indicate that (1) streamflow decreased 21% during the period 1980–2000, and decreased 19% during the period 2000–2014 when compared to 1960 ...
... decreased streamflow by applying streamflow data for the period 1960 to 2014 to both the Budyko framework and the hydrological modelling techniques. The results indicate that (1) streamflow decreased 21% during the period 1980–2000, and decreased 19% during the period 2000–2014 when compared to 1960 ...
ECCA 2017 Full Programme
... 2.8 Increasing Resilience: Integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in planning. European and national level policy approaches and practices ............................................................................235 5.5 Participatory modelling in climate change adaptati ...
... 2.8 Increasing Resilience: Integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in planning. European and national level policy approaches and practices ............................................................................235 5.5 Participatory modelling in climate change adaptati ...
Public Awareness and Acceptance of CO2 capture and storage
... CCS involves extracting CO2 in the process of power generation, or from heavy industrial operations (steel, cement etc.), compressing it and storing it permanently in depleted oil or gas fields or saline aquifers. CCS can significantly reduce the level of CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere t ...
... CCS involves extracting CO2 in the process of power generation, or from heavy industrial operations (steel, cement etc.), compressing it and storing it permanently in depleted oil or gas fields or saline aquifers. CCS can significantly reduce the level of CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere t ...
Mirrored at GFMC Archive - The Global Fire Monitoring Center
... GRF Davos Planet@Risk, Volume 3, Number 1, Special Issue on the 5th IDRC Davos 2014, March 2015 tinents, but also over temperate and boreal zones (Andreae and Merlet, 2001). Smoke aerosols perturb regional and global radiation budgets through their lightscaering effects and influences on cloud micro ...
... GRF Davos Planet@Risk, Volume 3, Number 1, Special Issue on the 5th IDRC Davos 2014, March 2015 tinents, but also over temperate and boreal zones (Andreae and Merlet, 2001). Smoke aerosols perturb regional and global radiation budgets through their lightscaering effects and influences on cloud micro ...
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... The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), administered by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), are perhaps the most influential programs that target non-point source pollution (Doering et al, 1999). EQIP was initiated in 1996. This p ...
... The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), administered by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), are perhaps the most influential programs that target non-point source pollution (Doering et al, 1999). EQIP was initiated in 1996. This p ...
Polar bear - Convention on Migratory Species
... agreed that impacts of climate change and the continued and increasing loss and fragmentation of sea ice - the key habitat for both polar bears and their main prey species constitute the most important threat to polar bear conservation. The Parties expressed deep concern over the escalating rates an ...
... agreed that impacts of climate change and the continued and increasing loss and fragmentation of sea ice - the key habitat for both polar bears and their main prey species constitute the most important threat to polar bear conservation. The Parties expressed deep concern over the escalating rates an ...
Climate driven changes to malaria transmission patterns in
... spatial spread and intensity of malaria incidence and risks in a country whose population has doubled in the last 30 years. In chapter two, at a micro-scale and with high resolution disease and climate data, we examine the impact of inter-annual climate variation on the spatial distribution of mala ...
... spatial spread and intensity of malaria incidence and risks in a country whose population has doubled in the last 30 years. In chapter two, at a micro-scale and with high resolution disease and climate data, we examine the impact of inter-annual climate variation on the spatial distribution of mala ...