Emergence of polycentric climate governance and
... Two important challenges remain for those working on national policies. First, scholars must find better ways to define and track policy adoptions and innovations; an under-appreciated challenge when policy-making activity is constant and no single actor is responsible for collecting comparable data ...
... Two important challenges remain for those working on national policies. First, scholars must find better ways to define and track policy adoptions and innovations; an under-appreciated challenge when policy-making activity is constant and no single actor is responsible for collecting comparable data ...
Climate change in Australia | Rangelands cluster report
... In recognition of the impact of climate change on the management of Australia’s natural resources, the Australian Government developed the Regional Natural Resource Management Planning for Climate Change Fund. This fund has enabled significant research into the impact of the future climate on Austra ...
... In recognition of the impact of climate change on the management of Australia’s natural resources, the Australian Government developed the Regional Natural Resource Management Planning for Climate Change Fund. This fund has enabled significant research into the impact of the future climate on Austra ...
STRUCTURE OF THE INDC
... major sector of emissions for Kiribati is energy (including transport), with slight contributions from agriculture and forestry. The country is one of the most vulnerable countries to the adverse impacts of climate change. Inundation and erosion are frequent impacts of climate change destroying key ...
... major sector of emissions for Kiribati is energy (including transport), with slight contributions from agriculture and forestry. The country is one of the most vulnerable countries to the adverse impacts of climate change. Inundation and erosion are frequent impacts of climate change destroying key ...
Anthropogenic Climate Change in the Playa Lakes Joint Venture
... associations based on one or more climate models into the future. There are some habitat-specific studies for particular regions (e.g., the northeastern U.S. in Matthews et al. 2004). However, these studies are not generally useful for understanding precise species-level impacts (Pearson & Dawson 20 ...
... associations based on one or more climate models into the future. There are some habitat-specific studies for particular regions (e.g., the northeastern U.S. in Matthews et al. 2004). However, these studies are not generally useful for understanding precise species-level impacts (Pearson & Dawson 20 ...
Redalyc.Climate Change and the Caribbean: Review and Response
... uman induced changes to the climate system and their impacts have emerged as a leading global concern in the last few decades. The changes, including increasing temperatures, more frequent extreme weather conditions and rising sea levels, disproportionately impact regions across the globe (IPCC 2007 ...
... uman induced changes to the climate system and their impacts have emerged as a leading global concern in the last few decades. The changes, including increasing temperatures, more frequent extreme weather conditions and rising sea levels, disproportionately impact regions across the globe (IPCC 2007 ...
EU action against climate change - Leading global action to 2020
... certainty that will drive the large-scale development and deployment of emission-reduction technologies and lowcarbon solutions. Once a global agreement has been reached, the EU cap will be adjusted to a stricter reduction target as necessary. The scope of the system will also be extended to include ...
... certainty that will drive the large-scale development and deployment of emission-reduction technologies and lowcarbon solutions. Once a global agreement has been reached, the EU cap will be adjusted to a stricter reduction target as necessary. The scope of the system will also be extended to include ...
Projected changes in mean and extreme precipitation in
... A brief description of the datasets used and the analysis methods applied are given below. Further details can be found in SHO09. The models used in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report (AR4; Solomon et al. 2007) form the major input to the analysis of change ...
... A brief description of the datasets used and the analysis methods applied are given below. Further details can be found in SHO09. The models used in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report (AR4; Solomon et al. 2007) form the major input to the analysis of change ...
Craven District Council Climate Change Strategy And Climate Local
... Our climate is changing and Craven District Council is committed to prepare for these changes. Like many global problems action at a local level, no matter how small, is vitally important. Tackling climate change is recognised as a major issue as it will continually effect; people, places, economies ...
... Our climate is changing and Craven District Council is committed to prepare for these changes. Like many global problems action at a local level, no matter how small, is vitally important. Tackling climate change is recognised as a major issue as it will continually effect; people, places, economies ...
A changing climate of skepticism? The factors shaping climate
... identified that question the existence of an anthropogenic contribution to climate change (see also Russill & Nyssa, 2009). Similarly, Hickman (2013, p. 1) states that the form of skepticism has changed over time in the sense that “rather than claiming that climate science is a hoax, a fraud or fund ...
... identified that question the existence of an anthropogenic contribution to climate change (see also Russill & Nyssa, 2009). Similarly, Hickman (2013, p. 1) states that the form of skepticism has changed over time in the sense that “rather than claiming that climate science is a hoax, a fraud or fund ...
- The University of Liverpool Repository
... While the urban is identified as a productive site for addressing climate change, the ‘post political’ critique dismisses climate policy as a vacuous discourse that obscures power relations and exclusion, defends the established neoliberal order, and silences challenges. This paper argues that rathe ...
... While the urban is identified as a productive site for addressing climate change, the ‘post political’ critique dismisses climate policy as a vacuous discourse that obscures power relations and exclusion, defends the established neoliberal order, and silences challenges. This paper argues that rathe ...
Sea-level Rise, Storm Surges, and Extreme Precipitation in Coastal
... future. There is some suggestion they may be less frequent and less intense. Over the next century there may be fewer but more intense tropical storms with a possible poleward shift in storm tracks. The possible change in frequency particularly is far from resolved by experts. At this time the Panel ...
... future. There is some suggestion they may be less frequent and less intense. Over the next century there may be fewer but more intense tropical storms with a possible poleward shift in storm tracks. The possible change in frequency particularly is far from resolved by experts. At this time the Panel ...
Regional climate change projections for Chicago and the US Great
... The SRES A1fi scenario represents a world with fossil fuel-intensive economic growth and a global population that peaks midcentury and then declines. New and more efficient technologies are introduced toward the end of the century. In this scenario, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations reach 940 ...
... The SRES A1fi scenario represents a world with fossil fuel-intensive economic growth and a global population that peaks midcentury and then declines. New and more efficient technologies are introduced toward the end of the century. In this scenario, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations reach 940 ...
Arctic Climate Impact Assessment Policy Document
... into account the ACIA science recommendations in the planning, development and implementation of their programmes, Decide to promote global, national and local awareness of the ACIA and any follow up activities through appropriate outreach activities, Acknowledge the need to further organize the wor ...
... into account the ACIA science recommendations in the planning, development and implementation of their programmes, Decide to promote global, national and local awareness of the ACIA and any follow up activities through appropriate outreach activities, Acknowledge the need to further organize the wor ...
full publication
... The research found that the climate change discourse in the UK today looks confusing, contradictory and chaotic. For every argument or perspective, whether on the scale of the problem, its nature, seriousness, causation or reversibility, there is a voice declaring its opposite. The conclusion must b ...
... The research found that the climate change discourse in the UK today looks confusing, contradictory and chaotic. For every argument or perspective, whether on the scale of the problem, its nature, seriousness, causation or reversibility, there is a voice declaring its opposite. The conclusion must b ...
CO2, the greenhouse effect and global warming: from the
... projections thus provide a compelling case that global climate will continue to undergo significant warming in response to ongoing emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Introduction Climate change is a major risk facing mankind. At the United Nations Climate Change Conferenc ...
... projections thus provide a compelling case that global climate will continue to undergo significant warming in response to ongoing emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Introduction Climate change is a major risk facing mankind. At the United Nations Climate Change Conferenc ...
Cumming and Van Vuuren 2006
... There has been considerable debate over what constitutes the best approach to statistical models of species occurrences (e.g. Austin, 2002; Loiselle et al., 2003; Segurado & Araújo, 2004; Guisan & Thuiller, 2005). In undertaking this analysis, we decided to use a statistical approach (multiple regre ...
... There has been considerable debate over what constitutes the best approach to statistical models of species occurrences (e.g. Austin, 2002; Loiselle et al., 2003; Segurado & Araújo, 2004; Guisan & Thuiller, 2005). In undertaking this analysis, we decided to use a statistical approach (multiple regre ...
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... emission reductions on the economy and on emissions, and the impact of the damages to the economy and the population caused by climate change. Methane and nitrous oxide are taken up in the atmosphere, and then geometrically depleted. The atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, measured in parts ...
... emission reductions on the economy and on emissions, and the impact of the damages to the economy and the population caused by climate change. Methane and nitrous oxide are taken up in the atmosphere, and then geometrically depleted. The atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, measured in parts ...
Sustainability and Risk: Climate Change and Fiduciary Duty WORKSHOP REPORT
... On September 23, 2004, Ceres and the Kennedy School of Government presented a unique workshop on this issue for pension fund trustees. Participants learned about their duties to address climate risk in their portfolios from a distinguished group of experts including Harvard faculty, attorneys, and c ...
... On September 23, 2004, Ceres and the Kennedy School of Government presented a unique workshop on this issue for pension fund trustees. Participants learned about their duties to address climate risk in their portfolios from a distinguished group of experts including Harvard faculty, attorneys, and c ...
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... Agriculture is the most affected sector by climate change. About 13% of GDP was derived from agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2010 (WDI, 2012). It has been predicted that the highest percentage losses owing to the direct impact of climate change on crops in the SubSaharan Africa region (Hertel e ...
... Agriculture is the most affected sector by climate change. About 13% of GDP was derived from agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2010 (WDI, 2012). It has been predicted that the highest percentage losses owing to the direct impact of climate change on crops in the SubSaharan Africa region (Hertel e ...
Appendix D: Economic modelling and adaptation to climate change
... A study by BRANZ (2007) considered the costs and benefits of retrofitting housing in New Zealand to deal with the impacts of climate change. The study considered adaptation options, including increasing the number of nails in roofs, increasing insulation, using stronger steel, installing water tank ...
... A study by BRANZ (2007) considered the costs and benefits of retrofitting housing in New Zealand to deal with the impacts of climate change. The study considered adaptation options, including increasing the number of nails in roofs, increasing insulation, using stronger steel, installing water tank ...
This paper - Brookings Institution
... difficult tradeoffs between conflicting priorities, as well as capacity limitations that higher-ups may not dwell on. Despite these important differences, there is an underlying similarity. In both countries, the question is essentially the same: is there sufficient political commitment to be able t ...
... difficult tradeoffs between conflicting priorities, as well as capacity limitations that higher-ups may not dwell on. Despite these important differences, there is an underlying similarity. In both countries, the question is essentially the same: is there sufficient political commitment to be able t ...
Adaptation Planning – What U.S. States and Localities are Doing
... projections by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicate the continental United States can expect temperature increases of between 5.4ºF and 12.6ºF by the year 2100.1 This warming will have significant consequences, causing a rise in sea-level and the gradual inundation of coasta ...
... projections by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicate the continental United States can expect temperature increases of between 5.4ºF and 12.6ºF by the year 2100.1 This warming will have significant consequences, causing a rise in sea-level and the gradual inundation of coasta ...
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... • LDCs have the largest existing burdens of climate-sensitive diseases and the least effective public health systems. They suffer 34% of the global human deaths linked to climate change, the largest causes being the spread of malaria and water borne diseases, and this number is expected to rise to 4 ...
... • LDCs have the largest existing burdens of climate-sensitive diseases and the least effective public health systems. They suffer 34% of the global human deaths linked to climate change, the largest causes being the spread of malaria and water borne diseases, and this number is expected to rise to 4 ...
Climate Change Is Harming Our Health
... This graphic illustrates key impacts of climate change on health and is based on reports from the U.S. Global Change Research Program. For more information, visit www.globalchange.gov. ...
... This graphic illustrates key impacts of climate change on health and is based on reports from the U.S. Global Change Research Program. For more information, visit www.globalchange.gov. ...