Adapting to Climate Change
... 1. Denial/Disbelief. Climate change is not occurring. 2. The “so what?” problem of scale. Mis-interpretation of the magnitude of the change (it’s only a couple of degrees…) 3. The “perfect information” problem. There is too much uncertainty to take action; I’ll wait for better information. 4. Issue ...
... 1. Denial/Disbelief. Climate change is not occurring. 2. The “so what?” problem of scale. Mis-interpretation of the magnitude of the change (it’s only a couple of degrees…) 3. The “perfect information” problem. There is too much uncertainty to take action; I’ll wait for better information. 4. Issue ...
Proposed scope by the HLPE Steering Committee
... 1. Assessing direct and indirect impacts of climate change on food security and nutrition a – The direct and indirect impacts of climate change on food security: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) defines food security as a ‘‘situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physica ...
... 1. Assessing direct and indirect impacts of climate change on food security and nutrition a – The direct and indirect impacts of climate change on food security: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) defines food security as a ‘‘situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physica ...
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Considerations For
... greenhouse gasses to minimise further climate change; and adaptation, which accepts that some degree of climate change is already inevitable and seeks to limit the negative impacts (Ayers, 2008). Both mitigation and adaptation are necessary in any comprehensive approach to developing climate resilie ...
... greenhouse gasses to minimise further climate change; and adaptation, which accepts that some degree of climate change is already inevitable and seeks to limit the negative impacts (Ayers, 2008). Both mitigation and adaptation are necessary in any comprehensive approach to developing climate resilie ...
Climate change and adaptation options for Albania`s coastal areas
... • Penetration of salty water into fresh water systems - impact in water trophic conditions; • Impacts on hydrodynamic regimes; • Impacts on coastal biological communities; • Spread of alien invasive species ...
... • Penetration of salty water into fresh water systems - impact in water trophic conditions; • Impacts on hydrodynamic regimes; • Impacts on coastal biological communities; • Spread of alien invasive species ...
Decadel climate prediction: challenges and opportunities
... the planning of many organizations and governments. It does not imply, however, that future changes will be uniform around the globe. Regional and seasonal variations in climate will be notable, especially over periods of a few decades or less. Regional differences in land and ocean temperatures ari ...
... the planning of many organizations and governments. It does not imply, however, that future changes will be uniform around the globe. Regional and seasonal variations in climate will be notable, especially over periods of a few decades or less. Regional differences in land and ocean temperatures ari ...
Powerpoint - Sara Parr Syswerda
... This unit covers the Michigan High School content expectations for Global Climate Change. It includes several inquiry activities, videos, data exercises, and traditional lectures that teachers can chose from to cover all the content expectations. Content Statements/Standards Covered: E5.4 Climate Ch ...
... This unit covers the Michigan High School content expectations for Global Climate Change. It includes several inquiry activities, videos, data exercises, and traditional lectures that teachers can chose from to cover all the content expectations. Content Statements/Standards Covered: E5.4 Climate Ch ...
Leftovers from Presentations
... • I: CO2-eq stabilisation at 445-490 ppm, emissions peak in 2000-2015, global CO2 emissions -85% to -50% in 2050, warming of 2.0 to 2.4C above pi • II: CO2-eq stabilisation at 490-535 ppm, emissions peak in 2000-2020, global CO2 emissions -60% to -30% in 2050, warming of 2.4 to 2.8C above pi • Ass ...
... • I: CO2-eq stabilisation at 445-490 ppm, emissions peak in 2000-2015, global CO2 emissions -85% to -50% in 2050, warming of 2.0 to 2.4C above pi • II: CO2-eq stabilisation at 490-535 ppm, emissions peak in 2000-2020, global CO2 emissions -60% to -30% in 2050, warming of 2.4 to 2.8C above pi • Ass ...
File - Alberta Government
... reduce these emissions. Alberta is doing its share to manage emissions. In 2002, Alberta released its action plan, Albertans and Climate Change: Taking Action, which lays out Alberta’s approach to managing greenhouse gas emissions in the province. In 2003, the government passed the Climate Change an ...
... reduce these emissions. Alberta is doing its share to manage emissions. In 2002, Alberta released its action plan, Albertans and Climate Change: Taking Action, which lays out Alberta’s approach to managing greenhouse gas emissions in the province. In 2003, the government passed the Climate Change an ...
Insurers welcome government`s focus on resilience and adaptation
... ICA CEO Rob Whelan said: “This report reinforces the industry’s long-held position that the price signal sent by insurance premiums encourages governments, businesses and households to actively mitigate risk. “The strategy says improved planning and investment in disaster-resilient infrastructure ca ...
... ICA CEO Rob Whelan said: “This report reinforces the industry’s long-held position that the price signal sent by insurance premiums encourages governments, businesses and households to actively mitigate risk. “The strategy says improved planning and investment in disaster-resilient infrastructure ca ...
Lesson One: The Climate Change Pretest
... 6. True or False: Without the human race, GHGs would not exist. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/index.html 7. True or False: Human-caused emissions of carbon come from both the burning of fossil fuels and from land-use changes such as deforestation and land-clearing. 8. True or Fals ...
... 6. True or False: Without the human race, GHGs would not exist. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/index.html 7. True or False: Human-caused emissions of carbon come from both the burning of fossil fuels and from land-use changes such as deforestation and land-clearing. 8. True or Fals ...
Diapositiva 1
... depending on the crop, and then decrease beyond that in some regions. At lower latitudes, especially seasonally dry and tropical regions, crop productivity is projected to decrease for even small local temperature increases (1-2°C), which would increase the risk of hunger. ...
... depending on the crop, and then decrease beyond that in some regions. At lower latitudes, especially seasonally dry and tropical regions, crop productivity is projected to decrease for even small local temperature increases (1-2°C), which would increase the risk of hunger. ...
Integration of Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk
... Flood in United Kingdom 2009 Drought in Somalia 2011 Floods in Pakistan 2011/2010 Floods in Saint Lucia 2011 Tornados in the United States 2011 China Floods 2010/2011 ...
... Flood in United Kingdom 2009 Drought in Somalia 2011 Floods in Pakistan 2011/2010 Floods in Saint Lucia 2011 Tornados in the United States 2011 China Floods 2010/2011 ...
CLEAN Review Form for Teaching Activities Scientific Accuracy A) Is
... 4 f Evidence is that human impacts are playing an increasing role in climate change 4 g Natural processes of CO2 removal from atmosphere is slow; Long residence time of some GHG 5 Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling 5 a Climate ...
... 4 f Evidence is that human impacts are playing an increasing role in climate change 4 g Natural processes of CO2 removal from atmosphere is slow; Long residence time of some GHG 5 Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling 5 a Climate ...
DECISION ADOPTED BY THE CONFERENCE OF THE
... Biological Diversity and Climate Change in order to promote synergies at the national level between the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol and the Convention on Biological Diversity, when implementing climate-change activities and their relation to the conse ...
... Biological Diversity and Climate Change in order to promote synergies at the national level between the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol and the Convention on Biological Diversity, when implementing climate-change activities and their relation to the conse ...
EU DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOOD SECURITY
... Increasing water deficit –worsening in longer term – note glacial melt and competition for water resources Greater incidence of severe floods and drought Sea level rise and salinisation from tidal surges. Changing eco-zones for crops, forests, livestock, marine resources Changing conditions for pest ...
... Increasing water deficit –worsening in longer term – note glacial melt and competition for water resources Greater incidence of severe floods and drought Sea level rise and salinisation from tidal surges. Changing eco-zones for crops, forests, livestock, marine resources Changing conditions for pest ...
Slide 1
... variability associated with the PDO and PNA played in observed changes in flood risk? Have the influence of these climate indices remained constant over time? What are the implications for projecting flood risks forward in time? ...
... variability associated with the PDO and PNA played in observed changes in flood risk? Have the influence of these climate indices remained constant over time? What are the implications for projecting flood risks forward in time? ...
increase in water resources deficit
... Increase in fresh water resources rivers; deficit due to the current and • increase in the number of glacier expected climate change in the lakes (short-term prospect); Aral Sea basin • decrease in river runoff as glaciers are melted (long-term prospect); • population growth, increase in water deman ...
... Increase in fresh water resources rivers; deficit due to the current and • increase in the number of glacier expected climate change in the lakes (short-term prospect); Aral Sea basin • decrease in river runoff as glaciers are melted (long-term prospect); • population growth, increase in water deman ...
mr_laltaika_presentation - African Commission on Human and
... • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - This was formed in 1988 by the WMO and the UNEP and tasked to provide scientific information on climate change. • The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – This is a Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) which was adopted durin ...
... • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - This was formed in 1988 by the WMO and the UNEP and tasked to provide scientific information on climate change. • The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – This is a Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) which was adopted durin ...
Geoengineering - Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
... climate change by intentionally intervening with the atmosphere to offset the impacts of rising GHGs. An alternative to reducing emissions caused by burning fossil fuels ...
... climate change by intentionally intervening with the atmosphere to offset the impacts of rising GHGs. An alternative to reducing emissions caused by burning fossil fuels ...
Introduction - San Jose State University
... Imagine the Earth was to warm for some reason (initiating mechanism or perturbation) A) Identify two positive feedbacks that would influence the earth’s climate and explain how each one works. B) Identify two negative feedbacks that would influence the earth’s climate and explain how each one works. ...
... Imagine the Earth was to warm for some reason (initiating mechanism or perturbation) A) Identify two positive feedbacks that would influence the earth’s climate and explain how each one works. B) Identify two negative feedbacks that would influence the earth’s climate and explain how each one works. ...
World Bank`s Climate Change Actions in East Asia & Pacific Region
... Renewable energy development would meet future energy demand and help transform the power sector’s GHG emissions trajectory. Geothermal in ID, PH, hydro in VN, offshore wind in CN Public transport and integration of work and living space would frame future transportation and production choices, pu ...
... Renewable energy development would meet future energy demand and help transform the power sector’s GHG emissions trajectory. Geothermal in ID, PH, hydro in VN, offshore wind in CN Public transport and integration of work and living space would frame future transportation and production choices, pu ...
The Greenhouse Effect
... Melting glaciers and the thermal expansion of sea water may raise sea levels, threatening low-lying coastal areas and small islands. The global mean sea level has already risen by around 10 to 20 centimeters during the past century, and global warming is expected to cause a further rise of 9 to 88 c ...
... Melting glaciers and the thermal expansion of sea water may raise sea levels, threatening low-lying coastal areas and small islands. The global mean sea level has already risen by around 10 to 20 centimeters during the past century, and global warming is expected to cause a further rise of 9 to 88 c ...
climate change and the urban poor - IIED
... flooding after heavy rains. Twenty-five per cent of households in Kathmandu have been flooded due to inadequate drainage as storm water no longer drains away as it used to and the technical systems put in place are not sufficiently flexible to deal with a changing climate. Furthermore, the sewage ne ...
... flooding after heavy rains. Twenty-five per cent of households in Kathmandu have been flooded due to inadequate drainage as storm water no longer drains away as it used to and the technical systems put in place are not sufficiently flexible to deal with a changing climate. Furthermore, the sewage ne ...