Climate change and global water resources
... experiencing water stress (using more than 20% of their available resources). Climate change has the potential to impose additional pressures in some regions. This paper describes an assessment of the implications of climate change for global hydrological regimes and water resources. It uses climate ...
... experiencing water stress (using more than 20% of their available resources). Climate change has the potential to impose additional pressures in some regions. This paper describes an assessment of the implications of climate change for global hydrological regimes and water resources. It uses climate ...
Disaster Risk Reduction Tools and Methods for Climate Change
... Hydrometeorological Services (NMHSs), which are the main providers of weather and climate data and information. Risk identification and early warning. This is a familiar area when thinking of disaster management activities—assessing the risks facing a community and determining which ones are likely ...
... Hydrometeorological Services (NMHSs), which are the main providers of weather and climate data and information. Risk identification and early warning. This is a familiar area when thinking of disaster management activities—assessing the risks facing a community and determining which ones are likely ...
Climate Risk Screening and Management Tool for Strategy Design
... IDENTIFY AND SELECT CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT OPTIONS ...
... IDENTIFY AND SELECT CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT OPTIONS ...
CO2 emissions from biomass combustion for bioenergy
... reviewed the exclusion of the climate effect of biomassderived CO2 emissions is explicitly indicated, while in two cases it is clearly mentioned that emissions and removals are both included and offset (van der Voet et al., 2010). Most of the studies generally find a reduction in the contribution to ...
... reviewed the exclusion of the climate effect of biomassderived CO2 emissions is explicitly indicated, while in two cases it is clearly mentioned that emissions and removals are both included and offset (van der Voet et al., 2010). Most of the studies generally find a reduction in the contribution to ...
Cost Benefit Analysis of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
... erosion and forest fires can affect mine productivity, result in economic loss and, in some cases, damage the surrounding environment and communities. Adaptation measures can help mine operators to manage these impacts and avoid or reduce costly future damage. Government, industry and some mine ope ...
... erosion and forest fires can affect mine productivity, result in economic loss and, in some cases, damage the surrounding environment and communities. Adaptation measures can help mine operators to manage these impacts and avoid or reduce costly future damage. Government, industry and some mine ope ...
The costs of adaptation: Working Paper 7 (260 kB) (opens in new window)
... would be wrong if they did not include an adaptive response and overcame the “dumb farmer hypothesis” (the assumption that farmers and other actors would not react to a change in climate). In a survey of adaptation in early impact models, Tol et al. (1998) concluded that many impact categories cover ...
... would be wrong if they did not include an adaptive response and overcame the “dumb farmer hypothesis” (the assumption that farmers and other actors would not react to a change in climate). In a survey of adaptation in early impact models, Tol et al. (1998) concluded that many impact categories cover ...
successful adaptation implementation
... Cities around the world are preparing for a changing climate. There is no shortage of ideas concerning how cities might reduce the production of greenhouse gases or adapt to a warming planet. There are, though, significant challenges associated with making such ideas actionable. What does it take to ...
... Cities around the world are preparing for a changing climate. There is no shortage of ideas concerning how cities might reduce the production of greenhouse gases or adapt to a warming planet. There are, though, significant challenges associated with making such ideas actionable. What does it take to ...
Climate variability and vulnerability to climate change: a review
... the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED, 2008). A disaster is entered into the CRED database if at least one of the following criteria is fulfilled: 10 or more people reported killed, 100 or more people reported affected, a declaration of a state of emergency and a call issued ...
... the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED, 2008). A disaster is entered into the CRED database if at least one of the following criteria is fulfilled: 10 or more people reported killed, 100 or more people reported affected, a declaration of a state of emergency and a call issued ...
Carbon Budgets of Forest Ecosystems in the Philippines
... of C in the biomass, necromass and in the soil. In tropical Asia, about 41-54 Pg C and 43 Pg C are found in vegetation and soils, respectively (Dixon et al. 1994). However, annual C flux from tropical Asian forests is estimated at -0.50 to – 0.90 Pg/yr. In the Philippines, our previous estimates of ...
... of C in the biomass, necromass and in the soil. In tropical Asia, about 41-54 Pg C and 43 Pg C are found in vegetation and soils, respectively (Dixon et al. 1994). However, annual C flux from tropical Asian forests is estimated at -0.50 to – 0.90 Pg/yr. In the Philippines, our previous estimates of ...
Primary Impacts of Climate Change in the Chicago Region
... Consistent with global projections, climate model studies for Chicago and surrounding regions are in general agreement that it is very likely annual temperatures will increase by mid-century and later. However, the degree of warming can differ substantially from one study to the next. Compiling info ...
... Consistent with global projections, climate model studies for Chicago and surrounding regions are in general agreement that it is very likely annual temperatures will increase by mid-century and later. However, the degree of warming can differ substantially from one study to the next. Compiling info ...
Climate change impacts on crop production in Iran`s Zayandeh
... warming can affect water use efficiency differently. For example, the analysis of climate change effects on the terrestrial ecosystems in China suggests that climate change may have different effects on water use efficiency in farm lands in southern regions, and improved water use efficiency can be see ...
... warming can affect water use efficiency differently. For example, the analysis of climate change effects on the terrestrial ecosystems in China suggests that climate change may have different effects on water use efficiency in farm lands in southern regions, and improved water use efficiency can be see ...
SoE 08 Part 3.1 PCW Energy - Commissioner for Environmental
... in the same year, illustrating the emissions intensity of Victorian electricity. Since 1990, Victoria’s economy has been growing at a faster rate than population, while the Victorian economy has also been getting more efficient in its use of energy. Between 1990 and 2006 the amount of energy consume ...
... in the same year, illustrating the emissions intensity of Victorian electricity. Since 1990, Victoria’s economy has been growing at a faster rate than population, while the Victorian economy has also been getting more efficient in its use of energy. Between 1990 and 2006 the amount of energy consume ...
Methane pollution - National Wildlife Federation
... (CPP), which will put first-ever limits on carbon pollution from our electric power sector. One of the main options that states will be able to use to comply with the plan is to increase reliance on “low-emitting power sources”, which may mean increased reliance on natural gas, for many states.11 Th ...
... (CPP), which will put first-ever limits on carbon pollution from our electric power sector. One of the main options that states will be able to use to comply with the plan is to increase reliance on “low-emitting power sources”, which may mean increased reliance on natural gas, for many states.11 Th ...
T - Climate Investment Funds
... form the backdrop for a number of lifestyle and livelihood related activities, making Jamaica a climate sensitive country. For example, Jamaica’s climate sensitivity can be found in planting and reaping cycles which are intimately bound up with Jamaica’s rainfall and temperature climatologies i.e. i ...
... form the backdrop for a number of lifestyle and livelihood related activities, making Jamaica a climate sensitive country. For example, Jamaica’s climate sensitivity can be found in planting and reaping cycles which are intimately bound up with Jamaica’s rainfall and temperature climatologies i.e. i ...
climate change and the mediterranean region
... In 1986, the Scientific Committee of Problems of the Environment proclaimed that global warming “should be considered one of today’s most important long-term problems” (Bolin and others, 1986). Research over the last 10 years has reaffirmed the magnitude of the looming threat. In 1996, the Intergove ...
... In 1986, the Scientific Committee of Problems of the Environment proclaimed that global warming “should be considered one of today’s most important long-term problems” (Bolin and others, 1986). Research over the last 10 years has reaffirmed the magnitude of the looming threat. In 1996, the Intergove ...
Impacts of climate change on the worldTs most exceptional ecoregions
... goods and services are vital for human well-being, yet despite increases in conservation activity, the loss of biodiversity continues (1, 2). Although habitat degradation, fragmentation, and destruction, overexploitation, and invasive species have driven recent biodiversity loss, climate change is p ...
... goods and services are vital for human well-being, yet despite increases in conservation activity, the loss of biodiversity continues (1, 2). Although habitat degradation, fragmentation, and destruction, overexploitation, and invasive species have driven recent biodiversity loss, climate change is p ...
Regional climate model data used within the SWURVE project
... SWURVE, estimates of uncertainty in climate model data need to be developed. This paper compares two methods for estimating uncertainty in annual surface temperature and precipitation for the period 20702099. Both combine probability distribution functions for global temperature increase and for sc ...
... SWURVE, estimates of uncertainty in climate model data need to be developed. This paper compares two methods for estimating uncertainty in annual surface temperature and precipitation for the period 20702099. Both combine probability distribution functions for global temperature increase and for sc ...
estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from landfills: application to
... landfill gas. Methane is regarded as one of the most important GHGs because its global warming potential has been estimated to be more than 20 times of that of carbon dioxide and atmospheric methane concentration has been increasing in the range of 1–2% per year (IPCC, 2007a). The atmospheric concen ...
... landfill gas. Methane is regarded as one of the most important GHGs because its global warming potential has been estimated to be more than 20 times of that of carbon dioxide and atmospheric methane concentration has been increasing in the range of 1–2% per year (IPCC, 2007a). The atmospheric concen ...
Examining Links Between Religion, Evolution Views, and Climate
... We would ideally also have a measure of political party affiliation or voting behavior, but our data unfortunately do not have such measures. We use two measures to assess respondents’ interest and confidence in science. The first asked individuals, “If you saw a headline on a newspaper or website a ...
... We would ideally also have a measure of political party affiliation or voting behavior, but our data unfortunately do not have such measures. We use two measures to assess respondents’ interest and confidence in science. The first asked individuals, “If you saw a headline on a newspaper or website a ...
T M Target Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas Concentrations
... excess forcing is limited soon. Pre-Industrial Revolution atmospheric CO2 concentrations were 280 ppm (IPCC, 2007c). The already occurring climate impacts indicate that the current 387 ppm CO2 concentration is already deleterious and a unprecedented threat to the planet on which civilization develop ...
... excess forcing is limited soon. Pre-Industrial Revolution atmospheric CO2 concentrations were 280 ppm (IPCC, 2007c). The already occurring climate impacts indicate that the current 387 ppm CO2 concentration is already deleterious and a unprecedented threat to the planet on which civilization develop ...
Climate Change and Internal Displacement
... vulnerable states, potentially threatening global economic stability.11 Climate change also intensifies both sudden-onset and slow-onset disasters, both of which cause displacement. Sudden-onset disasters such as cyclones and floods are expected to become both more intense and more unpredictable as ...
... vulnerable states, potentially threatening global economic stability.11 Climate change also intensifies both sudden-onset and slow-onset disasters, both of which cause displacement. Sudden-onset disasters such as cyclones and floods are expected to become both more intense and more unpredictable as ...
Stern Review: robust methodology of its modelling in Chapter 6
... associated with each element in the cycle. Nevertheless, the IAMs remain the best tool available for estimating aggregate quantitative global costs and risks of climate change. The initial focus of IAMs is on economic sectors for which prices exist or can be imputed relatively straightforwardly. The ...
... associated with each element in the cycle. Nevertheless, the IAMs remain the best tool available for estimating aggregate quantitative global costs and risks of climate change. The initial focus of IAMs is on economic sectors for which prices exist or can be imputed relatively straightforwardly. The ...
Climate change effects on rangelands and rangeland management
... protocols (Patterson et al. 2014), suggesting the possibility of consistent analyses across different land types and ownerships. The BLM has established an Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy designed to assess rangeland health at various scales from local to regional (Toevs et al. 2011, ...
... protocols (Patterson et al. 2014), suggesting the possibility of consistent analyses across different land types and ownerships. The BLM has established an Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy designed to assess rangeland health at various scales from local to regional (Toevs et al. 2011, ...
climate change and agriculture - Canadian Institute of Planners
... Consideration of agricultural adaptation initiatives as they relater to climate change are critical to the future success of agriculture in Ontario and Canada. Prior to identifying which adaptation initiatives be implemented across the Canadian agricultural sector it is critical to consider lessons ...
... Consideration of agricultural adaptation initiatives as they relater to climate change are critical to the future success of agriculture in Ontario and Canada. Prior to identifying which adaptation initiatives be implemented across the Canadian agricultural sector it is critical to consider lessons ...
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (or CPRS) was a proposed cap-and-trade system of emissions trading for anthropogenic greenhouse gases, due to be introduced in Australia in 2010 by the Rudd government, as part of its climate change policy. It marked a major change in the energy policy of Australia. The policy began when the Australian Labor Party was in opposition and the six Labor-controlled states commissioned an independent review on energy policy, the Garnaut Climate Change Review, which published a number of reports. Labor, after winning the federal election and forming a government, published a Green paper for discussion and comment. The Federal Treasury then modelled some of the financial and economic impacts of the proposed scheme.The Rudd Government published a final white paper on 15 December 2008. The Government announced that the legislation was intended to take effect in July 2010; but the legislation for the CPRS (aka ETS) failed to gain adequate support and was twice rejected creating a double dissolution election trigger. After a bitter political debate which saw former opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull lose his leadership of the opposition to the anti-CPRS Tony Abbott. The Rudd government did not call an election and the CPRS lost public support. In April 2010, Labor then deferred the CPRS. A successor to the CPRS, the Carbon Pricing Mechanism (CPM) was passed into law as part of the Clean Energy Futures Package (CEF) in 2011, but was repealed in July 2014 following a change in government.