FAO - NWP: Climate Related Risks and Extreme Events 2007 (pp.3-10)
... -5FAO has been a leader in the use of new data types (in particular rainfall, crop phenology and remotely sensed data) and specific tools (methods and software) such as crop specific water balance, data interpolation in time and space and analysis tools either at continental/regional level or natio ...
... -5FAO has been a leader in the use of new data types (in particular rainfall, crop phenology and remotely sensed data) and specific tools (methods and software) such as crop specific water balance, data interpolation in time and space and analysis tools either at continental/regional level or natio ...
Report
... observed and anticipated climatic changes. The Climate Change Adaptation Act, a Senate bill introduced in 2007, proposed a formal federal government response to the adverse impacts of climate change. However, the bill did not address the causes of climate change or its potentially devastating conseq ...
... observed and anticipated climatic changes. The Climate Change Adaptation Act, a Senate bill introduced in 2007, proposed a formal federal government response to the adverse impacts of climate change. However, the bill did not address the causes of climate change or its potentially devastating conseq ...
S1501144_en.pdf
... The opinions expressed in this document are strictly those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of ECLAC or of the partner institutions of the project. The borders and names that appear in the maps contained in this document do not imply official endorsement or recognition by the ...
... The opinions expressed in this document are strictly those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of ECLAC or of the partner institutions of the project. The borders and names that appear in the maps contained in this document do not imply official endorsement or recognition by the ...
Reenberg, A. (2009) - LaSyRe
... Seen in a long-term historical perspective, significant climate variability is a key issue (Brooks 2004). If we look back 10,000 years, the climatic situation in the Sahel was characterized by an intensified monsoon situation, and the landscape was dominated by lakes and open woodland. By 5,000 BCE a ...
... Seen in a long-term historical perspective, significant climate variability is a key issue (Brooks 2004). If we look back 10,000 years, the climatic situation in the Sahel was characterized by an intensified monsoon situation, and the landscape was dominated by lakes and open woodland. By 5,000 BCE a ...
the commander in chief`s authority to combat climate change
... in Chief power and continues to invest and plan for climate change’s impact. Congress objects, unleashing a separation of powers standoff. Would Congress’s action be an unconstitutional infringement on the President’s Commander in Chief power? Internationally, climate change is likely to act as a th ...
... in Chief power and continues to invest and plan for climate change’s impact. Congress objects, unleashing a separation of powers standoff. Would Congress’s action be an unconstitutional infringement on the President’s Commander in Chief power? Internationally, climate change is likely to act as a th ...
Climate Change and Population Movement in Pacific Island Countries
... arise in each instance. It is important, however, to begin with some cautionary observations. First, there are still uncertainties about climate change and its effects, although the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is becoming increasingly unequivocal that global warming is happening and se ...
... arise in each instance. It is important, however, to begin with some cautionary observations. First, there are still uncertainties about climate change and its effects, although the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is becoming increasingly unequivocal that global warming is happening and se ...
Universal Ownership Why environmental externalities
... Environmental degradation that damages natural and human capital harms economic productivity. One way to measure business damage to the environment is to price natural resource use, waste and pollution. Damage costs from production are usually not paid in full by the companies generating them and ar ...
... Environmental degradation that damages natural and human capital harms economic productivity. One way to measure business damage to the environment is to price natural resource use, waste and pollution. Damage costs from production are usually not paid in full by the companies generating them and ar ...
Estimating Future Costs for Alaska Public Infrastructure - ISER
... To start our analysis, we needed to know what experts see for the future. In 2000, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a Special Report on Emissions Scenarios, which laid out a range of climate scenarios, each with specific assumptions about future levels of greenhouse gas em ...
... To start our analysis, we needed to know what experts see for the future. In 2000, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a Special Report on Emissions Scenarios, which laid out a range of climate scenarios, each with specific assumptions about future levels of greenhouse gas em ...
Draft Findings of the Ad Hoc Technical expert group
... In addition to affecting individual species health, the values and services provided to people by ecosystems, so called, ecosystem services, will also be impacted. These include provisioning services such as food, fresh water and raw materials, which may improve in the short term for certain goods a ...
... In addition to affecting individual species health, the values and services provided to people by ecosystems, so called, ecosystem services, will also be impacted. These include provisioning services such as food, fresh water and raw materials, which may improve in the short term for certain goods a ...
Understanding Climate Diplomacy
... International agreement is vital to manage climate risk The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)1 and United Nations Security Council (UNSC)2 have both stated that uncontrolled climate change poses a threat to international peace and security. In 2009, and on several subsequent occasions since, le ...
... International agreement is vital to manage climate risk The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)1 and United Nations Security Council (UNSC)2 have both stated that uncontrolled climate change poses a threat to international peace and security. In 2009, and on several subsequent occasions since, le ...
FoE Australia annual report 2008
... “Climate Code Red: The case for a sustainability emergency” report, was prepared by Carbon Equity and the Greenleap Strategic Institute for FoEA and launched in February 2008. It canvasses the major developments in climate science that have happened since the release of the final IPCC assessment and ...
... “Climate Code Red: The case for a sustainability emergency” report, was prepared by Carbon Equity and the Greenleap Strategic Institute for FoEA and launched in February 2008. It canvasses the major developments in climate science that have happened since the release of the final IPCC assessment and ...
Climate change and displacement
... In his article on page 47 of this issue, Craig Johnstone, Deputy High Commissioner of UNHCR, says that “Our generation has failed to live up to its obligations to prevent climate change. We need urgently to prepare now for the human consequences of climate change.” One of those consequences is the d ...
... In his article on page 47 of this issue, Craig Johnstone, Deputy High Commissioner of UNHCR, says that “Our generation has failed to live up to its obligations to prevent climate change. We need urgently to prepare now for the human consequences of climate change.” One of those consequences is the d ...
GDI 12 – Warming Core – Final
... Change. Muller and his daughter, Elizabeth, who co-founded the project, said they hope the study will help silence skeptics. Elizabeth Muller said she hopes their findings will "cool the debate over global warming by addressing many of the valid concerns of the skeptics in a clear and rigorous way." ...
... Change. Muller and his daughter, Elizabeth, who co-founded the project, said they hope the study will help silence skeptics. Elizabeth Muller said she hopes their findings will "cool the debate over global warming by addressing many of the valid concerns of the skeptics in a clear and rigorous way." ...
Climate Change Futures: Health, Ecological and Economic
... Climate is the context for life on earth. Global climate change and the ripples of that change will affect every aspect of life, from municipal budgets for snowplowing to the spread of disease. Climate is already changing, and quite rapidly. With rare unanimity, the scientific community warns of mor ...
... Climate is the context for life on earth. Global climate change and the ripples of that change will affect every aspect of life, from municipal budgets for snowplowing to the spread of disease. Climate is already changing, and quite rapidly. With rare unanimity, the scientific community warns of mor ...
Modeling climate mitigation and adaptation policies to predict their effectiveness: The limits of randomized controlled trials: Working Paper 120 (327 kB) (opens in new window)
... of the Environment and the Global Green Growth Institute, and has five research programmes: 1. Global response strategies 2. Green growth 3. Practical aspects of climate policy 4. Adaptation and development 5. Resource security More information about the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change ...
... of the Environment and the Global Green Growth Institute, and has five research programmes: 1. Global response strategies 2. Green growth 3. Practical aspects of climate policy 4. Adaptation and development 5. Resource security More information about the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change ...
Learning about climate changethe Pacific way
... that are specific to Pacific islands. The focus of this resource is on the effects of changes in air and seasurface temperature, rainfall, sea-level rise and extreme weather events on island environments, economies and people. It is vital to enhance individual and community skills to adapt to these ...
... that are specific to Pacific islands. The focus of this resource is on the effects of changes in air and seasurface temperature, rainfall, sea-level rise and extreme weather events on island environments, economies and people. It is vital to enhance individual and community skills to adapt to these ...
Come Rain or Shine - Integrating Climate Risk Management into
... changes during the next decades are inevitable (IPCC, 2007a). During the last century, the global climate warmed by about 0.7°C. At the same time, there were distinct changes in rainfall patterns, an increase in both frequency and severity of extreme weather events, and a rise in sea levels. The imp ...
... changes during the next decades are inevitable (IPCC, 2007a). During the last century, the global climate warmed by about 0.7°C. At the same time, there were distinct changes in rainfall patterns, an increase in both frequency and severity of extreme weather events, and a rise in sea levels. The imp ...
A comprehensive review of climate adaptation in the United States
... climate may create some new opportunities, the pace and magnitude of these changes will make historical planning and management practices insufficient to protect people and property. Building codes and landscaping provisions will need to be updated not only for energy efficiency, but also to protect ...
... climate may create some new opportunities, the pace and magnitude of these changes will make historical planning and management practices insufficient to protect people and property. Building codes and landscaping provisions will need to be updated not only for energy efficiency, but also to protect ...
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... indicated, material may be copied, downloaded and printed for private study, research and teaching purposes, or for use in noncommercial products or services, provided that appropriate acknowledgement of FAO as the source and copyright holder is given and that FAO’s endorsement of users’ views, prod ...
Commission on Geography Education, Report from 2012 and Plan
... The IGC Cologne, Germany, 26-30 August, was the major event in 2012 for the worldwide community of geographers as well as for the Biogeography and Biodiversity Commission. At the IGC, the Commission conducted a business meeting and two paper sessions. This IGC is considered an unprecedented success ...
... The IGC Cologne, Germany, 26-30 August, was the major event in 2012 for the worldwide community of geographers as well as for the Biogeography and Biodiversity Commission. At the IGC, the Commission conducted a business meeting and two paper sessions. This IGC is considered an unprecedented success ...
Mountains and Climate Change: A Global Concern
... warming has not been spatially uniform. The continents have warmed faster than the oceans and higher latitudes have warmed faster than lower ones. The Arctic has warmed especially fast (Figure 1.1). Rates of temperature increase have also changed over time. The last 50 years have seen a higher rate ...
... warming has not been spatially uniform. The continents have warmed faster than the oceans and higher latitudes have warmed faster than lower ones. The Arctic has warmed especially fast (Figure 1.1). Rates of temperature increase have also changed over time. The last 50 years have seen a higher rate ...
Quantifying the impacts of climate-driven flood risk changes and risk
... system, being able to simulate property values may help reveal the true risk of future climate change to financial institutions. However, the market value of these houses is influenced by the risk perception bias of buyers who operate in the market. This research focusses on these subjects affecting ...
... system, being able to simulate property values may help reveal the true risk of future climate change to financial institutions. However, the market value of these houses is influenced by the risk perception bias of buyers who operate in the market. This research focusses on these subjects affecting ...
Mountains and Climate Change: A global concern - EDA
... warming has not been spatially uniform. The continents have warmed faster than the oceans and higher latitudes have warmed faster than lower ones. The Arctic has warmed especially fast (Figure 1.1). Rates of temperature increase have also changed over time. The last 50 years have seen a higher rate ...
... warming has not been spatially uniform. The continents have warmed faster than the oceans and higher latitudes have warmed faster than lower ones. The Arctic has warmed especially fast (Figure 1.1). Rates of temperature increase have also changed over time. The last 50 years have seen a higher rate ...
Lecture 3 CIP Module Montreal Conference Draft
... constraints and drivers of climate policy at various levels of government and set forth some of the primary principles and normative theories guiding policy development. In this third and final Lecture, the focus is on the planners’ response, specifically the methods and tools planners can and shoul ...
... constraints and drivers of climate policy at various levels of government and set forth some of the primary principles and normative theories guiding policy development. In this third and final Lecture, the focus is on the planners’ response, specifically the methods and tools planners can and shoul ...
CSC Report_Laura Roth_geändert 07.04
... Atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations as important factor driving global warming have recently increased markedly. This can primarily be attributed to human activities and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is thus essential to avoid climate change impacts. But as GHGs are long-live ...
... Atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations as important factor driving global warming have recently increased markedly. This can primarily be attributed to human activities and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is thus essential to avoid climate change impacts. But as GHGs are long-live ...
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.