Biodiversity, climate change, and ecosystem services
... In a given locality, organisms interact with the physical environment, and each other, as they compete for the building blocks for growth and reproduction, that is, water, nutrients and energy. These interactions in turn result in the mining of minerals from depths into living structures and back ag ...
... In a given locality, organisms interact with the physical environment, and each other, as they compete for the building blocks for growth and reproduction, that is, water, nutrients and energy. These interactions in turn result in the mining of minerals from depths into living structures and back ag ...
Citation
... even when we consider a single service. Equally, the different states (habitats, species, human behaviour and their interrelations) also involve a wide range of scales. As landscape ecologists we can actually provide the spatial context to bridge differences between economists and ecologists. Spatia ...
... even when we consider a single service. Equally, the different states (habitats, species, human behaviour and their interrelations) also involve a wide range of scales. As landscape ecologists we can actually provide the spatial context to bridge differences between economists and ecologists. Spatia ...
Poverty, Inequality and Climate Change
... QCEA’s Sustainable Energy Security programme considers that energy security in the European Union must be environmentally and socially sustainable. Environmental sustainability means securing energy that does not damage our global ecosystems or contribute towards climate change. Social sustainabilit ...
... QCEA’s Sustainable Energy Security programme considers that energy security in the European Union must be environmentally and socially sustainable. Environmental sustainability means securing energy that does not damage our global ecosystems or contribute towards climate change. Social sustainabilit ...
Costs of Climate Change in Developed Countries
... reduce the output obtainable with a given supply of capital and labour, because output is jointly dependent on all three factors of production. In practice, either the productivity of capital and labour is directly reduced, or a portion of the output produced in a given year is destroyed that same y ...
... reduce the output obtainable with a given supply of capital and labour, because output is jointly dependent on all three factors of production. In practice, either the productivity of capital and labour is directly reduced, or a portion of the output produced in a given year is destroyed that same y ...
Peak energy and climate change: the double bind
... extreme weather events, desertification, famines, etc. As a result, industrial society may become unviable even before the exhaustion of its resource base [10]. Peak energy and climate change are only the most likely candidates for plunging industrial society into agony, and various assumptions can b ...
... extreme weather events, desertification, famines, etc. As a result, industrial society may become unviable even before the exhaustion of its resource base [10]. Peak energy and climate change are only the most likely candidates for plunging industrial society into agony, and various assumptions can b ...
Workshop TFIAM CEE
... concentrations are either modest or pronounced, either positive or negative according to local conditions and local aerosol composition (+33% and -8% in two different studies in the USA). • Regional effects : several studies (see [Jacob, 2000]), found that decreases in ozone concentrations up to 25% ...
... concentrations are either modest or pronounced, either positive or negative according to local conditions and local aerosol composition (+33% and -8% in two different studies in the USA). • Regional effects : several studies (see [Jacob, 2000]), found that decreases in ozone concentrations up to 25% ...
INTERREG IIIB ASTRA PROJECT Report on Generation, Use and
... specific region under examination. A prominent example for such an approach is the HIRHAM model. A combination of the HIRLAM weather forecast model, a cooperative project of the national weather services in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Spain (cf. http://www ...
... specific region under examination. A prominent example for such an approach is the HIRHAM model. A combination of the HIRLAM weather forecast model, a cooperative project of the national weather services in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Spain (cf. http://www ...
A Just Climate: Our Responsibility To Act
... issues vital to human development, such as the protection of human rights, gender equity, good governance, environmental sustainability, access to healthcare, and other relevant factors that directly impact on human development in a particular context. These issues should not be considered in isolat ...
... issues vital to human development, such as the protection of human rights, gender equity, good governance, environmental sustainability, access to healthcare, and other relevant factors that directly impact on human development in a particular context. These issues should not be considered in isolat ...
1.4 MB - about undp maldives
... focus on adaptation to climate change impacts within two priority sectors: freshwater resources and coastal zone, with emphasis on beaches. These two sectors are analyzed in detail and noted to be of direct importance to communities. Adaptive measures at community level contributing to their resilie ...
... focus on adaptation to climate change impacts within two priority sectors: freshwater resources and coastal zone, with emphasis on beaches. These two sectors are analyzed in detail and noted to be of direct importance to communities. Adaptive measures at community level contributing to their resilie ...
Communicating Climate Change through ICT
... identified an increasing trend in the amount of scholarly papers addressing the issue of how to communicate the scientific basis of climate change, as well as its implications and relevant action strategies, in ways that encourage learning and engagement among various audiences [2–5]. During the las ...
... identified an increasing trend in the amount of scholarly papers addressing the issue of how to communicate the scientific basis of climate change, as well as its implications and relevant action strategies, in ways that encourage learning and engagement among various audiences [2–5]. During the las ...
Chapter 19 - The Future
... This chapter explores some of the ideas for doing so. For many, the future requires countries, particularly developed countries, to go carbon free or even carbon negative. If so, how do we encourage the kind of technological transformation necessary to revolutionize our energy system? For others, th ...
... This chapter explores some of the ideas for doing so. For many, the future requires countries, particularly developed countries, to go carbon free or even carbon negative. If so, how do we encourage the kind of technological transformation necessary to revolutionize our energy system? For others, th ...
- White Rose Research Online
... seasonal rainfall and temperatures [10–12]. Thus, accurate climate change projections are important for developing appropriate and effective adaptation strategies and better target global emissions reduction goals. In improving projections, enhancing our understanding of important modes of variabili ...
... seasonal rainfall and temperatures [10–12]. Thus, accurate climate change projections are important for developing appropriate and effective adaptation strategies and better target global emissions reduction goals. In improving projections, enhancing our understanding of important modes of variabili ...
The Paris Agreement footprint on the IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C
... beyond the limits of adaptation (either because the actual adaptation measures were not taken - nor were sufficient, including because of insufficient financial flows - or because the magnitude of the impact overwhelmed any possible adaptation), it’s necessary to cope with losses and damages that ac ...
... beyond the limits of adaptation (either because the actual adaptation measures were not taken - nor were sufficient, including because of insufficient financial flows - or because the magnitude of the impact overwhelmed any possible adaptation), it’s necessary to cope with losses and damages that ac ...
Roger Jones - Climate sensitivity, coping ranges and risk
... of reducing vulnerability to longer-term climate change. • Assess risk according to how far climate change, in conjunction with other drivers of change, may drive activities beyond their coping range. • Focus on present and future vulnerability to ground future adaptation policy development in prese ...
... of reducing vulnerability to longer-term climate change. • Assess risk according to how far climate change, in conjunction with other drivers of change, may drive activities beyond their coping range. • Focus on present and future vulnerability to ground future adaptation policy development in prese ...
Climate finance additionality - Overseas Development Institute
... 0.7% of GNI target for ODA is relatively straightforward. There is also likely to be considerable support for this definition from the international development community who do not want to see funds diverted from longstanding commitments to support traditional development needs for poor countries. ...
... 0.7% of GNI target for ODA is relatively straightforward. There is also likely to be considerable support for this definition from the international development community who do not want to see funds diverted from longstanding commitments to support traditional development needs for poor countries. ...
Climate Justice Action Kit for Secondary Schools
... the world’s poorest are bearing the most severe consequences of climatic disruption despite having done the least to cause it. Their voices are often excluded from international climate discussions, fostering a ‘globalisation of indifference’ [52]. “ Climate change is a global problem with grave im ...
... the world’s poorest are bearing the most severe consequences of climatic disruption despite having done the least to cause it. Their voices are often excluded from international climate discussions, fostering a ‘globalisation of indifference’ [52]. “ Climate change is a global problem with grave im ...
Global potential of biospheric carbon management for climate
... two camps: (1) non-biological solutions that do not involve the biosphere, such as wind and solar farms for the generation of electricity and (2) biological solutions that do involve biospheric components of the natural and managed carbon cycle, such as bioenergy or reforestation. Biological solutio ...
... two camps: (1) non-biological solutions that do not involve the biosphere, such as wind and solar farms for the generation of electricity and (2) biological solutions that do involve biospheric components of the natural and managed carbon cycle, such as bioenergy or reforestation. Biological solutio ...
Event - IUCN
... The aim of this second encounter is to steer the debate among scientists and journalists on the real and clear bearings of climate change in the Mediterranean and enhance the capacity of young journalists from the region’s countries to cover this type of news by providing them with the right data, s ...
... The aim of this second encounter is to steer the debate among scientists and journalists on the real and clear bearings of climate change in the Mediterranean and enhance the capacity of young journalists from the region’s countries to cover this type of news by providing them with the right data, s ...
Tropical Forests and Climate Policy
... S5) of total annual anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions during this period. Cumulative carbon emissions reductions required to stabilize at 450 ppm CO2 Cumulative carbon emissions from 2010–2100 allowed under the WRE-450 stabilization scenario were calculated as follows. First, the IPCC allowable ...
... S5) of total annual anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions during this period. Cumulative carbon emissions reductions required to stabilize at 450 ppm CO2 Cumulative carbon emissions from 2010–2100 allowed under the WRE-450 stabilization scenario were calculated as follows. First, the IPCC allowable ...
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... 2012, with a box diffusion energy balance model). All used values of TSI that ranged between ...
... 2012, with a box diffusion energy balance model). All used values of TSI that ranged between ...
OUR CLIMATE IS STILL CHANGING!
... Is too much of a good thing a good thing or a bad thing? • There are people who believe that CO2 in the atmosphere is now playing a major role in increased temperature of the earth. • They further believe that man-made CO2 is causing a major increase in temperature and that this will greatly increa ...
... Is too much of a good thing a good thing or a bad thing? • There are people who believe that CO2 in the atmosphere is now playing a major role in increased temperature of the earth. • They further believe that man-made CO2 is causing a major increase in temperature and that this will greatly increa ...
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... Prevent forced migration resulting from environmental factors to the extent possible. Second: Provide assistance and protection to affected populations where forced migration does occur, and to seek durable solution to their situation. Third: Facilitate migration as an adaptation strategy to climate ...
... Prevent forced migration resulting from environmental factors to the extent possible. Second: Provide assistance and protection to affected populations where forced migration does occur, and to seek durable solution to their situation. Third: Facilitate migration as an adaptation strategy to climate ...
Climate change and ecosystems of the Mid
... habitat alteration, pollution and non-native invasive species on those systems; how climatic changes could interact with existing stresses; potential management strategies, and crucial research gaps. Changes in climate and climate variability would significantly affect natural ecosystems, and may po ...
... habitat alteration, pollution and non-native invasive species on those systems; how climatic changes could interact with existing stresses; potential management strategies, and crucial research gaps. Changes in climate and climate variability would significantly affect natural ecosystems, and may po ...
A human-induced hothouse climate?
... coming centuries has warranted considerable scientific attention (e.g., IPCC, 2007, and references therein). The geologic record preserves accounts of ancient warmth beyond the range of human experience and allows investigation of humanity’s potential to revive such warmth. For instance, Hay (2011) ...
... coming centuries has warranted considerable scientific attention (e.g., IPCC, 2007, and references therein). The geologic record preserves accounts of ancient warmth beyond the range of human experience and allows investigation of humanity’s potential to revive such warmth. For instance, Hay (2011) ...
Atlantic Region Adaptation Science Activities Report
... Abstract: On the Atlantic coast of Canada, the predicted effects of climate change, such as sea-level rise and the increased occurrence and intensity of extreme weather events, are compounded in many areas by post-glacial crustal subsidence, leading to increased coastal erosion and flooding. This pl ...
... Abstract: On the Atlantic coast of Canada, the predicted effects of climate change, such as sea-level rise and the increased occurrence and intensity of extreme weather events, are compounded in many areas by post-glacial crustal subsidence, leading to increased coastal erosion and flooding. This pl ...
Climate engineering
Climate engineering, also referred to as geoengineering or climate intervention, is the deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climatic system with the aim of limiting adverse climate change. Climate engineering is an umbrella term for two types of measures: carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation management. Carbon dioxide removal addresses the cause of climate change by removing one of the greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide) from the atmosphere. Solar radiation management attempts to offset effects of greenhouse gases by causing the Earth to absorb less solar radiation.Climate engineering approaches are sometimes viewed as additional potential options for limiting climate change, alongside mitigation and adaptation. There is substantial agreement among scientists that climate engineering cannot substitute climate change mitigation. Some approaches might be used as accompanying measures to sharp cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. Given that all types of measures addressing climate change have economic, political or physical limitations a some climate engineering approaches might eventually be used as part of an ensemble of measures. Research on costs, benefits, and various types of risks of most climate engineering approaches is at an early stage and their understanding needs to improve to judge their adequacy and feasibility.No known large-scale climate engineering projects have taken place to date. Almost all research into solar geoengineering has consisted of computer modelling or laboratory tests, and attempts to move to real-world experimentation have proved controversial for many types of climate engineering. Some practices, such as planting of trees and whitening of surfaces as well as bio-energy with carbon capture and storage projects are underway, their scalability to effectively affect global climate is however debated. Ocean iron fertilization has been given small-scale research trials, sparking substantial controversy.Most experts and major reports advise against relying on geoengineering techniques as a simple solution to climate change, in part due to the large uncertainties over effectiveness and side effects. However, most experts also argue that the risks of such interventions must be seen in the context of risks of dangerous climate change. Interventions at large scale may run a greater risk disrupting natural systems resulting in a dilemma that those approaches that could prove highly (cost-) effective in addressing extreme climate risk, might themselves cause substantial risk. Some have suggested that the concept of geoengineering the climate presents a moral hazard because it could reduce political and public pressure for emissions reduction, which could exacerbate overall climate risks.Groups such as ETC Group and some climate researchers (such as Raymond Pierrehumbert) are in favour of a moratorium on out-of-doors testing and deployment of SRM.