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... the sustainable development of the biosphere. The research is policy-oriented, interdisciplinary, international in scope and heavily dependent on collaboration with a network of research scientists and institutes in many countries. The importance of IIASA's Environment Program stems from the fact th ...
... the sustainable development of the biosphere. The research is policy-oriented, interdisciplinary, international in scope and heavily dependent on collaboration with a network of research scientists and institutes in many countries. The importance of IIASA's Environment Program stems from the fact th ...
NEW NORDIC CLIMATE SOLUTIONS – THE NORDIC PAVILION AT COP21 CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
... Sustainable transformation Nordic experiences of NAMAs as building blocks for INDCs - The Conference Center, Paris-Le Bourget site, Room 3] ...
... Sustainable transformation Nordic experiences of NAMAs as building blocks for INDCs - The Conference Center, Paris-Le Bourget site, Room 3] ...
Draft Resolution X
... mitigation (2002), which inter alia recognized the potentially serious implications of climate change for ensuring the continued conservation and wise use of wetlands and called upon Contracting Parties to manage their wetlands in such a way as to increase their resilience to climate change and extr ...
... mitigation (2002), which inter alia recognized the potentially serious implications of climate change for ensuring the continued conservation and wise use of wetlands and called upon Contracting Parties to manage their wetlands in such a way as to increase their resilience to climate change and extr ...
ITER_Feb2012 - Australian ITER Forum
... carbon dioxide. Although the sun’s output is likely to decrease until 2100, ‘This would only cause a reduction in global temperatures of 0.08C.’ Peter Stott, one of the authors, said: ‘Our findings suggest a reduction of solar activity to levels not seen in hundreds of years would be insufficient to ...
... carbon dioxide. Although the sun’s output is likely to decrease until 2100, ‘This would only cause a reduction in global temperatures of 0.08C.’ Peter Stott, one of the authors, said: ‘Our findings suggest a reduction of solar activity to levels not seen in hundreds of years would be insufficient to ...
2: A Primer on Climate Change
... years. Some of these gases (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) occur naturally, but their rapid increase is generally a consequence of human activity. For example, the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide is currently increasing about 30 to 100 times faster than the rate of natural f ...
... years. Some of these gases (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) occur naturally, but their rapid increase is generally a consequence of human activity. For example, the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide is currently increasing about 30 to 100 times faster than the rate of natural f ...
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
... St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a multi-island nation consisting of 32 islands each with its own characteristics. It is located in the Eastern Caribbean and has a population of approximately 110,000. St. Vincent is the largest of the 32 islands that comprise the nation, covering roughly 390 sq. km ...
... St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a multi-island nation consisting of 32 islands each with its own characteristics. It is located in the Eastern Caribbean and has a population of approximately 110,000. St. Vincent is the largest of the 32 islands that comprise the nation, covering roughly 390 sq. km ...
Future development in extreme one-hour precipitation over Europe
... seasonal rainfall, temperature and other atmospheric conditions that are conducted today. Such approaches have however not yet been tried out. We therefore argue that climate factors calculated straight-forward as in this study, based on 12 km, 1-hour RCM data representing the highest resolution so ...
... seasonal rainfall, temperature and other atmospheric conditions that are conducted today. Such approaches have however not yet been tried out. We therefore argue that climate factors calculated straight-forward as in this study, based on 12 km, 1-hour RCM data representing the highest resolution so ...
Christmas Island Coral Demonstrates Tropical Pacific ENSO Variability
... in the characteristic amplitude or frequency of ENSO events. As as a response to global warming, from the CMIP3 models8,9. The How will ENSO variability be illustrated in Fig. 3, some CGCMs show an increase in the ampli- measure is derived1) from the interannual standard deviation (s.d.) tude of ENS ...
... in the characteristic amplitude or frequency of ENSO events. As as a response to global warming, from the CMIP3 models8,9. The How will ENSO variability be illustrated in Fig. 3, some CGCMs show an increase in the ampli- measure is derived1) from the interannual standard deviation (s.d.) tude of ENS ...
Act Now or Pay Later
... At the UN COP21 climate summit in Paris in December 2015, a target was set to limit global temperature rise to below 2°C, and to pursue efforts to stay below the much safer limit of 1.5°C. However, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)5 has estimated that based on achieving the emissions reductions ac ...
... At the UN COP21 climate summit in Paris in December 2015, a target was set to limit global temperature rise to below 2°C, and to pursue efforts to stay below the much safer limit of 1.5°C. However, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)5 has estimated that based on achieving the emissions reductions ac ...
Climate Deception Dossier #7: Global Climate Coalition Primer on
... GCMs are supposed to be theory-based models, not empirical models. As such they should be able to match current climate conditions using only the independent variables that determine climate (solar radiation, greenhouse gas concentrations, the current temperature of the oceans, etc.) as inputs. GCMs ...
... GCMs are supposed to be theory-based models, not empirical models. As such they should be able to match current climate conditions using only the independent variables that determine climate (solar radiation, greenhouse gas concentrations, the current temperature of the oceans, etc.) as inputs. GCMs ...
Vol.3, No.1, 2003
... and heavy rainfall. Studies over the past two decades have revealed that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) originates from an ocean-atmosphere interaction that is sensitive to this background climate state. To predict successfully the swings of ENSO and their global impacts, accurate simulatio ...
... and heavy rainfall. Studies over the past two decades have revealed that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) originates from an ocean-atmosphere interaction that is sensitive to this background climate state. To predict successfully the swings of ENSO and their global impacts, accurate simulatio ...
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... physical properties of forests, and how do these properties affect albedo and carbon cycle developments in time? Which specific management strategies will maximize mitigation benefits when albedo/carbon cycle tradeoffs are considered? How will changes in other biophysical factors affecting the h ...
... physical properties of forests, and how do these properties affect albedo and carbon cycle developments in time? Which specific management strategies will maximize mitigation benefits when albedo/carbon cycle tradeoffs are considered? How will changes in other biophysical factors affecting the h ...
Impact of climate change on crops, irrigation and
... have been proposed in the basin, which would in total increase the equipped irrigated area by 366,000 ha, effectively tripling the irrigated area. Still, irrigated agriculture in the basin would remain far short of the total potential, which FAO estimates to be more than 3 million ha (Tilmant et al. ...
... have been proposed in the basin, which would in total increase the equipped irrigated area by 366,000 ha, effectively tripling the irrigated area. Still, irrigated agriculture in the basin would remain far short of the total potential, which FAO estimates to be more than 3 million ha (Tilmant et al. ...
PDF - sudan academy of sciences
... population to simulate adoption and impacts of a new technology or change in environmental conditions (Seth, 2012). TOA-MD model was used to assess the impact of technology and climate changes using economic, environmental and social indicators. Claessens et al. (2012) pointed that this model has be ...
... population to simulate adoption and impacts of a new technology or change in environmental conditions (Seth, 2012). TOA-MD model was used to assess the impact of technology and climate changes using economic, environmental and social indicators. Claessens et al. (2012) pointed that this model has be ...
How global warming could transform B.C.`s real estate sector
... This landslide destroyed two homes, killing one person and seriously injuring another, and resulted in the temporary evacuation of 100 homes. Subsequent safety assessments led to the permanent evacuation of eight properties (purchased by the province at fair market value), and requests that about 40 ...
... This landslide destroyed two homes, killing one person and seriously injuring another, and resulted in the temporary evacuation of 100 homes. Subsequent safety assessments led to the permanent evacuation of eight properties (purchased by the province at fair market value), and requests that about 40 ...
the european investment bank
... 3 steps are required to count project activities as adaptation: Setting out the climate vulnerability context of the project. Vulnerability is a function of the character, magnitude, and rate of climate change and variation to which a system is exposed, its sensitivity, and its adaptive capacity M ...
... 3 steps are required to count project activities as adaptation: Setting out the climate vulnerability context of the project. Vulnerability is a function of the character, magnitude, and rate of climate change and variation to which a system is exposed, its sensitivity, and its adaptive capacity M ...
Global climate change and the Antarctic Treaty system since 2000.
... approximately 0.6 oC over the 20th century and noted increases in temperature in the lower atmosphere, that significant snow and ice melt was occurring and that global sea levels had risen over the same period (IPCC, 2001). While significant gaps in knowledge remained, the fundamental basis and mec ...
... approximately 0.6 oC over the 20th century and noted increases in temperature in the lower atmosphere, that significant snow and ice melt was occurring and that global sea levels had risen over the same period (IPCC, 2001). While significant gaps in knowledge remained, the fundamental basis and mec ...
carbon dioxide emission and maximum warming
... This balance is sensitive to a range of factors, which differ widely across Earth System Models: the sensitivity of the marine and terrestrial carbon sinks to changes in atmospheric CO2 and climate, which determines the decline of atmospheric CO2; the rate of mixing of heat into the deep ocean, whic ...
... This balance is sensitive to a range of factors, which differ widely across Earth System Models: the sensitivity of the marine and terrestrial carbon sinks to changes in atmospheric CO2 and climate, which determines the decline of atmospheric CO2; the rate of mixing of heat into the deep ocean, whic ...
Integrated science and art education for creative climate change
... the originality and interest of the materials compared with class products in previous years. Improvements included more focus on visual impacts and creative captions using popular song titles and simple messages. The creative products were provided to the Marine Lab for public display. Resources we ...
... the originality and interest of the materials compared with class products in previous years. Improvements included more focus on visual impacts and creative captions using popular song titles and simple messages. The creative products were provided to the Marine Lab for public display. Resources we ...
The science behind southeast Australia`s wet, cool summer.
... winter from rain-bearing fronts sweeping off the Southern Ocean, and these have become much less frequent since the mid-1970s. Seasonal patterns that were evident during the 2010–2011 big wet in southeast Australia show important similarities to the continuing dry conditions in the southwest. Most o ...
... winter from rain-bearing fronts sweeping off the Southern Ocean, and these have become much less frequent since the mid-1970s. Seasonal patterns that were evident during the 2010–2011 big wet in southeast Australia show important similarities to the continuing dry conditions in the southwest. Most o ...
Eyring_CCMValOverview_SPARCSSG_091028
... Representation of processes and feedbacks in climate models Simulation of recent and longer-term records Simulation of regional patterns, variability and extremes ...
... Representation of processes and feedbacks in climate models Simulation of recent and longer-term records Simulation of regional patterns, variability and extremes ...
Potential Impacts of Climate Change on BC Hydro`s Water Resources
... River at the Peace-Athabasca Delta using lake sediments, while others have used patterns of tree rings to establish long-term streamflow records for the Chilko River and its glacier-fed watershed in the Coast Mountains. Findings of these studies and of a similar study for the Columbia River at The D ...
... River at the Peace-Athabasca Delta using lake sediments, while others have used patterns of tree rings to establish long-term streamflow records for the Chilko River and its glacier-fed watershed in the Coast Mountains. Findings of these studies and of a similar study for the Columbia River at The D ...
Participants and Biographies - Southeast Regional Climate Center
... Responsible for coordination of various inter-agency working groups supported by the USGCRP. This includes the human contributions and responses working group, which focuses on the complex interactions between human societies and natural systems as they related to climate change impacts and vulnerab ...
... Responsible for coordination of various inter-agency working groups supported by the USGCRP. This includes the human contributions and responses working group, which focuses on the complex interactions between human societies and natural systems as they related to climate change impacts and vulnerab ...
‘Ye Olde Hot Aire’*: reporting on human tabloid press
... and television news (Boykoff and Boykoff 2004, Boykoff 2007a). The measure assigned a code to correspond to assessment of articles that (1) presented the viewpoint that anthropogenic global warming (distinct from natural variations) accounts for all climate changes, (2) presented multiple viewpoints ...
... and television news (Boykoff and Boykoff 2004, Boykoff 2007a). The measure assigned a code to correspond to assessment of articles that (1) presented the viewpoint that anthropogenic global warming (distinct from natural variations) accounts for all climate changes, (2) presented multiple viewpoints ...
Climate Change in Value Chain Development
... The change is usually expressed in an increase of temperature and different quantities and patterns of rainfall. The cause for climate change has mainly been associated with a world-wide increase of burning of fossil fuels, the release of CO2 as the main important Green House Gas and a global warmin ...
... The change is usually expressed in an increase of temperature and different quantities and patterns of rainfall. The cause for climate change has mainly been associated with a world-wide increase of burning of fossil fuels, the release of CO2 as the main important Green House Gas and a global warmin ...
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.