Climate change and livestock production in Ethiopia
... weight. Again, he reveled that heavy infestation of invasive species due to climate change has reduced the availability of herbaceous species and hence resulted in a critical shortage of feed. On the same way, Stark et al. (2011) reported that in some regions, invasive species linked by pastoralists ...
... weight. Again, he reveled that heavy infestation of invasive species due to climate change has reduced the availability of herbaceous species and hence resulted in a critical shortage of feed. On the same way, Stark et al. (2011) reported that in some regions, invasive species linked by pastoralists ...
watersketch - Astra
... POLICY – programmes of action; A statement by government of what it intends to do, such as a law, regulation, ruling, decision, or order, or a combination of these E.g. Environmental policy, Social policy, Climate policy… adaptation policy? ...
... POLICY – programmes of action; A statement by government of what it intends to do, such as a law, regulation, ruling, decision, or order, or a combination of these E.g. Environmental policy, Social policy, Climate policy… adaptation policy? ...
PDF > Chapter 1
... Climate will change very slowly in the future because the oceans with their immense volumes of water react very gradually to change. Therefore, many but not all of the consequences of climate change triggered by human activity will only gradually become noticeable. Some of these consequences could a ...
... Climate will change very slowly in the future because the oceans with their immense volumes of water react very gradually to change. Therefore, many but not all of the consequences of climate change triggered by human activity will only gradually become noticeable. Some of these consequences could a ...
assessing trade and business groups` positions on climate change
... views or even those of their boards of directors. This is especially true of umbrella groups, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers, which represent multiple industries with diverse interests. Moreover, some trade and business associations have been inconsi ...
... views or even those of their boards of directors. This is especially true of umbrella groups, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers, which represent multiple industries with diverse interests. Moreover, some trade and business associations have been inconsi ...
Building a Climate Resilient Victoria
... Since its release all levels of government and business, communities and individuals are working towards better managing the risks of a changing climate. By investing in innovative strategies that are promoting healthy adaptive responses, protecting communities and stimulating new economic opportuni ...
... Since its release all levels of government and business, communities and individuals are working towards better managing the risks of a changing climate. By investing in innovative strategies that are promoting healthy adaptive responses, protecting communities and stimulating new economic opportuni ...
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
... to send a positive message on international cooperation. • ‘the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Kyoto Protocol establish a regime that adequately addresses the economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainable development.’ • industrialised countries to ...
... to send a positive message on international cooperation. • ‘the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Kyoto Protocol establish a regime that adequately addresses the economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainable development.’ • industrialised countries to ...
Climate Change and Public Health 101
... active on warm, humid days. They are also most abundant in wooded or brushy areas with abundant small animals and deer. If those areas are one where many people live, work, or visit for recreation, the incidence of tick-borne disease can be high. For more information on climate and vectorborne disea ...
... active on warm, humid days. They are also most abundant in wooded or brushy areas with abundant small animals and deer. If those areas are one where many people live, work, or visit for recreation, the incidence of tick-borne disease can be high. For more information on climate and vectorborne disea ...
Climate Change, Vulnerability and Social Justice
... of these regions and peoples will be highly vulnerable and poorly equipped to cope with the major changes in climate that may occur. Further, many people and places are already under severe stress vulnerability arising from other environmental and socioeconomic forces, including those emanating from ...
... of these regions and peoples will be highly vulnerable and poorly equipped to cope with the major changes in climate that may occur. Further, many people and places are already under severe stress vulnerability arising from other environmental and socioeconomic forces, including those emanating from ...
The COP19Guide to Corporate Lobbying
... Shale Gas and Fracking Shale gas is methane gas trapped in sedimentary rock deep underground, and is extracted by a process known as hydraulic fracturing – ‘fracking’ – which involves drilling deep wells into the ground and pumping a mixture of water, toxic chemicals and sand at high pressure, to fr ...
... Shale Gas and Fracking Shale gas is methane gas trapped in sedimentary rock deep underground, and is extracted by a process known as hydraulic fracturing – ‘fracking’ – which involves drilling deep wells into the ground and pumping a mixture of water, toxic chemicals and sand at high pressure, to fr ...
Introduction - San Jose State University
... Recall how clouds form – Water vapor condenses to liquid water – This processes requires ‘cloud condensation nuclei’ – Examples of cloud condensation nuclei Dust, salt, smoke (all of which are natural aerosols) So, aerosols (with both natural and anthropogenic origin) – may serve as cloud cond ...
... Recall how clouds form – Water vapor condenses to liquid water – This processes requires ‘cloud condensation nuclei’ – Examples of cloud condensation nuclei Dust, salt, smoke (all of which are natural aerosols) So, aerosols (with both natural and anthropogenic origin) – may serve as cloud cond ...
Impacts of climate variability and future climate change on harmful
... certain types of phytoplankton will be favored. For example, most marine HABs are dinoflagellates, which are distinguished by the presence of two flagella used for swimming. Other phytoplankton groups, such as the diatoms, do not possess this swimming ability, and therefore do not have the potential ...
... certain types of phytoplankton will be favored. For example, most marine HABs are dinoflagellates, which are distinguished by the presence of two flagella used for swimming. Other phytoplankton groups, such as the diatoms, do not possess this swimming ability, and therefore do not have the potential ...
Climate Change and Public Health 101
... active on warm, humid days. They are also most abundant in wooded or brushy areas with abundant small animals and deer. If those areas are one where many people live, work, or visit for recreation, the incidence of tick-borne disease can be high. For more information on climate and vectorborne disea ...
... active on warm, humid days. They are also most abundant in wooded or brushy areas with abundant small animals and deer. If those areas are one where many people live, work, or visit for recreation, the incidence of tick-borne disease can be high. For more information on climate and vectorborne disea ...
Wildlife Vulnerability to Climate Change
... assessments pinpoint which factors cause species vulnerability and help to identify intervention points for management actions. Understanding the factors that cause vulnerability for a particular species allows managers to design adaptation strategies directed at mitigating a particular impact (Tabl ...
... assessments pinpoint which factors cause species vulnerability and help to identify intervention points for management actions. Understanding the factors that cause vulnerability for a particular species allows managers to design adaptation strategies directed at mitigating a particular impact (Tabl ...
Dealing with Climate Change: Palaeoclimate Research in Australia
... the sensitivity of the climate to CO2 and other boundary conditions (e.g. Rohling et al., 2012), an important parameter needed to understand the possible extent of future warming of the planet. Some periods in the past may provide analogues that can constrain important aspects of the climate system ...
... the sensitivity of the climate to CO2 and other boundary conditions (e.g. Rohling et al., 2012), an important parameter needed to understand the possible extent of future warming of the planet. Some periods in the past may provide analogues that can constrain important aspects of the climate system ...
This GREEEN guide is not a manual on how to deal with climate
... Thirdly, teaching strategies for mitigation and adaptation to climate change on a local to a global level. Strategies for intervening climate change have traditionally been organised around two main types: those with a focus on reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation), and those aimed at ...
... Thirdly, teaching strategies for mitigation and adaptation to climate change on a local to a global level. Strategies for intervening climate change have traditionally been organised around two main types: those with a focus on reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation), and those aimed at ...
The time lag between a carbon dioxide emission and maximum
... 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 ...
Appendix 5 Fine-scale population responses to weather and climate
... reproduction (Thomas, 2010; Walther, 2010; Cahill et al., 2013). In addition, some studies have suggested that climate change can exacerbate the negative impact of other aspects of environmental change, such as habitat loss and degradation (Travis, 2003; Hof et al., 2011; Newbold et al., 2012). Evid ...
... reproduction (Thomas, 2010; Walther, 2010; Cahill et al., 2013). In addition, some studies have suggested that climate change can exacerbate the negative impact of other aspects of environmental change, such as habitat loss and degradation (Travis, 2003; Hof et al., 2011; Newbold et al., 2012). Evid ...
Indigenous Lands, Protected Areas, and Slowing Climate Change Perspective
... areas in developing countries would require an estimated US$4 billion per year (up from , US$1 billion currently spent annually) [30]. This represents only 9– 13% of the capital that could be mobilized by international REDD frameworks at a price of US$5/tonCO2e [31]. For the Brazilian Amazon, Nepsta ...
... areas in developing countries would require an estimated US$4 billion per year (up from , US$1 billion currently spent annually) [30]. This represents only 9– 13% of the capital that could be mobilized by international REDD frameworks at a price of US$5/tonCO2e [31]. For the Brazilian Amazon, Nepsta ...
Low Emission Technology and Innovation: the role of IPRs
... A variety of proposals have been made on ‘enhanced’ action technology transfer with some progress achieved. ...
... A variety of proposals have been made on ‘enhanced’ action technology transfer with some progress achieved. ...
(Mahangu) crop
... In Namibia, events like droughts and floods occur more frequently due to the increase in temperature which is predicted in the whole country. Large amount of rainfall is expected to occur in a short period time of rain season, due to the predicted increase of late summer convective rainfall over Nam ...
... In Namibia, events like droughts and floods occur more frequently due to the increase in temperature which is predicted in the whole country. Large amount of rainfall is expected to occur in a short period time of rain season, due to the predicted increase of late summer convective rainfall over Nam ...
A normative account of dangerous climate change
... choosing a job in high-rise construction. It would not be appropriate, for example, to permit the person choosing high-rise construction the discretion to decide whether she may toss down her tools from up high into crowded spaces below. Nor is it appropriate to let a polluter decide what level of p ...
... choosing a job in high-rise construction. It would not be appropriate, for example, to permit the person choosing high-rise construction the discretion to decide whether she may toss down her tools from up high into crowded spaces below. Nor is it appropriate to let a polluter decide what level of p ...
Global Warming Is Here: The Scientific Evidence
... the Earth would be a frozen planet unable to sustain life as we know it. 2. But greenhouse gases are accumulating beyond natural levels in the atmosphere and human activities, in particular fossil fuel burning, are responsible. 3. The amount of two of the most important greenhouse gases, carbon diox ...
... the Earth would be a frozen planet unable to sustain life as we know it. 2. But greenhouse gases are accumulating beyond natural levels in the atmosphere and human activities, in particular fossil fuel burning, are responsible. 3. The amount of two of the most important greenhouse gases, carbon diox ...
FAO - NWP: Adaptation Planning and Strategies 2009 (pp. 42-50)
... Adaptation (in human systems) is a process of social learning using information on vulnerability, hazards and risks to make decisions in anticipation of climate change in the context of other planning concerns and faced with the 'deep uncertainty' about future climate, social, environmental and poli ...
... Adaptation (in human systems) is a process of social learning using information on vulnerability, hazards and risks to make decisions in anticipation of climate change in the context of other planning concerns and faced with the 'deep uncertainty' about future climate, social, environmental and poli ...
Water requirements for clover and cotton under climate change
... percentage was between 11and 18%, where the highest increase percentage was 18% in Aswan. 2- The difference between ET under current climate and under climate change during clover growing season was low (4-5%). Starting from El-Gharbia governorate, the difference became higher (10%) and highest diff ...
... percentage was between 11and 18%, where the highest increase percentage was 18% in Aswan. 2- The difference between ET under current climate and under climate change during clover growing season was low (4-5%). Starting from El-Gharbia governorate, the difference became higher (10%) and highest diff ...
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.