Emergence of polycentric climate governance and
... problems like climate change, where the causal chains connecting specific policy interventions and impacts are convoluted, politicians will normally opt to do nothing (or at the most, very little) rather than something bold (such as adopt a binding medium-term emissions target) for which they might ...
... problems like climate change, where the causal chains connecting specific policy interventions and impacts are convoluted, politicians will normally opt to do nothing (or at the most, very little) rather than something bold (such as adopt a binding medium-term emissions target) for which they might ...
The added complications of climate change
... Figure 1a highlights four pathways illustrating how a single climatic change and a single stressor can affect species, populations, or ecosystems. Figure 1b illustrates these pathways in the example of native salmon populations affected by the climatic stressor of temperature increases and the exist ...
... Figure 1a highlights four pathways illustrating how a single climatic change and a single stressor can affect species, populations, or ecosystems. Figure 1b illustrates these pathways in the example of native salmon populations affected by the climatic stressor of temperature increases and the exist ...
Understanding the Challenges of Climate Change on Business: A Study on RMG Sector in Bangladesh:
... temperature rise of 2-3 degree centigrade within the next 50 years will have some severe impacts including an increased risk of flooding from melting glaciers, followed by disruption of water supplies, affecting up to one-sixth of the world‟s population, mainly in the Indian subcontinent and parts o ...
... temperature rise of 2-3 degree centigrade within the next 50 years will have some severe impacts including an increased risk of flooding from melting glaciers, followed by disruption of water supplies, affecting up to one-sixth of the world‟s population, mainly in the Indian subcontinent and parts o ...
TOL/Yohe
... 7. How is it possible that Stern apparently suggests a less stringent policy mix than other studies using some of the same research results? Is there an advantage to that (i.e. not having too ambiguous goals that are possible to reach)? ...
... 7. How is it possible that Stern apparently suggests a less stringent policy mix than other studies using some of the same research results? Is there an advantage to that (i.e. not having too ambiguous goals that are possible to reach)? ...
PowerPoint presentation (PPT file)
... the methodological guidance in those areas for which gaps are identified in Table 7.1 of Ch. 7 and gaps related to some uses of wetlands which are currently not fully covered, for example the drainage of wetlands, the rewetting of previously drained wetlands or wetland ...
... the methodological guidance in those areas for which gaps are identified in Table 7.1 of Ch. 7 and gaps related to some uses of wetlands which are currently not fully covered, for example the drainage of wetlands, the rewetting of previously drained wetlands or wetland ...
Protecting Food Security of Mekong River Basin through Climate Change Adaptation A Regional Collaborative Effort – MRC Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative
... Increase in flooding in all parts of the basin, especially downstream Uncertainties: extreme events, impacts on ecosystems, livelihood and food security, modeling methods ...
... Increase in flooding in all parts of the basin, especially downstream Uncertainties: extreme events, impacts on ecosystems, livelihood and food security, modeling methods ...
WMO
... live – such as predictive experiments for the future state of climate system and project how it will evolve under different emission scenarios. 13. Coordinated scientific activities by WCRP include the Coupled Model Intercomparison Experiment Project (CMIP) that serves as the key tool to better unde ...
... live – such as predictive experiments for the future state of climate system and project how it will evolve under different emission scenarios. 13. Coordinated scientific activities by WCRP include the Coupled Model Intercomparison Experiment Project (CMIP) that serves as the key tool to better unde ...
Managing Marine Resources in the Face of Climate Uncertainties
... Climate Change (“IPCC”) offered the most widely accepted and definitive consensus on the issue. The panel announced, “[t]here is new stronger evidence that most of the warming observed over the last [fifty] years is attributable to human activities.”17 Since then, contrarians have criticized the IPC ...
... Climate Change (“IPCC”) offered the most widely accepted and definitive consensus on the issue. The panel announced, “[t]here is new stronger evidence that most of the warming observed over the last [fifty] years is attributable to human activities.”17 Since then, contrarians have criticized the IPC ...
High impact, low probability (revised for Climatic Change)
... Economists’ growing interest in catastrophic climate change has been largely stimulated by two concerns, first, that greenhouse gas emissions might lead to very large increases in global temperatures, and, second, that large (perhaps even modest) increases in temperatures, as an index of wider clima ...
... Economists’ growing interest in catastrophic climate change has been largely stimulated by two concerns, first, that greenhouse gas emissions might lead to very large increases in global temperatures, and, second, that large (perhaps even modest) increases in temperatures, as an index of wider clima ...
Cap and Trade or a Carbon Tax? How to Reduce CO Emissions
... period time, such as $2 trillion by 2020 (Pethokoukis, 2009). These numbers are both cherry-picked and presented out of context, giving a misleading view of cap and trade compared to the size of the US economy (Keohane, 2008, p. iii). Some studies, such as the joint National Association of Manufact ...
... period time, such as $2 trillion by 2020 (Pethokoukis, 2009). These numbers are both cherry-picked and presented out of context, giving a misleading view of cap and trade compared to the size of the US economy (Keohane, 2008, p. iii). Some studies, such as the joint National Association of Manufact ...
A Discussion Paper on Climate Change and Forestry in Nova Scotia
... a. What can be done to help reduce CO2 by promoting forest sinks..............................................16 b. What can be done to prepare for ecological change to make forests resilient and protect biodiversity.................................................................................... ...
... a. What can be done to help reduce CO2 by promoting forest sinks..............................................16 b. What can be done to prepare for ecological change to make forests resilient and protect biodiversity.................................................................................... ...
Download country chapter
... implement climate change sectoral and cross-sectoral activities. Tanzania has been active in several global climate governance measures, most notably through its membership in the regional intergovernmental organisation of the East African Community (EAC), but also through bilateral and larger multi ...
... implement climate change sectoral and cross-sectoral activities. Tanzania has been active in several global climate governance measures, most notably through its membership in the regional intergovernmental organisation of the East African Community (EAC), but also through bilateral and larger multi ...
NEWSLETTER - Forschungszentrum Jülich
... next. How are they dispersed? Are they broken down or do they accumulate over time? What effects do they have in the long-term? In particular, what can be done to minimize extensive release of these substances? In addition to finding answers to these questions we need better model systems so that we ...
... next. How are they dispersed? Are they broken down or do they accumulate over time? What effects do they have in the long-term? In particular, what can be done to minimize extensive release of these substances? In addition to finding answers to these questions we need better model systems so that we ...
Portage La Prairie - Climate Change Connection
... • We should downsize the number of vehicles per household; however, two people usually work in different places or areas, which makes it harder to get around. • There are some transit options to get to the mall and some other main areas, but they are very limited. • City planning is poor. Cities are ...
... • We should downsize the number of vehicles per household; however, two people usually work in different places or areas, which makes it harder to get around. • There are some transit options to get to the mall and some other main areas, but they are very limited. • City planning is poor. Cities are ...
Climate change adaptation in Scotland Indicator
... Generalist species more able to cope with climate change than specialist species: snow-bed species This is one in a series of climate change adaptation 'indicator cards' which has been developed for the natural environment in Scotland. Using indicators, each card communicates the latest evidence abo ...
... Generalist species more able to cope with climate change than specialist species: snow-bed species This is one in a series of climate change adaptation 'indicator cards' which has been developed for the natural environment in Scotland. Using indicators, each card communicates the latest evidence abo ...
Gray v Minister for Planning: The Rising Tide, of Climate Change
... time and resources into a court challenge were very real issues facing the applicant and other Anvil Hill activists. The legal system is limited as an arena to win environmental campaigns, especially under Part 3A of the Act, which contains no right of merit review. Kirsty Ruddock28 acknowledges the ...
... time and resources into a court challenge were very real issues facing the applicant and other Anvil Hill activists. The legal system is limited as an arena to win environmental campaigns, especially under Part 3A of the Act, which contains no right of merit review. Kirsty Ruddock28 acknowledges the ...
Effects of Climate Change on Vegetation in Desert Steppe Inner
... Keywords: Diversity; Aboveground Biomass; Dominant Species; Ecological Rehabilitation ...
... Keywords: Diversity; Aboveground Biomass; Dominant Species; Ecological Rehabilitation ...
4. Climate Change Scenarios
... regional changes in climate from climate models (see below). 4.5.2 Analogue climate change scenarios Analogue, or past climates, can be created from historical instrumental records of climate or from paleoclimate reconstructions. The instrumental record will often be a complete multi-decadal record ...
... regional changes in climate from climate models (see below). 4.5.2 Analogue climate change scenarios Analogue, or past climates, can be created from historical instrumental records of climate or from paleoclimate reconstructions. The instrumental record will often be a complete multi-decadal record ...
An Abrupt Climate Change Scenario and Its Implications for United
... severe risk to political, economic, and social stability. In less prosperous regions, where countries lack the resources and capabilities required to adapt quickly to more severe conditions, the problem is very likely to be exacerbated. For some countries, climate change could become such a challeng ...
... severe risk to political, economic, and social stability. In less prosperous regions, where countries lack the resources and capabilities required to adapt quickly to more severe conditions, the problem is very likely to be exacerbated. For some countries, climate change could become such a challeng ...
374444 - UK Indymedia
... severe risk to political, economic, and social stability. In less prosperous regions, where countries lack the resources and capabilities required to adapt quickly to more severe conditions, the problem is very likely to be exacerbated. For some countries, climate change could become such a challeng ...
... severe risk to political, economic, and social stability. In less prosperous regions, where countries lack the resources and capabilities required to adapt quickly to more severe conditions, the problem is very likely to be exacerbated. For some countries, climate change could become such a challeng ...
Full Text - Life Science Journal
... organic C, so they offer scope for additional sequestration. With soils already high in C, such as those under old grassland or woodland and peat soils there is little extra capacity for additional C storage. Agriculture’s direct reliance on the natural resource base has always been a defining chara ...
... organic C, so they offer scope for additional sequestration. With soils already high in C, such as those under old grassland or woodland and peat soils there is little extra capacity for additional C storage. Agriculture’s direct reliance on the natural resource base has always been a defining chara ...
The effect of development on the climate sensitivity of agriculture
... development, D, and (aW bW2*Dc) measures the interaction between climate, W, and development. In general, dG/dK 0, d2G/dK2 0, dH/dT 0, and d2H/dT2 0. With respect to temperature, we expect that a 0 and b 0, so agriculture would exhibit a hill-shaped relationship with respect to tempera ...
... development, D, and (aW bW2*Dc) measures the interaction between climate, W, and development. In general, dG/dK 0, d2G/dK2 0, dH/dT 0, and d2H/dT2 0. With respect to temperature, we expect that a 0 and b 0, so agriculture would exhibit a hill-shaped relationship with respect to tempera ...
CLIMATIC CHANGE AT HIGH ELEVATION SITES: AN OVERVIEW 1
... information on scales which are generally far smaller than the typical grid-size of even the highest resolution numerical climate models. As a result, many impacts studies have been constrained by the lack of scenario data of sufficient reliability and quality at the desired scales. It is these scal ...
... information on scales which are generally far smaller than the typical grid-size of even the highest resolution numerical climate models. As a result, many impacts studies have been constrained by the lack of scenario data of sufficient reliability and quality at the desired scales. It is these scal ...
here - Resilient Cities
... Resources defines and implements the EU R&I objectives and priorities for promoting nature-based solutions which increase economic, social and environmental resilience and improve risk management. Eleni specifically deals with research and innovation on climate change impacts, vulnerabilities and ad ...
... Resources defines and implements the EU R&I objectives and priorities for promoting nature-based solutions which increase economic, social and environmental resilience and improve risk management. Eleni specifically deals with research and innovation on climate change impacts, vulnerabilities and ad ...
Lending a caring hand - University of New England
... industrial sulfur particle pollutants from coal burning may be reflecting sunlight, thus countering heating caused by coal’s carbon dioxide emissions, said Pennsylvania State University professor Michael Mann. ...
... industrial sulfur particle pollutants from coal burning may be reflecting sunlight, thus countering heating caused by coal’s carbon dioxide emissions, said Pennsylvania State University professor Michael Mann. ...
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.