MedECC: Towards an improved scientific assessment of climate
... The scientific committee is responsible for leading the scientific activities of the network and ensuring the scientific rigour of the MedECC work and specific deliverables. The approval of new members is also a task of this committee. It will be integrated by a total of 20 members, including the 10 ...
... The scientific committee is responsible for leading the scientific activities of the network and ensuring the scientific rigour of the MedECC work and specific deliverables. The approval of new members is also a task of this committee. It will be integrated by a total of 20 members, including the 10 ...
Hotte, Martin - Transportation Association of Canada
... A brief overview of various replacements fuels, also called “alternative fuels,” is also included. c. Toward sustainable mobility In developing its Web site on climate change, the MTQ made it a priority to increase people’s awareness of using more sustainable transportation, both to reduce fuel cost ...
... A brief overview of various replacements fuels, also called “alternative fuels,” is also included. c. Toward sustainable mobility In developing its Web site on climate change, the MTQ made it a priority to increase people’s awareness of using more sustainable transportation, both to reduce fuel cost ...
RELIGION AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN CROSS
... and grassroots mobilization. Discussion will consider the variety of ways that civil society groups engage climate and environment related policy issues in the US and India. How have civil society advocates framed the need to address climate and environmental concerns as a moral call to action? What ...
... and grassroots mobilization. Discussion will consider the variety of ways that civil society groups engage climate and environment related policy issues in the US and India. How have civil society advocates framed the need to address climate and environmental concerns as a moral call to action? What ...
Forging a More Effective Global Climate Treaty
... without necessarily paying full fare. How can this be accomplished?9 At first sight, a trigger mechanism appears to be required, whereby developing countries would be obligated to take on binding commitments only when their per capita gross domestic product (GDP) reached agreed levels. But there is ...
... without necessarily paying full fare. How can this be accomplished?9 At first sight, a trigger mechanism appears to be required, whereby developing countries would be obligated to take on binding commitments only when their per capita gross domestic product (GDP) reached agreed levels. But there is ...
on the occasion of the Sport, Environment and Climate Change
... across large areas of the planet; human vulnerability to them is growing as well”. Hence in 1992, the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change acknowledged that climate change is the threat to human existence and its adverse effects are a common concern to humankind and t ...
... across large areas of the planet; human vulnerability to them is growing as well”. Hence in 1992, the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change acknowledged that climate change is the threat to human existence and its adverse effects are a common concern to humankind and t ...
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... global emissions by the end of the century compared to 2000 emissions. Global CO2 emissions have to be reduced by 28%-35% by 2050 according to TIAM and WITCH, respectively, cuts within the range given by the IPCC (-30% to -60%). The cost, represented by the loss of surplus in TIAM and GWP losses in ...
... global emissions by the end of the century compared to 2000 emissions. Global CO2 emissions have to be reduced by 28%-35% by 2050 according to TIAM and WITCH, respectively, cuts within the range given by the IPCC (-30% to -60%). The cost, represented by the loss of surplus in TIAM and GWP losses in ...
Japan`s submission on its updated strategies and approaches for
... Climate Change9 and the Seminar for Capacity Development for Transparency to Implement the Paris Agreement, to share experiences and knowledge related to NDC implementation among governmental officials and researchers from the Asia-pacific region. (8) Cooperation among Cities or sub-governmental aut ...
... Climate Change9 and the Seminar for Capacity Development for Transparency to Implement the Paris Agreement, to share experiences and knowledge related to NDC implementation among governmental officials and researchers from the Asia-pacific region. (8) Cooperation among Cities or sub-governmental aut ...
Environmental Degradation, Climate Change, Migration and
... transformations in both origin and destination areas, and the aims and strategies of the migrants themselves. Migration can never be explained through one factor alone. The environment has always been one factor among others. Today it seems clear that climate change is a significant factor in causi ...
... transformations in both origin and destination areas, and the aims and strategies of the migrants themselves. Migration can never be explained through one factor alone. The environment has always been one factor among others. Today it seems clear that climate change is a significant factor in causi ...
trinidad and tobago
... Trinidad and Tobago is the most industrialized economy in the English-speaking Caribbean. It is the leading Caribbean producer of oil and gas, and its economy is mainly based upon these resources. Trinidad and Tobago also supplies manufactured goods, mainly food products and beverages, as well as ce ...
... Trinidad and Tobago is the most industrialized economy in the English-speaking Caribbean. It is the leading Caribbean producer of oil and gas, and its economy is mainly based upon these resources. Trinidad and Tobago also supplies manufactured goods, mainly food products and beverages, as well as ce ...
South-South Cooperation between Pacific and Caribbean Small
... these then burying them underground, wrapping them in thick layers of coconut fronds, or tying them under the roof. When hurricanes do strike, these remote communities often cannot be reached by national authorities to deliver any aid for days or weeks, but in the meantime, they will at least not go ...
... these then burying them underground, wrapping them in thick layers of coconut fronds, or tying them under the roof. When hurricanes do strike, these remote communities often cannot be reached by national authorities to deliver any aid for days or weeks, but in the meantime, they will at least not go ...
Environmental Degradation, Climate Change, Migration
... transformations in both origin and destination areas, and the aims and strategies of the migrants themselves. Migration can never be explained through one factor alone. The environment has always been one factor among others. Today it seems clear that climate change is a significant factor in causi ...
... transformations in both origin and destination areas, and the aims and strategies of the migrants themselves. Migration can never be explained through one factor alone. The environment has always been one factor among others. Today it seems clear that climate change is a significant factor in causi ...
The Biotic Ethic: Land Restoration and Carbon Sequestration in an
... disproportionate relevance to their surroundings; and, not unimportantly, there is their beauty. ...
... disproportionate relevance to their surroundings; and, not unimportantly, there is their beauty. ...
(Paper title:) - The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
... To reconstruct and understand climate and ocean variability with a frequency longer than seasonal to sub-decadal or to use past analogues of future climate conditions, paleoclimate archives provide critical information. In the Antarctic region, such records are principally derived from ice and marin ...
... To reconstruct and understand climate and ocean variability with a frequency longer than seasonal to sub-decadal or to use past analogues of future climate conditions, paleoclimate archives provide critical information. In the Antarctic region, such records are principally derived from ice and marin ...
Environmental Questions. Affordable Answers?
... that replacing the 55% of generation currently coming from coal with natural gas—even if Thus the climate change debate is of great concern to us. Our member owners have enough natural gas was available and gas plants could be built—will dramatically increase invested more than $1.25 billion in ou ...
... that replacing the 55% of generation currently coming from coal with natural gas—even if Thus the climate change debate is of great concern to us. Our member owners have enough natural gas was available and gas plants could be built—will dramatically increase invested more than $1.25 billion in ou ...
Perverse incentives under the CDM: a comment - Working Paper 53 (757 kB) (opens in new window)
... 2. Mitigation of climate change (including the roles of carbon markets and lowcarbon technologies) 3. Impacts of, and adaptation to, climate change, and its effects on development 4. Governance of climate change 5. Management of forests and ecosystems More information about the Grantham Research Ins ...
... 2. Mitigation of climate change (including the roles of carbon markets and lowcarbon technologies) 3. Impacts of, and adaptation to, climate change, and its effects on development 4. Governance of climate change 5. Management of forests and ecosystems More information about the Grantham Research Ins ...
Cooperation in higher education, Environment and climate
... “Norway’s double standards” “..Norway’s policy is not consistent with the goal of only two degrees increase (by 2100). Our emissions are several times higher than what the world can sustain to reach this goal. We are even claiming a right to continue doing the same in future. The media give the impr ...
... “Norway’s double standards” “..Norway’s policy is not consistent with the goal of only two degrees increase (by 2100). Our emissions are several times higher than what the world can sustain to reach this goal. We are even claiming a right to continue doing the same in future. The media give the impr ...
The risky promise of `negative emissions`
... on maximizing carbon sequestration, but also on realizing broader social and ecological benefits – for example, relying on community-managed forests to reduce the risk of adverse impacts. Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS) While a key constraint on BECCS is the uncertainty of CCS technologies, we consider t ...
... on maximizing carbon sequestration, but also on realizing broader social and ecological benefits – for example, relying on community-managed forests to reduce the risk of adverse impacts. Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS) While a key constraint on BECCS is the uncertainty of CCS technologies, we consider t ...
the cop in action - Ministère de l`Environnement, de l`Énergie et de la
... afforded by the Paris conference. The solutions proposed by associations, bu sinesses and regional authorities during COP21 demonstrate that the process of change within our societies is irreversible. On 4 November another milestone will be reached, one year on from COP21: the double threshold need ...
... afforded by the Paris conference. The solutions proposed by associations, bu sinesses and regional authorities during COP21 demonstrate that the process of change within our societies is irreversible. On 4 November another milestone will be reached, one year on from COP21: the double threshold need ...
Urban growth and climate change
... atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide in parts per million (ppm). “Very roughly, stabilization at 500 ppm requires that emissions be held near the present level of 7 billion tons of carbon per year for the next 50 years, even though they are currently on course to more than double” (Pacala & S ...
... atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide in parts per million (ppm). “Very roughly, stabilization at 500 ppm requires that emissions be held near the present level of 7 billion tons of carbon per year for the next 50 years, even though they are currently on course to more than double” (Pacala & S ...
A brief assessment of the impact of large
... are statistically significant, simulations still show large year-to-year variability in CAPE and shear. This means that even in a warmer, moister climate, we would expect tornado frequency and intensity to vary substantially from one year to the next. This short-term variability in tornado propertie ...
... are statistically significant, simulations still show large year-to-year variability in CAPE and shear. This means that even in a warmer, moister climate, we would expect tornado frequency and intensity to vary substantially from one year to the next. This short-term variability in tornado propertie ...
Antarctic Climate Evolution (ACE) Research Initiative
... variations lead to (1) changing global sea levels on a scale of tens of metres or more, and (2) alteration to the capacity of ice sheets and sea ice as major heat sinks/insulators. It is thus important to assess the stability of the cryosphere under a warming climate (Intergovernmental Panel on Clim ...
... variations lead to (1) changing global sea levels on a scale of tens of metres or more, and (2) alteration to the capacity of ice sheets and sea ice as major heat sinks/insulators. It is thus important to assess the stability of the cryosphere under a warming climate (Intergovernmental Panel on Clim ...
Introduction to climate change
... Climate change is the biggest single issue facing us today. The scale far outweighs any environmental crisis humans have faced. Climate change scientists are in agreement that climate change is increasing, and human activity is pushing it to dangerous levels. Cuts in carbon emission of between 50-80 ...
... Climate change is the biggest single issue facing us today. The scale far outweighs any environmental crisis humans have faced. Climate change scientists are in agreement that climate change is increasing, and human activity is pushing it to dangerous levels. Cuts in carbon emission of between 50-80 ...
20080102-Karl-ESIP-Winter-Mtg-Climate
... • Multiple studies indicate that heat waves will become more frequent, longer-lasting and more intense • The ‘heat index’ is also projected to increase in many areas ESIP Federation 2008 Winter Meeting ...
... • Multiple studies indicate that heat waves will become more frequent, longer-lasting and more intense • The ‘heat index’ is also projected to increase in many areas ESIP Federation 2008 Winter Meeting ...
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.