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... threatens the very existence of humankind on the earth. It is against this background, that Ghana signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in June 1992, after the Convention was adopted on 9 May 1992. The climate Convention entered ...
... threatens the very existence of humankind on the earth. It is against this background, that Ghana signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in June 1992, after the Convention was adopted on 9 May 1992. The climate Convention entered ...
Antarctic nematode communities: observed and predicted
... consider the predictions for climate change in the twentyfirst century. We conclude by showing how these changes have already influenced Antarctic nematode communities and what the future communities may look like based on a literature review including both observational studies and experimental cli ...
... consider the predictions for climate change in the twentyfirst century. We conclude by showing how these changes have already influenced Antarctic nematode communities and what the future communities may look like based on a literature review including both observational studies and experimental cli ...
Climate Change Resilience Planning
... Developing a more sustainable city is not just about improving the abiotic and biotic aspects of the urban environment, but also about the social aspects of city life. It is important to recognize people’s satisfaction, experiences and perceptions of the quality of their everyday environments. Centr ...
... Developing a more sustainable city is not just about improving the abiotic and biotic aspects of the urban environment, but also about the social aspects of city life. It is important to recognize people’s satisfaction, experiences and perceptions of the quality of their everyday environments. Centr ...
Impacts of Climate Change on all European islands
... vulnerable to sea level rise and flooding. In addition to transport infrastructures, water supply and energy systems are faced with particular challenges. Investment costs for future proofing, maintenance and damage repair cost are expected to grow significantly. For example, the flooding and intens ...
... vulnerable to sea level rise and flooding. In addition to transport infrastructures, water supply and energy systems are faced with particular challenges. Investment costs for future proofing, maintenance and damage repair cost are expected to grow significantly. For example, the flooding and intens ...
Great Plains mega-region (Chapter 7) of the Foundation document
... inadequate. Reported cases of hepatitis and other viral diseases are typically two times greater in border counties compared to the statewide average. The state of human health and environmental quality are very closely tied to land use, climate variability, air quality, and water supply. Climate ch ...
... inadequate. Reported cases of hepatitis and other viral diseases are typically two times greater in border counties compared to the statewide average. The state of human health and environmental quality are very closely tied to land use, climate variability, air quality, and water supply. Climate ch ...
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... Our estimates of climate preferences yield four main results. First, we find that Americans most prefer average temperatures (average of daily high and low) near 65 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), agreeing with standard degree-day models that predict little need for heating or cooling at this temperature.3 ...
... Our estimates of climate preferences yield four main results. First, we find that Americans most prefer average temperatures (average of daily high and low) near 65 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), agreeing with standard degree-day models that predict little need for heating or cooling at this temperature.3 ...
Initial Results Management Framework
... (PPCR) government policy and capacity indicators) or indicators that have been recently redesigned based on measurement experience (e.g. Adaptation Fund indicators and the GEF’s proposed ...
... (PPCR) government policy and capacity indicators) or indicators that have been recently redesigned based on measurement experience (e.g. Adaptation Fund indicators and the GEF’s proposed ...
Potential Impacts of Changes in Climate on Water Quality in New
... the changes in the Earth’s climate. The National Climate Assessment (NCA; USGCRP, 2013) has reported that recent observations of the Northeast U.S. show warming and an increase in heavy precipitation events. These extreme events, as well as other changes, have been occurring with greater frequency i ...
... the changes in the Earth’s climate. The National Climate Assessment (NCA; USGCRP, 2013) has reported that recent observations of the Northeast U.S. show warming and an increase in heavy precipitation events. These extreme events, as well as other changes, have been occurring with greater frequency i ...
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection`s Action
... to reduce GHG emissions in Massachusetts. MassDEP strongly believes that climate change is the most serious environmental challenge of our time, and it will use its authority, in conjunction with the authority granted to other state agencies, to: (1) lower the GHG emissions that contribute to clima ...
... to reduce GHG emissions in Massachusetts. MassDEP strongly believes that climate change is the most serious environmental challenge of our time, and it will use its authority, in conjunction with the authority granted to other state agencies, to: (1) lower the GHG emissions that contribute to clima ...
International cooperation in the field of CCS - Approaches and implementation
... of stripping CO2 from other gases […] which are currently used in industry could be employed.” “CO2 can be easily compressed […]. It can be transported in pipelines that are essentially the same as those for methane.” “[CO2 disposal] could be done in the form of a permanent underground storage, e.g. ...
... of stripping CO2 from other gases […] which are currently used in industry could be employed.” “CO2 can be easily compressed […]. It can be transported in pipelines that are essentially the same as those for methane.” “[CO2 disposal] could be done in the form of a permanent underground storage, e.g. ...
Absolute Abundance and Relative Scarcity: Announced Policy
... announcement and implementation, it begs the question how carbon dioxide emissions in this period respond to the announcement of future climate policy. Such concerns, however, have not entered the policy makers agendas, and there has been no attempt to implement climate change policy in an expedite ...
... announcement and implementation, it begs the question how carbon dioxide emissions in this period respond to the announcement of future climate policy. Such concerns, however, have not entered the policy makers agendas, and there has been no attempt to implement climate change policy in an expedite ...
does adaptation to climate change provide food security?
... prospects, it is no surprise that the identification of both “climate-proofing” technologies and adaptation strategies are vital to support the yields of food crops. These strategies can indeed buffer against climate change and play a crucial role in reducing the food insecurity of farm households. ...
... prospects, it is no surprise that the identification of both “climate-proofing” technologies and adaptation strategies are vital to support the yields of food crops. These strategies can indeed buffer against climate change and play a crucial role in reducing the food insecurity of farm households. ...
Recent developments on the South American monsoon system
... ABSTRACT: This paper reviews recent progress made in our understanding of the functioning and variability of the South American Monsoon System (SAMS) on time scales varying from synoptic to long-term variability and climate change. The SAMS contains one of the most prominent summertime climate patte ...
... ABSTRACT: This paper reviews recent progress made in our understanding of the functioning and variability of the South American Monsoon System (SAMS) on time scales varying from synoptic to long-term variability and climate change. The SAMS contains one of the most prominent summertime climate patte ...
Greenwashing eco(?)tourism in New Zealand: What climate change?
... increasing media coverage but fails to consider different ways of thinking. It is focused on a Western concept of development which disregards indigenous values and knowledge. ‘Sound’ scientific knowledge about climate has been debated across disciplines and can be seen, and indeed used, as an elusi ...
... increasing media coverage but fails to consider different ways of thinking. It is focused on a Western concept of development which disregards indigenous values and knowledge. ‘Sound’ scientific knowledge about climate has been debated across disciplines and can be seen, and indeed used, as an elusi ...
Static mass-balance sensitivity of Arctic glaciers and ice caps using
... of varying complexity including simple temperature-index (e.g. Braithwaite and Zhang, 1999), energy-balance (e.g. Oerlemans, 1992) and ice-dynamic models (e.g. Schneeberger and others, 2001), in order to assess the response of glaciers to climate change. Sophisticated approaches are important for de ...
... of varying complexity including simple temperature-index (e.g. Braithwaite and Zhang, 1999), energy-balance (e.g. Oerlemans, 1992) and ice-dynamic models (e.g. Schneeberger and others, 2001), in order to assess the response of glaciers to climate change. Sophisticated approaches are important for de ...
Experiences of host communities with carbon market projects
... In this paper, we focus on examining the experiences of local communities with carbon market projects and their interactions with other scales of carbon market governance in order to understand their positioning within these structures from a justice perspective. We contribute to the emerging body o ...
... In this paper, we focus on examining the experiences of local communities with carbon market projects and their interactions with other scales of carbon market governance in order to understand their positioning within these structures from a justice perspective. We contribute to the emerging body o ...
Designing Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives
... The Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2007) states unequivocally that the world is warming. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of how climate change is affecting natural and human systems. There is increasing concern about the likely implicatio ...
... The Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2007) states unequivocally that the world is warming. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of how climate change is affecting natural and human systems. There is increasing concern about the likely implicatio ...
Climate change data and risk assessment methodologies for the
... symbols indicate the length of record, and most are 30 years or less. ............................26 Figure 3-9. Sea level (monthly and annual mean) for a gauge in Cristobal (Panama). This is one of the longest periods of record in the Caribbean region in the PSMSL database. ................27 Figur ...
... symbols indicate the length of record, and most are 30 years or less. ............................26 Figure 3-9. Sea level (monthly and annual mean) for a gauge in Cristobal (Panama). This is one of the longest periods of record in the Caribbean region in the PSMSL database. ................27 Figur ...
CGE Training Materials for Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment
... between climate change and non-climatic factors on human health. Such consideration is particularly important to assist in the monitoring and evaluation of health-related adaptive actions, outlined in section 8.6.4. Further information on the development of socio-economic scenarios is provided in ch ...
... between climate change and non-climatic factors on human health. Such consideration is particularly important to assist in the monitoring and evaluation of health-related adaptive actions, outlined in section 8.6.4. Further information on the development of socio-economic scenarios is provided in ch ...
Climate Change Adaptation: What Federal Agencies are Doing
... Office of Science and Technology Policy _________________________________________________________________ 4 United States Global Change Research Program __________________________________________________________ 5 National Climate Adaptation Summit ________________________________________________ ...
... Office of Science and Technology Policy _________________________________________________________________ 4 United States Global Change Research Program __________________________________________________________ 5 National Climate Adaptation Summit ________________________________________________ ...
Interactive influences of climate change and agriculture on aquatic
... salmonids (Huppert and Kantor 1998). Numerous human activities have negatively influenced water quality in the region over the last several hundred years, including logging, urban and suburban development, and agriculture (NRC 1996). The future of aquatic systems in the Pacific Northwest is predicte ...
... salmonids (Huppert and Kantor 1998). Numerous human activities have negatively influenced water quality in the region over the last several hundred years, including logging, urban and suburban development, and agriculture (NRC 1996). The future of aquatic systems in the Pacific Northwest is predicte ...
Local Strategies for Addressing Climate Change
... and coral bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures in Florida. A few of the NOAA Coastal Services Center’s data and tools that can best help coastal managers get their hands around climate change issues are also ...
... and coral bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures in Florida. A few of the NOAA Coastal Services Center’s data and tools that can best help coastal managers get their hands around climate change issues are also ...
FCCC Framework Convention on Climate Change United Nations
... vulnerability assessment, climate change impacts and adaptation measures, financial resources, transfer of technology and capacity-building, research and systematic observation, and education, training and public awareness. The present document is an executive summary of the information contained in ...
... vulnerability assessment, climate change impacts and adaptation measures, financial resources, transfer of technology and capacity-building, research and systematic observation, and education, training and public awareness. The present document is an executive summary of the information contained in ...
Net carbon uptake has increased through warming-induced changes in temperate forest phenology LETTERS
... over ecosystem function and leads to multiple feedbacks to the climate system1 . Phenology is inherently sensitive to temperature (although the exact sensitivity is disputed2 ) and recent warming is reported to have led to earlier spring, later autumn3,4 and increased vegetation activity5,6 . Such g ...
... over ecosystem function and leads to multiple feedbacks to the climate system1 . Phenology is inherently sensitive to temperature (although the exact sensitivity is disputed2 ) and recent warming is reported to have led to earlier spring, later autumn3,4 and increased vegetation activity5,6 . Such g ...
Feedback Dynamics, Sensitivity - Apollo-Gaia
... surface (from geo-thermal and solar sources) is dynamically balanced by energy transmitted through its atmosphere and radiated to space. If there is any modification of the energy output of the planet that disturbs the dynamic thermal equilibrium, then there will inevitably be an adjustment in the a ...
... surface (from geo-thermal and solar sources) is dynamically balanced by energy transmitted through its atmosphere and radiated to space. If there is any modification of the energy output of the planet that disturbs the dynamic thermal equilibrium, then there will inevitably be an adjustment in the a ...
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.