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Managing Physical Impacts of Climate Change: An Attentional
... climate-related physical changes, we focus on the global oil and gas industry. This industry is particularly sensitive to physical changes due to its reliance on natural resources such as water supply; the fact that operations are located in geographic areas exposed to extremes; a high dependence on ...
... climate-related physical changes, we focus on the global oil and gas industry. This industry is particularly sensitive to physical changes due to its reliance on natural resources such as water supply; the fact that operations are located in geographic areas exposed to extremes; a high dependence on ...
Singapore`s Second National Climate Change Study Climate
... a) this warming will be accompanied by changes in the water cycle, sea level and extreme events (to name a few), and b) these changes will not be uniformly distributed across the globe. It is therefore important that, at a regional and local scale, potential changes to the climate system and its imp ...
... a) this warming will be accompanied by changes in the water cycle, sea level and extreme events (to name a few), and b) these changes will not be uniformly distributed across the globe. It is therefore important that, at a regional and local scale, potential changes to the climate system and its imp ...
the hidden part of the climate cycle
... the effect of soil degradation on the climate, and vice versa. Soil is the planet’s second largest active pool of carbon after the oceans, but its ability to continue to retain the huge amounts of carbon it stores has been weakened in recent decades, largely due to unsustainable land-management pract ...
... the effect of soil degradation on the climate, and vice versa. Soil is the planet’s second largest active pool of carbon after the oceans, but its ability to continue to retain the huge amounts of carbon it stores has been weakened in recent decades, largely due to unsustainable land-management pract ...
2009-PIK-Additional Study-WP1
... numbers should be handled with care as up to 30-50% of water is lost during transportation and a significant amount of groundwater extraction cannot be documented (van Rooijen et al, 2005; Zérah, 2005). Groundwater resources are extremely stressed as exploitation and recharge are highly mismatching. ...
... numbers should be handled with care as up to 30-50% of water is lost during transportation and a significant amount of groundwater extraction cannot be documented (van Rooijen et al, 2005; Zérah, 2005). Groundwater resources are extremely stressed as exploitation and recharge are highly mismatching. ...
Climate Change and Tax Policy - Digital Commons @ Boston
... In 1997, world leaders assembled in Kyoto, Japan to address climate change. Led by the United Nations, these world leaders created the Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC. The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement specifically designed to reduce the total GHG emissions of both developed countries an ...
... In 1997, world leaders assembled in Kyoto, Japan to address climate change. Led by the United Nations, these world leaders created the Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC. The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement specifically designed to reduce the total GHG emissions of both developed countries an ...
Dust Storm Modeling
... samples, as well as those that cause disease in fruit and a variety of trees, from African air samples. Foot and Mouth Disease virus (endemic to sub-Saharan Africa) may be carried by African dust; links between dust storms that passed over Great Britain and outbreaks of the disease. ...
... samples, as well as those that cause disease in fruit and a variety of trees, from African air samples. Foot and Mouth Disease virus (endemic to sub-Saharan Africa) may be carried by African dust; links between dust storms that passed over Great Britain and outbreaks of the disease. ...
Conserving Freshwater and Coastal Resources in a Changing Climate
... emitted gases and uncertainties about future human responses in reducing emissions means we will continue to feel the effects of climate change for decades and most likely, centuries. It is important for organizations, agencies, and individuals working on environmental conservation to understand the ...
... emitted gases and uncertainties about future human responses in reducing emissions means we will continue to feel the effects of climate change for decades and most likely, centuries. It is important for organizations, agencies, and individuals working on environmental conservation to understand the ...
Marine climate change impacts
... targets. It is the features within marine protected areas that are of interest when considering the impacts of climate change. Multi use: An important characteristic of most UK marine protected areas is that they are multi use, rather than closed areas. This presents challenges when trying to identi ...
... targets. It is the features within marine protected areas that are of interest when considering the impacts of climate change. Multi use: An important characteristic of most UK marine protected areas is that they are multi use, rather than closed areas. This presents challenges when trying to identi ...
השפעת שינויי אקלים גלובליים על הדיונות במדבר קלאהרי
... but with IS92a emissions CGCM1 often produces the most active scenarios (Fig. 2). The GCMs all produce increasing levels of activity over the twentyfirst century, including fully active dunefields, where interdune areas are devegetated and sand mobility and transfer between dunes is possible, result ...
... but with IS92a emissions CGCM1 often produces the most active scenarios (Fig. 2). The GCMs all produce increasing levels of activity over the twentyfirst century, including fully active dunefields, where interdune areas are devegetated and sand mobility and transfer between dunes is possible, result ...
Hamilton Community Climate Change Action Plan
... Our Plan establishes long‐term goals and directions within the nine theme areas to guide us on taking climate change action. A number of potential actions have been identified within each theme to help achieve each goal. Ten priority actions have also been identified to be undertaken ...
... Our Plan establishes long‐term goals and directions within the nine theme areas to guide us on taking climate change action. A number of potential actions have been identified within each theme to help achieve each goal. Ten priority actions have also been identified to be undertaken ...
Climate sensitivity, sea level and atmospheric carbon dioxide
... approximately 11◦ C warmer than today [24] and annual sea surface temperatures ranging from 0◦ C to 11.5◦ C [25]. Superimposed on the long-term trends, in addition to occasional hyperthermals, are continual high-frequency temperature oscillations, which are apparent in figure 1 after 34 Myr BP, when ...
... approximately 11◦ C warmer than today [24] and annual sea surface temperatures ranging from 0◦ C to 11.5◦ C [25]. Superimposed on the long-term trends, in addition to occasional hyperthermals, are continual high-frequency temperature oscillations, which are apparent in figure 1 after 34 Myr BP, when ...
Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project
... large flood events. On the other hand, the study found that navigation clearance should not be significantly affected. While potential risks were clearly identified, the consensus on the magnitude and scope of adaptation was only reached through continued dialogue and weighing response options and c ...
... large flood events. On the other hand, the study found that navigation clearance should not be significantly affected. While potential risks were clearly identified, the consensus on the magnitude and scope of adaptation was only reached through continued dialogue and weighing response options and c ...
changes in ground-level air pollution over europe
... strengths of natural sources and sinks. – Constraining anthropogenic CH4 seems better feasible: shorter lifetime, anthropogenic emissions less well known and of similar magnitude as natural emissions. ...
... strengths of natural sources and sinks. – Constraining anthropogenic CH4 seems better feasible: shorter lifetime, anthropogenic emissions less well known and of similar magnitude as natural emissions. ...
here - OHCHR
... being applied in some of the world’s climate displacement hotspots. The process leading up to the development of the Peninsula Principles was a fascinating one starting in 2011, and made possible by the collective efforts of scores of people across the planet who all care passionately about the disp ...
... being applied in some of the world’s climate displacement hotspots. The process leading up to the development of the Peninsula Principles was a fascinating one starting in 2011, and made possible by the collective efforts of scores of people across the planet who all care passionately about the disp ...
Climate Change Adaptation: What Federal Agencies are Doing
... roles for federal agencies to mainstream the consideration of climate change across agency operations, programs, and services. Also released this year was the National Academies’ report, Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change, which emphasized that the federal government should not only serve a ...
... roles for federal agencies to mainstream the consideration of climate change across agency operations, programs, and services. Also released this year was the National Academies’ report, Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change, which emphasized that the federal government should not only serve a ...
Climate of the Past
... from data records that reach beyond the information available from instrumental records (e.g. Jones et al., 2009). Such data – i.e. climate proxy records – are further needed for validation of climate models, to assure that the models are able to reproduce the observed climate change. Reconstruction ...
... from data records that reach beyond the information available from instrumental records (e.g. Jones et al., 2009). Such data – i.e. climate proxy records – are further needed for validation of climate models, to assure that the models are able to reproduce the observed climate change. Reconstruction ...
- Wiley Online Library
... neiro et al. 2006). Net primary productivity is the main input of C and energy into the ecosystem (Odum 1969) and it was proposed as an integrative variable of ecosystem functioning (McNaughton et al. 1989) and a descriptor of ecosystem health (Costanza 1992; Schlesinger 1997). Given its relationshi ...
... neiro et al. 2006). Net primary productivity is the main input of C and energy into the ecosystem (Odum 1969) and it was proposed as an integrative variable of ecosystem functioning (McNaughton et al. 1989) and a descriptor of ecosystem health (Costanza 1992; Schlesinger 1997). Given its relationshi ...
Key factors governing uncertainty in the response to sunshade
... results of different studies was difficult. The Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP) has proposed a set of standard experiments and output to make such comparisons easier [Kravitz et al., 2011], building on the work done for the Climate Model Intercomparison Project 5 (CMIP5) [Taylor ...
... results of different studies was difficult. The Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP) has proposed a set of standard experiments and output to make such comparisons easier [Kravitz et al., 2011], building on the work done for the Climate Model Intercomparison Project 5 (CMIP5) [Taylor ...
influence of surface/free-air decoupling on temperature trend patterns
... [Lundquist and Cayan, 2007; Lundquist et al., 2008]. This implies that surface temperatures (in decoupled locations) are less strongly controlled by the thermal structure of the free atmosphere when pressure is high. [14] We develop an index representative of the extent of surface versus free atmosp ...
... [Lundquist and Cayan, 2007; Lundquist et al., 2008]. This implies that surface temperatures (in decoupled locations) are less strongly controlled by the thermal structure of the free atmosphere when pressure is high. [14] We develop an index representative of the extent of surface versus free atmosp ...
Annual Transition Statement - Select Organisation
... measured by the EPA in their annual GHG inventory and GHG projections respectively and this is addressed in paragraphs 35 to 37. It is clear from this EPA data that further policies and measures beyond those already in place will be necessary to ensure that Ireland is positioned on an appropriate pa ...
... measured by the EPA in their annual GHG inventory and GHG projections respectively and this is addressed in paragraphs 35 to 37. It is clear from this EPA data that further policies and measures beyond those already in place will be necessary to ensure that Ireland is positioned on an appropriate pa ...
Factors Affecting Global Tourism
... b) The Maldives are said to be ‘punching above its weight’ in terms of becoming carbon neutral. Should it be only the responsibility of these ‘victim’ destinations to improve carbon emissions or should all destinations take some responsibility for their actions? c) Global forces, such as climate cha ...
... b) The Maldives are said to be ‘punching above its weight’ in terms of becoming carbon neutral. Should it be only the responsibility of these ‘victim’ destinations to improve carbon emissions or should all destinations take some responsibility for their actions? c) Global forces, such as climate cha ...
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact
... Omitted here are emissions data from government operations including water ...
... Omitted here are emissions data from government operations including water ...
The demographic impacts of shifts in climate means and extremes
... performance or the costs of metabolic processes, and altering development (Hofmann & Todgham 2010). Characterizing the temperature sensitivity of these processes is a major challenge for forecasting responses to climate change (Chown et al. 2010). Most predictions of climate change impacts are based ...
... performance or the costs of metabolic processes, and altering development (Hofmann & Todgham 2010). Characterizing the temperature sensitivity of these processes is a major challenge for forecasting responses to climate change (Chown et al. 2010). Most predictions of climate change impacts are based ...
WORD - UNCTAD Virtual Institute
... This document has been edited externally. The UNCTAD Virtual Institute (http://vi.unctad.org) is a capacity-building and networking programme that aims to strengthen teaching and research of international trade and development issues at academic institutions in developing countries and countries wit ...
... This document has been edited externally. The UNCTAD Virtual Institute (http://vi.unctad.org) is a capacity-building and networking programme that aims to strengthen teaching and research of international trade and development issues at academic institutions in developing countries and countries wit ...
Adaptation Strategy and Mitigation of Biological Resources
... variability today and the next should be used as one important variable in determining the basics of national planning development of short, medium and long term as well. Tackling climate change requires effective management of climate variability, and at the same time, anticipating its impact of lo ...
... variability today and the next should be used as one important variable in determining the basics of national planning development of short, medium and long term as well. Tackling climate change requires effective management of climate variability, and at the same time, anticipating its impact of lo ...