Climate change in Australia | Monsoonal North cluster report
... Management Planning for Climate Change Fund. This fund has enabled significant research into the impact of the future climate on Australia’s natural resources, as well as adaptation opportunities for protecting and managing our land, soil, water, plants and animals. Australia has 54 natural resource ...
... Management Planning for Climate Change Fund. This fund has enabled significant research into the impact of the future climate on Australia’s natural resources, as well as adaptation opportunities for protecting and managing our land, soil, water, plants and animals. Australia has 54 natural resource ...
Assessing Dynamic Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate Policy: the
... 1.1. Stern’s Approach to Climate Policy Assessment Climate change is a long term problem, as what we do today will determine what happens many years from now. To assess it a dynamic comparison of future outcomes and today’s actions is indispensable. This comparison is particularly difficult as clima ...
... 1.1. Stern’s Approach to Climate Policy Assessment Climate change is a long term problem, as what we do today will determine what happens many years from now. To assess it a dynamic comparison of future outcomes and today’s actions is indispensable. This comparison is particularly difficult as clima ...
and closing the carbon cycles (c³)
... Use carbon, and then reuse the CO2 as a valuable raw material and source for carbon and carbon compounds without releasing GHG into the atmosphere (closing the carbon cycle with CCU – carbon capture and use) I. As indicated the option of avoiding (fossil) carbon might be applicable for a majority of ...
... Use carbon, and then reuse the CO2 as a valuable raw material and source for carbon and carbon compounds without releasing GHG into the atmosphere (closing the carbon cycle with CCU – carbon capture and use) I. As indicated the option of avoiding (fossil) carbon might be applicable for a majority of ...
CESifo Working Paper no. 2758
... among developing countries via its flexible mechanisms, such as the CDM. The CDM opens the possibility to fulfill a country’s GHG emission reduction obligations with Certified Emission Reduction Units (CERs) from any other developing country which is a member of the UNFCCC. It could be considered a ...
... among developing countries via its flexible mechanisms, such as the CDM. The CDM opens the possibility to fulfill a country’s GHG emission reduction obligations with Certified Emission Reduction Units (CERs) from any other developing country which is a member of the UNFCCC. It could be considered a ...
56 - University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
... et al. 2013). Both slow-onset changes (e.g. sea surface temperatures) and increased extremeweather events are expected to impact fisheries worldwide (Brander 2007). Small changes in environmental conditions, such as temperature, salinity, wind and ocean currents, can change the abundance, distributi ...
... et al. 2013). Both slow-onset changes (e.g. sea surface temperatures) and increased extremeweather events are expected to impact fisheries worldwide (Brander 2007). Small changes in environmental conditions, such as temperature, salinity, wind and ocean currents, can change the abundance, distributi ...
as PDF - Natural Hazards Center
... resources for basic needs such as medicine, shelter, and food.” This close relationship, however, also works in the favor of tribal communities. Traditional knowledge of their environment and natural resources can inform adaptation and sustainability strategies. In the past decade, Western scien ...
... resources for basic needs such as medicine, shelter, and food.” This close relationship, however, also works in the favor of tribal communities. Traditional knowledge of their environment and natural resources can inform adaptation and sustainability strategies. In the past decade, Western scien ...
Impact of climate change on soil frost under snow cover in a forested
... 1991, Cox et al. 1999). The influence of snow cover on temperature is illustrated in Fig. 1. The daily variation of air temperature in the case of late winter conditions can be more than 20°C, whereas at a depth of 80 cm below the snow surface the daily cycle is practically negligible. Jansson (1991 ...
... 1991, Cox et al. 1999). The influence of snow cover on temperature is illustrated in Fig. 1. The daily variation of air temperature in the case of late winter conditions can be more than 20°C, whereas at a depth of 80 cm below the snow surface the daily cycle is practically negligible. Jansson (1991 ...
Climate Change Adaptation: Perspectives for Disaster Risk
... increased water supply limitations in the Western Cape and potential for increased water resources availability to Gauteng and the Vaal system. In general the results suggest that the current welldeveloped and integrated water supply system in South Africa provides resilience to a wide range of clim ...
... increased water supply limitations in the Western Cape and potential for increased water resources availability to Gauteng and the Vaal system. In general the results suggest that the current welldeveloped and integrated water supply system in South Africa provides resilience to a wide range of clim ...
Projected pH reductions by 2100 might put deep
... Global ocean anthropogenic carbon inventories suggest that the ocean took up a cumulative ∼ 155 ± 31 Pg C (1015 g of carbon) in 2010 (Khatiwala et al., 2013). This uptake of CO2 is causing profound changes in seawater chemistry resulting from increased hydrogen ion concentration (decrease in pH, pH ...
... Global ocean anthropogenic carbon inventories suggest that the ocean took up a cumulative ∼ 155 ± 31 Pg C (1015 g of carbon) in 2010 (Khatiwala et al., 2013). This uptake of CO2 is causing profound changes in seawater chemistry resulting from increased hydrogen ion concentration (decrease in pH, pH ...
13372001
... caused by mosquito-borne diseases (WHO, 2004). The leader of this deadly procession is malaria, with an annual death levy of 1.27 million (WHO, 2004). Important mortality is also caused by trypanosomiasis (around 51000 deaths per year), leishmaniasis (around 51000 deaths) and dengue (19000 deaths) ( ...
... caused by mosquito-borne diseases (WHO, 2004). The leader of this deadly procession is malaria, with an annual death levy of 1.27 million (WHO, 2004). Important mortality is also caused by trypanosomiasis (around 51000 deaths per year), leishmaniasis (around 51000 deaths) and dengue (19000 deaths) ( ...
Climate Change in the Himalayas
... Economic development is a key issue in the Himalayan region and analyses of existing knowledge, and gaps in that knowledge, on how key economic sectors will be impacted under climate change is essential. Similarly, given the regional dependence and emphasis on hydropower, it is important to analyze ...
... Economic development is a key issue in the Himalayan region and analyses of existing knowledge, and gaps in that knowledge, on how key economic sectors will be impacted under climate change is essential. Similarly, given the regional dependence and emphasis on hydropower, it is important to analyze ...
Workshop Report - Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and
... trying to develop and implement strategies. They felt that generally society is afraid of making a mistake and that the public sector especially is not allowed to make mistakes. As a result, when a mistake is made they often go back to the old way of doing things. Adaptive management is often talked ...
... trying to develop and implement strategies. They felt that generally society is afraid of making a mistake and that the public sector especially is not allowed to make mistakes. As a result, when a mistake is made they often go back to the old way of doing things. Adaptive management is often talked ...
Proposed NSF Center on Climate Decision Making Carnegie Mellon
... to create a set of decision support tools that are appropriate given the limitations on the predictive information that we are likely to be able to acquire. As results become available from the work in Part 3 of the Center's research, these tools will be modified to incorporate additional informatio ...
... to create a set of decision support tools that are appropriate given the limitations on the predictive information that we are likely to be able to acquire. As results become available from the work in Part 3 of the Center's research, these tools will be modified to incorporate additional informatio ...
Noosa Climate Action Plan
... resources and rich biodiversity upon which the local economy is built and depends. NBL, in association with SEQ Catchments Ltd and University of Sunshine Coast, hosted each workshop at which panels of expert presenters shared their scientifically based knowledge and expertise, giving the most curren ...
... resources and rich biodiversity upon which the local economy is built and depends. NBL, in association with SEQ Catchments Ltd and University of Sunshine Coast, hosted each workshop at which panels of expert presenters shared their scientifically based knowledge and expertise, giving the most curren ...
Climate Change: An Overview and its Impact on the Living Lakes
... inhabited by primitive societies with far smaller populations than at present. Ecosystems and species have moved, often freely, in response to such past changes and have evolved within this climatic history. Lake systems have risen and fallen many times during the Earth’s climatic history. The cause ...
... inhabited by primitive societies with far smaller populations than at present. Ecosystems and species have moved, often freely, in response to such past changes and have evolved within this climatic history. Lake systems have risen and fallen many times during the Earth’s climatic history. The cause ...
GOVERNMENT LIABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: SELECTED LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO FLOOD
... if design frequencies are exceeded and the legal doctrine of “strict liability” may apply. All levels of government may be sued under common law or Constitution theories for causing or exacerbating climate-related flood problems but local governments are particularly vulnerable as they design and op ...
... if design frequencies are exceeded and the legal doctrine of “strict liability” may apply. All levels of government may be sued under common law or Constitution theories for causing or exacerbating climate-related flood problems but local governments are particularly vulnerable as they design and op ...
SoG for Climate Applications
... climate services apart from climate monitoring via the GCOS networks (which emphasise observations of the GCOS Essential Climate Variables1 at selected high quality sites). A separate Statement of Guidance exists for these. The second purpose of the document is to emphasise the basic requirements fo ...
... climate services apart from climate monitoring via the GCOS networks (which emphasise observations of the GCOS Essential Climate Variables1 at selected high quality sites). A separate Statement of Guidance exists for these. The second purpose of the document is to emphasise the basic requirements fo ...
Farmers` perceptions of and adaptation strategies to climate change
... various countries which explored farmers’ adaptive behavior and its determinants (Bryan et al., 2009; Deressa et al., 2009; Hassan and Nhemachena, 2008; Thomas et al., 2007). Despite internationally extensive research on adaptation in the agriculture sector to climate change, little work has been do ...
... various countries which explored farmers’ adaptive behavior and its determinants (Bryan et al., 2009; Deressa et al., 2009; Hassan and Nhemachena, 2008; Thomas et al., 2007). Despite internationally extensive research on adaptation in the agriculture sector to climate change, little work has been do ...
air traffic controls: the hidden costs of a new london runway
... were at in 2005.3 Since this is a much less strict target than the rest of the economy is subject to, emissions from other sectors would have to be more tightly constrained to meet the economy-wide target of an 80% cut on 1990 levels. The government’s advisory body, the Committee on Climate Change ( ...
... were at in 2005.3 Since this is a much less strict target than the rest of the economy is subject to, emissions from other sectors would have to be more tightly constrained to meet the economy-wide target of an 80% cut on 1990 levels. The government’s advisory body, the Committee on Climate Change ( ...
Climate Change, Emissions Trading and Indigenous Peoples
... Following the 2007 Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC and members of the Kyoto Protocol in Bali, attention has focused on the ways in which benefits for avoided deforestation can be included in current and future mechanisms.9 Avoided deforestation (including reduced emissions from deforestation ...
... Following the 2007 Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC and members of the Kyoto Protocol in Bali, attention has focused on the ways in which benefits for avoided deforestation can be included in current and future mechanisms.9 Avoided deforestation (including reduced emissions from deforestation ...
China`s National Climate Change Programme
... Foreword Climate change is a major global issue of common concern to the international community. It is an issue involving both environment and development, but it is ultimately an issue of development. As noted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (hereinafter referred to a ...
... Foreword Climate change is a major global issue of common concern to the international community. It is an issue involving both environment and development, but it is ultimately an issue of development. As noted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (hereinafter referred to a ...
Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Migration
... expenditure. Moreover, populations have to deal with the issue of water, the most climate sensitive economic resource for these countries. In South Asia, for example, climate change will increase rainfall and flooding with a direct effect on agricultural production, and with serious consequences in ...
... expenditure. Moreover, populations have to deal with the issue of water, the most climate sensitive economic resource for these countries. In South Asia, for example, climate change will increase rainfall and flooding with a direct effect on agricultural production, and with serious consequences in ...
Effective media reporting of sea level rise projections: 1989–2009
... of the more commonly discussed among the public, media and policymakers. To better understand the communication of the science of sea level rise in mass media, and in particular assessments of future levels of rise, we examined the coverage of global sea level rise projections to 2100 in what have b ...
... of the more commonly discussed among the public, media and policymakers. To better understand the communication of the science of sea level rise in mass media, and in particular assessments of future levels of rise, we examined the coverage of global sea level rise projections to 2100 in what have b ...
Tropical Forest, Deforestation and Climate Change - Heinrich
... the Amazon before a regional plan has been established and agreed upon by local society (ex, along the Cuiaba-Santarem highway3 in Central Amazon). Through the “Deforestation Control and Prevention Action Plan for Legal Amazon”4, some initiative related to land tenure organization and support for su ...
... the Amazon before a regional plan has been established and agreed upon by local society (ex, along the Cuiaba-Santarem highway3 in Central Amazon). Through the “Deforestation Control and Prevention Action Plan for Legal Amazon”4, some initiative related to land tenure organization and support for su ...
Poor and Powerful - the Rise of China and India and the
... strategies and institutional capabilities are very different from those of other leading global actors. Their competitive threat is also very different because they can combine advanced technology with low wages. At the same time, these two countries differ – in particular with respect to their trad ...
... strategies and institutional capabilities are very different from those of other leading global actors. Their competitive threat is also very different because they can combine advanced technology with low wages. At the same time, these two countries differ – in particular with respect to their trad ...