No consensus on consensus
... The IPCC scientific assessments play a primary role in legitimizing national and international policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The main practical objective of the IPCC has been to assess whether there is sufficient certainty in the science so as to trigger political action to re ...
... The IPCC scientific assessments play a primary role in legitimizing national and international policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The main practical objective of the IPCC has been to assess whether there is sufficient certainty in the science so as to trigger political action to re ...
Effect of climate change on air quality
... as such are recognized as important climate forcing agents (Forster et al., 2007). Because of this dual role, the effect of climate change on surface air quality is often framed in the broader context of chemistry-climate interactions (Giorgi and Meleux, 2007; Gustafson and Leung, 2007), as shown di ...
... as such are recognized as important climate forcing agents (Forster et al., 2007). Because of this dual role, the effect of climate change on surface air quality is often framed in the broader context of chemistry-climate interactions (Giorgi and Meleux, 2007; Gustafson and Leung, 2007), as shown di ...
Climate and carbon cycle dynamics in a CESM simulation from 850
... The atmospheric component of CESM 1.0.1 is the Community Atmosphere Model version 4 (CAM4; Neale et al., 2010), which has a finite volume core with a uniform horizontal resolution of 1.25◦ × 0.9◦ at 26 vertical levels. The land component is the Community Land Model version 4 (CLM4; Lawrence et al., ...
... The atmospheric component of CESM 1.0.1 is the Community Atmosphere Model version 4 (CAM4; Neale et al., 2010), which has a finite volume core with a uniform horizontal resolution of 1.25◦ × 0.9◦ at 26 vertical levels. The land component is the Community Land Model version 4 (CLM4; Lawrence et al., ...
Effect of climate change on air quality
... as such are recognized as important climate forcing agents (Forster et al., 2007). Because of this dual role, the effect of climate change on surface air quality is often framed in the broader context of chemistry-climate interactions (Giorgi and Meleux, 2007; Gustafson and Leung, 2007), as shown di ...
... as such are recognized as important climate forcing agents (Forster et al., 2007). Because of this dual role, the effect of climate change on surface air quality is often framed in the broader context of chemistry-climate interactions (Giorgi and Meleux, 2007; Gustafson and Leung, 2007), as shown di ...
Arne Bardalen
... The economy: Serious challenges as a result of declining oil and gas production and falling oil prices ...
... The economy: Serious challenges as a result of declining oil and gas production and falling oil prices ...
Estimating climate change effects on net primary production of
... effects on stomatal conductance (Izaurralde et al. 2011; Morgan et al. 2004b, 2011). Elevated CO2 may increase NPP in semi-arid regions by increasing plant water use efficiency (Fay et al. 2003; Izaurralde et al. 2011). Furthermore, plant species vary in their response to these factors and alteratio ...
... effects on stomatal conductance (Izaurralde et al. 2011; Morgan et al. 2004b, 2011). Elevated CO2 may increase NPP in semi-arid regions by increasing plant water use efficiency (Fay et al. 2003; Izaurralde et al. 2011). Furthermore, plant species vary in their response to these factors and alteratio ...
Coutts et al 2007
... following Town Energy Budget (TEB) approach • Note that the new urban model is designed around research requirements, not operational requirements. Specifically, many parts of the model are designed for future extensions. • Before considering the new urban model, we first briefly review some of the ...
... following Town Energy Budget (TEB) approach • Note that the new urban model is designed around research requirements, not operational requirements. Specifically, many parts of the model are designed for future extensions. • Before considering the new urban model, we first briefly review some of the ...
Climate Change and Social Protection in Bangladesh: Are Existing
... BDI study found that although there is movement between livelihoods to both better and worse circumstances after a disaster, the overwhelming direction of movement is from more desirable to less desirable livelihoods. This finding is evidence of the widespread lack of resilience characterising the l ...
... BDI study found that although there is movement between livelihoods to both better and worse circumstances after a disaster, the overwhelming direction of movement is from more desirable to less desirable livelihoods. This finding is evidence of the widespread lack of resilience characterising the l ...
Towards Critical Studies of Climate Adaptation - diss.fu
... infrastructure and land use planning solutions. Northern priorities around addressing social vulnerability target building community social capital or short-term solutions such as cooling centers, emergency contact lists, and provision of materials in multiple languages (Preston, Westaway, and Yuen ...
... infrastructure and land use planning solutions. Northern priorities around addressing social vulnerability target building community social capital or short-term solutions such as cooling centers, emergency contact lists, and provision of materials in multiple languages (Preston, Westaway, and Yuen ...
Climate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook MODULE 12: Local institutions
... The Sustainable Agriculture in a Changing Climate (SACC) project The Sustainable Agriculture in a Changing Climate project (SACC), a partnership between CARE, the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) with funding fr ...
... The Sustainable Agriculture in a Changing Climate (SACC) project The Sustainable Agriculture in a Changing Climate project (SACC), a partnership between CARE, the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) with funding fr ...
CHAPTER 13
... Northwest exhibited large gains in yields for most crops in the 2030 and 2090 timeframes for both of the two major climate scenarios used in this Assessment, Hadley and Canadian. Crop production changes in other regions varied, some positive and some negative, depending on the climate scenario and t ...
... Northwest exhibited large gains in yields for most crops in the 2030 and 2090 timeframes for both of the two major climate scenarios used in this Assessment, Hadley and Canadian. Crop production changes in other regions varied, some positive and some negative, depending on the climate scenario and t ...
American Evangelicals and Domestic Versus International Climate
... climate policy? We argue that evangelical beliefs have a strong effect on a person’s preferences over the type of climate change policy – domestic versus international – rather than a blanket effect on all climate change policies. American evangelicals are opposed to international climate policy in ...
... climate policy? We argue that evangelical beliefs have a strong effect on a person’s preferences over the type of climate change policy – domestic versus international – rather than a blanket effect on all climate change policies. American evangelicals are opposed to international climate policy in ...
climate, water, and political-economic crises
... 3. Resources that are easiest and least expensive to exploit are first utilized until their exhaustion requires a shift to more costly resources that do not necessarily yield a higher marginal return in productivity. Tainter’s assumptions delineate specific understandings of the concepts of evolutio ...
... 3. Resources that are easiest and least expensive to exploit are first utilized until their exhaustion requires a shift to more costly resources that do not necessarily yield a higher marginal return in productivity. Tainter’s assumptions delineate specific understandings of the concepts of evolutio ...
Inspiring action for urban and regional planning WORLD SUMMIT
... Territorial and urban planning promoted by subnational and local governments is an effective instrument to tackle climate change. Subnational and local governments are often responsible for the development and implementation of policies, plans, strategies, programs and initiatives that directly infl ...
... Territorial and urban planning promoted by subnational and local governments is an effective instrument to tackle climate change. Subnational and local governments are often responsible for the development and implementation of policies, plans, strategies, programs and initiatives that directly infl ...
Corporate Climate Action Strategy
... gas emissions. These reductions can be made through urban land use decisions, low carbon transportation systems, energy-efficient building construction and retrofits, community waste reduction and the transformation of this waste into a resource, and by valuing natural assets for their carbon seques ...
... gas emissions. These reductions can be made through urban land use decisions, low carbon transportation systems, energy-efficient building construction and retrofits, community waste reduction and the transformation of this waste into a resource, and by valuing natural assets for their carbon seques ...
Long-term changes in environmental characteristics required by
... listing under the Endangered Species status due to long-term population declines. Greater sagegrouse now are classified as a candidate species: listing is warranted but precluded by other priorities. Thus, identifying populations at long-term risk can lead to conservation actions that maintain sage- ...
... listing under the Endangered Species status due to long-term population declines. Greater sagegrouse now are classified as a candidate species: listing is warranted but precluded by other priorities. Thus, identifying populations at long-term risk can lead to conservation actions that maintain sage- ...
Presentation from Professor Bill McGuire
... chaotic and unstable social & economic environment The information contained in this document is strictly proprietary and confidential ©Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre 2007 ...
... chaotic and unstable social & economic environment The information contained in this document is strictly proprietary and confidential ©Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre 2007 ...
Investor Award on Climate-Related Disclosures
... behavioural change of the entities in which we invest. Nevertheless, exclusion is a tool we sometimes use, for example when companies do not want to collaborate and after repeated pressure still do not take steps to reduce their impact on the climate. As of September 2016, 87 companies were excluded ...
... behavioural change of the entities in which we invest. Nevertheless, exclusion is a tool we sometimes use, for example when companies do not want to collaborate and after repeated pressure still do not take steps to reduce their impact on the climate. As of September 2016, 87 companies were excluded ...
Corporate Social Responsibility, Negative Externalities
... These studies all share a common focus on the effects of firm-specific negative events. However, when considering ecological and social issues, there are not always discrete negative events that can be attributed to individual companies. Instead, many environmental and social issues develop over tim ...
... These studies all share a common focus on the effects of firm-specific negative events. However, when considering ecological and social issues, there are not always discrete negative events that can be attributed to individual companies. Instead, many environmental and social issues develop over tim ...
Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific
... From national to community-level actions through to regional-level interventions, many initiatives have already been undertaken to strengthen local response capacity and reduce disaster risks, covering policies, plans, implementation and institutional strengthening, among others. Nevertheless, signi ...
... From national to community-level actions through to regional-level interventions, many initiatives have already been undertaken to strengthen local response capacity and reduce disaster risks, covering policies, plans, implementation and institutional strengthening, among others. Nevertheless, signi ...
Arctic Environmental Change of the Last Four Centuries
... years. From 1840 to the mid-20th century, the Arctic warmed to the highest temperatures in four centuries. This warming ended the Little Ice Age in the Arctic and has caused retreats of glaciers, melting of permafrost and sea ice, and alteration of terrestrial and lake ecosystems. Although warming, ...
... years. From 1840 to the mid-20th century, the Arctic warmed to the highest temperatures in four centuries. This warming ended the Little Ice Age in the Arctic and has caused retreats of glaciers, melting of permafrost and sea ice, and alteration of terrestrial and lake ecosystems. Although warming, ...
Assessing Climate Risks to Low Carbon Urban Projects
... and adapt to climate change was perceived as the most impactful risk for the years to come in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2016 Global Risks Perception Survey (Global Competitiveness and Risk Team 2016). The survey also ranked climate change mitigation and adaptation failure as the third most li ...
... and adapt to climate change was perceived as the most impactful risk for the years to come in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2016 Global Risks Perception Survey (Global Competitiveness and Risk Team 2016). The survey also ranked climate change mitigation and adaptation failure as the third most li ...
Deep uncertainty in long-term hurricane risk: Scenario generation and implications for future climate experiments (opens in new window)
... Gulf coasts have spiraled upwards over the past few decades as populations and assets have become increasingly concentrated in exposed coastal regions (e.g. Pielke and Landsea, 1998; IPCC, 2012). There are indications that anthropogenic climate change (hereafter, referred to as climate change) may e ...
... Gulf coasts have spiraled upwards over the past few decades as populations and assets have become increasingly concentrated in exposed coastal regions (e.g. Pielke and Landsea, 1998; IPCC, 2012). There are indications that anthropogenic climate change (hereafter, referred to as climate change) may e ...
The Economics of Climate Change in the Caribbean
... The following symbols have been used in this study: A full stop (.) is used to indicate decimals n.a. is used to indicated that data are not available The use of a hyphen (-) between years, for example, 2010-2019, signifies an annual average for the calendar years involved, including the beginning a ...
... The following symbols have been used in this study: A full stop (.) is used to indicate decimals n.a. is used to indicated that data are not available The use of a hyphen (-) between years, for example, 2010-2019, signifies an annual average for the calendar years involved, including the beginning a ...