- Adaptation Learning Mechanism
... Syndicats professionnels (SPIDS, CNTS, UNSAS, …), Universités et autres institutions de recherche. ...
... Syndicats professionnels (SPIDS, CNTS, UNSAS, …), Universités et autres institutions de recherche. ...
Challenges of Growth 2013
... changes to aircraft climb performance which in turn would affect the distribution of local noise impacts. Heavy precipitation events will impact airport throughput and challenge an aerodrome’s surface ...
... changes to aircraft climb performance which in turn would affect the distribution of local noise impacts. Heavy precipitation events will impact airport throughput and challenge an aerodrome’s surface ...
Climate change economic growth and health
... thus chooses its policy instruments optimally), taking into account its own specific geographical and economic characteristics and its own regional damages from CO2 and aerosols. The four regions are connected to each other only through the accumulation of CO2 in the global atmosphere. Hence, more C ...
... thus chooses its policy instruments optimally), taking into account its own specific geographical and economic characteristics and its own regional damages from CO2 and aerosols. The four regions are connected to each other only through the accumulation of CO2 in the global atmosphere. Hence, more C ...
The effects of global change upon United States air quality
... R. Gonzalez-Abraham et al.: The effects of global change upon US air quality In this work, we present a continuation of the work described by Avise et al. (2009) and Chen et al. (2009a, b), who downscaled the Parallel Climate Model (PCM; Washington et al., 2000) and MOZART (Model for OZone And Rela ...
... R. Gonzalez-Abraham et al.: The effects of global change upon US air quality In this work, we present a continuation of the work described by Avise et al. (2009) and Chen et al. (2009a, b), who downscaled the Parallel Climate Model (PCM; Washington et al., 2000) and MOZART (Model for OZone And Rela ...
Personal experience and the `psychological distance` of
... complexity, it is clear that the existing research examining specific instantiations of distance from specific climate change impacts or related experiences among specific populations needs to be broadened considerably. That is, we cannot assume for example, that the effects of manipulating perceptions ...
... complexity, it is clear that the existing research examining specific instantiations of distance from specific climate change impacts or related experiences among specific populations needs to be broadened considerably. That is, we cannot assume for example, that the effects of manipulating perceptions ...
SID5 Form - Defra Science Search
... the main GECC meeting, the Secretariat prioritise the key attendees and work to ensure that these representatives can attend. If date options are still available, the membership can be polled in coordination with Defra, otherwise they will be informed. Arrangements for the room are made with Defra a ...
... the main GECC meeting, the Secretariat prioritise the key attendees and work to ensure that these representatives can attend. If date options are still available, the membership can be polled in coordination with Defra, otherwise they will be informed. Arrangements for the room are made with Defra a ...
Temporary storage of carbon in the biosphere does have value for
... In short, even temporary sinks put us on a lower path for climate change, a path that will not otherwise be accessible. They minimize impacts while we learn and develop alternatives, they may save money for other purposes, and they preserve a broader variety of options for the future. For carbon sin ...
... In short, even temporary sinks put us on a lower path for climate change, a path that will not otherwise be accessible. They minimize impacts while we learn and develop alternatives, they may save money for other purposes, and they preserve a broader variety of options for the future. For carbon sin ...
The Economics of Climate Change in Brazil: Costs and
... risks and to assess and implement the most effective prevention and adaptation measures in terms of costs and benefits. For the first time in Brazil, a large interdisciplinary team, comprised primarily of scientists and economists from leading research institutions in the Country, was brought togeth ...
... risks and to assess and implement the most effective prevention and adaptation measures in terms of costs and benefits. For the first time in Brazil, a large interdisciplinary team, comprised primarily of scientists and economists from leading research institutions in the Country, was brought togeth ...
Case study: Guatemala - CIAT-DAPA
... climate change. Results for Broccoli show a geographical shift of suitable areas to the western areas, which correspond to areas of higher altitude. These areas are covered by forest or are located on steep slopes and therefore not available for broccoli production. The prediction for Sweet pea show ...
... climate change. Results for Broccoli show a geographical shift of suitable areas to the western areas, which correspond to areas of higher altitude. These areas are covered by forest or are located on steep slopes and therefore not available for broccoli production. The prediction for Sweet pea show ...
LCARL362_en.pdf
... states will suffer the greatest from the impacts of climate change, although they account for less the one percent of greenhouse gas emissions. For this reason, adaptation to climate change, rather than mitigation, has been the central issue to policy makers, especially in light of the fact that the ...
... states will suffer the greatest from the impacts of climate change, although they account for less the one percent of greenhouse gas emissions. For this reason, adaptation to climate change, rather than mitigation, has been the central issue to policy makers, especially in light of the fact that the ...
The Vulnerability of Biodiversity to Rapid Climate Change
... example of geomorphological surfaces that are highly sensitive to climate. As complexes of thermokarst terrain with permafrost soils and thaw lakes, these landforms exhibit both stabilizing and destabilizing interactions under increasing temperatures. Their fate depends on positive and negative feed ...
... example of geomorphological surfaces that are highly sensitive to climate. As complexes of thermokarst terrain with permafrost soils and thaw lakes, these landforms exhibit both stabilizing and destabilizing interactions under increasing temperatures. Their fate depends on positive and negative feed ...
Impacts of climate change on Australia`s World Heritage properties
... highly likely to occur faster than the rates of evolutionary adaptation of many plant and animal species. Extreme weather events are likely to result in irreversible damage (e.g. erosion) to geological, geomorphologic and physiogeographic heritage, whose values are expressed in UNESCO’s criterion (v ...
... highly likely to occur faster than the rates of evolutionary adaptation of many plant and animal species. Extreme weather events are likely to result in irreversible damage (e.g. erosion) to geological, geomorphologic and physiogeographic heritage, whose values are expressed in UNESCO’s criterion (v ...
"Climate Change and Agriculture: Agriculture's Role in Cap-and-Trade"
... Cap-and-Trade…and Opportunities for Agriculture Q: What is the role of Agricultural Offsets in Cap-and-Trade? A: Offsets are a cost-containment measure (keep costs of cap-&-trade system lower for society, for capped entities); and, A: Soil sinks, other ag reductions have multiple ancillary benefits ...
... Cap-and-Trade…and Opportunities for Agriculture Q: What is the role of Agricultural Offsets in Cap-and-Trade? A: Offsets are a cost-containment measure (keep costs of cap-&-trade system lower for society, for capped entities); and, A: Soil sinks, other ag reductions have multiple ancillary benefits ...
Impact of Climate Change on the Aral Sea and Its Basin
... generated by the mountain glaciers and concentrated over a short period of time measured in months, and year-to-year variations are significant. A lack of deep groundwater wells or reservoirs leads to a high level of vulnerability to climate variability, and to the climate changes that are likely to ...
... generated by the mountain glaciers and concentrated over a short period of time measured in months, and year-to-year variations are significant. A lack of deep groundwater wells or reservoirs leads to a high level of vulnerability to climate variability, and to the climate changes that are likely to ...
2012 Gulf Coast Climate Change Survey
... change, including perceptions of changes in their local climate, individual adaptation, and local government response. Situated in communities grappling with often severe weather events (e.g., hurricanes, droughts, and flooding) as well as long-term issues like coastal wetlands loss and erosion, the ...
... change, including perceptions of changes in their local climate, individual adaptation, and local government response. Situated in communities grappling with often severe weather events (e.g., hurricanes, droughts, and flooding) as well as long-term issues like coastal wetlands loss and erosion, the ...
world climate programme
... Framework for Climate Services (GFCS). The GFCS has evolved over recent years as a Framework through which all stakeholders (including UN agencies, research and academic organizations, etc) could work together to address the concerns, amongst people, communities, ...
... Framework for Climate Services (GFCS). The GFCS has evolved over recent years as a Framework through which all stakeholders (including UN agencies, research and academic organizations, etc) could work together to address the concerns, amongst people, communities, ...
UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Climate Change
... planet, Secretary-General says at New York event (SG/SM/18104-ENV/DEV/1715-L/T/4456, 21 September 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18104.doc.htm Stressing risks of global temperature rise, Secretary-Generals urges Climate Change Agreement’s ratification by year’s end, at event on entry int ...
... planet, Secretary-General says at New York event (SG/SM/18104-ENV/DEV/1715-L/T/4456, 21 September 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18104.doc.htm Stressing risks of global temperature rise, Secretary-Generals urges Climate Change Agreement’s ratification by year’s end, at event on entry int ...
Climate Change, Public Health and Health Inequalities
... It is worth pointing out that our national UK targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and international targets such as Kyoto (soon to be updated) are calculated in an attempt to contain global temperature rise to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels by around 2050. In other words ...
... It is worth pointing out that our national UK targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and international targets such as Kyoto (soon to be updated) are calculated in an attempt to contain global temperature rise to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels by around 2050. In other words ...
LINKS BETWEEN RELIGION, EVOLUTION, AND CLIMATE
... service attendance. This is measured on a nine-point scale ranging from “Never” to “Several times a week.” Other predictors. We include a variety of other measures that could be related to science skepticism. Research has shown that attitudes about science are increasingly politicized (Gauchat, 2012 ...
... service attendance. This is measured on a nine-point scale ranging from “Never” to “Several times a week.” Other predictors. We include a variety of other measures that could be related to science skepticism. Research has shown that attitudes about science are increasingly politicized (Gauchat, 2012 ...
Hurricanes - EnviroEcon
... Can it be said that global warming made an individual hurricane like Katrina stronger than it would have otherwise been? Perhaps. It is believed that warmer oceans supply more energy to hurricanes and thus lead to stronger hurricanes. Also, a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, potenti ...
... Can it be said that global warming made an individual hurricane like Katrina stronger than it would have otherwise been? Perhaps. It is believed that warmer oceans supply more energy to hurricanes and thus lead to stronger hurricanes. Also, a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, potenti ...
the global monsoon systems
... dramatic impact. The dominant driver of Asian-Australian monsoon changes from year to year is El Niño warming and La Niña cooling in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. For example, El Niño during 2002 significantly contributed to the failed monsoon that year, thereby resulting in the largest ever decline ...
... dramatic impact. The dominant driver of Asian-Australian monsoon changes from year to year is El Niño warming and La Niña cooling in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. For example, El Niño during 2002 significantly contributed to the failed monsoon that year, thereby resulting in the largest ever decline ...
Urban Areas - Southwest Climate Assessment Report
... Specifically, the dynamics of an increase in urban heat, or heat flux, that results from the transfer of heat energy to the atmosphere from pavement and other hard surfaces, heat generation from vehicles, and the consumption of electricity and heating fuel, are poorly understood. Sailor and Lu (2004 ...
... Specifically, the dynamics of an increase in urban heat, or heat flux, that results from the transfer of heat energy to the atmosphere from pavement and other hard surfaces, heat generation from vehicles, and the consumption of electricity and heating fuel, are poorly understood. Sailor and Lu (2004 ...
Expedition to the Alps to Learn About Snowpack
... Narrator: Ski resort operators aren’t the only people who will have to cope with shrinking snowpack. We can all put less of a strain on water supplies by using less water. In the western U.S., many water utilities are already planning for the future by improving the efficiency of their plants and ...
... Narrator: Ski resort operators aren’t the only people who will have to cope with shrinking snowpack. We can all put less of a strain on water supplies by using less water. In the western U.S., many water utilities are already planning for the future by improving the efficiency of their plants and ...
The Norwegian Earth System Model, NorESM1
... to temperature increases when other elements are kept unchanged, the feedback factors we present (e.g., for clouds) are termed gross feedback factors (Andrews et al., 2012). These factors can be influenced by simultaneous changes in other elements than the temperature (e.g., snow cover). See Gettelm ...
... to temperature increases when other elements are kept unchanged, the feedback factors we present (e.g., for clouds) are termed gross feedback factors (Andrews et al., 2012). These factors can be influenced by simultaneous changes in other elements than the temperature (e.g., snow cover). See Gettelm ...
