Investing for the climate in Asia
... Paris Climate Agreement was a landmark deal in the fight against climate change. The nations of the world came together to state their commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These two forces (the physical effects of climate change and the policy measures taken to mitigate it) are changing ...
... Paris Climate Agreement was a landmark deal in the fight against climate change. The nations of the world came together to state their commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These two forces (the physical effects of climate change and the policy measures taken to mitigate it) are changing ...
9 Holocene rapid land-cover changes – evidence and theory
... the high albedo of ice caps and the atmospheric energy balance (see Hoffman and Schrag 2002). Likewise, a rapid onset of the last glacial was simulated by Calov et al. (2005), again, based on earlier theories of the atmosphere–cryosphere feedback by Budyko (1969) and Sellers (1969). Ecosystems, when ...
... the high albedo of ice caps and the atmospheric energy balance (see Hoffman and Schrag 2002). Likewise, a rapid onset of the last glacial was simulated by Calov et al. (2005), again, based on earlier theories of the atmosphere–cryosphere feedback by Budyko (1969) and Sellers (1969). Ecosystems, when ...
Climate Change Trends and Action Report
... is to improve and protect Minnesota's water and soil resources by working in partnership with local organizations and private landowners. With extreme weather patterns and disrupted natural cycles, climate change has the potential to decrease the ability of Minnesota landscapes to sustainably provid ...
... is to improve and protect Minnesota's water and soil resources by working in partnership with local organizations and private landowners. With extreme weather patterns and disrupted natural cycles, climate change has the potential to decrease the ability of Minnesota landscapes to sustainably provid ...
First Report - Climate Change Advisory Council
... global efforts to halt climate change. To be successful, policies adopted in Ireland must be part of a coherent EU and international response. These actions are required in parallel with ensuring appropriate national adaptation and to increase resilience to the diverse global and local changes that ...
... global efforts to halt climate change. To be successful, policies adopted in Ireland must be part of a coherent EU and international response. These actions are required in parallel with ensuring appropriate national adaptation and to increase resilience to the diverse global and local changes that ...
“Imperfect” Information and Incentives in Action
... change will rise, with the consequence that insurance premiums will not only rise, but may rise far faster than ordinary measures of inflation. The most efficient and equitable to pricing property risk associated with climate change is to allow free market pricing in P/C markets in order to reduce t ...
... change will rise, with the consequence that insurance premiums will not only rise, but may rise far faster than ordinary measures of inflation. The most efficient and equitable to pricing property risk associated with climate change is to allow free market pricing in P/C markets in order to reduce t ...
Worksheet 1b SAV partial
... to) increase over time, reducing optimal habitat conditions, including for light penetration. This may be less of a problem if existing riprap is replaced with natural shoreline, but even ...
... to) increase over time, reducing optimal habitat conditions, including for light penetration. This may be less of a problem if existing riprap is replaced with natural shoreline, but even ...
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... scientific method and simple tools to measure and analyze.” Making this point more succinctly, Australians Will Grant and Rod Lamberts wrote: “The idea of an international conspiracy across dozens of disciplines, hundreds of institutions and thousands of individuals is honestly laughable.” The diffe ...
... scientific method and simple tools to measure and analyze.” Making this point more succinctly, Australians Will Grant and Rod Lamberts wrote: “The idea of an international conspiracy across dozens of disciplines, hundreds of institutions and thousands of individuals is honestly laughable.” The diffe ...
6. Atolls in the ocean— canaries in the mine?
... Harvey was theorising space as it exists prior to any given act of human agency. Henri Lefebvre was interested in the social production of space (1991 [1974, 1984]). His conceptualisation is also tri-dimensional, encompassing material space, the representation of space and spaces of representation, ...
... Harvey was theorising space as it exists prior to any given act of human agency. Henri Lefebvre was interested in the social production of space (1991 [1974, 1984]). His conceptualisation is also tri-dimensional, encompassing material space, the representation of space and spaces of representation, ...
Images are courtesy of the National Snow and Ice Data Center
... AP (and decreasing of sea-ice volume in the sea-ice edge region) intensifies. This result suggests that recent observed sea-ice trend around the AP could be associated to anthropogenic forcings. ...
... AP (and decreasing of sea-ice volume in the sea-ice edge region) intensifies. This result suggests that recent observed sea-ice trend around the AP could be associated to anthropogenic forcings. ...
Addressing the assumption of stationarityin statistical bias correction
... bias-correct a climate model that has very strong positive biases in summer due to land-atmosphere feedbacks that take off in the warmest, say, 30 days in each summer, and small biases for other seasons (a scenario that is not uncommon for regional climate models). Further, imagine a volcanoe goes o ...
... bias-correct a climate model that has very strong positive biases in summer due to land-atmosphere feedbacks that take off in the warmest, say, 30 days in each summer, and small biases for other seasons (a scenario that is not uncommon for regional climate models). Further, imagine a volcanoe goes o ...
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... of reducing emissions from the agricultural sector. For most developed countries however, agricultural emissions are a small proportion of their total emissions and this sector is therefore not a primary concern. New Zealand (NZ) is unusual amongst developed countries though, with more than half of ...
... of reducing emissions from the agricultural sector. For most developed countries however, agricultural emissions are a small proportion of their total emissions and this sector is therefore not a primary concern. New Zealand (NZ) is unusual amongst developed countries though, with more than half of ...
Managing adaptation to environmental change in coastal
... In Canada, despite the capacity to predict severe storm events and coastal vulnerabilities to sea level rise, there are concerns that not enough has been done to establish strategic linkages between scientific knowledge and institutions responsible for needed planning and adaptation for coastal comm ...
... In Canada, despite the capacity to predict severe storm events and coastal vulnerabilities to sea level rise, there are concerns that not enough has been done to establish strategic linkages between scientific knowledge and institutions responsible for needed planning and adaptation for coastal comm ...
Regional Climate Adaptation Planning Alliance
... planning and action, the region could experience devastating effects. The threats from climate change cross many sectors in the region and will impact the area’s economy, social systems, urban services, and environmental resources. Economic impacts could be quite severe. By 2030, the pending loss or ...
... planning and action, the region could experience devastating effects. The threats from climate change cross many sectors in the region and will impact the area’s economy, social systems, urban services, and environmental resources. Economic impacts could be quite severe. By 2030, the pending loss or ...
The Perils of Modelling How Migration Responds to Climate Change
... climate change, we need accurate predictions of migration to assess the future costs of climate change in order to craft effective policy. Though our emphasis is on the United States, the points we make about modeling and research needs apply to all affected countries. First, issues arise when studi ...
... climate change, we need accurate predictions of migration to assess the future costs of climate change in order to craft effective policy. Though our emphasis is on the United States, the points we make about modeling and research needs apply to all affected countries. First, issues arise when studi ...
Changing role of local institutions to enable individual and collective
... between socio-economic inequalities and ecological sustainability related to forest commons, found that socio-economic inequalities had negative effects in forest outcomes; however, such inequalities were found to be significantly reduced where local institutions were effectively functioning with co ...
... between socio-economic inequalities and ecological sustainability related to forest commons, found that socio-economic inequalities had negative effects in forest outcomes; however, such inequalities were found to be significantly reduced where local institutions were effectively functioning with co ...
A new scenario framework for climate change research: the concept
... populated by reference scenarios that project socioeconomic developments and emissions in the absence of climate policy and are based purely on the SSPs, although the extent and pattern of climate change could affect development pathways such that the SSPs may need to be modified when creating a sce ...
... populated by reference scenarios that project socioeconomic developments and emissions in the absence of climate policy and are based purely on the SSPs, although the extent and pattern of climate change could affect development pathways such that the SSPs may need to be modified when creating a sce ...
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... Continuing debate and proposed coordinated actions, such as the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act in the 1970s, to address global climate change have stimulated a broad, intense public discourse on environmental management. Such debates raise questions about the sacrifices or investment soc ...
... Continuing debate and proposed coordinated actions, such as the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act in the 1970s, to address global climate change have stimulated a broad, intense public discourse on environmental management. Such debates raise questions about the sacrifices or investment soc ...
Scenario Planning for Solar Radiation Management
... that stratospheric aerosol injection can be done largely through existing, widely accessible technologies creates an even more urgent need for considering near-term governance alternatives7, especially given the wide variety ...
... that stratospheric aerosol injection can be done largely through existing, widely accessible technologies creates an even more urgent need for considering near-term governance alternatives7, especially given the wide variety ...
Supreme Court of United States
... extensively on issues of environmental protection, energy policy, and administrative law. The views expressed herein are those of the Cato Institute and the individual law professor amici. These views do not necessarily represent the views of amici law professors’ employers or any other group or org ...
... extensively on issues of environmental protection, energy policy, and administrative law. The views expressed herein are those of the Cato Institute and the individual law professor amici. These views do not necessarily represent the views of amici law professors’ employers or any other group or org ...
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... NIOSH, 2001). But common sense suggests that climate change should be stopped at a lower level. Our best estimates challenge the common sense, but it is as yet unclear whether our research findings are superior to our gut feelings. Having worked in this field for 15 years, I do not know. There are t ...
... NIOSH, 2001). But common sense suggests that climate change should be stopped at a lower level. Our best estimates challenge the common sense, but it is as yet unclear whether our research findings are superior to our gut feelings. Having worked in this field for 15 years, I do not know. There are t ...
i. executive summary
... through consultations with local government and budgets b. Number of subnational adaptation and communities. DRR action plans developed and implemented by local governments and communities UNDP Contribution: CP Outputs Climate change and environmental security issues are integrated into Thailand’s n ...
... through consultations with local government and budgets b. Number of subnational adaptation and communities. DRR action plans developed and implemented by local governments and communities UNDP Contribution: CP Outputs Climate change and environmental security issues are integrated into Thailand’s n ...
Assessment of Climate Change Impacts in Greece: A General
... the negative effects of climate change, given the uncertainty and variability that is also associated with climate change? Recently, water managers in many European countries have recognized the importance of acting in this direction, and EU directives are likely to further encourage those initiativ ...
... the negative effects of climate change, given the uncertainty and variability that is also associated with climate change? Recently, water managers in many European countries have recognized the importance of acting in this direction, and EU directives are likely to further encourage those initiativ ...
Global Warming Guide
... coming from scientific and economic experts that climate change is a reality and that the consequences to our society will be significant. Governments around the world are taking action in the form of legislation, such as the UK’s Climate Change Bill and the European Union’s 2007 target of a 20% red ...
... coming from scientific and economic experts that climate change is a reality and that the consequences to our society will be significant. Governments around the world are taking action in the form of legislation, such as the UK’s Climate Change Bill and the European Union’s 2007 target of a 20% red ...